I’m thinking about going to karaoke tonight. I went last week for the first time in a couple of months. Man, I do love me some karaoke. However, there was someone there committing some serious karaoke violations. I’m not talking about the ones that are detailed in the front of some of the songbooks, such as, ‘One song at a time,’ ‘No yelling into the microphones,’ etc. (Although I did see some good rules threatening all kinds of punishment one time) I’m talking about the unspoken rules of karaoke. One of the unspoken rules can go either way. I’m talking about singing the same song that someone has already done that night. If you’re going to suck it up, DON’T. However, if the previous singer has shamed the song forever, then you damn well get up there and show ‘em how it’s done. Then pretend you didn’t know that someone sang it before. The violation that I witnessed the other night was a different sort of beast. Now any karaoke participant knows that there are some songs you just don’t sing. Period. Now you may say, “Well, what about….” No. Just no. Last week I witnessed the trilogy of terror in song choice. To add insult to injury, the girl was a horrible singer. I knew we were all in trouble when I heard the opening wails of I Will Always Love You. My first thought was just, “Why?” There are so many things wrong with singing that song that I don’t even know where to begin. The next time faux-Whitney took to the mic, I started saying “why??!!!” as soon as I heard the trills of the Titanic theme, My Heart Will Go On. Don’t even get me started. We all braced for the high notes during the bridge. I don’t even want to hear Celine pull that one out, let alone the wild wailer. I wanted to hand her a magnifying glass so she could find the key easier. Oh lordy. A short while later, the trilogy was complete. Wind Beneath My Wings. That’s all I need to say. Does anyone really need to hear that song EVER again in their life? It was horrific. Once again, I simply just ask, “WHY???!!!” What in the world makes this girl pick these songs? ARRRGGHHH!! I left before she could butcher anything else. I’m sure she probably had some other karaoke night groaners up her sleeve, such as Paradise By the Dashboard Light and American Pie. Again, no. Just no. I once witnessed someone singing Feelings. This woman actually took out a pen and filled out a slip to sing Feelings. It boggles the mind. Feelings, people. Just letting that digest. Maybe we should band together and form a karaoke-violation crew. Yes! Simon Cowell can be our leader. Don’t even get me started on wedding songs now….

before & after





2006-09-30 - Site Move & Favorite Entries
2006-09-25 - Evil Easter Bunnies & Rock Climbing!
2006-09-22 - Shameful-Purchase Hiding & A New Dentist Plan
2006-09-19 - Birthday Picture/Video Diary & The Wheelmobile
2006-09-14 - An Entry About Hall & Oates? Really?





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