Picture this: you’re at the supermarket, minding your own business, and suddenly, you’re caught in a whirlwind of drama with an ex you haven’t seen in years. This is exactly what happened to one man who failed to recognize his ex-girlfriend at the checkout counter. The encounter took a sour turn when she accused him of fat-shaming her. But was it really his fault? Let’s dive into the story…
The Unexpected Reunion
A Familiar Face?
The Awkward Conversation
The Ex-GF Revelation
Out of the Loop
The Transformation
The Apology Attempt ♂️
The Disbelief
The Painful Truth
The Facebook Post
The Aftermath
Face Mask Clarification
The Identifying Scar ⚡
Supermarket Drama: Who’s the Real Villain Here? ♂️
So, our protagonist found himself in a sticky situation after failing to recognize his ex-girlfriend at the supermarket checkout. She accused him of fat-shaming her, but he insists it was an honest mistake. After all, they haven’t seen each other in years, and she’s undergone a significant transformation. But is it really impossible to forget someone you dated for 3 years? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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Ex-GF accuses man of fat-shaming after not recognizing her. NTA.
Man fat-shames ex-girlfriend at supermarket. YTA for telling her.
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OP may have prosopagnosia, but NTA for fat-shaming accusation.
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Ex-GF’s experience resonates with commenter’s own similar incident. NTA.
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Don’t fat-shame your ex! YTA and deserved the backlash
Misunderstanding at the supermarket. NAH. Apologize and move on.
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Weight gain or not, recognition is important in a relationship
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Empathetic reply suggests apologizing again or leaving it alone.
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NTA for not recognizing ex-GF who gained weight
Commenter defends accused man, criticizes victim mentality.
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Man not guilty of fat-shaming ex-girlfriend at supermarket
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