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)
sergreth 0
wow that sucks wearing a helmit still man hid the helmit someplace
freedomofmusic 12
What?
xHaniffax 0
#32 you might have never fallen and cracked your skull open but that doesn't mean to say other's haven't or that it's not a regular occurrence ESPECIALLY if there are idiots out and about. And even if you do fall and don't break your skull you could do some serious damage to your brain - internally and might not even realise it. They tell you to wear helmets for a safety reason not because they want you to look unfashionable.
rxrxrx 0
I'm 23 years old. I was hit by a cab two weeks ago, and the hit threw me into a concrete post on the sidewalk. The impact almost broke my shoulder, it's bruised and cut up very badly, it's taking weeks to heal. Had I not had my helmet on, I would be dead.
bookworm_x 0
wow, your parents suck, but you're not alone.
keviness 0
Haha Sucks to be you. Tell your parents that you are not going to wear one since you are just riding casually.
noName123456 0
its only the law to wear helemets on your bike in the really liberal places were those in power have heard horor stories and want to control everyones life Live Free or Die
Machayo 0
Everyone saying wearing a helmet is nerdy, is just an idiotic teen. Grow up. Seriously.
xohockeygal5 0
First of all, who cares if you look good or not? Yeah, there's been times where I don't want to wear my helmet when I'm bike riding, but would you rather wear a stupid helmet or risk possible permenant damage, or even death? You might want to think about that again. My best friend wasn't wearing her helmet when she flipped over the handlebars, and she lost her complete. memory. She can't remember her family, let alone her best friend. So yeah, you might want to go with the helmet.
oh_dee 0
I didn't read everyone's comments so I might be repeating what everyone else said, but it's pretty simple to buy a new helmet. Oh, and you most definitely do NOT look stupid. I personally think helmets look pretty hardcore :P yay @ saving your life by being safe!
BulldogQB4 0
Stupid though it is, I wouldn't wear a helmet. You'll be laughing when I look cool....and dead for not wearing my helmet.