Embarrassing and Miscellaneous: Cheers!

Cheers!

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - United States - Fayetteville

Today, I saw some servicemen sitting outside a café, and I went over to thank them for their service. They waited till after I was done shaking their hands before they told me that they were just actors on their lunch break. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/12/2012 07:48 - United States

Today, I saw a man in an army uniform. As a bit of a patriot, I went up to thank him for his service. After about 10 minutes of me going on and on, he started laughing. He wasn't a soldier. FML

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By horriblefashionsense - 26/09/2013 15:20 - United States - Winter Garden

Today, I went in the diner I always pass by and ordered a sandwich. When I asked how much it was, the waitress replied, "Don't worry, honey. We give free meals to the homeless on Thursdays." I was too ashamed to deny it, so I just said thank you and left. FML

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By zyordz - 27/06/2009 04:12 - Peru

Today, I was working at a soup kitchen with people from my church. Seeing a rather disheveled couple, I told them the line started "over there". Only then did I realize that they were from my church, and were there to help serve soup. FML

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By ILuvYouSoldiers - 26/06/2009 07:57 - United States

Today, at the airport, my mom began talking about how useless the war in Iraq was, and how dumb the soldiers that serve there were for enlisting during the war. The soldier at the vending machine near us caught my eye. I mouthed, "Sorry" and he mouthed, slowly, "You fuckin' better be." FML

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By Anonymous - 15/08/2014 05:06 - United States - Arlington Heights

Today, I went to a café and got some soup. When I was done, a nice waiter came over and offered to take my mostly empty soup bowl. I quickly ate the last of it, looked up smiling and said, "Thanks!" The soup dribbled out of my mouth and onto his hand. FML

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By VHBJ - 16/06/2015 16:13 - United States - Charlotte

Today, I went out to eat. When I walked into the restaurant, a lady approached me and said she'd seat me soon. After a long wait, I saw that same lady leave. Then I realized she didn't actually work there and was just screwing with me. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/07/2009 22:44 - United States

Today, I was going to volunteer at a soup kitchen. I saw a man working, so I went up to him to ask where I should sign in. Before I even opened my mouth, he told me that they opened at 12 and to come back then for my meal. FML

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By mee - 22/01/2013 18:49 - United States - Peabody

Today, I went and bought lunch for all the people I work with. The only meal the place forgot was mine. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/06/2024 09:00 - United States - Chicago

Today, I was at a new restaurant when I went to the restroom. When I was done, I sat back down at the table, and idly started listening to my friends chatting. After a few seconds, I realized I'd sat at the wrong table, with complete strangers, who were too polite and/or bemused to say anything. FML

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Classic

By Anonymous - 16/11/2021 17:01

Today, I went to the cinema. The lady at the reception gave me my ticket and wished me a good screening. My reply? "Thanks, you too." FML

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jkmartinjk 16

Monday 16 December 2013 1:34

It was a very nice thought OP, they probably were trying not to embarrass you

DocBastard 38

Monday 16 December 2013 2:14

I know! It's really stupid to thank the people who put their lives on the line and get very little in return. Why the hell should we thank them for defending us? Why do they deserve that? The reason you two are going to get thumbs down is because you're clueless ******* morons who don't deserve what those people in uniform are defending. **** you both.

Comments

bushada 18

Monday 16 December 2013 3:19

Well at least they had the decency to tell you

1968Guy 9

Monday 16 December 2013 3:27

awesome !!

MidnaLink 33

Monday 16 December 2013 3:44

And? At least you were being respectful!

spidey_awesome 14

Monday 16 December 2013 4:30

nice thought tho...but on the bright side at least you got to shake hands with some actors.

thief1434 23

Monday 16 December 2013 4:34

It's the thought! Don't stop thanking service members because of this!

worldclassrager 39

Monday 16 December 2013 4:42

Well that was a rehearsal...now break a leg with the real thing...

snowdreak 12

Monday 16 December 2013 4:43

Eff them they are a disrespect to our military for accepting your thanks. Stolen valor. Don't feel bad and don't let that moment make you hesitate to ever say thanks to a REAL vet OP

asherm 15

Monday 16 December 2013 4:51

They shouldn't be in the uniform if not actually on the set, but nice gesture OP

yellowzinnias 20

Monday 16 December 2013 4:59

As an actress, I can tell you, the shortest hair and makeup I ever sat through was 2 hours. Lunch break is about 30 minutes. Even if they were allowed to change (HIGHLY unlikely), they wouldn't have time.

Bcfrmkc816 17

Monday 16 December 2013 5:22

Well as an injured service member waiting to see if military approves a medical military retirement. I want to thank you for your support of us. God bless