Transportation: The Curse

The Curse

By ugly me - 24/10/2010 00:50 - United States

Today, I was sitting on a plane waiting for everyone to get on. A cute guy around my age had the option of sitting next to me or an old guy. He gave me a horrified look and immediately sat next to the old man. I got to sit next to his mother. She evil eyed me the whole time. FML

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By lindsay - 28/10/2019 00:01

Today, I was at the airport walking around, killing time. There was a man about twenty years older than me who kept on eyeballing me, and it really wasn't flattering. I get on the plane and guess who I get to sit next to. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/10/2009 20:10 - United States

Today, I was on a plane with my grandma. A cute guy sat down next to her. She asked his age. He told her he was 16. She said, "Oh, that's how old my granddaughter here is." She then turned to me and said loudly, "You should switch seats with me, he's HOT!" Well, at least Grandma loves me. FML

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By PlaneGuy - 25/02/2017 01:00 - Reunion - Saint-denis

Today, I was on a plane and a cute girl was getting ready to sit down beside me, but upon making eye contact, she asked to switch seats. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/09/2009 12:54 - United Kingdom

Today, I had to catch a coach to London at 4 in the morning. I was late so I had to take any free seat, so sat down next to a seemingly sweet old man. Within ten minutes, the sweet old man was trying to kiss me and trying to pull me on top of him. Nobody said anything. The journey was 4 hours long. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/06/2012 14:11 - United States

Today, I went on a long flight. I was fortunate enough to sit next to a great girl. However, she must have thought I was not so great, because she moved to the empty seat across the aisle. Next to my dad. Who then told stories about how I always get motion sickness on airplanes. I then threw up. FML

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By Claustrophobic - 04/04/2013 07:12 - United States

Today, I was on a plane in the aisle seat; the guy in the middle was encroaching on my space, and the window seat was not taken. The stewardess noticed my discomfort and suggested the guy move so we both had space. He had bought both seats and "liked sitting in the middle." FML

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By Marfo101 - 16/01/2015 15:41 - Ghana - Accra

Today, a pretty girl joined the line at the bus station. I let her skip the line and go before me so I could sit next to her. After she bought her ticket, I realized there were no more seats left on that bus. I was told to get off, and had to take the next bus, sitting next to a snoring old man. FML

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Foursome

By MLeguillon - 01/09/2014 04:34 - United States - Imperial

Today, after years of wonderful flying experiences, I boarded a flight and took my seat only to find a baby sitting in front of me, behind me, and to the right of me, and across the aisle from me. All of whom decided to cry in unison. It was a 9-hour flight. FML

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By Oddy - 17/11/2020 05:02 - Italy

Today, I travelled by myself for the first time. I was seated next to a middle-aged man who was trying to convince me that I was his soulmate, kept touching my face and sniffing me. I'm 19 and it was a 6 hour flight. FML

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By Nutty - 24/06/2009 05:10 - United States

Today, I was sitting next to this cute guy on an airplane who I had started talking to. There was still an empty seat between us and it seemed like there weren't any more passengers boarding the plane. I then asked out loud, "I wonder if anyone will sit between us?" He replied "I hope so." FML

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Vexation 0

Sunday 24 October 2010 9:14

It amazes me that people can be so rude and superficial. *facepalm*

missory_missouri 0

Sunday 24 October 2010 9:54

Maybe he didn't think you were ugly...maybe he thought you were really cute and said to himself, "Eesh! Better not sit next to a pretty girl...I'll never hear the end of it from mom!" And when his mom saw you (the pretty girl) staring at her son, she got angry because NO ONE is good enough for her baby boy!! Thus him avoiding the seat next to you and her giving you dirty looks. It's more of a compliment, really...

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ColdGold 6

Monday 25 October 2010 21:42

Maybe they were having a bad day. The kid messed his pants and the mom had the smell stuck in her nose.

venomxprodigy 0

Tuesday 26 October 2010 6:27

there's no room for ugly people op sucks for you (if you are ugly)

hary106 0

Tuesday 26 October 2010 8:26

looks like that guy was Indian(well he could b any race...) and just to respect his mom, he didn't sit next to u in front of her... how does that sound?? but if he didn't intend to respect her mother or anything then FYL

cali_gurl209 0

Tuesday 26 October 2010 19:35

It just sounds like he has a very controlling bitch of a mother. He was probably terrified of the prospect of sitting next to a beautiful young woman and having his mother glare at you two the whole flight. Or he was probably a shy guy without alot of dating experience and lost his nerve upon seeing a woman sitting there. Don't take it as a hit to your self esteem. There are alot of plausible explanations as to this unpleasant experience.

cali_gurl209 0

Tuesday 26 October 2010 19:53

Ya you should have looked her straight in the eye and said, "do you have a problem, or do i have something on my face! Please let me know, because your condescending glances are really making me uncomfortable!!" or "Excuse me, ma'am, I do not wish to be rude, but i couldn't help but notice that you keep giving me stern looks. Am i making you uncomfortable in any way?" Depends on your preference: rude or polite. Bottom line is, people need to realize that public travel is for everyone, and they too, need to be courteous to others around them instead of having the mindset that they are the only and most important person in the crowd. She was in the wrong by making you feel like shit for something that you most likely didn't even do. And, she caused you to second guess yourself and think that you are ugly. Don't let people get to you like that, hun. She was just another rude, oblivious traveler who probably had a bad experience prior to your encounter.