Miscellaneous: Today, I worked up the courage to sing at an open mic night.... - FML

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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Maithai1996 9

Tuesday 18 February 2014 12:28

that wasnt very nice it takes a lot of guts to be able to stand up and do that in front of people. I say good for you forget what all those people did they were not at all nice :) try again later

DocBastard 38

Tuesday 18 February 2014 13:08

Next time don't sing "Wrecking Ball". And don't do it naked.

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Saddyohh 13

Tuesday 18 February 2014 13:49

Best way to practice for being in front of the public is to practice farting in public places and keeping your cool. If you can do that you can do anything.

interesting33 36

Tuesday 18 February 2014 21:03

That's how they train secret agents..

Saddyohh 13

Tuesday 18 February 2014 23:52

Ohh shit, they caught me!

NodakN8V 25

Tuesday 18 February 2014 13:50

If I can't swim I'd stay my ass out of the pool

speakersboom 19

Wednesday 19 February 2014 0:59

*stay out of the pool *keep my ass out of the pool. pick one.

telli164 30

Tuesday 18 February 2014 13:54

Aww that sucks OP. Don't let them crush your dreams! :)

LennyComa 39

Tuesday 18 February 2014 14:07

Some people just aren't cut out for singing...However ask yourself How many of those laughing had the courage to step up and give it a blast.

appletreee 30

Tuesday 18 February 2014 14:36

At least you had the courage to stand up there! Props to you OP

JMichael 25

Tuesday 18 February 2014 14:56

It's all about the song OP. If you would've of sang "Don't Stop Believing" everyone would have loved it, since you know people love when armatures try to sing Journey.

WasabiMars 21

Tuesday 18 February 2014 15:00

Kudos for the courage OP.

DanielleinDC 33

Tuesday 18 February 2014 15:14

Aw, people can be really mean. But at least you tried.

LT_Silva 8

Tuesday 18 February 2014 15:28

Oh that sucks

rgearon 8

Tuesday 18 February 2014 15:32

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