Today, I overheard a girl and a guy sitting behind me on the bus who were talking about Skyrim, one of my favourite games. After a while, I turned around and, as a fellow gamer, thanked them for restoring my faith in humanity. They went very quiet. I'm now that weird guy on the bus. 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, while watching a movie on my iPad, a really cute girl sat next to me. Suddenly, everyone on the bus started clapping. I started to clap very loudly as well, asking the girl why we were clapping. She gave me a strange look. I then realized the applause was coming from my headphones. FML
Today, a girl started talking to me at the bus stop. After it descended into an awkward silence, I jumped on my bus to avoid further conversation. She got on the same bus. And got off at the same stop. I swear the whole bus could feel the tension. FML
Today, I had a rough day and just let it all out while I was gaming. A random stranger actually replied to me, genuinely concerned, and I proceeded to vent about all my problems. It was only after they left that I realized a random stranger on the Internet now cares more about my mental health than my own family. FML
Today, while riding the bus, a creepy guy gave me the "rape glare" and another guy repeated every word to the conversation I was having with my friend under his breath. FML
Today, I was riding a bus. After having a conversation with my friend, I looked down and saw a little boy looking at me. He asked, "Are you a boy or a girl?" As if that wasn't bad enough, when I responded that I was a girl, he said, "Oh. So, why do you have a boy voice then?" FML
Today, I greeted every passenger cheerfully getting onto my bus all morning. At one stop, I said, “Good morning!” to someone who didn’t respond, so I repeated it louder… only to realize they were wearing headphones and now passengers were staring at me like I was a pissy Karen. FML
Today, while on a crowded public bus, a cute girl asked if she could sit next to me. Problem is, I didn't hear correctly and thought she asked if anyone was sitting next to me. I answered no, causing her to walk off angrily and earning me several disgusted stares from other passengers. FML
Today, I was interacting with someone on a video game, and the topic somehow got switched to mental illness. When I told him about my problems, he was very sympathetic and understanding. A complete stranger cares more about me than my actual family. I'm not sure if I should be happy or crying. FML
Today, as I walked on to the bus, the girl I liked whispered something to her friend. Curious, I asked what was so funny. She said she never realized that when I got on, I shook the bus. FML
Today, while I was gaming, a girl using voice chat was probably the most polite person I have ever encountered in my life. It was only after I logged off that I realized she spoke to me with more affection and respect than my own mother ever has in my entire life. FML
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shroomboy 4
I used to be that guy, then I took an arrow to the knee
FalconCrunch 4
Relax. You were probably that weird guy on the bus WAY before this incident.
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shroomboy 4
I used to be that guy, then I took an arrow to the knee
free2speak 14
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Not a big gamer, but have to admit that the quote you noted is one of my favorite memes.
Bladian 5
Why? It's the most overused meme out there besides like, "u mad?"
SokDek 14
U mad bro?
SilverGTP99 8
Op.. Mind your own ******* business.
MDTeddy 13
That quote used to be cool, but then people started saying it.
theHIGHroad2 5
Skyrim fans Unite!!
Feared 9
Forever alone...
SuperKnuckels 6
Problem? :]
mfjkr 10
Y you no kill dragon?
CallMeMcFeelii 14
Unless they helped the storm cloaks take down the imperials they did nothing to help humanity, bro.
Kolden 11
Oh he did it! He did it!
tylersign 11
Is it cool when I correct people by saying that it's actually "IN the knee"?
Sielune 8
49 - both options suck. Storm cloaks are racist as hell, and the Imperials are elitist.
DWilliamson 7
Shhiey
wironandine 8
You used to be original, then you used that quote.
Cad6 24
I pity the fool.
hahafylop 4
49- No. Imperials all the way.
t765234 10
I used to hate on arrow to the knee comments, then i realised it's just a joke, get the hell over it.
mr_torch91 1
All memes are overused.
XanderScythe 11
I used to like arrow to the knee jokes, then I took a FUS RO DAH to the face.
tygerarmy 35
No, they're just allied with the Thalmor. If you pray to the Night Mother the Dark Brotherhood will take care of them for you.
xxdark 3
#83.. No, it's a quote from the game.
xactownife 7
Arrow in* the knee. Thats how the guards in the game say it. Dont be an ignorant moron. Thanks
tjv3 10
Of all the things to say . Why did you pick one of the lamest ?
free2speak 14
123 and 125, thank you! it's not stereotypical like the high expecations Asian father or first world problems. It a totally random comment that when used in everyday language, makes little sense if you don't know the game, and is relevant to the FML posted. I like it because when the guards say it skyrim, it sounds so sad and solemn that it cracks up. Maybe it's because my BF used to play fhe game a lot and it just brings back memories... why'd I even go into this discussion. who cares if I like the meme? this is a FREE COUNTRY! ... ok I'm done now.
