24 - Most Embarrassing Moment

24 - most embarrassing moment

There are so many options for this post. Often, it seems like the most recent faux pas is the most embarrassing, but there is one that stands out.

It is my senior year in high school. As mentioned in an earlier post, I am a cheerleader with very little skill; a loud voice, but in actual cheerleading skill I am quite deficient. The cheerleading squad is practicing jumps and pyramids (I always made quite the sturdy base. The Candyman, whom I loved dearly, once called me sturdy; what every female wants to be) and other stunts on the stage in the gym. Our opponent that night is Chattanooga Redbank. As their team walks into the gym, we cheerleaders are aware that new boys are arriving. I pretty much sealed my fate with the boys in my class during my life's 2nd most embarrassing moment. I am in 7th grade and playing intramural basketball. When, at last, I am called to go in (only because everyone has to have a chance in intramurals), I quickly have to put on the penny (little vest-like thing) of the person for whom I am subbing. In all my athletic glory, I find myself standing on the court with both my head and arm stuck in the neck hole of my penny, as the game continues around me. An MVP is born.

So, back to my senior year on the stage in the gym. Did I mention new boys, none of whom had witnessed my shame in seventh grade? I am feeling quite enthusiastic and energetic, and anxious to make a good impression. I gather all my energies, execute a perfect herkie cheer jump........right off the stage, onto my backside, under the basketball goal. Nice!

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