You realized your "passing" fantasy was just a passing fantasy when:

[JessicaJHall]

Just a jokey thread to lighten the mood (or on second thought, maybe not??), these are exaggerated for comic effect, but not without some basis in reality (at least for me).
I won't be surprised if no one wants to chime in with more, and I can't say I'll blame them!!

You realized your "passing" fantasy was just a passing fantasy when...

..you bought the supersized press on nails marketed to CDs and the biggest one only covers half your thumbnail.

..you can't find a fitted dress that fits, and you realize you are a size 14-16 above the waist and an 8-10 below.

..your voice goes up a full octave in "girl" mode, and you still sound like Barry White.

..you realize after getting up the courage to shave everywhere, even your butt gets a 5 O'clock shadow.

..you still can't dance.

[Marcelle]

Hi Julie:

You realize after getting up the courage to shave everywhere, even your butt gets a 5 O'clock shadow

If your intent was to make us laugh well let's just say my last mouthful of wine ended up all over my computer screen . . . the visual alone was worth it though

Thanks for sharing

Hugs

Isha

[Julie Denier]

... when you realize that nothing gets chili dog stains out of chiffon.

[JessicaJHall]

Thanks for getting it Isha!!, I've been saving that one

... when you realize that nothing gets chili dog stains out of chiffon.

ROTFLMAO!! Good one Julie!

[phylis anne]

very good loved the 5 oclock shadow one lmao
hugs phylis anne

[Donnagirl]

A few of my many mistakes...

After more than an hour perfecting your make up, you go and blow your nose.

You answer a casual greeting in public with a head nod.

Answering the phone identifying yourself by boy name (whilst maintaing the 'girl voice').


Donna xxxxx

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Julie, I think that the 5-Oclock thing just got burned in to my memory.

[JessicaJHall]

Hahaha! Good ones Donna!! Argh! The nose thing!! I always get an itch after I put on foundation, I've learned to "scratch" it with a makeup brush, not a cure, but better than nothing, and it doesn't scrape off my plaster!!
Orchid, sorry!!

[Leslie Langford]

- You discover to your chagrin that women's thongs are not a suitable substitute for a proper gaff or closed bottom shapewear to keep Henry and the twins in line...

- Silcone breast forms need to be treated with TLC to maintain their shape, just like real boobies.

[CarlaWestin]

-After taking a deep breath and cinching the laces to their tightest, you admire your tightly corseted hourglass figure in the mirror. The pain in your lower rib cage with every breath lasts for days.

[Heidi Stevens]

You've slipped on your panties, put on your hip and butt pads, you pull up your control garments, get your pantyhose up, pull up your ponte pants and then remember you had a Route 44 from Sonic just before you started!

[JayeLefaye]

You start at 6:00 to get ready to go out to dinner, but by the time you're actually ready, the restaurant has closed for the night at 10:00.


Jaye

[JessicaJHall]

Awww!! Just fantastic ladies, you are killing me!! Love it!!

[paddy]

When putting on a thong, it takes 15 minutes to figure out which openings are for your legs

"After taking a deep breath and cinching the laces to their tightest, you admire your tightly corseted hourglass figure in the mirror, " you realize you forgot to put your shoes on. (borrowed first part from Carla)

[SisAimee]

...I walked into the nail salon where I made an appointment for acrylic French nails and then, 30 minutes later, had to sit with all of the "other" ladies and have my nails dry under a UV blower! (No pressure)

[TinaZ]

OMG! The 5 o'clock shadow line, and the chili dog line had me laughing! I think we ought to take the "Julie & Julie Show" on the road!

[JessicaJHall]

When putting on a thong, it takes 15 minutes to figure out which openings are for your legs

I’ve done that!! lol!

"After taking a deep breath and cinching the laces to their tightest, you admire your tightly corseted hourglass figure in the mirror, " you realize you forgot to put your shoes on. (borrowed first part from Carla)

I’ve done that too! lol!

...I walked into the nail salon where I made an appointment for acrylic French nails and then, 30 minutes later, had to sit with all of the "other" ladies and have my nails dry under a UV blower! (No pressure)

I want to do that… or do I? High-larious sitcom fodder for sure!!

OMG! The 5 o'clock shadow line, and the chili dog line had me laughing! I think we ought to take the "Julie & Julie Show" on the road!

Heehee.. the opening act for for Tina Z? Where do I sign?

[Lily Catherine]

... you put on a back zipper dress the wrong way round when both sides look the same.
... you momentarily forget your outward appearance and speak in your usual male voice.
... you use the toilet at home standing while dressed.

[Sarasometimes]

The hair and makeup is flawless! The new outfit is perfect. Then you get to your truck and realize there is no way in hell you can get into it in a girly way with the pencil skirt and heels you picked out!

[rachael.davis]

...I walked into the nail salon where I made an appointment for acrylic French nails and then, 30 minutes later, had to sit with all of the "other" ladies and have my nails dry under a UV blower! (No pressure)

I've had a couple of fantastic conversations at the dryer table - call it community outreach

[Nikkilovesdresses]

You've slipped on your panties, put on your hip and butt pads, you pull up your control garments, get your pantyhose up, pull up your ponte pants and then remember you had a Route 44 from Sonic just before you started!

You read a comment on CD.com and only understand 50% of the terminology. What on earth are ponte pants? And the last part sounds appalling, like being dragged along a road by an alien.

[Sarasometimes]

I've had a couple of fantastic conversations at the dryer table - call it community outreach

rachael, I to have had great conversations at the nail drying, the waiting area before as well as during both mani's and pedi's. The best is "Oh I'll try the color she is getting." Especially when you know you aren't passing but the right pronoun is used anyway...a fantastic feeling!

[CarlaWestin]

-you turn around to some jerk calling you out in the shopping mall and say, "Oh yeah, M_____? This dude in a dress is going to kick your ass!"

[Julie Denier]

OMG! The 5 o'clock shadow line, and the chili dog line had me laughing! I think we ought to take the "Julie & Julie Show" on the road!

Oh, lord -- the freight costs for the wardrobe trunks would kill us

[Laura912]

You just finish your makeup, put on your wig, and then decide to trim the bangs. The cut ends stick to the foundation so you now look like Ms Harry Wolfwoman.