Today, I had a job interview. When I got there, the lady interviewing me shook my hand and said, 'Hello, I'm gay.' I found this strange and I didn't know what to say, so I stated, 'Aw, it's OK, I support you.' She looked pretty offended, and I realized why when I found out that her name was Gaye. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was shopping at a supermarket. As I was about to pay for my items, I noticed the cashier was very cute. Trying to be nice, I smiled. She smiled back and said, "Hello, how are you?" Instead of saying, "I'm good" or, "I'm okay", I said, "I'm gay". FML
Today, three women came into my work and one was wearing a shirt with a rainbow that said, "We are everywhere". I had just gotten what it was referring to and when I greeted them I ended up saying "Hi gays!" instead of the standard "Hi guys". FML
Today, I had to reprimand an employee for her bad attitude and terrible work performance. She went to HR and said I harassed her for being gay. Guess who they believed. FML
Today, I had a big job interview on Zoom. I forgot my name was set as "Fat F***". I joined the call and the older lady interviewing me was very offended. FML
Today, I had a job interview. As I walked in, I confidently shook the interviewer's hand, only to say, "I'm doing well, how are you?" before she'd even asked me how I was, or even said anything. The rest of the interview was pretty much a blur of awkwardness. FML
Today, I steeled my nerve, gritted my teeth, pulled my finger out, and asked our new coworker on a date. He looked at me weird, then said those four words, “But I’m not gay.” Five weeks we’ve worked together and all that time he thought I was a man. I’m a woman, born a woman, with a vagina. FML
Today, I went to a job interview and, trying to sound confident, I shook the interviewer’s hand and said, "Nice to meet me." I didn’t get the job. FML
Today, I asked out a coworker I really like. She gave me a weird look and said, "You're not gay?" I said no, to which she said, "Well, I am". As it turns out, I was the only one who thought she was straight, and the only one who thought I was straight. FML
Today, I decided to come out to a co-worker. She looked at me, then laughed, and said, "You can't be gay, you're fat!" FML
Today, I found out that my employers hired me under the assumption that I was gay. Apparently, they are attempting to be perceived as more open-minded. I'm not gay, but I'm afraid being straight could cost me my job. FML
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ItsEdible 0
I would've been confused too OP.
starberries 0
You'd think someone named Gaye would be used to that reaction by now, and would introduce herself as "Gaye Smith", or "My name is Gaye. "
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iamchuck 0
it's not just an orientation.
sonnet 0
HAHA fhl n fyl! It's probably not the 1st time she's heard it anyway.
sonnet 0
It's probably not the 1st time she has heard it anyway:p FHL for having such a confusing name.
OrginalOwen 0
and haii I'm fagie!
Mister_Grinch 0
Dpn't worry, it's an honest mistake.
ILuvToFu2 0
just answer "Hi I'm straight"
RebelHeart7 0
win
tigrouficele2012 44
@20: And SDI (she deserved it) for getting offended when she should have known how it would sound. No fault of yours, OP.
mesnugglez 0
It was a mistake. Oh well
pooper19 3
so let me guess now u work at a Gaye Bar
bloobelly 0
but shouldn't she realize how odd it might be to ppl introducing herself that way?
hannah1203 2
34 = complete epic win
madarchod 0
How can this be justified? How can a female be gay? OP, think before you speak
random210 0
how can a female be gay? it's called a lesbian idiot
ChibiChibi_fml 28
@madarchod and random210 Gay- (in addition to meaning happy and all that) is defined as homosexual. homosexual- 1. of, pertaining to, or exhibiting homosexuality. 2. of, pertaining to, or noting the same sex.
TheRealFamilyGuy 5
or just reply with "hi I'm sexual orientation" I'm sure no one will misunderstand that...
skreech96 0
ILuvToFu2 FTW!
ChibiChibi_fml 28
It wouldn't post the second half of my comment. I was just trying to say that gay is technically usable for both men and women. It is just that most people choose to think of gay as applying to only men.
Night22_fml 4
I'm a pc
hemz_fml 13
that ******* sux
madarchod 0
#120 - Gay = Homosexual and Homosexual = involving sexual intercourse between persons of the same sex. Now two men can have sexual intercourse which is defined as an act of penetration, but two women cannot do that (unless they do with artificial means). This conclusively proves that women cannnot be gay, so English language coined another word to refer to them.
