Today, I had a big figure skating competition. Many of the girls before me fell or did not execute their jumps correctly. Me? I skated a flawless program. I was placed last because they said I didn't push myself hard enough to the point of falling. 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, during gymnastics tryouts, I tried one last move to impress the judge, jumped up but landed crotch first on the beam. I fell off, curled up in pain while everyone just stayed frozen, still waiting on the judge's pick. She barely glanced at me then picked the girl next to me, who ran off happy. FML
Today, I was testing for figure skating. I was wearing a brand new custom dress that was a halter top. On my first move, I tripped and fell flat on my face. Immediately after retaking the move, my dress snapped open, exposing myself to the judges. FML
Today, in ballet class, I was really focusing and actually trying to work hard. I was really getting into the choreography. I was travelling big and leaping long. While going across the floor, again I travelled and leaped… right into the ballet bars and fell over, in front of 35 people. FML
Today, and for a few days, I've been sick, vomiting, with fever from a stomach bug. I was in the middle of a figure skating competition when it happened. I had just won and was gearing up for day two. I also just lost a best friend after they asked me to throw the competition and I declined. FML
Today, I went skating at the local rink. I had a really hard time balancing and was falling all over the place. After everyone had a good laugh, someone finally decided to tell me that one of my blade covers was still on, thanks. FML
Today, at a ski resort, I tried to impress an attractive girl on the slopes and failed, horribly. I ended up with a mild concussion and some serious cuts after tripping, tumbling and hitting my head against the ground. I don't think she was impressed. FML
Today, while ice-skating with my girlfriend, I tried to do what they do in the movies and make her gently fall into my arms. Instead she slipped, fell, and hit her head on the ice. FML
Today, I had one of my biggest dance shows ever. After months of practice I had finally gotten the lead position. When I entered the stage and raised my arms my straps fell down and I flashed an audience of 5000. FML
Today, I tried to go rollerskating with my kids. I wasn’t even able to fully stand up before I fell and broke my leg. FML
Today, I went ice skating for my friend's birthday. We had to vacate the skating rink so that they could smooth out the rink for the next session. I don't know how to skate and my friends left me. Not only was I the last one out of the rink, but I had to crawl my way out with everyone laughing. FML
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Llama_Face89 34
That makes absolutely zero sense...
gracehi 33
If at first you don't fail, try, try again.
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Comments (126)
RBW_Slave 9
Welcome to the world of figure skating. You dont have to be good, just have connections.
baxwar 15
That is such bullshit that has to be a rigged competition The same shit happened to me in choir I did way better than the other guy yet I was not even on the roster as my other friends who I ******* trained made it, I hate that shit
MeltedMango 8
It's likely that the OP's program was much easier to do than the other girls there. Sure, they fell, but maybe they had programs with a ton more difficult jumps, which would be the reason why they fell.
porkchopper 0
I'm sorry! I hope that next time you compete, you've judges who see your talent and place you in accordance with the rules. People can be illogical at times, but don't let this stop you from trying!
Mooglefox 24
Isn't the point not to fall?
fsomelife 26
Figure skating is one of my favourite things ever. I really admire people who work so hard and master this beautiful sport/art. Don't let this slow you down, not all the judges are morons, keep skating!
sarsuela 29
Could it be that other girls' programs were more difficult? If not, you should appellate.
annuntiare 2
Did you check the judges scores report after? In this report you can see exactly what you got your points for and why you did not beat the others. Also who said you didn't push yourself enough? The judges? Did you go and talk to each of them? If yes they probably meant you should increase difficulty
Witchylady 18
WTF? How is that even allowed????
emymay 1
Was this ISU or USFS? If it was USFS check your component scores and what jumps you attempted versus them