Do you have a friend who sings badly? Would you tell them the truth?

Make them stop it!!!! - Please stop the singing NOW!!!!
@LovingIt (5396)
United States
November 17, 2006 9:46pm CST
If you have a friend who thinks he or she can sing (and you think they are REALLY awful) ... they want to go on AMERICAN IDOL and try out ... would you tell them what you really think?
12 responses
• Netherlands
18 Nov 06
Hahahaha.. Yes I have! But she knows already!! Most of the time we're (trying to) sing together and it sounds horrifying!!!!!!!!! We both know that we can't sing, but it's too much fun and we can't help it........
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@LovingIt (5396)
• United States
21 Nov 06
Well it's different if they already know they can't sing! LOL
• Netherlands
18 Nov 06
Oops forgot to tell you I would definitely say that he or she doesn't must put up their his'her hopes too high....
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@milagre (1272)
• Portugal
18 Nov 06
As long as this person is not jeopardising hs future is ok to support his dream. The bad thing is that you will have to listening him all the time
@LovingIt (5396)
• United States
19 Nov 06
Maybe a pair of discreet earplugs would be a good investment? LOL
@caribe (2465)
• United States
18 Nov 06
When my husband tries to sing, I tell him to stick to something he can do, like dancing. He can keep the beat, just not the tune. I think I would try to tell my friend with as much care of their feelings as possible. Some people are tone deaf and I believe that they truly don't realize it.
@LovingIt (5396)
• United States
18 Nov 06
I think that you are right about the tone deaf thing. :-)
• United States
18 Nov 06
My husband is a terrible singer, he is always two seconds behind the music and I tell him all the time :)
@LovingIt (5396)
• United States
18 Nov 06
LOL. Yea, but we always tell our husbands how awful they are. hehehe
@frosthon (2249)
• Singapore
18 Nov 06
Yes, I will honestly tell them that they sing badly. But if they have the courage to go and participate, go ahead. Because I know that I will not have the courage.
@LovingIt (5396)
• United States
18 Nov 06
You've got a good point there.
• United States
18 Nov 06
I would tell them the truth, of course, I am not very reserved with things like that :)
@LovingIt (5396)
• United States
18 Nov 06
Do you think you would be risking the friendship?
@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
18 Nov 06
Well that is right up there with would you tell them if they had bad odor or bad breath..lol It would be a tricky situation because if they are your friends you don't want to offend them in any way or they will be mad at you and not talk ot you again. So maybe suggesting a singing coach to tone up your friends vocals would be good and let the coach tell the friend or record them singing and play it back to them maybe they aren't hearing themselves as they sing because they are to focused on the music and words..Or you can take the joking way out and say off hand you sing at American Idol Simon eats people like you for breakfast.. whatever you do decide tread carefully and good luck...
@LovingIt (5396)
• United States
18 Nov 06
I agree. It would have to be handled very delicately.
• United States
18 Nov 06
No I wouldn't tell them. I would rather Simon tell them. That would be hilarious.
@LovingIt (5396)
• United States
18 Nov 06
You are bad too!!!
@ability (692)
• China
18 Nov 06
Of course. If he call me friend, I should tell he the truth, it nature. I believe the real friend wouldn't mind it.
@LovingIt (5396)
• United States
18 Nov 06
The friend might have their feelings hurt at first, but I think they had rather have their feelings hurt by a good friend than in front of all of those people on TV.
@mansha (6298)
• India
18 Nov 06
Merry Christmas - Wish you luck
Yes I think so I will tell thm the truth rather than watching her make a fool of herself. if she is my friend she will listen to me and respect what I say.Only thing is I have to chose my words carefully as to not to hurt her too much. If she still chooses to go I will support her and never afterwards tell her "I told you so".
@Solja420 (2503)
• United States
18 Nov 06
no way it would be funny as hell if they went on american idol
@LovingIt (5396)
• United States
18 Nov 06
Oh you are baddddd!!! LOL
• United States
18 Nov 06
I would tell them its better for them to hear it from me someone who knows them and who wont be rude instead of going and getting embarrassed
@LovingIt (5396)
• United States
18 Nov 06
That would be a difficult decision, but I think that would be the most kind thing to do.