I recently had a commercial audition that went sideways. It's a two-person scene where me and the other guy are window washers and at the top we had to improv a little dialogue as we work. So, I started with something light and said, "Man, our kids are growing up so fast these days. In response, my scene partner said, "yeah, too bad my stupid ex won't let me ever see mine." I tried not to break, but there was definitely a moment of awkward silence, I was hoping that CD would cut and restart. But, we kept rolling. I tried to save with, "Oh, that's terrible. Sorry to bring up such a painful topic." And then the other actor said, "Too late now. Thanks, Pal!" Aaaaand scene. What was even funnier was as we were walking out, the other actor was a nice as could be and thought it went so well...I did not even get a callback. LOL!