Miscellaneous: Today, I got my score back for the monologue I performed. I got...

By Jessica - 28/02/2012 19:38 - United States

Today, I got my score back for the monologue I performed. I got points taken off for "seeming nervous." My character was supposed to be nervous. FML

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By embarrassed - 18/11/2010 02:31

Today, I auditioned for a part in a play. I've been practicing for months, and was very excited. After I'd finished singing, the director whispered something to the other judges, and they all laughed. Hard. So much for the lead role. FML

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By KJS - 10/03/2010 05:00 - United States

Today, I got up on stage excited to recite a spoken word piece that I worked on and memorized for about 20 hours, neglecting other obligations like studying for an exam the next day. I blanked out in the middle of the performance in front of hundreds of people. FML

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By F-f-f-fuck you, teacher - 29/10/2023 10:00 - United States

Today, I gave a presentation. My teacher deducted points because I "need to learn how to speak more confidently, because you often stumble over your words." I have a stutter. FML

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By ThirteenThirteen - 01/04/2015 22:09 - United Kingdom - Leicester

Today, I was sent the script to a play I'm participating in at school. After reading it a couple of times, I noticed that my part has been forgotten completely. FML

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By ImprovTeacher - 16/06/2019 14:05

Today, I was teaching a small group of improv students. I asked one guy to do a monologue, and laughed to myself while he did so. I said, "Sorry, I'm just laughing at the way you're doing it." He then got upset and pointed out that he had a speech impediment. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/05/2016 17:51 - United States - Westfield

Today, I got my grades back. I got a very poor evaluation for my lit class, which was odd because it didn't match the impression from my end-of-class meeting with the professor. It does, however, include a nod to the supposedly-anonymous negative class review I gave her, though. FML

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By macaroni17 - 10/04/2014 02:33 - United States - New Oxford

Today, we had a speaking assessment in Spanish class. When it was my turn, I yawned in the middle of a sentence, said "excuse me" and finished my sentence. She took points off because I hesitated and I spoke in English, not Spanish. FML

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By stupidteacher - 05/07/2016 15:02 - China - Guiyang

Today, I gave a presentation in class. I felt pretty good about it, until afterwards when I was told I lost points for communication because I'd been chewing gum. I wasn't, I just have a speech impediment. FML

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By sales ham - 06/03/2013 05:44 - United States

Today, I was reciting lines for a play that I'm in. It was going great, until I realized that I was actually reciting my scripted sales pitch from my telemarketing job. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/08/2010 02:02 - United States

Today, I went to an audition for a play. The casting director thanked me for my time, but told me they would pass because I had "the emotional range of a turnip." FML

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bling87 0

Wednesday 29 February 2012 0:15

Seems like you should get bonus points for being so convincing!

lolmigosh 15

Wednesday 29 February 2012 0:15

They're probably just jealous of your talent ;)

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French_Toast_fml 3

Wednesday 29 February 2012 0:38

That teacher gets an F in grading.

Strwbry3Shortcke 8

Wednesday 29 February 2012 0:39

Well.... at least your performace was believable?

vcapelo 19

Wednesday 29 February 2012 0:40

Well.. Their fault, not yours!

Petey_Piie 1

Wednesday 29 February 2012 0:42

You misspelled monologue. Also, congratulations on your fantastic acting. I hope you had the nerve to remind your teacher and point out his mistake.

alfred07 18

Wednesday 29 February 2012 0:57

Did you explain this to them?

loller27 6

Wednesday 29 February 2012 0:57

well no wonder- you spelled 'monologue' wrong

kingsley_fml 8

Wednesday 29 February 2012 1:00

I know, right??? And FML constantly tells us to make sure our entries don't use chat speak. How the hell does stuff like this get through?

Sirin_fml 46

Wednesday 29 February 2012 1:08

If you guys PM me your home addresses, I will be more than happy to mail you a dictionary of alternative US spellings. Take care, now.

angrymexican 8

Wednesday 29 February 2012 2:35

When you submit an FML it says, "try not to make too many spelling errors." It says try.

evilplatypus 38

Wednesday 29 February 2012 3:05

I really wish you could "thumbs up" the mods...

KVKdragon 26

Wednesday 29 February 2012 0:58

Some teachers fail at teaching sometimes (see what I did there?) :P

maosquare 18

Wednesday 29 February 2012 3:40

No, I don't see anything. What are we suppose to see again?

musicluvr2000 11

Wednesday 29 February 2012 0:58

If your character was humpback of Norte dame would you get points off for slouching???

bubo_fml 10

Wednesday 29 February 2012 1:04

Fire back w/a ****** monologue!

Calyx_fml 21

Wednesday 29 February 2012 1:34

Act upset with your score.

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