Today, I was shopping at Shoppers Drug Mart with my mom. As we pulled up to the cashier, I noticed it was a really hot girl from my school. Trying to be cool, I told my mom that I'll be paying for the purchases. My debit card was denied. My mom had to pay. 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 the grocery store. My checker was very hot. When it came time for me to pay, I swiped my debit card and the machine kept rejecting it. Sure that I had money in my account, I did it again, before the cute checker informed me that I was swiping my driver's license, not my debit card. FML
Today, I went shopping with my mother, when someone snuck a pack of condoms into our cart while our backs were turned. When we got to the register, my mom, whose wealth makes me ineligible for financial aid, noticed the condoms and she announced that she wasn't paying for the college I got accepted to next year because she doesn't want a promiscuous daughter. FML
Today, I was shopping in an upscale store. As I was changing, I heard one of the snobby saleswomen say to mine "You shouldn't bother. She isn't going to buy anything." Determined to "show her", I purchased everything I'd tried on. It came to around $500. My credit card was declined. FML
Today, since it was payday, I figured I’d take my mom out for burgers. The bank also decided to do a random update on our debit card, resulting in my card declining three times. My mom ended up having to pay for our meals. So much for trying to treat my mom out to dinner. I’m still pissed. FML
Today, I was waiting in line while a lady paid for her shopping, when her credit card got declined. She started ranting and insulting everyone and kept insisting: "I'm not poor!" By the time the lady had finally stormed off, I had spittle on my face, and the cashier was almost in tears. FML
Today, I was at the gas station with my grandma. After I slid her card and began to pump, I convinced her that it was a lot easier and more convenient to pay at the pump with your credit card instead of paying inside. She yelled as I realized I went $20 over what she had to spend. FML
Today, my mom and I went to Best Buy for some Christmas shopping. She picked up some presents for me and told me not to look at what she was buying. When we got to the register, she didn't have enough money, and I ended up having to buy my own presents. FML
Today, a woman came through my drive-thru and ordered a latte, but the bank had closed off her cards and she was short 30 cents in cash. I felt bad, so I paid for her. When I went home, I told my dad what I did, thinking he'd be proud of how he raised me but no, he said I'd wasted my money, and made me feel bad about it. FML
Today, I went to a restaurant with my friend, where my credit card got denied in front of everyone. The staff teased me and made me sit in the restaurant while my friend begged for money outside. FML
Today, I was buying an expensive pillow for my mother from a store clerk who wouldn't stop staring at my boobs. After paying, I saw an elderly lady who had dropped a bag, so I walked to help. I walked back to the clerk, who refused to believe I paid. The reason? He didn't recognize my face. FML
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ely46 0
YDI, You should keep better track of your finances.
24788 7
How does this impress a woman? You saying all women only love money? Well it's true to a certain point.
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Comments (132)
genius_man16 1
Trying to impress always = fail
lucey15 0
"omg, that guy just used a debit card to buy something with his mommy, he is so hot, i now have a sudden urge to hook up with him" fyi this is not how life works, you should instead try talking to her/ get to know her. She might be a complete bitch for all you know.
sfsdfsf 0
I'm sorry.. but she can't be that great if she works at "Shoppers Drug Mart"
clockworkrainbow 3
Way to impress a girl... Shopping with mom. And fail for not having what was probably only around $20.
ohyoushannon 0
You're an idiot. Debit cards to not get denied. If you don't have enough money to cover the purchase, you have an overdraft fee.
wrenched 0
He wasn't necessarily trying to impress the girl, I think he just wanted to look like he had a purpose being there rather than being the dork his mom dragged to the grocery store.
xcchick 0
why does it always come out bad when someone trys to impress someone?
NoMercy_fml 0
YDI. I hope this isn't what it takes to impress her. If it is then... I ain't sayin she's a gold digger but she ain't messin with no broke n*ggers.
CheezerX 0
thats not being cool its jsut being a nice guy thats it...but haha fail...
KumoFF7 3
"try to be cool, I told my mom I would be paying for the purchases" that, my friend, was your first problem...