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Most of us karaoke regulars have heard or said the following at some point:
"I used to sing with this great guy, but then he got married. He hardly ever comes out anymore." Or, perhaps you are that "great guy" (or girl), who got married and never shows up for karaoke night anymore. Why does this happen? Is there some hidden vow that states, "I promise to love and honor, in sickness and in health, 'til death do us part--unless you go to that filthy bar again, then forget it"? Because I don't remember that one. Sometimes, karaoke enthusiasts get lucky, and meet mates who are just as enthralled with the hobby as they are. I've known several couples who met at a karaoke show, got married, and lived happily ever after, singing duets with each other all the way. And, if those couples sing "Summer Nights" from Grease together one more time, I will hurt someone. It was cute the first 3000 times. Please stop. You know who you are. Couples in a situation like mine are also pretty lucky. I am completely karaoke-obsessed (the reader: "Why, thank you for pointing that out, Captain Obvious! What ever would we do without you?"). My husband? Not so much. He doesn't hate it--he could just think of a lot of better ways to spend an evening. Such as not being there. I've even talked him into singing a few times (no easy feat, believe me), but I can always tell he'd rather be somewhere else. Despite this, however, he goes with me just about as often as I want to, because he's afraid if I go alone, I will run off with someone who does enjoy it. No, not really--he just loves me, and likes doing things he knows makes me happy. In return, I do things for him, like letting him watch his beloved Steelers games without complaint. Ok, just a little complaint... Ok, so at least I don't hide the remote! Finally, there are couples at opposite ends of the spectrum; one of them loves karaoke, but the other would rather give birth, with no anesthetic, to a 50-pound porcupine. And that's just the men. So, what do you do if you love karaoke, but your partner doesn't? Should you just resign yourself to the fact that your karaoke days are over? Of course not. For some of us, karaoke is a part of who we are. No one says, "Ok, here's your marriage license. Don't forget to check the box that gives us permission to remove your individuality." Go To Page: 1 2
The copyright of the article The Old Ball and Chain in Karaoke is owned by Hilary Williams. Permission to republish The Old Ball and Chain in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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