Kids, Music, Awkward and Funerals: Today, during my grandmother's funeral, my talented ten-year-old... - FML

By Kurt's Dad - 15/05/2019 16:04

Today, during my grandmother's funeral, my talented ten-year-old son found the church organ and began playing Smells Like Teen Spirit. FML

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By Jacky-Boy - 07/08/2009 00:22 - United Kingdom

Today, I was playing songs at a funeral in my church. As the organ wasn't in tune I had to use an electronic piano instead. All was going well until in the end of a speech, I accidentally hit the 'demo' button. None of the grieving relatives were impressed by my drum beats and turntable scratches. FML

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By pianokiller - 09/05/2009 04:54 - United States

Today, my boyfriend took me to his grandfather's funeral. At the reception, his family members insist on hearing me play piano. After getting positive reactions, I dive into one of my favorites, Rustle of Spring. In 2 seconds everyone bursts into tears. That was Papa's favorite too. FML

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Malfunction! Malfunction!

By mikuxxhatsune - 05/06/2017 02:00 - Australia - Greystanes

Today, I was the organist for a wedding. I had practiced for weeks, rehearsed with the choir many times and spent hours stressing. During the wedding march, the electric organ malfunctioned, adding on layers of random notes I didn't play. Guess who got yelled at afterwards. FML

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By cbarebo - 11/10/2009 17:21 - United States

Today, I went in my room to play my guitar. I found my Les Paul on the floor with all the strings missing. I later found out my grandma cut them off because I was playing "Devil's Music." FML

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Not now

By Anonymous - 25/02/2013 23:00 - United States - Marlton

Today, at my mother's funeral, as everyone was around her casket for the viewing, my 5-year-old son in cluelessness of what was going on shouted, "Grandma is more fun when she isn't sleeping." Everyone cried. FML

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Stahp!

By Michael - 14/10/2020 23:02 - United States - Kearny

Today, I had to babysit my dying grandmother, so I brought up my guitar. She hadn't said anything to anyone today, and the first thing and only thing she said was, "Stop. Make it stop" to me when I played. FML

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By christinabear - 15/04/2009 05:14 - United States

Today, I was woken up to my mom playing the piano awfully. I screamed down the stairs "you suck, stop playing!" Turns out it was my 5 year old cousin playing a recital. For my entire family. FML

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By nosonofmine - 23/06/2012 17:43 - Iceland - Reykjav

Today, my son and I attended the funeral of a family friend. It went as well as any funeral could, up until the point that my apparently drunk son tried to grope the widow. I came an inch away from causing my son to need his own funeral. FML

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By holladaddy - 24/02/2009 00:04 - United States

Today, I was DJ'ing a wedding. The groom wanted a song played for his grandma and grandpa. I announce over the microphone for his grandparents to come to the dance floor for a special song. Turns out his grandparents have been dead for over a year and the song was supposed to be in dedication. FML

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Jinxed

By Anonymous - 17/01/2022 17:02

Today, my phone made a random noise. I jokingly said, "Wow, I wonder who died now?" Turns out it was my son's grandmother. I had to explain it because I screamed. I also got to tell his dad that his mom just died. FML

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bloopaloop 27

Wednesday 15 May 2019 21:03

Smells like grandmas spirit!

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 15 May 2019 18:24

With the lights out, it’s less dangerous. A nice thought at a funeral.

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macone 30

Wednesday 15 May 2019 17:17

Your son is awesome!

manb91gb 15

Wednesday 15 May 2019 17:38

I bet grandma would have loved it!

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 15 May 2019 18:24

With the lights out, it’s less dangerous. A nice thought at a funeral.

bloopaloop 27

Wednesday 15 May 2019 21:03

Smells like grandmas spirit!

Wadlaen 23

Wednesday 15 May 2019 23:01

Well, he just lost his great grandmother, and probably needed a way to cope with the feelings this left him with - and he found a way to do this. Turns out you taught him well!👍

maxaliaga68 2

Thursday 16 May 2019 0:50

I love your son JAJA

baristalbc 18

Thursday 16 May 2019 4:22

I would find it flattering if someone did that at my funeral. I’m not saying it wasn’t somewhat disrespectful, but I just lost my grandmother too and the levity the priest brought to the service was a welcome relief in an otherwise pretty intense situation. Wherever your grandmother is, I’m sure she smiled when he played a little Nirvana. BTW - did he do a good job?

BurnInDemonFire 34

Thursday 16 May 2019 16:07

Was your grandmother not into Grunge? I thought everyone had a Grunge phase growing up.

Sipukad 8

Saturday 18 May 2019 18:27

That's awesome!!! :O :D Anyone would've loved it!

Sophie Spielman 12

Sunday 19 May 2019 15:44

You have one awesome kid

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