Lists Of Real Life Embarrassing Prom Stories
There are many things that can go wrong when it comes to prom. It is easy for prom to go wrong, whether it is due to a mishap with your dress, an unsatisfactory meal, or a bad date. There are stories about wild animals, oozing stitches, and fainting on this list, for real. Consider yourself lucky that your prom wasn’t as embarrassing as you had feared. The following is a list of real-life prom stories that were truly embarrassing.
Blotchy But Beautiful
A spray tan is not weatherproof, and anyone who has had one knows this. Spray tans will streak and streak in the rain, giving you a patchwork effect. And it’s not the most prom-friendly look either. Emergency surgery happened right before prom, so this person opted to wear white and get a spray-tan. Come on, you’re asking for trouble with this! This person’s skin was blotchy and bandaged, but at least they had a good time!
Better Date Needed
Going to prom with the right date can make or break your night. Does a date make you feel like you’ve found love? Alternatively, do you enjoy a night out with friends? This person, on the other hand, lacked both.
Better Date Needed
For one prom, they were left alone, and for the second, they had to forgo it. They should just wave goodbye to their date and enjoy their night without him in the future, we hope.
She’s Just Too Pretty
This is some seriously bad prom behavior, so get ready to be shocked. They were dumped by a prom date who told them, “She’s too pretty to be here alone.” What…? We’re sorry, but… Is this guy real?
She’s Just Too Pretty
This person’s date — and real boyfriend — left them at their own senior prom to slow dance with another person. The end of that particular relationship, we hope, was a happy one! No more of that!
Foot-Related Fainting
With all the people, excitement, and high-heeled shoes, proms can be dangerous places to go out in public. Despite their widespread popularity, stilettos can still be used as a weapon.
Foot Related Fainting
Once they saw the blood, this person passed out from having had his or her foot stabbed with a stiletto at his or her prom. As soon as they were hooked up to oxygen, the person’s principal figured they were up to no good. OMG, this is the worst possible scenario!
Punch=Related Prom Disaster
If American high school movies have taught us anything, it’s that punch is a big deal. Large bowls of mixed liquids, on the other hand, pose a significant risk at a large event, primarily due to the potential for spills.
Punch=Related Prom Disaster
Someone threw a glass of red punch all over this person’s prom dress, making her look like a hot mess in the process. This person’s date accidentally ripped off the gown’s matching brooch while trying to help clean up the punch.
Where’s the Nearest Bathroom?
We’re sorry-this person had to spend so much time in the restroom due to an upset stomach during prom. During this girl’s nightmare, her sleazy date was busy flirting with their mutual friend. Gross!
Where’s The Nearest Bathroom?
After prom, this person went to the beach despite the fact that they were projectile vomiting, which only made matters worse. We know it’s hard to turn down the opportunity, but it’s better than having your dress torn in the car.
A Very Disappointing Date
When it comes to bad prom dates, it’s not uncommon for a date to break up with their partner and start a new relationship. Is it possible that these children were not taught proper etiquette?
A Very Disappointing Date
When a date went out with their friend on prom night, this person’s date expected them to do the same. At the very least, we can only hope that somebody managed to shake some sense into this person’s brain. We don’t think it’s good enough.
This Is a Snooze
In a hilarious twist, our next prom story comes from a person who fell asleep at the dance. However, this person’s date had refused to dance with them, so they had to be sitting alone and eventually dropped off.
This Is A Snooze
When this high school student finally woke up, the principal of their school was there to inquire about their whereabouts. When this person is older, we hope he or she can go dancing with some friends instead. Unfortunately, being remembered for falling asleep at the prom is not a great thing to do.
Take a Good Look
There are a lot of strange dynamics, tensions, and emotions in high school. After all, there are a lot of teenagers around. It’s even more pronounced at prom, when everyone is dressed up and confident.
Take A Good Look
They were having dinner at prom when their crush sat down at the table next to them. Inappropriate friends of this person loudly inquired as he left the room to use the bathroom whether he was the one she liked. Cringe!
Drake Bell Stole My Date
Now this is a bit out of the ordinary. Drake Bell, a former Nickelodeon star, stole the prom date of this person’s husband, who was a student at a Los Angeles high school (of Drake and Josh fame). Drake Bell was punched in the face by her husband as a result of this.
Drake Bell Stole My Date
Because Drake Bell attends proms, we’re totally on board with this story. The star now performs at proms as an adult, so why didn’t he go to one when he was younger?
Ditched at the Dance
It’s awkward when you go to prom with a friend, only to discover that they’re dating someone else. Because you’re taking their other half to prom, their new partner is probably wary of you.
