Unfiltered Story #56773

(I normally don’t wear make up for work, because it’s a fairly “hippy” place and I don’t like wearing it. One day, I have plans immediately after work, so I wear simple mascara, natural-tones eye shadow with a hint of shimmer. Nothing flashy.

The owner comes in and sits down to get an update on my projects. I notice he is pointedly staring at me, not paying attention to what I am saying.)

Me: Is something the matter?

Owner: What did you do to your face?

Me: W-what?

Owner: [My Name], you look like a fish. *turns to my coworker* Doesn’t she look like a fish?

Coworker: *wide-eyed with confusion* No, she doesn’t. She looks great!

Me: I guess I didn’t get the look I was going for? *trying not to react negatively towards my boss by crying or snapping at him*

Owner: I’d say!

(The owner leaves and my coworker comes up.)

Coworker: Seriously, you don’t look like a fish.

(That same coworker dyed her hair blonde a few months later and he refused to speak to her or even look at her.)