Work: Today, after 10 months of hard work, it was the opening night...

By Disappointed - 19/02/2014 21:33 - United Kingdom - Brighton

Today, after 10 months of hard work, it was the opening night of the show I was directing. Everybody loved it, except my mother. She called it the worst thing she'd ever seen. Thanks for the support, mum. FML

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By drama_queen - 04/12/2009 05:40 - United States

Today, at my school, we had the opening night of our production in which I act. None of my family or friends came. Basically, after 3 long months of hard work, the only person to "congratulate" to me after the show was the head of the theater department, who just wanted to tell me I was doing it wrong. FML

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By theatreluver - 05/01/2011 03:15 - United States

Today, it was opening night for the play where I was, for the first time ever, one of the leads. I went on stage with a loud and energetic entrance. I came in two scenes early. 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 Anonymous - 12/03/2011 05:14 - United States

Today, it was the début of the high school musical I was in. When two others and I sang the word "Hell", my mother yelled at us for using that language, while the musical was still going, and dragged me off stage. 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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By Mandy - 17/09/2011 00:25 - Canada

Today, my family came to see me in my first acting role in Romeo and Juliet. It all went reasonably well for the first half hour or so, after which my seemingly shitfaced aunt started heckling and saying, "That's what she said" after every line, before eventually being thrown out by security. FML

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By dead_painter - 04/05/2016 00:42 - United States - Arlington

Today, after spending hours of my time painting sets for the last two months - with less dedication than only the head painter herself, and to the point where my health and grades suffered - I finally got to see the play I worked so hard on. I was the only one they forgot to put in the playbill. FML

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Excuse you?

By done - 07/08/2018 11:30 - United States - North Las Vegas

Today, after spending years volunteering at community theatres and being accepted into a prestigious university for theatrical design, my public high school gave me a scholarship. All my mother could say was "I'm sorry they wasted their money on you." FML

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Spanner in the works

By .......... - 07/06/2015 09:46 - Canada - Spruce Grove

Today, I found my boyfriend and his friends laughing hysterically and practically choking on popcorn. They were watching a video of me in a school play, trying to sing while sobbing because I'd just pissed my pants in front of 200 people. Thanks for giving him the video, mom. FML

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By snappyPi - 28/01/2011 06:21

Today, I wrote a poem and was very proud of it. I showed it to my mom. After reading it, her response was, "What is this shit?" FML

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deard4 11

Thursday 20 February 2014 7:22

At least you still received the support of the crowd! Good job!

ladylilly25 20

Thursday 20 February 2014 7:25

Maybe mother doesn't know best this time.

Comments

frontmanmike 14

Thursday 20 February 2014 13:01

Who the hell rehearses for ten months for one show?

interesting33 36

Thursday 20 February 2014 13:38

People who want it to be good and are serious about it. It is very hard work.

Curlytwirly22 17

Thursday 20 February 2014 13:09

Wow that is just what my mom would say !!!

worldclassrager 39

Thursday 20 February 2014 13:25

Take it as constructive criticism...I'm sure it was fine...but if that's the worst thing she's seen have her watch Gigli or something..

DanielleinDC 33

Thursday 20 February 2014 14:29

Constructive criticism is not saying that it's the worst show she's ever seen, it's politely pointing out how something can be made better. Saying that something is the worst show you've ever seen is not very nice, especially if you're saying it to your daughter, who has worked very hard at something!

worldclassrager 39

Thursday 20 February 2014 15:11

True...but no matter whom it may be from it can have them excel in their achivements...

magiczebra 9

Thursday 20 February 2014 19:54

Rude comments from parents have two effects. It can push the child to work harder, or in most cases it just hurts the kid and ruins their self esteem. Parents should NEVER insult their children because they child will most likely believe it, since they usually trust their parents the most. Having some random person insult your work is one thing, having your own mother call it the worst thing she's even seen will surely hurt someone.

JMichael 25

Thursday 20 February 2014 14:18

The good thing is that everyone else enjoyed it. You can't please everyone.

JohnTheLad 13

Thursday 20 February 2014 15:43

Perhaps the woman may be trying to push you even further.

buttcramp 21

Thursday 20 February 2014 16:10

I'm sorry OP, this really sucks. you know in your heart you worked hard and gave it your best! so you should be proud!

RDragonzx 23

Thursday 20 February 2014 17:33

Oh mothers, you've got to love them. Because it is illegal to drown them.

chaoss10 18

Thursday 20 February 2014 18:31

Are u asian, by chance?

syed121417 22

Thursday 20 February 2014 19:21

It's just one production. As long as it was a success, it's okay she personally didn't like it.

magiczebra 9

Thursday 20 February 2014 19:55

Of course it's okay she didn't like it, but it's just ******* rude to tell your child that their hard work was the worst thing you've ever seen. OPs mother didn't have to be a bitch in order to say she didn't like the play. Insults from parents hurt more than anything.

ivanhoe4u 3

Thursday 20 February 2014 19:47

You should be disappointed, with your mum. She's not a nice person, but I think you already know that. It's time to distance yourself from her toxic behavior.