Health, Embarrassing and Acting: Miserable

Miserable

By Éponine - 12/06/2020 17:03

Today, as an aspiring performer, I tried to practice crying on demand by singing "A Little Fall of Rain" and "On My Own" from Les Misérables. It was all going well, until my nose started running uncontrollably and no tears actually came out of my eyes. Maybe acting isn't for me. FML

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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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By Anonymous - 28/10/2014 21:58 - United States

Today, my school put on a musical. I was one of the leads, and in the middle of my solo, I got a huge nosebleed. A little girl in the front row screamed. FML

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By Les Miserables is so sad - 02/01/2013 23:38 - Canada - Saint Albert

Today, I took my girlfriend to go see Les Misérables. I tried to stay tough but completely lost it and started sobbing when Anne Hathaway began singing. My girlfriend called me a wimp and stayed dry-eyed throughout the whole movie. I'm dating a robot. FML

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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 anon - 12/08/2024 14:00 - New Zealand

Today, I was performing in a community theater production. Right before my big scene, I felt a sneeze coming on. I tried to hold it in, but it came out with such force that I lost my balance, fell off the stage, and landed in the lap of the mayor, who was in the front row. My character’s dramatic entrance was unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. FML

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The Sopranos

By Anonymous - 14/11/2022 16:00 - United States - Brooklyn

Today, I had been practicing for a solo in a choir I’m in. I finally got it down and was all ready to audition. On audition night, the choir director let me try out, then decided all the sopranos should sing it. 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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MidnaLink 33

Friday 12 June 2020 17:51

Don't worry too much about it. The audience doesn't need to SEE the tears anyway. But the nose thing might wanna be worked on.

RichardPencil 30

Friday 12 June 2020 18:09

Sounds like you'd be perfect for cold and allergy commercials. Find your niche!

Comments

MidnaLink 33

Friday 12 June 2020 17:51

Don't worry too much about it. The audience doesn't need to SEE the tears anyway. But the nose thing might wanna be worked on.

RichardPencil 30

Friday 12 June 2020 18:09

Sounds like you'd be perfect for cold and allergy commercials. Find your niche!

bobsanction 18

Friday 12 June 2020 22:45

Lots of actors can't cry on demand. While helpful, it is by no means is it a necessary skill.

bloopaloop 27

Saturday 13 June 2020 3:49

There’s lots of other jobs that don’t require crying. In fact, most prefer if you don’t!

BurnInDemonFire 34

Sunday 14 June 2020 6:08

Hey, someone gave Vince Vaughn a role in a movie, and that dude can't act for shit! Don't be discouraged, just try not to be as bad as Vince. Or Melissa McCarthy.