Today, I got called a "politically correct loser" by a woman at the supermarket, all because I said I didn't want to find out the gender of my baby until birth. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
Today, while in line at the supermarket, I told the lady behind me that she had a cute baby. She shot me a disgusted look and straight up accused me of being a pedophile. FML
People of Walmart
Today, at Walmart, a crazy old woman bitched me out for being pregnant. She kept following me around, calling me a stupid teen slut and saying she hoped my baby died so I could live a "normal life." I'm 26 and just very short. FML
Today, a stranger at the grocery store rubbed my belly and asked me when I'm due. I'm not pregnant. FML
Internalized
Today, I was called a "transphobic bigot" at work because I told my coworker, a trans woman, that her clothing and behaviour were disrespectful and inadequate for the workplace. I'm also a trans woman. FML
Parent #1 of the Year
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 was called an assortment of names and was almost followed home by a crazy bitch. Why? Because I stated that it was unsanitary for her to bring her dog to a grocery store. She clearly disagreed. FML
Today, I was called to be told I'm fired for not showing up for my shift. I guess she didn't check her voice message to see that I gave birth last night. FML
Today, my mother asked a woman at the clothing store we go to all the time when her baby was due. Turns out the woman isn't pregnant. FML
Today, as I walked home, I heard the people behind me in an argument over my gender. FML
Today, the local gossip was in line behind me at the shop. She saw me buying pregnancy tests. The good news is that I'm not pregnant. The bad news is that she'll definitely have everyone thinking I am. FML
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MassiDelta 28
Some people just shouldn't open their mouths...
dianweber 3
It's okay that's your decision
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MassiDelta 28
Some people just shouldn't open their mouths...
MisstressNicole 20
I can agree with that. I too have decided against finding out gender until birth. When I tell people this who ask they respond, but I want to know. Really? WTH 'Oh, I'm sorry didn't realize your desires outweighed mine.'
rahulcool7 14
Be PC bro!
dianweber 3
It's okay that's your decision
MassiDelta 28
Yell at me in a reply if you are having a bad day. I don't mind.
MassiDelta 28
Sorry this was a bad idea in the first place
ShadowlessSpear 21
I'M MAD SO **** YOU
kmccain 27
Some people just shouldn't open their mouths.
MassiDelta 28
You have a point. Sorry
Livin_Like_Larry 29
While I don't agree with your decision, that lady was just weird. What the hell does she care? It's your life, not hers!
DoomedGemini 38
No offense, but I don't see how this could be a 'I don't agree with you decision' thing..
tantanpanda 26
I didn't know being curious about your own baby's gender was "politically" incorrect in the first place.
Livin_Like_Larry 29
Sorry that didn't come out the way I meant it too. What I meant with "I don't agree with your decision" was that I don't understand why you wouldn't want to know your baby's gender as soon as possible. There's lots of things you have to do in preparation of a baby like painting s room, buying toys, etc. It's a million times easier if you k or your baby's gender ahead of time
myoukei 31
Because if you paint a baby's room yellow or refrain from buying them pink or blue stuff from the getgo the baby's simply not going to be able to live with your descision...
pajamajeans 18
It's against the natural order of humanity.
igive 29
Babies don't play with toys the first two weeks. They also don't care about the room color. OP will be fine.
smoothies14 32
The ability to determine gender before birth didn't even exist until around the 1970s. Less than 50 years ago. So somehow parents for thousands of years were able to manage without knowing. I think its safe to say that although the technology is a nice option, it is not necessary.
quackImapenguin 16
There's really no reason to treat babies or small children differently based on sex except for maybe some diaper-related things. Let them have all the colors and a variety of toys! Why limit them?
cupcakebruh 21
When I have kids, I actually want to know the gender of my child while I'm still pregnant, but then keep it a secret for everyone else (other than the father of course). I mostly want to do this for the surprise of it, but also because I know that when you tell people the gender they go out and buy you cute outfits, and gender specific toys for the baby rather than buy you things you NEED. You don't understand how many people who have a baby, think that they had enough diapers to last them awhile, and then find out they didn't. (my sister is one of those people). And the main reason I want to know is so I can start thinking about names. Also it's my baby and I can do what I want. :P
SweetasCandy0609 28
#40 I'm curious how is it "against the natural order of humanity" not to know the gender? before their wasn't even the technology to even have the option to know whether it was a boy or girl and now it's against humanity lol okay.
PANDORUM89 21
honestly I'm going to paint the room a color I enjoy looking at because I'm the one that will have to be in there so often. Also it will double as a nursery and their room as a child so I'm going to avoid baby blue and pink anyways. maybe they want an early Christmas gift (the baby's gender) and aren't going to let room paint ruin their fun
lysx84 24
The use of the word "gender" is irritating me. You may discover the child's sex at birth, but this does not determine its gender. Apologies for being a pedantic dick.
CheesyPotatoe5 8
Gender and sex is the same thing. Always has been always will be. If you identify as anything else other than the gender you were assigned with at birth you are mentally ill and need to admitted to the nearest asylum. No amount of medication is going to help that level of crazy. They need to be separated from society as soon as possible, as it's dangerous to the collective intelligence of the population.
lovethatstach 18
i love how people are defending her decision to not know the babies sex, but putting you down and down voting you for saying youd prefer to know. ive noticed REPEATEDLY on this site that commenters sure love to attack people.
jimmer23 21
If it makes you feel better, she probably also believes that Donald Trump should be POTUS.
ihavenolifehaha 16
Like it or not, he's going to become the next POTUS.
BeastyMcbeast 19
Do english people care about our elections? Or is it kinda how most of the US doesn't care for british politics that much
jimmer23 21
I'm not here to discuss politics haha. But no he won't.
MrSassypants 34
What.... what... what even are you two on about? Why can't we simply make fun of Trump without this happening? Why? *gets down on on knees and raises fist in the air" WWHHHHHYYYYYYYY!!!??
DaRito 25
Wtf happened to the republican party? It used to be good stuff like open society and less government, now it's borderline nationalism.
beeferjay 34
I would have asked that lady, what did the 5 fingers say to the face?
revidffum69 22
Slap. Lol
smackaroonial 20
Trick question, the lady is deaf and she signed "Do you even know what politically correct means?"
itwasntme14 19
We have actually had similar experiences because we did decide to find out the gender of our kids. But no matter what you choose it does not affect her. I hope you told her to mind her own damn business.
jojimugo 20
What the hell does that even mean?
RabbitOfAurora 28
Bless you #8. I was hoping this would be the first comment, but good enough.
MagnusDeus 24
What an idiot
quinn1184 25
Oh well don't listen to negative people like that, it's obviously your business, not hers.