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By Anonymous - 30/03/2014 18:45 - United Kingdom - Redditch

Today, it was my first ever live piano performance. It went all great until the end, when I stood up, slipped, and smashed face-first into the keys. I've lost half a tooth and all my dignity. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/04/2016 19:28 - United States - Carlisle

Today, I performed a piano piece at a school play. Everything went well until I got up and accidentally smashed my shin against one of the piano legs. Before I could bite my tongue, I'd already yelled "Fucking hell!" in front of about 50 second graders. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/03/2015 18:20 - United States

Today, I had my first concert and was really anxious about screwing up my performance. Good news: I played fine. Bad news: as I walked off the stage, I tripped over my own feet, face-planted the floor, and busted my nose open. FML

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By MarsMayFall - 12/09/2016 09:56 - United States

Today, I was performing for a fairly large crowd with my band. I decided it would look cool to stand on one of the speakers and sing from there. It did look pretty cool for a bit until I tried to step off and fell face-first on the floor mid-song. FML

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By stagedivefail - 19/08/2009 14:36 - Australia

Today, my band played its first real gig. It was going well, and I, the vocalist, thought it would be a good idea to stage dive. I underestimated the distance between the stage and the crowd and crashed into the floor. FML

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By northernlass - 20/09/2010 04:47 - United States

Today, I was singing and playing keyboards with my band on stage at a club. A drunken chick from the crowd tried to climb up onto the stage in her heels, fell, and grabbed the back of my mic stand to catch herself. And busted me in the mouth with my own microphone. Then she requested a song. FML

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By NotKeithRichards - 06/09/2011 12:07 - United States

Today, while playing a gig with my band, I tried pulling the classic "playing the guitar with one foot on the monitor" rock-star pose. However, I misjudged the height of the monitor, didn't notice the puddle of beer in front of it, slipped, and fell off the stage into the security guy. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/09/2020 11:01 - Hong Kong - Central District

Today, I had a piano exam, for which I'd worked hard. I went in, and the examiner asked me to play some scales. I was so nervous, I played 3 octaves and then realised I'd ran out of space. I might have then said, "FUCK!" really loudly… and she heard. FML

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By American idol - 06/04/2011 06:19

Today, I was at a local talent show and during a piano performance I had to go to the bathroom. I sang along in the bathroom but was unaware how loud I was until I walked out and everyone started applauding me while the pianist was still playing. FML

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By ditsy - 15/07/2010 09:17 - United States

Today, I was on webcam for the first time with a guy I've been texting for a while. Trying to show off my guitar skills, I lean down to pick it up and fell on my face. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/03/2023 10:00 - Canada

Today, I was trying out for a local basketball team, so I put extra effort into showing off my baller skills. Unfortunately, I managed to hit myself in the face with the ball, knocking out one of my own teeth. FML

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Tijenai 5

Monday 31 March 2014 1:46

You should take a rest.

Welshite 39

Monday 31 March 2014 1:47

Well, the keys ARE ivory. I just never expected a pianist to chip in his own teeth.

Comments

Tijenai 5

Monday 31 March 2014 1:46

You should take a rest.

Kamon97 23

Monday 31 March 2014 2:16

Or an encore :p

wcc7777777 5

Monday 31 March 2014 3:08

I hope OP bowed after the stunning performance.

kristadoodle 8

Monday 31 March 2014 3:30

Does anyone else not get the music reference? xD

enddmd 27

Monday 31 March 2014 3:34

#27 it has been noted.

swaggalikethat 22

Monday 31 March 2014 4:27

Really accented the performance there, Op

Credibleskills 28

Monday 31 March 2014 6:01

As a good measure, why don't you repeat it and try again

smaaash 8

Monday 31 March 2014 9:16

I disagree about trying again - piano playing is clearly not your forte.

Crazynocatlady 22

Monday 31 March 2014 13:44

Perhaps we should keep the puns to a minim(um).

_u7m 10

Monday 31 March 2014 20:35

If OP does try again, they should end it on a good note this time.

viva_la_blondes 15

Tuesday 1 April 2014 7:27

I'm just glad OP plays the piano... There's too much sax and violins in the world today.

Welshite 39

Monday 31 March 2014 1:47

Well, the keys ARE ivory. I just never expected a pianist to chip in his own teeth.

Jaaared_ 15

Monday 31 March 2014 2:19

*her

caver1 14

Monday 31 March 2014 5:13

Not any More

EverestMelting 23

Monday 31 March 2014 1:47

Hey, you can still play beautiful music. Keep your head up and look on the bright side. You may have inspired someone with your music. Sorry to hear that OP.