Today, I told my mom I want to try out for American Idol. She responded with, "You don't take disappointment well." FML
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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 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
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, 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 told my mom I wanted to try out for the track team. Her exact words were "good luck, fatty". FML
Today, my mother looked me dead in the face and said, "I have failed as a parent." 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, whilst on a phone interview with a college I really want to go to, my mother picks up the other line and shouts into the phone "She's not going to college, she's lazy and she'll only disappoint you." The interviewer hung up before I could say anything. FML
Today, I told my mom that I'm bulimic and have been for a few years, and that I needed help. She responded by saying, "Well that's clearly not working for you. Why don't you try anorexia?" She then patted me on the head, smiled, and walked away. FML
Today, my mother once again called me to remind me what a disappointment I am despite having two degrees, a house, a professional job and having never been unemployed at 25. FML
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Top comments
Adam_B 0
Sucks, but sometimes honesty IS the best policy. Better your mom telling you than Simon Cowell telling the world, eh?
NorfolkDude 2
Statistically speaking, you probably got one in a million, literally. When you watch the show, they only show the "weird" ones, but in reality, most people don't make it. However, don't let that keep you from you dreams. If you like singing, definitely give it a shot. The worst thing that will happen is that they'll say no. But even then, it just depends on how you take it as.
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Comments (27)
Adam_B 0
Sucks, but sometimes honesty IS the best policy. Better your mom telling you than Simon Cowell telling the world, eh?
htownlove 0
Kelly Clarkson rocks!
MrCatman1125 2
At what, pie eating contests?
aimbug 42
Simon would be much more brutal.
NorfolkDude 2
Statistically speaking, you probably got one in a million, literally. When you watch the show, they only show the "weird" ones, but in reality, most people don't make it. However, don't let that keep you from you dreams. If you like singing, definitely give it a shot. The worst thing that will happen is that they'll say no. But even then, it just depends on how you take it as.
deadlyriot101 7
Listen, you think those shows are tough on adults? Look up the next star.
firstworldissues 0
Sometimes honesty is what moms are for.
KenMcGormick 0
mommy knows best
mechwarrior 0
Alot of people dont even try to record themselves singing. That could save a lot of heart ache for bad singers with superiority complexes.
nyrew06 0
at least she was honest with you. I hate those families who lie to their children and let them go on the show even though they know they cant sing. she saved you from public ridicule. you should thank her.
aimbug 42
They're usually the families that think they can sing.
eeksthatsucks 0
don't even worry about that American Idol only cares about getting viewers; I know a lot of really good people who didn't get in. so your mom may have been speaking the truth there
ihrtspn 0
big whoop, its not that big of a deal
ziqi92 0
it doesnt hurt to try, but seriously, i agree with #5 i didnt interpret what ur mom had said as an insult. she just pointed out that ur not prepared to accept the worst, a quality every competitor in any competition must have. point proven with this fml posted. but dont let that kill ur hopes and dreams and go for it.
triplethreat13 0
my mom said the exact same freaking thing to me!!!