Today, while my hometown mayor becomes a world-famous crackhead and douche-bag, here in the UK it has come to this: when people hear my accent and ask me if I'm American, it's less embarrassing just to say, "Yeah", rather than admit I'm Canadian. 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, for the second time this week, I was asked to stop putting on such an obviously fake "British" accent. I am British and have lived here all my life. FML
Today, here in Canada, my father-in-law talked to me about how people who are "not Canadians" are destroying the country. He called me an "import" several times within the course of an hour. I've been a citizen for over twenty years. FML
Today, I live abroad, but I was born in the USA so I'm sick of people asking me who I voted for in the last election, all while looking at me weirdly and suspiciously. FML
Today, a customer asked me if I was English, because I was struggling to understand what he was saying. I said yes. He then called me a liar, and said I must be "one of them Polish immigrants." Oh, and he also had a thick Scottish accent. FML
Today, I've been living in Canada for past two years, and my friend from the States came to visit. He was talking about how Canadians are so polite, but I was in total denial, that he didn't know anything. While I was arguing with him, a guy in front of us walked into a pole, then apologized to it. FML
Today, I became the town racist for saying "black" instead of "African-American". I'm black. FML
Today, it was my first day at school in the United States. Being from France, my French accent is really strong. After being made fun of all day, I met someone from Montreal. I was so excited and said, "Parlez-vous Français?" And his response? "HUH?!" FML
Today, I had to explain to my grandfather that Canadians aren't evil by reminding him that he's Canadian. FML
Today, I met my Canadian friend at the airport. As we were heading into the city, I told him not to worry about all the US stereotypes and that gun crime in my city is rare. A few hours later, we witnessed a guy get shot in the street in broad daylight. Now he's too scared to leave the house. FML
Today, my mom mentioned how she loves a certain actor's "British" accent. I couldn't help but mention that there's no such thing, and that there are lots of different accents in Britain. She got pissed and lectured me for "lying" to her and trying to make her feel stupid. FML
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Top comments
Palirose 22
It's not that big of a deal, OP. He isn't the first politician to do drugs or have some sort of scandal going on. He won't be the last. Everyone has flaws and their problems.
Ambient25 25
How is being an American embarrassing? I'm not even born in this country yet I'm proud of being here. Besides, why would you let the mayor define your pride?
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Comments (32)
Jayalferez 15
Im Canadian and im not embarrased. Ya we have a crappy mayor in one city but Canada has plenty of other things to be proud of.
Soundslikeothers 15
Oh and heathcare.gov isn't embarrassing?
Ambrily 27
It is somewhat strange for me to read that you feel ashamed for your mayor's behaviour... I'm from Italy and if I had to feel like you every time a politician acts wrong, I should be hidden in a veeeery deep hole. It's so sad to be Italian these days. (FML?) Definitely not your fault, OP. Be proud of your country. ^_^
pwnman 33
Well yes it is a shame, I'm here in Toronto, also. He's definitely representing Toronto badly.
rockne93 17
My fellow Canadians...
MidnaLink 35
He's one Mayor in one city. Personally, I don't see why every country in the damn world has to know. Plus, other that all this other shit, I've been told he's the best Mayor T.O has had. And If he did Crack ONCE, big deal! Like 1 said, wasn't the first, probably won't be the last!
Cupcake040 17
I need a third button saying "you're too dramatic", I don't understand why OP is defining himself through the actions of another. I'm proud to say that I live in T.O/ in Canada, OP either just admit to where you're from or grow up (I highly doubt that when the mayor of NewYork was found hanging around with prostitutes everyone was trying to hide their past).
PichiJG 7
be proud of where you are from
DocBastard 40
Celine Dion, Nickelback, Justin Bieber, and now this guy. Thanks. At least you gave us Rush and Barenaked Ladies. That almost makes up for it.
monkeyinsilk 7
How is being an American embarrassing? Canadians are arrogant idiots