Today, I was riding my bike with my parents. They make me wear a helmet when I'm with them. Some college age kids drove past and yelled, "Nice helmet!" My mother then told me, "They like you!" I'm sixteen and my helmet is blue. With flowers. 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, I went to an amusement park with my family. A couple of cute girls started talking to me, telling me how much they liked my dreads. Seeing this, my mother stepped up next to me, patted me on the shoulder, and said, "This here is my little baby, treat him nicely!" Thanks, Mom. FML
Today, my mother finally pressured me to wear my old helmet while riding my bike. Halfway through my ride, 3 spiders came crawling out of it and onto my face, causing me to lose control of the bike and crash head-first. FML
Today, I was out shopping with my mom. While we were walking, a guy in a car honked at me. I'm not used to compliments, so I was pretty flattered and flashed him a smile. He looked back at me, confused, then shook his head and pointed at my mom. FML
Today, I was complimented on my hat by two different people. I wasn't wearing a hat. FML
Today, I found out while skiing that my dad likes to call me Pimple because I have a pink coat and white helmet. He has tried to squeeze me. FML
Today, a guy from work that I barely know gave me sunflowers for my birthday. He told me, "You mentioned they were your favorite." I mentioned it to my family at home a few days ago. FML
Today, I was volunteering at a school, as I walked past the swings these two girls smiled and said "wow, you are so pretty!". I smiled back and said "awww, well thank you!." As I walked past I hear them laughing, "she actually believed us." FML
Today, I told my parents how grateful I am for having them in my life and that not many kids are as lucky as me. My mom texted me after I went out 10 minutes later: "Are you OK? You seemed depressed earlier." FML
Today, I was showing my 6-year-old son how easy and safe it is to ride a bike. I didn't notice a pebble, bust up my leg, and my son is now terrified of bicycles. FML
Today, my father and I were out in town when a lady walked up and commented on what a great looking couple we were. My dad puts his arm around me and says, "Thank you! We've been together for 17 years." FML
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mintfreshpinesol 0
At least you are being safe... I had a friend die because he wasn't wearing a helmet. your parents are smart.
autumnshivaree 0
As much as I personally would like a blue helmet with flowers, I understand. I'm a college kid, and I'm willing to risk brain injury than be seen using a helmet on campus.
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Comments (221)
ben037 0
ydi for going on bike rides with your parents when youre sixteen
Roddsy 0
cute helmet -heart- ;o edit: @ #94. how would they type the FML if they were in a coma? -ponder- XDD jokes ;]
lolololcheese 0
Yes, #94. Yes.
Tsukasa_fml 0
Depends. You say this was your bike? You should have been wearing your own helmet. If you just forgot it because you didn't ride there, then FYL (although I don't see why it wouldn't be hanging from the handlebars where it can't be forgotten). If you don't have one, or didn't bother, then YDI.
Paranoia1842 0
I'm judging by your tone that you don't normally wear a helmet. So I don't really pity you, because not wearing a helmet makes you a ******* moron. Get a better looking helmet and wear it, you ******* moron.
_pokeys 0
Oh no, some random people you'll never see again in your life made fun of your helmet. What a horrible day. Seriously, who the hell is letting these stupid fml wanna-bes through?
zoesterhp 0
are you a guy or girl?
konkonsn 0
Yeah, my dad's a firefighter, and he's told me what happens to people who don't wear helmets (for those who don't know, firefighters get sent out on all types of emergency calls, not just fires). Fine mess of brains needed to be cleaned off the main road of our town when some biker hit a car. He was nearly killed, but he had his helmet on at least. His gf was the one who decided not wear a helmet... ...her breast implants also popped right out of the skin because of the force of her landing. Not too sure what you can do about that, though.
cypglobalthreat 0
hey dipstick, you 16 so you legally HAVE to wear a helmet stupid people piss me of
Stahn 0
I always wear a helmet, and I don't think I've ever felt ridiculous or been made to feel ridiculous by other people. I don't get what's uncool about it at all. Granted, I might not want a helmet with flowers on it, but if you care that much, buy a different one. And why is spending quality time with your parents at 16 uncool? Ok, I don't bike with mine, but I don't see how maintaining a healthy family bond is something to mock. And #74, you know, bicycles are technically vehicles, meaning you're not supposed to ride them on sidewalks with pedestrians, at least in the US. And since you're riding on the road with other much faster moving, much more massive vehicles, in a world full of road-raging, stupid people, why the hell wouldn't you wear a helmet. Better safe than sorry, and as far as I'm concerned, that's a big pro with no con.