Today, I got a call from a prominent orchestra asking me to play with them. They were especially interested because I'm still in high school. I called to accept only to find out that my mother had already declined the offer for me because I "only" have a 3.7. 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 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
Today, I was offered a job that pays far more than I expected, being a high school senior. My parents decided they aren't letting me take the job, saying I should enjoy my childhood. They're also not paying for my college, which is why I was looking for work in the first place. FML
Today, after spending years volunteering at community theatres and being accepted into a prestigious university for theatrical design, my public high school gave me a scholarship. All my mother could say was, "I'm sorry they wasted their money on you." FML
Today, I was a guest performer for a school orchestra concert a grade above mine. When they called my name, I didn’t hear them, so when they started the song hundreds of people watched me run on stage. FML
Today, and for my entire childhood, my parents made me play the piano until I gave in and just learned to enjoy it somehow. Now, I actually have an opportunity to play professionally, and what did my parents say? “Don’t bother, musicians hardly ever make good money. Get a real job instead.” FML
Today, my mom told me that she was selling my favorite thing in the world, my trombone. The only thing that I'm good at is the trombone. FML
Today, I played in a high school concert. Some alumni of the band were sitting in the audience and were brought to tears. Not because it was beautiful, but because they were sad to see how much the music program had declined since they left. FML
Today, I went out to dinner with my mom and several of her friends. My mom spent the entire night gushing about my Ivy League school and med student boyfriend. I attend a state university and I'm single. She threatened to cut me off if I didn't play along. FML
Today, my mom called and told me I got accepted to my first-choice college. I got really excited and asked her to read me the letter. As she started to read it, she said, "Oops... uh, nevermind." FML
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Rota 0
Judging by your name, I assume you play the bass. That makes this suck even more because the standup bass is an amazing instrument that takes a ton if talent and finesse to play well, especially well enough to be invited into a prestigious orchestra. I hope that you insisted on still playing with them! FYL indeed, I'd be both angry and sad in that situation.
memory_loss_fml 0
FYL. Just... FYL. We should probably have a category for "meddling parents" ._. what's up with that, really?
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Comments (159)
yellowbirdx 0
Missed the joke. Violin = musical instrument, cymbal = musical instrument. It's a pun, get it?
Necro777 0
if you got a 4.0 gpa i'd say FYL. otherwise YDI
1ParanoidAndroid 7
I'd say a 3.7 GPA and having that much musical talent, which requires a lot of practice, is impressive.
allmidnighteyes 11
hai radiohead
My_averageFML 0
your mom is a bitch
Kenpachi_fml 0
SLAP HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hanic101 0
Personally I wouldn't care if my kid had a 1.0 GPA. I'd be like f*** it! Your doing this.
deliapearl 0
tell her u will fail every test until she says yes
Sunsh1ne 0
Oh yeah, because screwing her chances of getting into a college far away from that bitch is a real mature way to handle this. OP, how old are you? 'cause if you're like 17-18, this shouldn't be your mom's choice and you should be able to fight it. I hope you get your seat back, even if your mom's a psycho you still deserve it.
xxXChiiXxx 2
Even if the OP was able to fight it, I don't think there was anything they could do, because it sounded like the orchestra made up their minds. Nobody deserves this. Besides, you don't know what her/his mom is like, neither do I (but that's beside the point). If the OP can't join anything becuase they're a few points behind a 4.0, imagine what would happen if they tried to go against her. >_>
zack767 0
my ur moms bone into a xylophone and then try and join again
jaybrown 0
Nerrrrd
1MaoChan 4
Yeah, go ahead an call them a nerd. You'll be working for em one day. Atleast they know a thing or two.
polly_anna 2
I feel your pain T-T When I was 14 my dad declined my spot on the Queensland Rep Team for Netball because - and this is a direct quote - "There is too much travel involved" ... the irritating thing is if it were either of my brothers being picked for a state squad for any game he would have wished them luck and sent them on their way