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

daisiebud 18

Sunday 22 September 2013 18:06

Even if you can't sing, that doesn't mean you can't have a career in music! I mean, look at Andy Warhol. He didn't draw or paint hardly at all. You can be a musician, or write music for other people to sing, or there's a chance you're not even that bad.

xslurpyx 17

Sunday 22 September 2013 18:58

those comeptitions are only for people who want to be famous for 15 minutes

worldclassrager 39

Sunday 22 September 2013 20:40

Try out anyway...just hope you don't become the next Rebecca Black...

juliemae 6

Sunday 22 September 2013 20:58

I would love it if all mothers were this truthful with their children. We'd have less teen girls trying to be famous and more finishing high school and college.

buttcramp 21

Sunday 22 September 2013 21:08

wouldn't you rather just embarrass yourself in front of her instead of a room full of people? lol maybe some lessons and go for it next time! :)

fortune789 17

Sunday 22 September 2013 22:41

Hey. It's not for everyone. You'll find your talent eventually.

TheCerealKiller 24

Sunday 22 September 2013 23:00

It's not like you need much talent to become a famous musician these days. You just have to be able to dance around half naked on a stage. In all seriousness, if it's your dream, go for it and don't let anyone hold you back. Maybe you're actually a good singer and your mother is jealous or something. XD

JFunk4Real 12

Sunday 22 September 2013 23:16

Moms can be so supportive.

iwadasn 32

Sunday 22 September 2013 23:33

If your singing sucks that badly, wouldn't you rather find out from your mother than from judges on TV? She probably saved you a lot of humiliation.

happyfingers 15

Sunday 22 September 2013 23:49

Okay, well she definitely could have handled it better but at least it was just your mom and not on national tv, right? If you can't sing, better to find out now. Then again, my brothers always made fun of me when I sang, growing up so I thought I couldn't really sing but my boyfriend loves when I sing. So who knows? Get some more opinions perhaps?