Embarrassing, Birthday, Singing and Party: I got heels, they’re made of plywood

I got heels, they’re made of plywood

By Morrissey - 06/04/2025 03:00 - United States

Today, I was at a friend's birthday party in a packed karaoke bar/restaurant and I drunkenly agreed to sing. I picked a song I thought I knew by heart, only to realize halfway through that the lyrics on the screen were not at all what I thought they were. My brain went for a smoke break or something, and I turned into a rambling mess. The crowd actually booed. FML

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Yudith 25

Sunday 6 April 2025 19:36

You should have gone with the lyrics you thought it was. At least you wouldn't have stumbled while you sang "Like a sturgeon... swimming for the very first time..."

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Monday 7 April 2025 23:31

Hold me closer, Tony Danza.

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Yudith 25

Sunday 6 April 2025 19:36

You should have gone with the lyrics you thought it was. At least you wouldn't have stumbled while you sang "Like a sturgeon... swimming for the very first time..."