Ditched At The Dance
When the prom photographer asked this person’s date to kiss her on the cheek, she got into some trouble. He had to leave to comfort her after his date’s girlfriend saw the picture on the internet.
A Downright Dining Disaster
People seem to get food poisoning right before their proms. Sadly for them, the vast majority of those people decide to continue on their journeys. We all know that if you’re not feeling well, don’t do it. It’s not a big deal at all.
A Downright Dining Disaster
Avoid public vomiting or diarrhea if you’re feeling wonky and don’t want to skip prom. This person was unable to control their bowels while riding in the limo, causing their dress to be ruined and the car to stink.
All Aboard the Mini-Van
To avoid the limo altogether, you could opt for a different mode of transportation. It is undeniable that limos are more luxurious than most other modes of transportation, but they are also more unpredictable.
All Aboard The Mini Van
On prom night, this person waited patiently for their limo, but it never arrived. While wearing seven-inch heels, they had to drive their friends in their mom’s mini-van. Our ideal valet queue would consist of a long line of limos and a single large minivan.
Fabulous First Impressions
People who attend prom in large groups and pair off with someone before the event take the risk of going on a blind date. So it was here, with a group of boys and girls from an all-boys school.
Fabulous First Impressions
When one of the girls accidentally stepped on her dress, the whole thing was ripped. While it may have been a poor start to the date, this blind date is a good way to get to know each other better.
Periods on Prom Night
It’s just part of being a woman to deal with periods and be aware of how they can ruin your life. Sadly, this person got their period on prom night and was not adequately protected by their undergarments.
Periods On Prom Night
And as a result of that, she now has bloodstains all over her white dress. Someone should have given this prom goer a cape, shawl, scarf, or some other piece of cloth to keep her warm so she could have a good time at the prom.
The One With the Brother
In a past episode of Friends, Ross Geller dressed up in his father’s suit to take Rachel Green, his sister’s friend, to prom. Unfortunately for Ross, Rachel’s date arrives just in time, and he is devastated.
The One With The Brother
In this prom tale, a brother accompanied a friend to the dance in their father’s tux. If the brother is much older or younger, it’s not the ideal situation for a prom.
Bat in the Stall
Even though we’re aware that this prom story is harrowing, we also find it hilarious. When they returned to their prom after dinner, they found that the building had been locked down. This led them to a creepy surprise in an outdoor bathroom.
Bat In The Stall
When this person went to the bathroom before the prom, they found a bat in the stall with them when they went to use the outside restroom. Almost immediately after that, they were confronted by a law enforcement official. Awkward!
Bashed by Brass
It’s a brass instrument in the same family as the tuba for those who don’t know their French horns from cornets. Because of this, they are quite heavy. Dropping them is something you should try to avoid at all costs.
Bashed By Brass
Before her homecoming dance, our next unfortunate prom goer stepped on a sousaphone that she had dropped. As a result, she ended up with a cracked toenail. With a few Band-Aids in her hand, we’re sure she made her way to the dance floor.
We Have Porte-cochère Problems
Some upscale proms feature everything from sousaphones to porte-cochères. Essentially, a Porte-cochère is a covered passageway attached to a building where vehicles can park and unload passengers. If you’re rich, you don’t have to get wet because you have a fancy roof.
We Have Porte Cochère Problems
The party bus carrying these prom-going teenagers became stuck in the Porte-cochère. What a nightmare! Their parents were forced to pick them up as a result. That had to be a lot less enjoyable.
Unrequited Prom Love
For some, prom can be a major event, or at the very least a chance to create lasting memories with friends. Someone went to prom with their boyfriend, with whom they had been dating for nine months. They had a wonderful prom together, and they had already expressed their feelings for each other.
Unrequited Prom Love
But things took a turn for the worse. She told her boyfriend she loved him on the way home from prom, but he couldn’t say it back. Sadly, it was a night to remember.
Always on High Alert
Sadly, high school students can be a little envious. Jealousy is common among teens, but it can affect anyone at any age. Her boyfriend was enraged when she had to slow dance with another guy at the prom.
Always On High Alert
Of course, their prom was ruined by this misplaced jealousy. It’s important to remember that jealousy is simply a sign that you’re infatuated with someone, and yelling at them is a bad idea.
Killing Our Cool
Given the nightmares we’ve seen thus far, this is a relatively low-stakes embarrassing prom moment. There was no bat in the bathroom, and the gown wasn’t torn, but at least they were stuck in an SUV for a short time.
Killing Our Cool
They were trapped inside their sister’s SUV because the child locks were still on when they arrived at prom. That’s not exactly smooth, guys, especially with such a large crowd assembled to witness the proceedings.
