Coffee Break: Well... That Was Awkward

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala
March 18, 2025
Falling down, dropping stuff, forgetting someone’s name, or even being overly shy can result in some moments that can be described as ungraceful or uncouth. Luckily, there’s a special day for that!
Today is National Awkward Moments Day. The holiday helps us all find humor in those clumsy, bumbling moments that are part of life. Today, let’s get awkward…with music!
So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about being awkward or awkward moments would you like to hear?
Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.
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Songs Played
San Cisco- Awkward
Wet Leg- Wet Dream
The Smiths- Bigmouth Strikes Again
Was (Not Was)- Dad I'm In Jail
The Cars- My Best Friend's Girl
The Everly Brothers- Wake Up Little Susie
The Ting Tings- That's Not My Name
Toad The Wet Sprocket- Fall Down