Zebidee 9
#159 - Please let me know when you plan to explain your theory to a room full of gay women, so I can be there to film them beating you.
madarchod 0
#162 - You realize that it is a hypothetical situation and I believe in realism. So get out of your dream world.
youshitme 9
@159, you're a *******
FYourLifeGamble 0
lesbians everywhere want to beat you with their ******.
hanhanjr 0
159-I'm a gay woman and you couldn't be more wrong
ItsEdible 0
I would've been confused too OP.
brittanyrc 0
Yeah, if that were my name I would always make a point to say, "Hi, my name is Gaye."
tpike1296 11
I would say "How gay could it be? What is it?" Yeah, I am that socially awkward.
desigirl2010 0
If I were her I'd just be gay too or change my name. I mean comon with a name like that? that's like being named Dick and not having one.
patriotsfan12 4
That's awsome
blinks 0
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Omg dumbass! Sorry just can't believe you didn't realize that. keep handing out your resume!
stronghand0331 17
Well, people now are pretty open about their gayness and someone with a name like Gaye is a prime target for insults.
tmmundy 17
#3..lmao....I totally agree, hope op made lots of copies!!!!!
whoisthisgirl 4
like she would of actually thought her name was Gaye.. that not the first thing most people think about when you here "I'm gay"
pandemic_fml 0
At least remember to wipe off your chin. Rude, much?
jackss_fml 0
who would name their child that? Ha-ha
zinoxity 23
Morons. Morons would name their children that.
sourgirl101 29
I agree. Your children's names are the first gift a parent should give their kids. I've heard some messed up names and feel so sorry for that person.
gabby301 1
it's probably her last name. you can't exactly choose it.
MegasaurusRex 0
It's probably a middle-aged woman or older. It was actually a common name; it didn't always mean what we take it to mean now so I doubt her parents even realized it.
RedPillSucks 33
Older people have names like that. Male and female. Gaylord, Gaye, Gay, are all acceptable names. Remember when names like Marion, Beverly, Leslie, Ashley, Stacey were unisex names?
MrSassypants 34
yeah some people come up with weird names. who was the first person to name their son Dick?
love_me_electric 20
Considering gay originally meant 'happy/joyful' it's really not that weird of a name for a person to have.
ChibiChibi_fml 28
I can't think of anyone who actually just named their kid Dick. It's usually a nickname for people with the name Richard. The real question is why would someone choose to go by a nickname that is not only slang for penis but is also an insult?
flamegrilled123 3
"dick" is short for richard
Bobissmall 13
Ashley still is unisex isn't it?
phreshboi 1
#156 yeah it is and also as someone I think pointed out. the interviewer could have said her last name.
chickinova 13
it is soo her parents fault. they should THINK before naming their kids names that sound awkward
mommy10613 4
uhm. my gram's name is gaynelle. it was popular then.
XQuartzX 15
Theres many more names as well as Courtney, Corey, Sandy, etc.. Though I wouldn't think my name is very unisex. I've seen it happen though. :)
starberries 0
You'd think someone named Gaye would be used to that reaction by now, and would introduce herself as "Gaye Smith", or "My name is Gaye. "
xlbsiewmai 0
I agree with you.
Zebidee 9
Yeah, I agree. Someone named 'Gaye' really should be prepared for this reaction. It's like automatically spelling your name when it's unusual. Firstly, she should be expecting it and word things accordingly, and secondly, she shouldn't be offended at a reaction I'll bet she's had a thousand times before. To be honest though, it's her last name, Sparklyvampire, that causes her the most problems...
Nutz321 0
^win
bulldogs1 0
epic win^^^
atticuz 2
Your name is Gaye? I'm sorry to hear that, so is mine.
Morpheus414 0
IKR?!?! FYL OP, she was ******' begging for it.
itisme_fml 9
I agree with you... OP, it is not totally your fault, and she should not hold it against you. I hope you did not have the list of your interviewees beforehand, in which case YDI. I have known people with such names change the pronunciation so that it does not seem to be as confusing. Ms.Gaye could have pronounced her name with the "a" sounding like "Arbor" in "Ann Arbor" and the "e" in the end pronounced. It could have reduced the imminent confusion.
kingpaco 0
I bet she was mad fun of a lot in school
BillClinton_fml 0
damn. such an epic name! lol she's probably used to that lol
ArianS2 0
I don't seeing girls calling themselves gay :s usually lesbians.
breenntt 0
I do.
docscientist 10
No, men call women lesbians. Women will refer to themselves as gay.
riseofabreakings 0
I'm a guy, I call them gay...
SquaresviL7e 0
At least now you're a memorable candidate. That only works in your favor if she's got a sense of humor though. Good luck!
sweet_candy_ 17
Lmao the kid next to me thinks I am a weirdo.
karmaslave 5
That kid is right.
smallsmerry 0
I'm that kid
dungoofd 0
lol I wouldve totally done the same! I feel u OP
cufaoil 11
you're feeling OP? that's grounds for sexual harassment right there....