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By failedmusician - 03/06/2009 10:06 - New Zealand

Today, my band went to play a set for the first time. I'm the drummer. All was going well, and then before our first song I threw the sticks in the air, went to catch them, and one hit me right in the eye. I couldn't continue playing. Now I have to wear an eyepatch. FML

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By mildlyconcussed - 10/08/2015 08:32 - Italy - Somma Vesuviana

Today, I went to a gig. The drummer threw his drumsticks out at the end and I managed to catch one. With my face. Not only did I get a black eye, but the person next to me snatched the drumstick from my hands. FML

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Today, whilst tuning my guitar, one of the steel strings snapped and hit me in the face. Now I'm on my way to my first date with the girl of my dreams, and I'm wearing an eye patch and have a thick red line across my face. FML

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By SteveBassist - 27/03/2018 15:00

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By wtf - 08/03/2012 09:03 - United States

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Today, the drummer from my favorite band threw a drumstick into the crowd during a concert. It hit me on the head and bounced into my friend's hands. She left with a drumstick from a band she didn't want to see in the first place. I left with a bruise. FML

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By suhleedah18 - 19/12/2011 05:03 - United States

Today, I was working on the computer when my dad walks in, pointing his finger at me like a gun. Before I could even ask, it turns out he was aiming a rubber band at me. The doctor says I'll be able to take off my eye patch in a couple of days. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/09/2010 21:20 - United States

Today, in marching band, the guy in front of me backed up too far. As we turned, the back of his trombone hit mine, smashing it into my lip. I had to finish the song, sending blood down my horn. 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 Anonymous - 07/06/2013 19:32 - Canada - Montr?al

Today, my band and I played at our first ever real gig. Our drummer turned up high out of his damn mind. After ruining our act with his godawful performance, he screamed "HELL YEAH!" then ran and dove off the stage into a nearly non-existent audience. We were told to never come back. FML

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Hive_Node 2

Wednesday 3 June 2009 20:02

Learn to spin them around in your hands if you can't catch them.

jSOPURE 3

Wednesday 3 June 2009 20:03

Let's hope you guys are a pirate themed band. Arrrggghhh. =X

Comments

FahadZ 0

Wednesday 3 June 2009 20:01

LOL dude.. ydi for trying to look cool.. but dont feel bad.. i do that all the time :P

Jordna 0

Monday 8 March 2010 19:07

that's badass dude :D

101393101393 0

Tuesday 13 April 2010 4:18

Name your band The Pirate Experience.

ucandoit 0

Thursday 15 July 2010 21:34

lmao funny

ahti546 11

Wednesday 6 July 2011 14:31

YDI for being a drummer

azk3000 9

Sunday 5 May 2013 6:23

step 1: look up john Bonham step 2: feel bad

Vato4life 0

Wednesday 3 June 2009 20:01

Oh shit

shamrock18 0

Wednesday 3 June 2009 20:02

I feel ur pain, arrrr Btw # 1!!!!! Whoo hoo!!!!!!

Apollo22 5

Monday 15 August 2011 4:34

Fag

Hive_Node 2

Wednesday 3 June 2009 20:02

Learn to spin them around in your hands if you can't catch them.

hahaha6 0

Wednesday 3 June 2009 20:03

Your name isn't Zach is it? haha. Sorry, that just sucks. Uhhhh, next time try to catch with your hands and not your face? Edit: #3- fail

jSOPURE 3

Wednesday 3 June 2009 20:03

Let's hope you guys are a pirate themed band. Arrrggghhh. =X

TriNiBaByDoLL 0

Wednesday 3 June 2009 20:03

That's what u get for showing off lol...sorry though

Ashleeeyy 0

Wednesday 3 June 2009 20:04

Wow, ow that must've hurt. YDI for trying to look cool, ('x

sportastef 0

Wednesday 3 June 2009 20:05

Haha, I would YDI, but so many drummers do that it really sucks that you missed... your hands. Hope your eye heals soon!

Jaywin 3

Wednesday 3 June 2009 20:07

#3 is full of fail. Also, you should've done what this drummer did at this show I was at and just use your hands. If you lose the sticks it's not the end of the world.