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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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)
daisiebud 18
Even if you can't sing, that doesn't mean you can't have a career in music! I mean, look at Andy Warhol. He didn't draw or paint hardly at all. You can be a musician, or write music for other people to sing, or there's a chance you're not even that bad.
xslurpyx 17
those comeptitions are only for people who want to be famous for 15 minutes
worldclassrager 41
Try out anyway...just hope you don't become the next Rebecca Black...
juliemae 6
I would love it if all mothers were this truthful with their children. We'd have less teen girls trying to be famous and more finishing high school and college.
buttcramp 21
wouldn't you rather just embarrass yourself in front of her instead of a room full of people? lol maybe some lessons and go for it next time! :)
fortune789 17
Hey. It's not for everyone. You'll find your talent eventually.
TheCerealKiller 24
It's not like you need much talent to become a famous musician these days. You just have to be able to dance around half naked on a stage. In all seriousness, if it's your dream, go for it and don't let anyone hold you back. Maybe you're actually a good singer and your mother is jealous or something. XD
JFunk4Real 12
Moms can be so supportive.
iwadasn 33
If your singing sucks that badly, wouldn't you rather find out from your mother than from judges on TV? She probably saved you a lot of humiliation.
happyfingers 15
Okay, well she definitely could have handled it better but at least it was just your mom and not on national tv, right? If you can't sing, better to find out now. Then again, my brothers always made fun of me when I sang, growing up so I thought I couldn't really sing but my boyfriend loves when I sing. So who knows? Get some more opinions perhaps?