You’ve been MTV-Made
It was back in the early 2000s that MTV’s reality series Made helped people “make” themselves into new people. Skateboarders, athletes, and singers and dancers were all on the list of dreams for some of the students. The participants would be paired with an expert coach and then put their new abilities on display for the world to see.
You’ve Been MTV Made
This next person had MTV Made at their prom, which was hilarious. To watch a hip-hop dance routine, everyone at the school had to gather together and form a circle. Fun!
Dream of Californication
A limousine ride to and from prom is one of the most enjoyable parts of prom night. If you’re looking for a way to get in the mood for a big night out, this is the vehicle for you.
Dream Of Californication
To their amusement, the next passenger was in charge of the music in the limo and promptly destroyed the radio. As a result, the entire group was forced to listen to the alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. “Scar Tissue!” Woop!
Not My Best Performance
Now, it appears to us that holding a karaoke competition at the senior prom is a disaster waiting to happen. Teens with inflated egos and a tendency to overestimate their own self-importance make this a dangerous place.
Not My Best Performance
This person’s courage took over when they were persuaded to perform at a prom karaoke contest. In spite of the fact that this person was a talented singer, they embarrassed themselves by throwing up in front of their principal and her husband. Bravo!
Seriously, Let it Go
This embarrassing prom story is, without a doubt, one of our favorites on this list. It’s just so perplexing that we have no idea what triggered it. According to this story, two popular girls persuaded the prom committee to allow them to perform in the middle of prom.
Seriously, Let It Go
A duet of “Let it Go” from the animated film Frozen by these two young ladies followed the music and dancing. How did this get through the system? What was the purpose of this? There are so many questions!
A Very Misguided Proposal
As if that wasn’t bad enough, this is a truly embarrassing high school story. When this person went to prom, they planned on breaking up with their boyfriend. She may have had a variety of reasons for wanting the relationship to come to an end.
A Very Misguided Proposal
In contrast, this person’s boyfriend had a completely different opinion. In fact, he was working on a completely different book at the time. Her boyfriend proposed to her in front of all of their friends at prom.
And the Prom Queen Is
Prom court is a tradition at some high school proms. Crowned in front of the entire school, the prom King and Queen preside over the entire court. Truth be told, this may be a little strange to people outside of the United States, but that’s fine.
And The Prom Queen Is
After being elected prom queen, this person quickly gave up her crown and stepped down as a result. Unfortunately, a name mix-up resulted in public humiliation for this prom attendee!
I Can’t Wait Any Longer
People’s stomachs have already failed them on prom night in the past. This group of adolescents is in desperate need of Pepto Bismol. The smell of her prom dinner made our next unfortunate victim sick, and she couldn’t hold it any longer.
I Can’t Wait Any Longer
Her crush stopped paying attention to her after this person vomited all over her prom dress. He could have at least passed a napkin to her crush, who was clearly a jerk.
Beside the Bonfire
Even though this is an odd prom story, stealing people’s shoes right out of their homes is something we strongly condemn. No matter what. Immediately following their prom, this person went to a bonfire where everyone lit a fire, which quickly became out of control.
Beside The Bonfire
During the chaos caused by the massive fire, the date of this person stole some shoes. Right on the money! Someone’s prom date broke into trailers and stole footwear from the occupants of each one. Not a good idea!
Black-Eyed Beauty
Prior to prom, you want to make sure you don’t get hurt in any way. Extreme sports are not something you want to get involved in, because you could get burned or have a large lip. Basically, you want to look as photogenic as possible.
Black Eyed Beauty
Unfortunately, the night before the senior prom, our next prom goer dropped their phone on their face. Her big black eye had to be covered up for the dance. Surely she slathered on a lot of concealer.
Dance the Night Away
Proms have long been depicted in high school teen films as dramatic events. People have different ideas about who to go with and whether or not they will ask you to join them. This person had planned to accompany a man she was seeing, but it turned out he already had a date lined up.
Dance The Night Away
As a result of this, she had a due date. The revenge date, as it turned out, was a little over-excited, and he embarrassed his date in front of her teacher.
The Too Demanding Date
Unfortunately, some people believe it is acceptable to tell others what to wear. Newsflash! It isn’t. This person’s sour prom date prohibited his date from wearing heels to her own prom. People may be sensitive about their height, but they do not “forbid” each other from doing things.
The Too Demanding Date
Fortunately, this tall babe was able to get away from her controlling boyfriend and celebrate by donning her sexiest heels. Someone with a Napoleon complex should not be around.
Prom in Twenty Minutes
Another brave prom-goer succumbed to food poisoning at the last minute and had to spend the night in his bed. When this person ate some calamari and then puked on the dance floor, it was a sight to behold. To us, it sounds like a typical high school prom experience!
