Today, I was waiting for my wife in a mall when some kids came and sat near me, wearing band t-shirts. I recognized some, as I was into The Smiths and Black Flag in my youth. I tried to strike up a music-fan chat with them. "Fuck off, grandad" and "Ew, pedo" is all I got in return. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, while out shopping, I could hear what sounded like two grown men talking about me, and they were being pretty gross. I turned around to scold them and it turned out being a dad and his 13-year-old son. He said he was, "teaching a son to be a man", and that my ass was "grounds for discussion." FML
Today, I went to a park and sat down next to this older lady. Some kids started fighting and screaming at each other, so I leaned next to her and said, "Man, am I glad those aren't MY kids." She turned to me and said, "Yeah, they're mine." FML
Today. I realized my dad is a little bit too rock n roll when he got into a pushing and shoving match with a married couple, who was making comments about how my dad’s leather jacket and ripped jeans weren’t “appropriate.” To be fair, they started it, but this was a parent night at a high school. FML
Today, I was at the mall with my girlfriend's family. Her 7 year old brother told me he was feeling sad, so I tried to give him a pat on the back, but it turns out he had a bruise there. He yelled out "don't touch me there!" In the middle of the mall. Now her parents think I'm a pedophile. FML
Today, I got yelled at and called a pedo by a mother after I sat down in a swing next to her daughter. I was too embarrassed to tell her that I'm a 20 year old who really does enjoy swinging in my spare time. FML
Today, I went to the mall with my mom. We were in American Eagle shopping for spring clothes, when a few good looking guys walked by and whistled at me. I smiled at them. They were checking out my mom, not me. FML
Today, I walked past a group of men at the mall and one of them mooed at me. FML
Today, I saw a girl wearing a Nirvana shirt. Since Nirvana has been my favorite band for a long time, I tried striking up a conversation with her. Turns out she doesn't even listen to them, and only bought the shirt because she "liked the smiley face." FML
Today, I got bitched out by some lady in a Walmart because I looked at her funny while she was on the phone, loudly bragging about "slapping the shit out of" her kids. FML
Today, I went to see my favorite band in concert. When the show was over I got the chance to meet them. When I met the guitarist and told him my name, he recognized me. To my disappointment it was as the facebook creeper. FML
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gc327072 31
I seriously doubt they knew the bands anyway. Like all the stoners with the Bob Marley shirts.
fsukid1021 0
kids these days....
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Comments (198)
Brizzle420 5
If they don't want attention or appreciation for their clothing, then they shouldnt wear it.
Luunatic 13
Jeez. They're mean.
mc1900 4
your fault. kids are idiots these days - they don't wear band shirts because they like the bands, they wear them because they are stupid followers and they are told those bands are "cool." nobody who actually listens to joy division, the smiths, black flag, or whatever other bands would wear those shirts anymore.
allie746 1
Aren't they cute at that age...?
PandaKitteh 20
They should. The Smiths are ******* amazing.
bethanybunny_fml 4
You sound like a pretty cool dad, Op. I bet they just bought those shirts because they like one song from both, and now are under the impression they're die hard fans..I truly hate my generation :/
alsss_fml 2
I am a teenager, and I am honestly ashamed of my generation. The sad thing is, all that can be done is to act the opposite of these kids and show some dignity and respect. I am so sorry for you, sir.
HotsyTotsy 8
YDI for acting like a pedo.
loccsta83 5
Sounds like a regular snott nose kid to me even though I don't recognize those bands
SnobbyBarbie 1
I love black flag!