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By StudentAbroad - 18/02/2016 13:27 - Ukraine - Kiev

Today, several Ukrainians didn't believe me when I said I was American. Apparently I'm not fat enough. FML

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By ChubbyAmerican - 22/05/2010 23:24 - United States

Today, my very handsome, fit, Russian boyfriend tried to make me feel better about being a little overweight by telling me, "It's okay, you're American, everyone expects you to be fat." FML

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By Anonymous - 14/03/2012 06:15 - Australia

Today, a Russian guy came up to me on the train and informed me that I look exactly like a typical Russian woman. He then went on to explain that I even had enough fat to survive their cold winters. FML

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By pencilskirt - 22/03/2019 00:00

Today, at school, one of my students confidently told me that I "wasn't hiding my baby bump very well anymore." I'm not pregnant. Just fat, apparently. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/07/2019 12:07 - United Kingdom - Bristol

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

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By Anonymous - 31/10/2009 23:37 - United States

Today, it was Halloween, and I was giving candy to kids. When a group of kids who looked like they were around 4 years old came up to me and said, "Hey mister, do you have one of those things that make it look like you are fat under your shirt?" I didn't have one of those, but I lied and said, "Yes." FML

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By eliinu - 02/09/2016 02:45 - United States - Middlesboro

Today, my aunt said that it looked like I lost some weight. I was pleased with this, since I've been trying to lose some. My mom, for some reason, thought it was insulting. She pulled me to aside to assure me that I most definitely don't look any skinnier. FML

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By Some Girl - 08/01/2011 06:38 - United States

Today, I went to my boyfriend's house to meet his parents. Right when I arrived, his little sister said, "She's a lot fatter than you said!" FML

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By notsoskinny - 18/04/2009 16:13 - United States

Today, I told my boyfriend that I gained a few pounds and thought I looked fat. He replied that I looked the same and that I shouldn't worry because he likes fat girls. I never thought I was fat before this. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/08/2012 15:48 - United Kingdom - Northampton

Today, while on the bus, a small child asked me if I was having a baby, and I replied "Yes." I'm not. I was just too ashamed to admit I was fat. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/08/2016 18:50 - Canada - London

Today, even though I'm overweight, I was feeling alright about the way I looked in the historical costume I'm required to wear by my job. A little kid came in and asked me if I was having a baby. Guess I don't look as good as I thought. FML

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frecklebrit 15

Friday 19 February 2016 1:24

I wasn't aware that you had to be fat to be an American. Good to know.

ScottVining 21

Friday 19 February 2016 1:25

It's sad that we have that reputation.

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MagnusDeus 24

Friday 19 February 2016 1:38

Believe it or not, but the United States isn't the "fattest" country in the world. Sure we're high on the list, but the important thing is we're not first!

rikkirauha 20

Friday 19 February 2016 1:42

I really don't see how your life is ****** here... You're not fat, people who believe in stereotypes don't believe you.. Big whoop.

Bluepies 24

Friday 19 February 2016 2:04

In terms of BMI, the average American is overweight. And much closer to being classified as obese, rather than normal.

Hiimhaileypotter 52

Friday 18 March 2016 14:15

BMI doesn't account for a lot of things specific to the individual, so it's really not very accurate.

butterbunny 15

Friday 19 February 2016 2:21

I feel like that's both a bad thing and a compliment

AbortionSurvivor 13

Friday 19 February 2016 2:23

When I'm overseas people are shocked to discover that I'm an Australian who doesn't have a kangaroo or a koala as a pet. I do have a mixed breed dog that's part dingo though (no bullshit)

BLHoff 7

Friday 19 February 2016 2:49

I have no clue how this is a FML, it's a good thing to not be fat!

soullyfe 33

Friday 19 February 2016 2:56

@21: I guess you missed the stereotypical part of the FML.

Real4Real 11

Friday 19 February 2016 3:03

Saudi Arabia has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the world... 22% compared to America's 9%, the more you know!

TheNewGuy03 28

Friday 19 February 2016 3:05

I suppose it would be a good time to inform them that there are over 310,000,000 Americans, and not all of them are lazy and tubby fuckbuckets.

0to100rq 6

Friday 19 February 2016 3:25

Yea, they don't say one in a million for nothing.

writerchic85 25

Friday 19 February 2016 3:28

Start eating...for your country

FalloutScrolls 25

Friday 19 February 2016 3:31

We got so much food in this country that our biggest health concern amongst the population is OBESITY!

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