You know those nights where everything seems to go wrong, but somehow, it all turns into a hilarious story? That’s exactly what happened to Cyndi Lauper when she took the stage at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Friday, July 12. As she was belting out her iconic hit, "She Bop," the legendary singer found herself face-to-face with an unexpected guest—a bee. And let me tell you, things got real interesting from there.
The Sting Heard 'Round the Bowl
So, here's what went down: In the middle of her performance, Cyndi accidentally stepped on a bee. Now, I don’t know about you, but that’s not exactly how most people envision their Friday night. The poor little guy didn’t make it, but Cyndi, ever the trooper, checked on the insect’s well-being before addressing the crowd. “The bee’s dead on the floor,” she quipped. “I mean, that poor bastard, he’s worse off than me.”
Now, if you’ve ever been stung by a bee, you know it’s no picnic. Cyndi wasn’t about to let that stop her, though. After hobbling around the stage for a bit, she called for a stool so she could continue rocking the crowd without further incident. Her fans ate it up, laughing and cheering as only true fans can.
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A Sting Worth Sharing
Cyndi isn’t one to keep a good story to herself, and this one was too good not to share. The next day, she posted a video on Instagram capturing her reaction to the sting. “I messed with the danger zone and I GOT STUNG!” she wrote in the caption. “Maybe the nuns were right after all. 😣 Poor lil guy 🐝 Round 2 tonight at @hollywoodbowl. Not sure how I’m gonna top it.”
Her followers loved it, flooding her comments with support and laughter. It’s moments like these that remind us why we love Cyndi so much—she’s real, she’s funny, and she’s not afraid to laugh at herself.
Cyndi and Her Fans
Even though Cyndi’s husband, David Thornton, couldn’t make it to the show, you can bet she gave him all the juicy details when she got home. Cyndi and David have a relationship that’s as strong as they come, and she’s never shy about expressing her love for him. “All I can say is that he is my best friend,” she once told Closer Weekly. “He’s wildly creative and I just wanted to share my whole life with him.”
So, Cyndi, next time you’re on stage, maybe watch where you step. But then again, without these little surprises, life wouldn’t be nearly as fun, would it?
