Today, a guy in my class was talking about himself. He started his story with, "When I was little, I was a ginger." I replied without thinking, "Is that why you got put up for adoption?" Him being adopted was the actual story he wanted to tell. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, our class was focusing on discrimination, and our teacher asked us if anyone had ever felt discriminated against. I put my hand up to share a story, and my teacher immediately said, "It's because you're ginger, isn't it?" That's not what I was going to say. FML
Today, I was on the phone with my boyfriend. We were messing around and I always jokingly say, "You're adopted, nobody loves you!" to everybody. His reply, "That's pretty fucked up, I am adopted." He really was. FML
Today, my Dad sat me down and told me that I was adopted. I was unbelievably shocked by this revelation and asked him why he'd never told me this before. His response was, "I didn't know!" FML
Today, my Dad sat me down and told me that I was adopted. I was unbelievably shocked by this revelation and asked him why he'd never told me this before. His response was, "I didn't know!" FML
Today, I overheard my parents arguing over who had to tell me that I'm adopted. FML
Today, my mom dropped me off at a friend's house. Upon leaving, my friend's mom said how much I looked like my mother. My mother then replied, "That's funny, she was adopted." This was the first I'd heard of this. FML
Today, I discovered that I'm adopted. How? After a great lunch, I asked my uncle how he'd made the salad dressing. He replied, "Haha! It's a secret family recipe, my dear!" I wouldn't have thought twice about it, were it not for my parents' shocked expressions, and the long, awkward silence. FML
Today, I overheard my dad's friend complaining to my dad that his new baby boy is a ginger. I continued listening, and heard my dad saying, "Yeah, there's nothing worse than having a ginger." I'm his daughter. I'm a ginger. FML
Today, I decided to come clean with my daughter about her adoptive status within my family. Just after I told her she was adopted, I realized that I have been telling her stories about me giving birth to her. FML
Today, I found out the joke I’ve been telling for 15 years is true. I am adopted. FML
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captainsmegma 12
Well now don't you feel like a complete douche bag.
myusername23 17
You must be psychic.
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Comments (69)
LadyGamble420 6
Don't worry, you can't hurt his feelings if he doesn't have a soul.
Lil_Red777 21
That has gotten so old -_-
Zebediabolical 45
It's also not true. Every time a ginger steals a soul they gain a freckle. So watch out!
BntyHntrSeattle 30
Just to reiterate: that joke is SO ******* old.
laden_swallow09 35
It wasn't even funny the first time! I say we start a hashtag movement to stop ginger jokes altogether.
World_Burner 13
Even though I ONLY have the red hair, people like #12 is why I started responding with my own racial slur to anyone who calls me a "ginger". It's incredibly insulting!
popsvb01 9
Oh no, a hashtag movement! I'm so scared. Btw, the joke will forever be hilarious.
vairyhagina 11
How many gingers does it take to have a soul, none... wait wtf did I just type
LadyGamble420 6
#notahashtagmovement
A1BROS 4
"I said something stupid and inappropriate. FML"
RedPillSucks 33
At least he got adopted. You were so ignorant, nobody would take you and the agency had to give you back to your parents.
Inkay 13
You're no better than op saying that to that kid.
Jared900DUmpling 30
Seriously why would you ever think saying that would be okay?
gracehi 33
Well he's not gonna share his pot of gold with you now, that's for sure.
DArthurVaderian 18
That's leprechauns. Gingers are the ones who steal souls.
MitunaCaptor 17
When I was younger a close friend of mine who was adopted by her family was constantly made fun of by our peers for it. She ended up moving away because of the constant harassment. The adopted "jokes" can really hurt people and they really aren't funny. You should think before you speak so YDI OP.
randome101 12
I just got the judgmental award for YDI this :-/ yay?
ArashiGirl 13
You're a real jackass.
8313girl 28
OP has the chronic foot in mouth disease. Better watch out because side effects come with punches and swift kicks to the balls.
Dabeli_fml 16
I am on your side OP. Sometimes prompt wittiness backfires! But see you were correct in diagnosing :) Kudos!!
yerawizardlizzy 27
No. Just no.