HORRIFYING FELICIA DAY CHILDHOOD RECITAL FOOTAGE

[@mfs-ness]

_Felicia Day graduated uni at 19, started playing violin at 2, and was born at -5. Her current age is a complex number._

[@torontogal80]

Take heart, Felicia - any of us who spent part of our youth in the late 80's or early 90's emerged from a battlefield of questionable fashion. I distinctly remember neon outfits and trying to rip holes in the knees of my jeans **shudder**. The difference is you had genuine talent and charisma that couldn't be contained by any odd attire! And self-deprecation aside, there's a lot of joy and fluidity in your dance moves, and a ton of talent in your violin playing. Extremely impressive - thanks for sharing!

[@chesterchow1]

Not gonna lie, that couch pic is pretty rad

[@DanHarkless_Halloween_YTPs_etc]

0:24 - IKR! And by pretty hilarious coincidence, before Janet Jackson was mentioned later in the video, the caption that immediately hit me for Felicia's look in the couch photo was "Miss Day if you're nasty."

[@LizTiddington]

Loving your autobiography, I'm about half way through (at the WoW part) and I just had to see if I could find a violin video, so pleased to get the awesome extra of the dancing 😂

[@kristinadrew4062]

You`re a very good dancer, the only clip that made me lol was the "Time after time" one xD But yeah, better watch out for that fashion police lol xD

[@egacide]

Kristina Drew Burn the evidence!

[@willemverheij3412]

Kristina Drew In a way its fitting considering Cyndi Lauper is also very much about acceptance of everyone and being inclusive, and going her own way. Felicia should definatly collaberate with her on something sometimes!

[@Jaiyeson]

Felicia if you should ever pass out and see a panther made of golden sparkles dont be afraid. Its your internet spirit animal.

[@DarthSinistris]

Felicia Day is ridiculously awesome. She should think about writing a book, like an autobiography, or memoir.

[@FeliciaDay]

DarthSinistris WHAT AN IDEA

[@DarthSinistris]

Felicia Day nah, nvm, probably wouldn't work. :\ Sorry for wasting your time.

[@cockidk]

+DarthSinistris stay on planet earth would you?

[@Hansophi2528]

First of all, I find it depressing that I only discovered your amazingness after watching the MST3K return because I wish I had seen you sooner. And as a dancer I TOTALLY have been in that awkward stage of weird costumes and thinking I'm better then I am lmao. And nice violin skills :)

[@idohair3665]

I'm in the middle of your audio book...LOVE it! I'm not a gamer or a person who understands tech very well , but the description on the jacket of cd drew me in. My kids thought it was very cool that I discovered your book and they are enjoying listening to your book also , in our car on the way to their school. You have a new fan.

[@WillReddish]

Australia likes Vegemite, not Marmite. They're TOTALLLY DIFFERENT, Felicia!

[@conechiwa7]

LOL at the 'should have been wearing a bra but wasn't yet' thing- pretty sure we have a vhs somewhere of me in a shirt at a school thing where... well I needed one! Also have a great one of me being SOO bored at some Girl Scout ceremony where I kept sitting down because I was over it.. never one for convention here :D

[@TheMikaCollins]

Just when I thought Felicia couldn't get any dorkier.

[@adamgough9333]

This entire video deserves a standing ovation. 👍 Eagerly awaiting book goodness 😊

[@EmilyJustice]

Super excited to read my pre-orderd copy. Two more awesome things :First, I'm pretty sure we're about the same age and I, too, had the affliction of dressing like senior citizen as a teenager. Second, this entire vlog is comforting and inspiring. Thanks Felicia!

[@Pastapickles]

Every single one of these outfits could have been seen in just one episode of Clarissa Explains it All

[@FeliciaDay]

You nailed it

[@seannewboy8612]

That pantsuit is oldfolk home camo.

