Kids, Embarrassing, Music and Awkward: Got talent?

Got talent?

By Anonymous - 21/09/2013 20:56 - United States - Collingswood

Today, I told my mom that I want to try out for a singing competition on TV, so I might be able to kick off my musical career. She convinced me to sing a song for her, so I did. Mid-way through, she lost it, burst into laughter, and told me to stay in school. FML

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By tickle spunk - 29/12/2011 18:39 - United States

Today, I came home and told my mom that I got the lead in the school musical, which I was very happy about. She pulled me into a hug then said, "But you know you can't really sing, right?" FML

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The Voice

By Ellie - 08/05/2012 05:05 - United States

Today, I was practicing for a choir concert that I have next week. My mom walked into my room and listened to me for a little while. After I finished the last song, she smiled, patted me on the head and said, "It's okay honey, I can't sing either." FML

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By abbyleigh08 - 17/02/2009 07:01 - United States

Today, I told my mom I want to try out for American Idol. She responded with, "You don't take disappointment well." FML

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The Voice

By NotChadKrouger - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff

Today, I was auditioning for a talent show. I asked my girlfriend if I could sing to her before I went. She said sure. Thirty seconds in, she got up and mumbled, "You're only going to embarrass yourself." FML

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Your song

By None - 08/02/2009 17:18 - United States

Today, I auditioned for the musical at my school. Before I sang my song, I gave my music to the director. She said "Oh, I love this song!". After I sang it, she told me, "It's okay, I still like the song." FML

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Grounded

By Cerise - 05/03/2022 18:00

Today, my sister commented that she wants to audition for The Voice and that she’s sure she’ll make it to the finals. I said, “You have to have raw talent to do so.” I realized the severity of my comment too late as she teared up and stormed out of the room. My mom took my Macbook and car keys away. FML

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By Dying Whale - 02/03/2017 04:00

Today, I tried singing in front of my friend. She said, "That's a hilarious voice! You should use that voice when telling jokes!" FML

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By Dean - 15/12/2009 05:23 - United States

Today, after months of constant encouragement from my friends, I went and entered a singing contest. I sang and was booed off stage. Later on I found out my friends lied to me about my ability to sing, just so I could give them a cheap laugh. FML

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By Sarri - 18/02/2014 02:13 - United States - Pembroke

Today, I worked up the courage to sing at an open mic night. I lost my cool halfway through because all I could hear was laughter. FML

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By sherronj - 07/06/2011 03:26 - United States

Today, I announced to my family that I will be trying out for the next season of America's Best Dance Crew. They responded by laughing hysterically and my mother said "You guys suck, good luck making it past auditions". FML

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DerrickJames 33

Sunday 22 September 2013 9:09

Mom knows best.

yahoowizard 16

Sunday 22 September 2013 9:12

Better at home with mom rather than on national television or in front of a crowd, and that's what family's for.

Comments

MakeTodayADTR 20

Sunday 22 September 2013 9:26

Look on the bright side! You might be able to make it into one of the audition episodes xD I mean everyone still remembers William Hung right? ;P

twinkiefeets 17

Sunday 22 September 2013 9:28

Take her advice, better to be embarrassed in front of family than millions of strangers.

hayhay1243 9

Sunday 22 September 2013 9:32

take it from the movie tangled. "mother knows best"

jerryj 27

Sunday 22 September 2013 9:35

In the hope that you'll create an account and post a follow-up: What song did you sing?

rememberkids 14

Sunday 22 September 2013 21:32

its sometimes a matter of what octave you sing in. For example, try singing Barry White instead of Barry Manilow.

Komaeda 14

Sunday 22 September 2013 9:39

Be grateful your mother was honest, my ma would've lied to me and told me I sang great even though I sounded like a dying walrus.

kaitlynjane 28

Sunday 22 September 2013 9:47

Much like the people who end up making fools of themselves on TV shows like American Idol and whatnot... XD Better to know that you suck before you embarrass yourself on national TV.

kaitlynjane 28

Sunday 22 September 2013 9:40

I'm sorry she reacted that way! But... if you think about it, it's probably better that she did that, then tell you that you were great and let you go on to possibly embarrass yourself on tv. That being said, you have a lot of guts to even sing in front of her. Singing used to be my biggest dream, and I was too shy to sing in front of ANYONE! Maybe invest in some singing lessons? If this is truly what you want to do, you can make it happen if you try hard enough :)

kaitlynjane 28

Sunday 22 September 2013 9:43

*than, for any of those grammar nazis that may read the previous comment and feel obligated to correct my horrible, FILTHY human mistake.

Lomus 24

Sunday 22 September 2013 10:57

To be fair to us grammar Nazis, studies have shown that "the physiological reactions of individuals who are proud of their education are similar between exposure to obscene words and exposure to bad grammar." So to us, it's the equivalent of swearing.