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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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)
iPsych0 0
1. why would you ride with your parents? 2. why would you wear a helmet? 3. why would you buy sucha helmet?
tchaikovsky93 0
Hahahahahaha
Efilyn 0
Well at least when they crack their heads open, you can laugh.
volcom808 0
my friend cracked his head open longboarding. why ride with your parents at 16?
JDiz83 0
you're an idiot. wearing a helmet can save your life. just go buy a less embarassing one.
jmmycrackhorn 0
ride with a helmet unless u want ur brain splattered on the concrete
demonwolfmaster 26
I'm saying this out of and incident that happened to me I'm lucky to still be alive the helmets nowadays are cheap foam and plastic really cant help you mine nearly killed me. i was ridding in the bike lane a car turned suddenly no turn signal didn't look to check for bikers hit me sent me and my bike flying my head hit a brick wall the helmet was crushed and squeezing my head brand new, on top of it the driver cussed me out for scratching his car and called the cops while I'm lucky to be alive. So with that i say that today's helmets don't do all that they should to help us i have actually been safer with out one. i am 18 now and have been hit by ten cars (all their fault) lost my handle bars and many other things most of them no helmet and im still happy and safe with no brain damage
Rhubarb2 0
Its not uncommon for people to have two helmets; one for going around town, and one for more serious stuff. In my case, i have a bmx style 'lid' i wear out and about, because i don't want to wear my full face DH helmet everywhere i go; i'd be safer, but i couldn't look much more stupid.
bms1996 12
I stopped wearing a helmet when I was like 7....
Googoo27 12
I had worse. Before i knew about this site (about a year ago) my mom made me wear a helmet. I was called a pussy and had a rather large rock (about 4-5 inches in diameter) hit me on the side of my face. I was out for a good 10 minutes.