Today, my parents insisted that despite the fact I've just turned sixteen, I have to save them money by ordering from the children's menu, because I "still look like a twelve year-old." FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I walked into a restaurant with my parents to celebrate my Mom's birthday. They immediately got a kid's menu and crayons out for me. I'm 15. FML
Today, I went out to dinner with my family. I was given a kids menu when the hostess sat us down. I'm 24. FML
Today, I begged my parents not to take me to a restaurant for my birthday, but sure enough, they took me to one, along with my siblings, aunts, uncles, you name it. Ordering with them is a nightmare, so after a whole half-hour the waiter still hadn’t gotten everyone’s complicated orders written down. FML
Today, I ordered a beer with my parents at dinner. The waitress said, "Oh, happy 22nd birthday." My parents eyes got really big, and they started to blush. They'd forgotten it was my birthday. FML
Today, I went out to dinner with my boyfriend and his mom. The hostess asked if I needed "the kid's menu," remarked how I look "so grown up for your age," and asked what grade I was in. I said I'm in university. She laughed as if it was the best joke ever told. I'm 22. FML
Today, I called my parents from out of state to see if they would order me a pizza using their credit card online because I'm out of money. I haven't lived with them for the past year, and they still claim me as a dependent on their taxes. They said no. FML
Today, while buying drinks, the cashier immediately refused me and said, “Don’t even bother showing me your ID, you’re obviously 12." I’m 31. FML
Today, I went to McDonald's and ordered a Happy Meal with a girl's toy. The high school girls behind the counter said I was too old to be served one, and I had to go home and explain to my sick daughter why she didn't get her toy. FML
Today, I discovered that my family routinely waits until after my bedtime to order a pepperoni pizza, my favorite food. If that wasn't bad enough, I'm 17 and still have a strictly enforced bedtime. FML
Today, despite begging my parents to get food other than diet and weight loss stuff, they refused. I'm bullied for being skinny on a daily basis. FML
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_Sophia_ 14
I feel your pain.
cosmosis 12
Pedo!!!!!
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Comments (293)
_Sophia_ 14
I feel your pain.
TherealMort 0
Go do what lindsey Lohan did. Her aging process worked great for her!
tatababe 1
Order tons of the kids menu make them pay a lot!
j_cat187 20
Cigarette and crack smoke can add 30 years to someone in a period of 5 years.
cosmosis 12
Harden the f*** up, and grow a f***ing moustache!!!!!
noobcake111 2
Haha
white16sox 19
55 and what if OP isn't male?
LouisianaBob 9
all the more impressive
nateylovesporn 1
sixteen? that's pretty young lOl plus the kids menu is always better! so not really an FML
Awsumuzzie 12
"Pain"? Are you serious!? I'd love to have that option! Crayons, mazes, plastic cups...
jwade11 12
So??? Why does that bother OP? You shouldn't let little things affect you and get to you! It's no big deal... Ohhhh you have to order from the kids menu and save your parents some money.. big freakin deal! Get over it!
seanoc69 7
If your a girl it could be a complement when you 20 you will look 16 but if your a guy FYL
racheljessie 17
Same here. I'm 20 and 4'5. I constantly get mistaken for a 12 year old. At least I have an advantage in my line of work, since I want to be an actor.
tbone87 1
It's Schnable!!!!!!!
Randuhh_17 4
Could be worse. I'd rather look younger, than older.. Try hearing, "you look MUCH older than 17"...
BeachBoi_Alex 7
Do steroids when you hit 19 kid, that'll turn you into a man.
KrazieKleo 13
134 - pretty sure there are better ways to become a man without hurting the vital organs...
TokinUp 6
Im 16 and been told I look 20. Some people don't even ask for id when I want to buy drinks. When life gives you height, you get drunk.
rbr0wn 3
When you're in college and have to pay for your own meals you'll be wishing you still looked young enough to order from the kids' menu.
ty1992_farmlife 12
Yeah, sometimes its good to look younger than you actually are lol
guckylynn 19
149, they card you definitely when you look 20 something. It's not until you look 40ish that they stop.
dumboears 8
If I looked like I was 12, I'd always order off the kids menu. Maybe that's just because I'm frugal, who knows.
blonderabbit 0
don't worry, I'm a senior in highschool and still get mistaken for a freshman or sophomore.
mgsoloist 14
I still order off the kids menu and im almost 18 ust because the portion sizes are much more adequate for someone who just recently broke 100lbs. Actually the portions are better for pretty much everybody...plus, like they said, it's cheaper. And I can dig Mac and cheese or chicken tenders every once in a while...
roonilwazlib 1
Maybe when a woman gets to her thirties or above, but a girl who is 20, 21 does not want to look 16. Though I'd take 16, as i'm 21 and look 13, 14. It doesn't make trying to buy alcohol fun.
jwade11 12
196-- I'm curious in your orientation and you should contact me!! Lol
ATSViper 15
touche'
jecarper 4
Exactly.
