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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
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
Today, I told my mom I want to try out for American Idol. She responded with, "You don't take disappointment well." FML
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Top comments
DerrickJames 33
Mom knows best.
yahoowizard 16
Better at home with mom rather than on national television or in front of a crowd, and that's what family's for.
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Comments (96)
qwertyu_ioplk 9
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
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 27
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
Yes, stay in school!!
perdix 31
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
Without those kind of people, their ratings would drop immensely.
strawberryyum 6
my mom did the same thing.
perdix 31
#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?
littlem91 29
That's 4 NOs from the judges. Unless you're amazingly hot, or are actually mediocre and can come up with a sob story.
FrankHotpants 31
Everyone thinks they can sing. That's why you see people freak out on tv when they're told they suck.
bandeek 30
I don't think i can sing. I do it anyway, when I'm alone in my car, but i won't sing for anyone.
Lvl_8 7
- 3 charisma
rikkidi 20
At least she was honest and you didn't have to embarrass yourself on TV