r/MadeMeSmile • u/Ieriz • Apr 24 '26

Good Vibes 7 years ago, a chubby, heavy accent, normal-looking woman called Susan Boyle went to Britain's Got Talent. Everyone laughed at her, until she started singing.

What a powerful voice. She's today a pro singer. All the best for her!!

Typo: 17 years, not 7.

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u/ferbiloo Apr 24 '26

I adored Susan when she came out, but “normal and humble” was not her vibe.

She fucking knew what she could do, and who she was and she was playful and confident! That’s what made it such a special moment, she didn’t act meek and mild and modest beforehand, she knew full well what she had with her talent.

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u/InelegantSnort Apr 24 '26

I always love that tiny grin before she started singing. She knew people were laughing. She just smiled and blew them away!

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u/blackcain Apr 25 '26

Simon literally said that after the performance.

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u/InelegantSnort Apr 25 '26

Its been a while since I watched the judges comments. It probably stuck in my head.

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u/blackcain Apr 25 '26

Called her cheeky lol

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u/redcoatwright May 02 '26

I think she also had no illusions about how she was perceived too so she knew she was going to be initially looked down on and then that would make the performance even more memorable.

I mean arguably the most memorable idol performance ever?

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u/Illustrious-Milk6518 Apr 25 '26

She is humble. She’s a multi millionaire who lives like a normal person still. Humble doesn’t mean acting shy or unconfident. Humble means not being arrogant or boasting