My own private Freddie Mercury tribute act

How my own private ‘Freddie Mercury tribute act and low expectations themed evening’ was completely ruined

I was in the fortunate position of never having seen any Freddie Mercury tribute acts in the past, consequently, when I finally did see one, I had low expectations of the show.
This was actually a blessing, it meant that I could appreciate the show more than some other people.
For example, when the Freddie Mercury tribute singer failed to hit a high note the way that the original Freddie Mercury apparently did – I didn’t notice it.
I applauded enthusiastically, exclaiming: “wow, look at the way he hit that high note!”
And then, the person sitting next to me ruined my entire low expectations themed evening, grumbling:  “look at the way he missed that high note!”
She was obviously burdened by her high expectations, burdened by being a Freddie Mercury fan, burdened by the fact that she knew that the original Freddie Mercury would never have missed that high note.

My own private low expectations in employment

What if I extended this condition of having low expectations into my normal life?
What if I were also unemployed?
It would be great! I would apply for a job and when I was rejected for it, I would rejoice!
I would look at the rejection letter and exclaim excitedly: “Look how many times they said sorry!” or “look how many times they said that I’m unsuitable!” or “look how many times they asked me what I’ve been doing for the past five years” or “look how many times they said that the testimonials I supplied are obviously fake!”

My own private low expectations in love

Or, what if I extended this condition of having low expectations into my love life?
What if I met ’someone special’ that rejected me?
It would be great!
Thanks to my low expectations I would chortle excitedly: “wow, look at the way her lips moved when she said that I was mind numbingly boring!” or “wow, look at the way that her hips moved when she turned her back on me!” or “wow,  look at the way she karate – kicked me in the testicles!”