[@kisuranuriddin3654]

ive been reading your book on wattpad; it's so good

[@Nyanppai]

love you felicia! definitely getting your book for me and my mom. we used to watch all the guild episodes as they came out back on Vudu or something like that on Xbox Live. will forever love the guild and all the wonderful memories and laughs it brought me. (me and my mom used to play WoW together growing up)

[@bizarrodragon]

I must give you credit for sharing. I don't know if i could ever reveal the horror of my childhood awkwardness. Already preordered book btw. B^]

[@moonbookishhippie]

I'd imagine if I had done dancing at that age the result would be far worse, lol. Also, I did pre-order your book... I'm looking forward to it! :D

[@EllieJayden]

You'll have to teach me those Janet Jackson moves next time you're at a Starfury! Yasss!

[@lalolanda8458]

Holy shit! that violin play was incredible.

[@blaketheartpotato211]

I was gonna go see you in Toronto but I couldn't afford to get there ... I can't wait to go out and get the book as I'm not typically allowed to preorder stuff... Can't wait to read it....

[@pinekun]

I feel like you still dance the way you were in the Janet Jackson clip, only with more jazz hands.

[@IvanKautter]

Aaaaaaw! What?! You were such an amazing kid! Seeing you play violin brought a tear to my eye. Little Felicia, you go, girl!

[@jennymalmborg9813]

Oh, this is amazing! Thanks for sharing your life with us, made me smile!

[@vitkozusky6630]

Only real embarrassing thing about that picture is the pattern on the couch.

[@Octamed]

Fashion goes out of fashion... except that pants suit

[@Matt561]

Octamed That pant suit will live forever

[@Ottawa3453]

More Violin videos please :)

[@EthanJonesEthanJones]

You were home schooled! That awesome. I was home schooled along with my 6 siblings. Poor mom.

[@LADrs76]

I'll be at the book signing in Boston next week! Can't wait!!

[@benjaminbrown5102]

Your violin playing sounds really good from what I can tell in a short clip. Hope you stuck with it, I wish I'd worked harder on picking up an instrument as a kid.

[@EmilyDowner]

Laughs because I do all the types of dance that you did, and I look stupid now (most recently dressed as an alien for modern having a minute and a half quick change in the wings into a poorly fitting nurse costume for tap during my last show 😆)

[@llanatitova]

Oh yeah, those dance /music years of my life, too... I have footage of me folk dancing with an obligatory bun on my head and playing the piano with that same obligatory bun ten minutes later, because I often had only 5-10 minutes between dance and music performances. Good old times.

[@ocularnervosa]

Didn't Zach Braff wear that same outfit in Garden State?

[@jazmine2745]

im going to the signing in LA! i'm really excited, but i get shy a lot, so if i'm there and it's time for my book to get signed i'm sorry if i don't really talk. i'll probably be half shy and half in shock that i'm meeting you but i will try my best because i still love you

[@TheThriftyChica]

I have some ridiculous 80s and 90s fashion in photos as a kid. I really think it's unavoidable. LOL My favorite one is me in headgear with a similar outfit to your violin tour outfit.

[@hypermonkey200]

I'd rock that pantsuit! Even now. Somewhere (I think on the guild episodes annotation) it said that you played violin at weddings to get through college.. I feel bad though cause that can really ruin it for people for a long time... hopefully you enjoy playing again!

[@imyouandurme]

_If you're lost, you can look, and you will find me..._

[@MrSenset]

imyouandurme ...."Time after time."...

[@임기성-h2u]

imyouandurme

[@임기성-h2u]

imyouandurme

[@fildinokstar8354]

After seeing this video I literally don't even think I have a choice, I have to buy this book

[@johngill5175]

Thanks to Hank Green's post, I'm coming here just to watch on you tube!

[@KineticFetus]

What are the odds, I watched a video of you playing the violin yesterday. Anywho, 10/10 good stuff Felicia.

[@Shinpoki]

The dance clothes were quite snazzy xD All I remember is denim and dungarees growing up

[@dfiegert]

You were always awesome I mean boldly going were no one has gone before in fashion and always blowing them away w/ your talent!

[@MartinRodriguez-tm6qh]

Me and my dog had a heart attack at the same time from watching this video, thanks Red for another disappointment glimpse into your life.

[@timchurch29]

Reminds me of a Halloween meeting a group I was in had a few years ago. I lied about missing the Halloween-costume message on Facebook, & as pics were taken, I said to myself, "Now, none of you can run for office." Unfortunately, it's since hit me I introduced pieces at band concerts & competed in intellectual sort of competitions a bunch of years... Wait for my Presidential campaign for those to come out!