TheTerenity 9
OP, do you happen to be the socially awkward penguin?
Shinigami07 11
I tip my hat to you
soupisyummy 13
Wooo Skyrim!
MoodyBlue320 11
Uumm, I'm not quite sure if this is an fml or a ydi.
tennisrapper1 14
SKYRIM IS THE BEST GAME EVER!! Anyways op, I'm weird too, I wouldve done the same thing!
PicklesMcRaptor 0
Never thought Skyrim would get a spot on FML :D
Uchilah 0
OP should jus turn around and ask "gray-mane or battle-born?" "i'm not gonna ask again, GRAY-MANE OR BATTLE-BORN?"
DirtyMike911 0
You should have just proved that you were legit by using a "shout" on them.
Stealthed 8
"FUS RO Hi wanna be friends?"
muzy 23
what if they would have replied with " FOS RU NO" ?
muzy 23
edit: FUS RO
The_Troller 14
Why not "FUS NO DAH"?
Zoh_Aubrey 8
Quick! To the Ragged Flaggen!
Fluhz 6
What's that... Haha. (I can just feel all the thumbs down I'm gonna get...)
sydie5 12
The Ragged Flagon is the Thieves Guild's hideout in Skyrim, essentially the gathering place for nerds around the world (myself included).
JessieMongoose 11
Have a drink with ol' Delvin Mallory and get scared by Dirge's explanation of his name.
FalconCrunch 4
Relax. You were probably that weird guy on the bus WAY before this incident.
ankoku 2
I dunno, the guy that listens in on your conversation and then thanks you for having it after you finish is kinda weird. The op should have tried to join in rather then eaves drop on the two.
ankoku 2
Well now that I'm sober I should probably clarify that I intended to say that we might be presuming a lot by assuming he was already the weird guy but didn't quite get there.. At least I had an awesome post number tho!
ghirahim 5
FUS RO DA BITCHEZ!
free2speak 14
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A game restored your faith in humanity? I think I just lost my faith in humanity.
VaanBasch 1
It doesn't help that Skyrim is an overrated, buggy mess of fetchquests. It should not be a reason to restore faith in humanity in the first place.
misterjez 15
THANK YOU. While I enjoyed skyrim it's so overrated. Quality over quantity. Just cause they throw a million quests at you doesn't mean it's good. Considering the quantity of quests they could of given us more than 20 good items.
xk75 4
Exactly. Just commenting that you also like the game is one thing (can't guarantee you won't nonetheless be labeled to public transportation annoying butt-in guy), but to say that the fact that you overheard 2 ppl talking about a game that you like "restored your faith in humanity?" wtf is wrong w you?
Vert90 11
I don't want to live on this planet anymore.
VasilisaUzhasnaj 29
You guys all need to lighten the **** up. None of you have ever exaggerated before?
MikeDa1Da 14
81- No, never
xk75 4
And not to this extent, to strangers on the bus whose conversation I was eavesdropping on and decided to rudely interrupt!
Notime4bull 4
77- I like this planet. They can get off
Bryceps 4
77- Mars has nice weather this time of year
ImaginaryFoe 1
Agree with the consensus here. Skyrim was probably the most talked about game of the year. It's not like it's some rare gem that a select few know about. There are so many more gamers than there used to be and there's no stigma attached so what made this conversation so faith-restoring? When you are a stranger, people don't know your humour or speech patterns. It's not wise to interject with exaggerations.
iselinzilla 4
@ #77 Buh BYE!
fruitinthemiddle 1
That' exactly what I was going to say!!
CanWeMicrowaveIt 11
Faithception?
free2speak 14
um 81... the whole "lost my faith in humanity" and "I don't want to live on this planet anymore" are exaggerations...Oh, the irony!
55z 1
Sorry mate, but that *is* a bit weird. No worries though.
Earth_Bound 0
OP, u read DBPB and MLIA, don't you?
teentee401 37
Yeah, OP could've just said it was their favorite game. And then maybe asked them about weapon preference or something.
choshaki 8
Maybe they didn't know what to say? Stay positive. AND who cares what they think, I think you are cool OP!!
lolretard 0
Indeed!
derkster 6
Don't thank people for restoring your faith in humanity duh :)
derpspot 2
How did they restore your faith in humanity
koolkat27 13
did you read the fml? they were talking about op's favorite game, skyrim.
vturbz91 0
Dude get a life
jonagoo 8
Says earthworm Jim?