Today, when I went to the shopping centre, the automatic door wouldn't open for me. I had to stand there and wait until someone else walked by to open it for me. I have dwarfism and this is a daily occurrence. 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 walked up to a store’s automatic doors. They didn’t open. I waved my arms, stepped back and forward again, nothing. A staff member came over, tapped a button, and said, “It’s manual.” FML
Today, I was trying to be polite by holding the door for an elderly lady in a shop. What I didn’t realise was that the doors were automatic. I ended up standing there awkwardly for a good 5 seconds, holding onto thin air, while she just smiled and walked by. A bloke behind me said, “The doors don’t need your help, mate.” FML
Today, I went to go use an automatic cart in Walmart because I broke my hip in January. They were all being used by morbidly obese people throughout the store. I asked a manager if she could get me one, but apparently their weight issues are more impeding than my broken hip. FML
Today, I was at a store when I saw a cute girl from my school. Trying to act cool, I went to hold the door for her. Too bad it was an automatic door. FML
Today, I attempted to be nice and hold a door open for a person in a wheelchair. He hit the button to open another door. While I pointed out that I would hold the door for him, I realized that the door I was holding open for him led down some stairs. FML
Today, I drove to buy new sneakers to work out and lose weight. Coming out of the store, I saw someone had parked too close to me. I had to beg a stranger to back my car out for me, because no matter how I tried, I couldn't get into the driver's seat. FML
Today, I walked up to what appeared to be an automatic door. I stood for a second, waved my arms, but nothing happened. Then a guy came from behind me, pushed a clearly visible button under a clearly visible sign that read "Push to open." He said, “It’s OK, happens to everyone.” It doesn’t feel like it does. FML
Today, I went to a coffee shop. As I headed over to stand in line, I tripped over my own feet. I got back up, then tripped up yet again. Everyone was staring, and I was so mortified that I went to leave. I then struggled with the door under their glares before realising it opened the other way. FML
Today, I woke up and went down to the park for a walk. I later realized I'd forgotten to bring the house keys with me, so I got stuck waiting until somebody opened the door for me. FML
Today, I have MS, and while I was in a grocery store a couple followed me through the store, making fun of my disability and the way I walked. FML
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vehementbitch 4
Well its definetly not your fault i have a growth hormone disorder im 17 and only 4'11
DayoRasta 8
Great things come in small packages op...
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vehementbitch 4
Well its definetly not your fault i have a growth hormone disorder im 17 and only 4'11
belljars 22
Awe
Lomus 24
That's very different to dwarfism. You're just very short.
fivetimeslonger 24
#1 still has to deal with some of the daily problems op does and can relate. My aunt and 2 best friends are all under 5 feet tall for various reasons and I've seen how frustrating it is for them to not be able to reach certain things or do things because of their heights. While it's not the end of the world, it's frustrating and in some cases embarrassing. -the friend who's always happy to get things off the top shelf without teasing you
SuperStormCindy 8
My sister is 26 and 4'11".
nattlecakes 19
Oh I feel you! Same height same age.
DanielleinDC 34
I'm in my 40s and 4'11"ish. The weird thing is I'm shrinking--my height a few years ago was a shade under 5'0". But we're still taller than that Snooki chick from Jersey Shore. She's only 4'8".
Spyderbane 10
you can always manually open the doors. just pull them open.
MissJojo_fml 4
Guys, a 4'11" woman is not afflicted by dwarfism, just short. Also, that is plenty tall enough to trigger an automatic door.
AlwaysWatching 27
#1 never said anything about dwarfism. They said that they have hormone issues.
Mauskau 36
I'm 4"11, too! Maybe OP could try jumping and waving their arms at the sensor? I have to do that on trains.
mikbrooke 25
#80 - its not wierd to shrink. it gradually happens as you get older..
harsweetz 4
20 @ 4"9 haha!
caver1 14
21. 3 11 inch
Lang88 13
You're not that short. I think a dwarf is 4ft 10 inches. You will still grow. Ever consider taking some growth hormones.?
