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By playinmyguitar - 15/08/2009 15:02 - United States

Today, I invited everyone to a gig I'm playing at a bar. They closed it down just for me when I told them how many people were attending, and I spent all day setting it up. Turns out nobody showed up besides my mom, my dad, and 2 of my cousins. I still had to play 7 songs in front of them. FML

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By Anonymous - 29/04/2013 16:09 - Netherlands

Today, I had a big party planned. All but one of the guests cancelled. See you at 7, mom. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/11/2010 05:48 - United States

Today, everyone at work was demanding I stage a party at my house. I agreed to it and rushed home to tidy up before the guests arrived. No one showed up. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/11/2020 23:01

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By savanna - 03/05/2012 04:46 - United States

Today, it was the concert of my life. I had bought tickets the minute they went on sale, and I'd anxiously waited until the concert date. Thirty minutes before the show, my friend got so drunk that we weren't allowed in, and I was stuck babysitting her all night in the hotel, completely missing the show. FML

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By CassafrasSss - 02/02/2017 07:00 - United States - Naperville

Today, after months of hard work, planning, and preparation, I held the reception for my first art show at a gallery. Nobody showed up. FML

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By my_only_friend - 03/06/2013 04:45 - United States - Chicago

Today, I was invited to a party. Since I rarely get invited to any, I was super pumped. Both my parents work late, so I texted a couple of people to see if I could catch a ride. It turned out everyone's cars were full. I ended up missing one of the only parties I've ever been invited to. FML

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By Anonymous - 06/01/2011 16:46 - United Kingdom

Today, I had a show with my drama group. My mom isn't a good drunk, she decided to scream along to every song and pass out halfway through. She was in the front row. FML

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By Introverted - 31/10/2023 10:00

Today, I wanted to bust my introverted routine and posted on social media an invite to see a play. Two friends responded. I took the first up on the offer but she backed out later. When I tried to get tickets for the day the second friend was going, they were sold out. I'm now going to the play by myself. FML

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By nomwar - 17/06/2013 13:55 - United States

Today, I went to a new bar with friends. After arriving I became extremely gassy, so I planned a smooth release during the loud music. Little did I know, the bar occasionally dips its music to hear the guests singing. When the music turned off, all eyes turned to me. FML

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RESTAREA 0

Saturday 15 August 2009 19:53

Hey, a gig is a gig. You should be grateful that they support you, because I know a hell of a lot of parents who don't support their kids who try and get into music. Also, I believe there's a moral in there about not counting your chickens before they hatch. Were you sure to get confirmation for the people you invited?

lrb081 0

Saturday 15 August 2009 20:05

I think this is a 50/50 split of FYL and YDI. You said you invited X amount of people... you never said that all (or any) said they'd come. I can invite whoever I want all day long, but that doesn't mean they'll show. Better luck next gig!

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somebodyshy 0

Sunday 16 August 2009 5:25

Facebook RSVP means nothing, as you now know.

shaquanda 0

Sunday 16 August 2009 5:50

bars don't typically shut down for gigs since events are meant to bring more people in which = more money for them. sorry, there's no way this is real. and if it is, the owners of this bar are terrible business people.

shaquanda 0

Sunday 16 August 2009 5:54

also, most legit bands sell tickets in advance. that way you at least have the money, even if nobody shows up.

Subjectzero 0

Sunday 16 August 2009 6:38

you didn't ask for RSVPs? YDI.

jmeg_fml 0

Sunday 16 August 2009 6:59

aw, that sucks. i hope you had a good gig anyway and don't worry about it. same thing happened to me with a party a few years ago, and it's kind of embarrassing at the moment, but you'll move on and have more people at your shows soon :) ps - 65 - rsvps don't guarantee ANYTHING.

rockard94 0

Sunday 16 August 2009 7:42

same thing happened to me today (played infront of 3... barmaids)

Zoa_fml 0

Sunday 16 August 2009 9:46

Pretty sure this is BS b/c they wouldn't shut the place down unless they were selling advanced tickets, otherwise they'd keep it open so they could actually make money and not just rely on your "friends". Plus, isn't the point of doing a gig getting more exposure?

shaquanda 0

Sunday 16 August 2009 21:42

church!

novellover63 0

Sunday 16 August 2009 15:29

If you're one of those wannabe "artists", then YDI. But if you're for real, then FYL.

saa994 0

Monday 17 August 2009 4:02

are you retarded? a "wannabe artist"? either you're an artist or not. what's wrong with someone following their dreams? everyone starts from the bottom, and I know that plenty of well known artists out there have done gigs and stuff, without being famous. what you said makes absolutely no sense. sorry.

shaquanda 0

Monday 17 August 2009 21:09

yeah!

Joe_Cliff 0

Monday 17 August 2009 23:05

Wow, what a bunch of lame friends you've got.

msininism 0

Wednesday 19 August 2009 16:10

I was going to say that it sucks being in that situation, because I was in that situation before, but no club is going to turn away paying customers because you say you have a lot of people coming.