Kids, Embarrassing, Music and Awkward: Got talent?

Got talent?

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 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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The Voice

By Ellie - 08/05/2012 05:05 - United States

Today, I was practicing for a choir concert that I have next week. My mom walked into my room and listened to me for a little while. After I finished the last song, she smiled, patted me on the head and said, "It's okay honey, I can't sing either." FML

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By abbyleigh08 - 17/02/2009 07:01 - United States

Today, I told my mom I want to try out for American Idol. She responded with, "You don't take disappointment well." FML

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The Voice

By NotChadKrouger - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff

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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Your song

By None - 08/02/2009 17:18 - United States

Today, I auditioned for the musical at my school. Before I sang my song, I gave my music to the director. She said "Oh, I love this song!". After I sang it, she told me, "It's okay, I still like the song." FML

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Grounded

By Cerise - 05/03/2022 18:00

Today, my sister commented that she wants to audition for The Voice and that she’s sure she’ll make it to the finals. I said, “You have to have raw talent to do so.” I realized the severity of my comment too late as she teared up and stormed out of the room. My mom took my Macbook and car keys away. FML

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By Dying Whale - 02/03/2017 04:00

Today, I tried singing in front of my friend. She said, "That's a hilarious voice! You should use that voice when telling jokes!" FML

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By Dean - 15/12/2009 05:23 - United States

Today, after months of constant encouragement from my friends, I went and entered a singing contest. I sang and was booed off stage. Later on I found out my friends lied to me about my ability to sing, just so I could give them a cheap laugh. 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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By sherronj - 07/06/2011 03:26 - United States

Today, I announced to my family that I will be trying out for the next season of America's Best Dance Crew. They responded by laughing hysterically and my mother said "You guys suck, good luck making it past auditions". FML

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DerrickJames 33

Sunday 22 September 2013 9:09

Mom knows best.

yahoowizard 16

Sunday 22 September 2013 9:12

Better at home with mom rather than on national television or in front of a crowd, and that's what family's for.

Comments

qwertyu_ioplk 9

Sunday 22 September 2013 13:58

that's better than most mums that tell their kids that they're amazing and then they just get knocked down at the auditions

amarie2009 22

Sunday 22 September 2013 14:05

Be glad you're mom is honest about your "talent". Would you really want her to lie to you, so you end up on YouTube as the worst singer ever????

chosha_fml 26

Sunday 22 September 2013 14:36

I don't know if she's right or wrong, but figure it out before you repeat that performance on national TV.

siggy_mcsigx 22

Sunday 22 September 2013 14:41

Yes, stay in school!!

perdix 29

Sunday 22 September 2013 15:15

Noooooooo! You've got to try out! The only part of American Idol I watch is Audition Week, and only to see The Horribles. I love to watch delusional idiots make fools of themselves on national TV (unlike me, who does it from the comfort of home or office.)

HighasaCloud 46

Monday 23 September 2013 6:27

Without those kind of people, their ratings would drop immensely.

strawberryyum 6

Sunday 22 September 2013 15:24

my mom did the same thing.

perdix 29

Sunday 22 September 2013 15:52

#55, so, be honest, does your singing really suck and your mom helped you avoid public humiliation? Or did she prevent the world from knowing the next Carry Underwear?