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)
foreverisabelx3 0
how is this a FML?
effyourlife_ 0
okay honestly, people who say YDI, you try getting in an accident without a helmet show me how that goes over i never ever wore my helmet and then i did one day because i was babysitting and told the kids to wear one. and a stick got caught in my wheel and i flipped over the handle bars cracking my helmet in half. that could've been my head, could be YOUR head.
athena3100 9
Lol must have been ine big stick! well im happy you had on a helmet!!!
greenman_fml 0
Next time wear a rainbow themed shirt and capri pants with thong sandals. They will like you even more.
fortytwo 0
For everyone who says it's the OP's fault for not being able to stand up to his/her parents, some people have parents who aren't pushovers. If I mouthed off to my mom, I'd get kicked out on the streets. But that does suck. Just avoid riding your bike with them any more, or get a cool helmet. =
Leptailurus 0
So you'd (OP and commenters above who said they'd rather risk a brain injury) rather look "cool" than keep yourself safe? You do realize you'll look like an even bigger idiot if you do get a head injury. Or more likely... you'd be DEAD. But uhh... whatever. Go ahead and risk your life, then. Doesn't make any difference to me.
softbonez 0
I thought #1 was being sarcastic... Wear a helmet! Idiot.
musicloverr 0
#7, you are a complete moron. did you not read #4? you would look more "retarded" with a serious injury from NOT wearing a helmet than just wearing one and being safe. and it actually is pretty offensive to say things like "they look retarded". my sister is autistic, so im offended. and i know there are many others out there who are just sick of hearing that. it's just obnoxious.
Link5794 18
So autistic people are all mentally retarded? As an honor student with Asperger Syndrome, I'm offended.
lawlawlawl 0
Real idiots saying YDI for wearing a helmet! Although I do encouarage you to get a new helmet.
vt_mruhlin 0
What's this whole "looking cool" thing? The guys complimented your helmet? Teenagers are so weird.
SpearD 4
No, they didn't. College guys don't compliment teenagers often, and usually they are sarcastic. I have three brothers in college... Yeah. A lot of that.
ItecKid 0
Depending on where the OP lives, there might actually be laws requiring sixteen year-olds to where helmets. Here in NY, it's either 15 or 16, can't remember of the top of my head.