Unfortunately, due to my extroverted nature, I have no qualms bout singing out loud in my working environment aka the library. But, apparently, various patrons do have minor issues with my outbursts.
The event took place March23rd, around 1:20 pm on the 4th floor of the Knight library. I was singing to the sweet sounds of Chris Brown (as usual) and my coworker could not help but comment on my performance.
"Rachelle," she started, as shelved away her book down the RA aisle.
"When you sing, you remind me of that princess in Shrek who sings and then birds explode."
After I heard this, I almost dropped the book I was shelving. I had no idea how to respond to this tidbit of news. I was about to continue belting in hopes my coworker would explode but was suddenly interrupted by a male patron who approached me saying,
"Hey, it's not your fault girl. It's your parents' fault. Blame your parents for your voice. Or lack of it."
I was completely appalled and could not believe what I was hearing. My coworker implied my impersonation of Chris Brown caused animals to explode and a nearby listener essentially agreed and tried to reassure me it wasn't my fault. I was simply born this way. It is in my genetic makeup and I cannot do anything to change it.
As the patron left, I was still too shocked/dismayed to say anything in rebuttal so I just simply stood there, dumbfounded, book in hand with thoughts of throwing it.
Even though this lil episode shattered much of my confidence in my singing abilities, no one will ever stop me from singing my Chris Brown. Even if it does make them explode :p
Bahaha!!!!! This just made my day! Can you please post during finals week?
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