Blooper

A blooper is an unintentional mistake, error, or blunder, typically in a performance or presentation, that is often humorous or embarrassing. It can manifest in various forms, from a flubbed line in a play or movie to a gaffe made during a speech or a physical error in a sport. The term often carries a connotation of lightheartedness, suggesting the mistake, while unintended, is not overly damaging or serious and might even be entertaining. Bloopers frequently become popular content online, particularly in video compilations, showcasing human fallibility and offering amusement. The context dictates the severity; a blooper can be a minor slip-up or a more significant lapse in judgment.

Blooper meaning with examples

• During the live broadcast, the news anchor accidentally read the weather report with a completely straight face, mispronouncing every single location. It was an unintentional blooper. However, the crew and the anchor broke down laughing at the end of the report. The incident went viral, and the anchor became an instant sensation.
• In the middle of the dramatic monologue, the actor suddenly forgot his lines, and stared blankly at the audience, and stammering for a moment. Then, with a sheepish grin, he said, 'I think I had a blooper'. The audience, understanding the difficulty of live theatre, laughed and cheered him on.
• The baseball game was full of bloopers. The pitcher completely missed the strike zone on three pitches and then threw the ball to the wrong player. The player dropped the ball, and the crowd let out the big 'Oh!' and laughter from the fans echoed.
• During the conference presentation, the presenter meant to advance the slide, but instead, the slide flickered. The presenter said 'Ah! A technical blooper.' The audience appreciated his ability to move on and finish the presentation.
• When recording the podcast, the sound engineer played the audio in a reverse loop, making an odd blooper. The host stopped the audio and the team chuckled. It's fun when they make bloopers. The engineer quickly fixed the mistake and restarted the recording.