[@auroraasters]

I'm making the drive from Dallas to Austin for the book signing. So excited.

[@Taleofthegreat]

Felicia, your violin performance is on point! As for the Janet Jackson dance... I thought you looked more like Michael Jackson from Thriller. lol

[@GrumpyShihTzu]

This is why we like you. You're willing to make yourself look dorky for our amusement.

[@Shestumbledin]

Also, your Janet Jackson is AMAZING!

[@ToddTrumpetVideos]

Having gone through my teen years in THE most unfashionable decade of the 20th century (I'll let you guess which), I can only say that my reaction while watching all this was, "Hmm, that's not so bad." I'd wish you best of luck with your book, but you apparently don't need luck because... ...you are a Promotional Beast! [And I mean that as a compliment!]

[@cutecitcat]

We had epaulets too. Oh the horror. Haha. Thanks for making me feel less awkward!

[@firestorm1579]

I think I just got served by Felicia with those sick dance moves.

[@Everan614]

I dressed once in kindergarden as a fat bee. It still haunts my dreams, and it forever will... "shivers"

[@delras]

Hi Felicia! Nice moves... 😄 Have always found you talented in mathematics, violin, dance & new media... Any way for me to get your book here in Singapore?

[@shrews12001]

It would take a team of scientists working round the clock with the world's most sophisticated computers to come up with dancing whiter than what Felicia has displayed on Co-Optitude.

[@minaviendha]

But... But... Your hair was black?? Haha great stuff!

[@maryswift5441]

i feel bad for laughing at the violin outfit.

[@BlackjackEverlasting]

You're like crazy talented tho, ain't nothing embarrassing bout that. I think everyone looked pretty unfortunate in the 90s too, you're not the only one.

[@RinMarie1]

I work at a local bookstore -- any hope that your book will make it to my small town?? :) We use IBCOR and IBCTN for American publishers.

[@kelsyfish]

Woo! Multimedia embarrassing childhood memories.

[@stevenfletcher3389]

After watching this video, youtube recommended that I watch a video called "5 Strongest Signs Of Aliens & Alien Life" . I wonder why that is. Are you an alien, Felicia Day?

[@FeliciaDay]

Steven Fletcher That outfit was

[@juniperdovah]

I love every minute of this. I wish I did more as a kid. I just have awkward pictures of how gloomy I was lol Oh and the journals... THE JOURNALS!

[@lokmanmerican6889]

Great seeing Felicia play her 🎻 It does sound good! Looking forward to reading that chapter in her book. From age 2, wow!

[@willemverheij3412]

It does seem you get to express yourself creatively from an early age, and you are good at both dancing and playing the violin. The outfits I really dont mind. That's simply part of that era. I'm just in awe at your talent at such a young age already, a shame the clips are very short though!By the way, do you have any footage of you and Ryon together as teens or as kids?

[@michaelmize1155]

The part in me that remembers being 16 thinks the picture of you on the couch shows you have always been a "Cute Babe". The present me thinks that violin recital garb shows "North Korean Chairmen" had too much influence on '90s fashion.

[@AnchorCrab]

Epaulettes are actually very cool. In fact, they may be the only thing in those old videos that has stood the test of time and is just as cool as they have always been.

[@djmikio]

Most of us would rather chop off body parts than post our awkward high school moments. Everyone else in your genre get to hide behind dwarf beards and superhero capes while you're offering up chunks of your puberty to the cruel amusement of the internet. You're a better nerd than I. Respekt!

[@outpost42]

I thought the violin outfit looked like a pair of PJ's actually..

[@carlschupbach8360]

Totally Adorkable Felicia! Janet Jackson would love this! Can't wait for the book of secrets to come out. Not on you but on Ryon funny moments too :D

[@solitarynerdette]

I pre ordered the audio book because I'm dyslexic and also wanted to hear Felicia read it, now may have to go and buy scary real book! They were fab clips!

[@toychristopher]

So glad that there is NO video of my childhood.

[@aimeeinkling]

I thought you were sassy. Also your flammable Vestal Virgin outfit was very...magical. Honestly, I can't like this video enough.

