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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Today, I was setting up my keyboard when the stand came loose. The keyboard started to fall, so I tried to save it, held it up in the air, and ended up falling off the stool onto the floor. I’ll feel that tomorrow, but at least the keyboard survived. FML
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Tijenai 5
You should take a rest.
Welshite 39
Well, the keys ARE ivory. I just never expected a pianist to chip in his own teeth.
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Comments (64)
Tijenai 5
You should take a rest.
Kamon97 23
Or an encore :p
wcc7777777 5
I hope OP bowed after the stunning performance.
kristadoodle 8
Does anyone else not get the music reference? xD
enddmd 27
#27 it has been noted.
swaggalikethat 22
Really accented the performance there, Op
Credibleskills 28
As a good measure, why don't you repeat it and try again
smaaash 8
I disagree about trying again - piano playing is clearly not your forte.
Crazynocatlady 22
Perhaps we should keep the puns to a minim(um).
_u7m 10
If OP does try again, they should end it on a good note this time.
viva_la_blondes 15
I'm just glad OP plays the piano... There's too much sax and violins in the world today.
Welshite 39
Well, the keys ARE ivory. I just never expected a pianist to chip in his own teeth.
Jaaared_ 15
*her
caver1 14
Not any More
EverestMelting 23
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.
babygurll19 10
Keep at it OP! Don't let this one bad experience leave you flat.
PurelyCanadian 18
Stick with it. You'll never know what you're capable of if you give up now. Don't let one bad experience hinder the rest of them for you.
TheHolyJuiceBox 5
so much motivation in one comment string
WeskersSexslave 15
well played
ComoEsJuan 24
Seems your performance ended up a little flat.
YellowKettleBell 31
And on a sour note.
ironichalibut 24
And now her tooth is rather sharp.
halcyondaze 11
Jesus Christ I laughed more than I should've. Guess this proves I'm a band geek
enddmd 27
Hopefully your dentist can make it look natural again.
viva_la_blondes 15
You people are clef-er
juststephhere 23
As long as your performance was good it'll be fine! Sorry about the pain part though! That must've killed! Feel better!
jazzy_123 20
whether it was outstanding or horrible, that finale will be what they will always remember haha sorry OP!
Bloink 25
at least you've gotten the hard part down already (playing piano), it only can get better from here :)
YellowKettleBell 31
I've almost been there, except my situation occurred during the audition, so I never made it to the recital.
appletreee 30
Just keep your head up OP everything will be alright
Vnzou22 9
Atleast you were brave enough to play in the first place. Dont let this ruin what your good at. But maybe try some no slip shoes for next time??