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)
fearthefire16 6
I'd rather have someone I know tell me that at home, than go on national tv and have it told to me.
BobbieH 19
It sounds like your mom did you a favor. You deserve it to think much higher of your ability then you obviously have. To top it off, if you can't take criticism from your mom, why would you think you can take it from professionals? YDI
Bcfrmkc816 17
Don't let it get to ya. If that's what ya want go for it. You never know unless you do.
KaylaTackett 18
At least se was honest with you so you wouldn't look like a fool on national television.
hammer_chen 4
听妈妈的话
jrock9093 18
At least she was honest! Better to find out in front of your mother than a large number of people you probably have other talents keep trying or maybe singing lessons and don't ever give up on your dreams op
simplyej 0
Honestly, either you have a rude mother or you aren't a very good singer, and I'm going to assume the latter. But don't give up. Just take a few vocal lessons before you risk singing on national television.
Goblin182 27
After the audition episodes I have seen of American Idol, your Mom did you a big favor. She coould have been a bit more tactful but, still.
obtusian 7
Reality competitions have worked so well for all those thousands of singers haven't they? Even if you can sing that's a very poor choice.
messergames 4
It's better than being humiliated on TV