FairRabbit 4
Even if you're a guy it's not a bad thing. I looked super young throughout high school and hated it. But now I'm 25 and look 18 where a lot of people I went to school with are aging fast. Fat, bald, loose skin. Be happy you look young. It'll treat you very well in the future.
ArchxAngel 9
193 - I'd mistake you for a sophomore too.
StephiiSlaughter 2
Yeah, I get mistaken for a 7th grader all the time. and I'm a sophomore. It's just cause im short as hell.
Lindzer 0
Try being 27 and asked why you're not in school during the day. I used to hate looking so young when I was in high school, but it's really not all that bad now. :)
DalekScythe 0
when I was 14 people asked me if I was an 5th grade.
zurisbloodyrose 0
my parents still do that. Apparently no one's figured out that my **** are too big for a 12 year old.
sky22_fml 7
Well at least your not 15 & have the body of a grown ass woman.. :/
Lemonlimegreen 2
I feel ya...
cosmosis 12
Pedo!!!!!
boofgall 16
I'm constantly asked if I'm 12.. I'm 20 -.-
jwade11 12
Really? Why is OP posting about this! Big freakin deal!!! Why would ordering from the kids menu be that big of a deal unless you're a pig and want an adult size meal.... Save your parents some extra cash and shush it!
dhall30 8
Make them eat the applesauce swimmers at Denny's they will never force you to eat of the kids menu again
gregorrok1 0
Let your facial hair grow out.
CanWeMicrowaveIt 11
You'd be a disappointment to pedobear when you're 18.... That's an upside right?:D.... No? Okay I'll just leave v.v
jesernoob 13
It could be worse, you could be Justin Beiber -.-
obsydian_fml 3
Well you'll be thankful for looking young in the future! Enjoy your free kids meal toys!
kaylee777 0
at least you still get a free sunday! :)
cosmosis 12
Free to do whatever he likes on that day of the week? Your comment makes no relevence to the topic at hand....
Outsider_77 0
I think 5 meant "sundae"
cosmosis 12
I know what she meant... Doesnt stop me from taking the piss
kaylee777 0
I spell like a 12 year old. Got a problem with that?
punjabtimelord 18
You are asking this... To the internet, full of grammar nazis and trolls. You are actually asking this? Yes. Yes we have.
Glitterhinoceros 14
I don't see the problem. If your short, you can pass off for a kid, and get a discount at Six Flags.
theaws0m3guy 4
Lol but if you're too short you probably won't be able to ride any rides hahaha
Glitterhinoceros 14
Twelve year olds these days are usually pretty tall
thisisafunnyname 12
that probably makes more sense than when i try to get the senior discount
ty1992_farmlife 12
Sometimes its good to be short but not too short. I'm happy with my height lol
_Young_Money_ 0
Youre really pretty.
_Young_Money_ 0
Youre really pretty!
Trix_Disorder 20
"12 year olds these days..." and what are you basing these strange assumptions off of?
_Young_Money_ 0
Hi(:
Plaasmaa 4
Not sure about your're area, but in my city most teens don't actually start growing until about 15. So it's actually quite commen to see grade 10 girls walking around at little more the 5'1.
_Young_Money_ 0
Youre cute!
theboogieman 0
Man the economy is tough
zukinihudini 0
What has our world come to!? You are complaining about ordering food off the kids menu!! You are fortunate enough to be eating out so stop complaining. You have parents that are loving enough to take you out for supper. Can you not help them out a bit?!?!
margie2194 12
I blame Jesus. Lol.
EpicSquishii 21
I was allowed to partake in Denny's with my mom and dad!!! They must love me so much! Especially considering that it'd actually save money if they cooked a full meal instead of always making me order half of one..... Kids meals couldn't fill me up :( I call child abuse! How would YOU like eating 5 dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets and a basket of fries across from two rapturously steak-eating parents? Cruelty!
GrahamAker 3
A sad day has befallen America. But a good day for Europe.
cosmosis 12
A sad day has befallen FML. Due to comments such as yours!!
maz255 10
Wait what? I dont even...what?
RebekahBrooke 9
71, your picture goes with your comment. 8, your comment makes no sense to me or others.
raydaly 5
lolol 71 luv da picture
Poetaster 10
Don't pick a fight you can't win
CoolGuyJones 4
87 - you are beautiful(: just sayin'(:
graham11 14
A 12 year old with a license, even better!!
Katherinee11 4
I still order off the kids menu, no shame.
cheeseboy77 0
the food on the kids menu usually tastes better than the adult one. I wouldn't complain. I'm not allowed to have the kids meals anymore :(
kimee21_fml 15
But I am sure if you act like a 12 year old, they get pissed at you.