Today, it's the first day of fall. It's also the day that over 20 people have made jokes about my name being "Autumn" like they're the funniest, most original people alive. It's not even 8 am. This is going to be a long day. 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 had to deal with yet another day of people looking at my name tag and saying "You know nothing, John Snow." with a shit-eating grin, like they're the wittiest people alive. Then I had to deal with my boss telling me to lighten up, because it's "just a joke". FML
Today, I laughed at a joke and it literally took me a minute to realize that it was me they were making fun of. FML
Today, it's my birthday. It's 6.30 pm. I'm still the only person aware of what day it is. FML
Today, with my name sounding vaguely like 'Turkey' and being in the phonebook for business purposes, people keep calling, offering to stuff me for Thanksgiving. FML
Today, it was my first day at a new workplace. During introductions, I nervously tripped over my words and introduced myself as "Fork." My real name is Frank. My coworkers thought it was too funny to correct. Looks like I’m stuck with "Fork" for the foreseeable future. FML
Today, I found out that since there are 3 people with the same name as me at work, I'm known as "the ugly one". FML
Today, I found out that I’ve been greeting a coworker by the wrong name for six weeks. The worst part? They never corrected me because they thought it was funny, especially because it turns out to be their mom's name. FML
Today, I found out that ever since I got my blonde highlights, I've been mocked behind my back at work, and nicknamed "The Skunk". FML
Today, it’s this year’s first spring-like day, with warm sunshine, birdsong, and the first tiny flowers! So of course I'm taking full advantage of this delightful weather by… being sick and staying indoors. FML
Today, the highlight of my day was someone prank-calling me. FML
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greatfirstdate 18
Aw :( I'm sorry. It's a really gorgeous name, though.
MichaelDeSanta 20
Trip them and say, "have a nice trip, see you next fall!"
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greatfirstdate 18
Aw :( I'm sorry. It's a really gorgeous name, though.
urdirtyolduncle 15
Is that a boy's or girl's name. I need to know before I can come with the "original" jokes.
christian1509 21
Did you seriously just ask if autumn was a girl or guy name?
lulinator 40
Holy #30, no need to jump down his throat. I'm assuming that perhaps English is not his first language?
cinskeep43 15
holy #36 did you really just assume that English wasn't his first language because he's not white??
Insertnamesz 3
#36 assumed that since they asked a question about English names lmao good try turning it around though
lulinator 40
Assumption based on the question itself, and the grammar in his post, mostly.
Arwen_Evenstar 37
Hmmm, this is why parents should think when naming their kids. Yes, the name may sound pretty and be yoonique, but is it going to plague your sweet child for the rest of their life?
phsycic_melon 8
#17 Autumn is a girls name but I can understand why you didn't know. The only reason I know is because I once met a girl named autumn.
dragonkisses28 25
Is your middle name "Rain?" I've met so many Autumn Rains and their parents all think it is the most original name ever. I went to school with a girl named Winter.
orbit 22
I would think it would be interesting to see how many jokes they could come up with. Don't let silly things like this keep you down op, have fun with them instead.
HairIsEverything 15
My cousins name is Winter Sky Best! I've never heard of another Winter before. Not sure why my Aunt chose this unique name for her though, when her sisters are Kelsey and Hailey.
HairIsEverything 15
Regardless, Autumn is a beautiful name.
SarahSehhati 40
I have a friend named Summer :)
thefmlman2011 37
Me too, but it's spelt sommer, and pronounced summer
jake_braves 25
Well...my name is Jake so I get the "Jake from State Farm" joke year round.
avila_boy22 12
so many assumptions ^ XD but be happy OP there are worse names out there!
Jreslier 15
Tell them to screw off. Ignore them.
NeatNit 33
Two contradicting suggestions in a single line - impressive!
Jreslier 15
Thanks, I tried my best. ;)
jerryj 27
Sometimes trying really does pay off!
Just_A_Tree 20
Honestly, you have a beautiful name. Don't mind anyone who makes jokes about it. I personally have always been self conscious about my name, and I have actually been planning on changing it as soon as I'm old enough. I haven't told my family about this. But I've always hated my name. I never liked it when someone says it, and I feel disappointed whenever I write it. Whenever I meet someone new and I say my own name out loud, I hate it. You, OP, have a beautiful name! I have put years of thought into my own, and I know I want to change it. But even after planning and wanting it for years, I still don't know what to change it too.
sweetbliss3 37
107- you wrote so much about hating your name. what is it?
XPhoenixFire 17
#107 nobody cares about your name, you're just a tree. Quite frankly, you're lucky to have a name.
TNSky 8
They are very creative in jokes :) (Sarcasm up and running)
marcus369 9
if you didnt say that was sarcasm you would of been downvoted
sayyestothedress 24
#73 thank you captain obvious
taylorpric3 9
hah autumn you fit right in with the season #21
MichaelDeSanta 20
Trip them and say, "have a nice trip, see you next fall!"
Respect101 17
Ha! I haven't heard that one since I rode my dinosaur to school! -.-
MichaelDeSanta 20
I'm already visualizing duct tape over your mouth.
HJKM_fml 19
More like "have a good Fall". Not that I condone tripping people, lol.
Dt33345 13
#92, "Have a nice trip, have a good fall" or just "Have a good fall," because that was confusing as ****.
SarahSehhati 40
Hey it's fall! It's not fall it's Autumn! Heyyyyyyy Autumn!
christian1509 21
I would probably murder someone by the end of the day if I were in your shoes, my deepest condolences xD
Nyx7 24
A bit annoying yes, but I don't think it's really reason for murder...
tantanpanda 26
maybe instead, I'd just tell them how many people have already cracked the joke and make them feel lower than the dead leaves on the ground.
Khaleesi_26 30
I know the feeling. Everyone always wants to say my name the russian way. Or say it just a completely different way. It sucks, but at least you have a pretty name so. :)
NeatNit 33
is that your name in your username? I can't really think of many ways to say it.
Khaleesi_26 30
No my username is a character from a tv show i watch. Not my real name:)
jerryj 27
Why make the comment in #7 of people saying your name the Russian way without mentioning what it is? We only have half the story.
pressingreset 13
The only tv show that matters.
cryssycakesx3 23
that's not the same feels...
NiceGuysDoWin 21
I'm betting #7's name is Natasha. It's the only name that I can think of that everyone would automatically jump to the Russian pronunciation.
Arwen_Evenstar 37
People can only guess how to pronounce a name. I feel the same when people name their son Teegan, but it's pronounced Tie-gun and everyone is supposed to just know. Or they call their kid Madeiysin and people are supposed to know how it's pronounced. People aren't psychic.
WCARlover 35
My mom's name is Autumn and it hasn't really ever occurred to me to make "jokes" about it because they are quite obviously just stupid and way to easy too make :p good luck today haha
WCARlover 35
Too easy to make* lol I can't believe I did that -_-
Taylor22294 24
Happens to the best of us. Admit the mistake and move forward.!
sayyestothedress 24
@ #8 If I was in your position I wouldn't make fun of my mothers because I know I'd regret it for the test of my life because my mom would scream at me and yell.
sayyestothedress 24
*rest
eksyneet 23
are your parents among those 20 because that's cold, man.
FmyL6 19
Stuff the next joker's mouth with dead leaves.