Grimes apologizes for getting electrocuted on stage, like a true Canadian

She's shockingly polite.
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Tricia Gilbride
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Grimes apologizes for getting electrocuted on stage, like a true Canadian
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 17: Singer Grimes aka Claire Boucher performs live on stage during a concert at Astra on February 17, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Stefan Hoederath/Redferns) Credit: Stefan HOederath/getty


Musician Grimes was electrocuted several times on stage during a performance in Dublin March 15 -- which is absolutely terrifying. 

Even more amazing: In a now-deleted tweet, Grimes apologized to the crowd for being electrocuted. Clearly, she is too pure for this world -- with the possible exception of her native Canada and meadows full of bunnies. 


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Dublin! 1 mil apologies that my pedal failed and I was electrocuted, but there r tears in my eyes that y'all were so so wonderful 💖💖💖💖🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

— Grimes (@Grimezsz) March 15, 2016


Footage from Grimes' performance of "Butterfly" in which she appears to get shocked through her ear piece have surfaced online. 

Grimes has since tweeted at fans, letting them know she's all right.


She also Instagrammed an appropriate Simpsons screenshot. 

Grimes proceeded to apologize the Olympia Theater for believing initially that it might be at fault. She also thanked her Irish fans for singing "Happy Birthday" ahead of her birthday, which also happens to be St. Patrick's Day.

Here's some fan footage from the evening that doesn't feature any electrocution -- which is certainly nice to see. 



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Tricia Gilbride was a Reporter for Mashable Watercooler. Tricia focused on the intersection of celebrity culture and the Internet. Previously, she worked as a fashion writer and a social media manager. She also edits Women-Artists.org, a blog and annual print publication, and looks exactly like her cat.

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