JBChristian 47
#92, don't say a 4'11" woman isn't affected by dwarfism. My sister is 19, is about that height, and has dwarfism. There are different types of dwarfism and they leave people at different heights.
DayoRasta 8
Great things come in small packages op...
Pleonasm 36
But they're in such short supply.
ComoEsJuan 24
Lets try and be a little sensitive, Pleo.
Pleonasm 36
That's a tall order, considering how high a penchant I have for making jokes. I guess I'll try not to belittle them anymore, then, if they have such a short fuse. I'd hate for anyone around here to think lower of me.
ComoEsJuan 24
I'm not trying to dwarf the situation, at all. I was simply stating that the short comings of others are a little bit touchy. That being said, I know the difficulty of standing tall when the situation seems out of reach. So, I will definitely not lower the standings of your jokes. That would be small of me.
underthesea12 24
so don't viruses
pinkgal2129 8
@30 they...didn't say anything about viruses..
belljars 22
Viruses don't cause dwarfism. Gene mutations do.
BigJoeZD 16
@19 I have never seen someone redeem themselves so well after making such a silly comment. Well done sire
ohSNAPyall 27
45 The other commenter was saying that viruses also come in small packages.
Nmaredia 4
Maybe the sensors for the doors are messed up...usually they open with any sign of motion!
Freethaawave 19
In Canada, automatic doors will even open for my bichons. I'm kind of confused why in Australia the censors wouldn't reach a small person.
jazzy_123 20
jump like in Toy Story!! :D
Sinclair935 5
I'm pretty sure automatic doors work for small children, why would it be any different for a small adult? Unless the door mechanisms are different where I'm from. Here there is a sensor above the door looking down on an angle about 5 feet away on the ground. Motion is motion, no?
jenn1808 16
Yes, but they usually are aimed a couple feet off the ground so they aren't triggered by blowing leaves or stray dogs or anything. If OP is shorter than the spot the sensor is aimed, they won't pick up any motion.
lizzy_r_b_94 18
We're in Australia we don't want the kangaroos and koalas coming In the shops ;p unattended
LeezaIsTheBest 14
This is so sad :(
lordrauhl 7
your icon omg
graceinsheepwear 34
Figure out where the sensor is and wave something at it.
speakersboom 19
yeah, like a snozzberry!
mattjamt 16
Don't worry 43, I got the Willy Wonka reference!
MacItUp 8
Wow OP it sounds like you really get the short end of the stick.
blobishness 8
This got voted down? It's hilarious
mif_fml 27
That's pretty low #6..
MacItUp 8
It was low! Like to low to get an automatic door to open for it
WorldWarAres 11
Dude, it might be bad in situations like this, but live your life to the fullest. Do pranks and **** with people. Just have fun.
pimrol 16
and **** people not to forget.
stryder9090 28
they should either get a sensor that detects to the ground, or supply a stick that little people can hold up so they can get in
mif_fml 27
Really..? Supply a stick?
MacItUp 8
You just like raining on everyone's parade! Yes I stick, or as I am sure OP would call it, a stick to insure they don't get the end of the stick!!
FitForFun 11
Well you are not short on options to resolve your little problem. You could carry a big stick to make those sensors notice you and beat anyone who pokes fun at little people. That's just one option
PancakeSlap 23
You could just pull the door open. Kinda less awkward than shaking a stick at it and all, plus you get the benefit of looking like a badass.
Cupcake040 17
Im picturing that it is one of those sliding automatic doors (pocket door) rather than one on a hinge. And i find that sliding doors are a pain to try to force open, im assuming youre thinking about the handicap button thats typically on a door that had hinges ( which to me doesnt count as automatic it counts as people using it being lazy unless they truly need the assistance )
Spyderbane 10
14 - The sliding doors are rather easy to pull apart to open. Plus they are also made so you can push them open for emergencies(they pop right back in). As for laziness of using the handicapped button, I believe this. I have seen people face plant a non-automatic door and then stare at it like it is broken.
PancakeSlap 23
14- If there was a handicap button I don't think there would be an issue, I was just simply stating that sliding automatic doors can be easily pulled open as they are designed that way.