[@ZaZu80]

Very cool pics and videos Felicia :D And trust me: We all did not look better back then :D Really looking forward to reading the book :)

[@DNiemo]

I fail to see how any of that is embarrassing as it produced the awesomeness that is You!

[@Joelthegeek]

"Discourse in our country died the day we decided that if I disagree with you it means I hate you." Jon Acuff

[@abouttimeforachange]

Felicia how could you, Australian's do not eat marmite, VEGEMITE DAMN IT VEGEMITE!!!!

[@blenderpanzi]

So that means I need a kindle and also buy the kindle version?

[@Ycekhold]

Am I the only one who initially misread this vid's title as "rectal footage" and clicked on it just to see WTF she could have been talking about?

[@Bushidobull]

OK I was upset today but after watching this, ...I feel so mutch better . Lots O love to you Falicia. :Kiss:

[@Bushidobull]

Bushidobull oops Felicia

[@QueenAssbuttXO]

Just pre-ordered your book :)

[@515CW]

Not trying to throw off your metrics here but I did like this on FB and YT.... :)

[@FeliciaDay]

515CW You are an overachiever

[@515CW]

And you're awesome, can't wait to read your book!

[@TheTrienco]

A Jaguar on the jacket? I feel like a Jackal would have made for more obvious puns, plus you can't beat Janet Jackson Jackal Jackets.

[@robertmoriyama2647]

Violin solo was actually not bad (better than Sherlock Holmes...). Dancing did not even hint at the greatness displayed in "Do You Want to Date My Avatar?".

[@robertmoriyama2647]

Robert Moriyama Sorry, I misheard you. Thought you said "I CAN'T actually say I was good at the violin."

[@MrYamiAtem]

Hey Felicia, the bestest idea of all ideas just came to me aand has probably been said before... you should try and get Jared, Jensen or Misha, to your flog... I know they might be a LITTLE "busy" and all but who cares drag them if you have to xD

[@jdaybohn]

Can I buy your book at DragonCon and possibly have you sign it? Also...more video of you playing violin! I took it in middle school as well, but never became that good.

[@FeliciaDay]

Jarman Day-Bohn Yes! All of that is arranged!

[@jdaybohn]

Felicia Day Awesome! Thanks and see you there!

[@arrowfodder8653]

I wonder if there will be a Swedish release or if its best to order the book on Amazon?

[@kirate96]

I'm eating ice cream and almost spit it everywhere after seeing that photo.

[@erik_hartley]

Dear lord, did anyone else read that as "Rectal Footage"? I was like, 'too far, Felicia. Too far...'

[@554466551]

The only thing missing on those outfits was a "Vote for Pedro" logo.

[@LordMoonshadowGaGa]

Those were some freaking sweet epaulets, though.

[@LittleOrphanEmma]

Is Felicia tap-dancing to 'Hanky Panky' by Madonna? Fun soundtrack, and I recall that song as catchy, kinky and a little burlesque. To her credit, Felicia is totally in the moment and throwing herself into the performance. Nothing to be ashamed of. I wish all of us could tap into the uninhibited sides we had access to as youths.

[@caitlinveal5709]

I played the violin for 6 years in school, and i have to say, i dont think i ever sounded that good. 👏 Im actually glad i havent looked back at my old childhood photos/videos. I dont think I would survive the torture.

[@tw1ztid1]

nothing as bad as me rocking a mullet when i was a teen

[@FeliciaDay]

Pix or it didn't happen

[@tw1ztid1]

don't have any pictures so i'll just happily act like it didn't happen

[@lunarozzy]

I can relate to the pink tights thingy.... Ballet was a nemesis for my thighs because those pink tights are not flattering. Like at all...

[@JustinM25]

Felicia Day dancing to Black Cat.... My life is now complete.

[@NusaCat]

You missed the opportunity to include some crappy dance video as a flipbook in the margin. Old tech, but still cool.

[@InkyM4]

It... it was the 90's, Felicia. You weren't responsible for your actions. None of us were.

[@weetobix]

So the 1st episode of The Guild where you're describing Cyd as a violin prodigy really was based on you! Anything other Cyd/Felicia crossover truths?

[@RandomRandomyeah]

Did you dye your hair Brown, in the videos?