Prom In Twenty Minutes
A total of twenty minutes was spent at prom before this sickly adolescent left. That’s probably for the best, actually, kid. For the next time, stick to something a little more bland for pre-prom dinner.
How Was the Ice-Cream?
It was only because she had so much fun eating that our next prom goer was ruined by the food. After a wonderful dinner with her friends before prom, this person accidentally dripped a small amount of ice cream on her dress.
How Was The Ice Cream?
The snarky girl who asked, “Was your ice cream good?” at the prom made the point. Is this the new Mean Girls movie? This stain received a lot of attention after it was mentioned by the first commenter. Perfect.
Someone Get Me a Band-Aid
The size of a cut isn’t always indicative of the amount of blood that will be spilled out of it. Even the tiniest scrape can result in surprising blood loss, as anyone who’s had an especially bad paper cut knows.
Someone Get Me A Band Aid
While taking prom pictures, this person cut her toe on a flowerbed and ended up making a lot of mess. Her shoes and her date were covered in blood within minutes.
Sweaty Slow Dancing
Women understand how difficult it is to find undergarments that match a gown. Do you require a strapless bra? Backless? High-neck? Deep plunge? What about a racer-back design? Or perhaps pasties? Could we entice you with some tape? It’s a minefield full of embarrassing moments.
Sweaty Slow Dancing
When this person’s date informed them that their bra was “showing really bad” at prom, they were having a good time. Clearly, their first reaction was to toss it in the trash and cry.
Stranded at the Station
When one group of friends mistakenly took the other’s car and left them stranded, it resulted in our next embarrassing prom story. As a result, instead of partying with their friends and dancing the night away, they were stuck at a train station for two hours.
Stranded At The Station
To add insult to injury, it poured rain the entire time, and when the limo did finally arrive, it had a cracked window. The situation was a disaster. How picturesque!
May I Have This Dance?
It was a noble decision by our next prom poster to dance with a nerdy guy who had always had a crush on them at the dance. You might be thinking what a generous person she is to show up and grace this nerd with her presence.
May I Have This Dance?
As it turns out, the nerd was completely uninterested in participating in this project. Geek guy: I’ve never been interested in you, after she told him she knew about his long-term crush
The Fashion Faux-Pas
As we’ve already mentioned, finding the right bra for your formal gown can be difficult. You need a shoe that is both sturdy and comfortable to match the shape of the dress. That’s not an easy thing to do, believe us!
The Fashion Faux Pas
A woman attending the prom wore a bra full of fake chicken fillets and taped them in place. Unfortunately for her, sweat removes tape, so she ended up with a shattered fillet. RIP!
A Complicated Affair
Having gone to prom with someone doesn’t necessarily imply that you like them. A lot of times, it’s because you’re afraid to break up with them, or because you’re doing it as a favor for someone else.
A Complicated Affair
For some reason, this person’s girlfriend seemed aloof at the senior prom. His prom date turned out to be having an affair with her married hockey coach. That’s not very professional, is it?
Don’t Pop Your Stitches
They were so desperate to attend the prom that they went right after undergoing surgery. Yes, this person was released from the hospital the next day and attended their school dance the following night.
Don’t Pop Your Stitches
A bloody prom dress and torn stitches are an expected result of this incident. Even if you’ve only seen one season of Grey’s Anatomy, you already know that not getting enough sleep can be dangerous.
Will You Cut My Meat?
This is a particularly embarrassing prom story, given the fact that the person’s date is also a source of embarrassment. They had a pre-prom dinner date where their stingy date advised them to order chicken fingers as the cheapest option.
Will You Cut My Meat?
This person’s date then ordered steak for himself, which was absurd. Afterwards, he had the nerve to ask his date to cut up the chicken tenders for him! As if that wasn’t bad enough, this guy’s mother then drove him to the dance.
I’ll Teach You the Electric Slide
Richard L. “Ric” Silver invented the “Electric Slide” back in 1976. The line dance is performed to the song “Electric Boogie” by Marcia Griffiths and Bunny Wailer and can be seen at weddings and proms all over the world (well, mainly in the US).
I’ll Teach You The Electric Slide
They tripped over themselves while dancing to the Electric Slide at prom because their dress was too big. As a result, a cute guy commented, “Stupid freshman,” when this dancer landed on top of him. Awkward.
Cool Move Bro
Our list of embarrassing prom stories comes to an end with yet another total jerk. Even though he went to a different high school, this guy was asked to go to a prom as a date.
Cool Move Bro
This guy had sex with one of his date’s friends at an after-prom party. When it comes to your prom date, at least don’t be rude to her in front of her. Boo!