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[Sad News] The Introvert Who Trains Like a Beast for Karaoke but Never Gets the Chance to Perform lol
There are those who put in blood, sweat, and tears for "that one day" that might eventually come.
The person featured here is one of them. They spend days alone at karaoke, pushing their voice to its limits just so they won't be embarrassed when invited by a group of extroverts.
However, reality can be cruel. Will the day he finally takes center stage ever arrive? Let’s take a look at this heart-wrenching (or is it?) record of an introvert's struggle.
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1: Windblown Anonymous
I wanted people to say, "Hey, you're actually pretty good," so I spent ages practicing Kenshi Yonezu and Higedanmaru during solo karaoke sessions.
But in the end, when I go with others, I get terrified when they ask, "What are you going to sing?" So I always just say, "Oh, I'm fine..." and end up hitting the tambourine.
3: Wind_blown Anonymous
<span style='color:blue;'>**>>1
Pro-level tambourine skills lol. At that point, you're basically the designated percussionist.**</span>
5: Wind_blown Anonymous
I feel that. I’ve been practicing my go-to song for about three years now, but I’ve performed it zero times in front of others.
At this point, that song has become a part of my identity.
8: Wind_blown Anonymous
<span style='color:red;'>Why not just use all that practice time to actually hang out with your friends?</span>
12: Wind_blown Anonymous
<span style='color:red;'>**>>8
Stop with the harsh truths.**</span>
15: Wind_blown Anonymous
It's a classic introvert trope:
- You can sing perfectly when practicing alone at home.
- Your throat closes up from nerves the moment you go to karaoke.
- When asked "Do you know this one?", you just answer with "...No."
- You end up as the tambourine and snack coordinator.
20: Wind_blown Anonymous
I've practiced so much that my go-to song is an early 2000s track, so when I go out with younger people, nobody knows it anymore. It’s a total nightmare.
25: Wind_blown Anonymous
<span style='color:red;'>If you can't perform it for others, why not just record yourself and put it on YouTube to get that "live performance" vibe?</span>
30: Wind_blown Anonymous
<span style='color:blue;'>**>>25
That is the last thing an introvert would ever want to do lol.**</span>
34: Wind_blown Anonymous
Listen, if you get invited to karaoke next time, try gathering some courage and saying, "Sorry, can I try this one?"
Everyone might give you a slightly awkward look, but it's still better than just hitting the tambourine.
40: Wind_blown Anonymous
<span style='color:red;'>Unless you’re so tone-deaf that the air freezes around you...</span>
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Summary
In the end, an introvert's practice might just be a dream of "that hero interview" they hope will one day happen.
But hey, even when you're hitting that tambourine, you're actually shining in your own way! ...Probably!
Next time, grab that mic and let those skills fly. Even if the air freezes, it’ll be a memory worth keeping!