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Man Killed in Fight Over Bad Singing
Reuters ^
| 11-19-2001
Posted on 11/19/2001 10:20:16 AM PST by Cagey
MANILA (Reuters) - One man was killed and another wounded when a brawl broke out in a Philippine karaoke bar over the quality of singing, a local newspaper reported on Monday.
A 54-year-old laborer died of a stab wound in a bar in northern Manila early on Sunday after a fight which began when a group of drinkers said the man with the microphone was singing out of tune, according to the Philippine Star.
The singer confronted the group and a fight ensued, according to the report. The dead man had been trying to put an end to the fight when he was stabbed in the chest, it added.
A 24-year-old garment worker is being treated in hospital for stab wounds, the report said.
Recent newspaper reports have said Philippine karaoke parlors have been removing the Frank Sinatra classic "My Way" from playlists because fights frequently broke out when the song was being sung.
Monday's report did not indicate which song was playing when the fight began.
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posted on
11/19/2001 10:20:16 AM PST
by
Cagey
To: Cagey
Man Killed in Fight Over Bad SingingThis is exactly why I don't live within earshot of my neighbors...
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posted on
11/19/2001 10:23:08 AM PST
by
dirtboy
To: Rebelbase; riley1992
Fess up time. Ever sing at a Karaoke "establishment"?
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posted on
11/19/2001 10:25:12 AM PST
by
Cagey
To: Cagey
Recent newspaper reports have said Philippine karaoke parlors have been removing the Frank Sinatra classic "My Way" from playlists because fights frequently broke out when the song was being sung. Well, if this guy was butchering the Chairman, Ol' Blue Eyes, the Voice... he got what he had coming. But "My Way" is not all that easy to sing, on the other hand.
To: StoneColdGOP
To: Cagey
I confess, I have sung.....and then been served with papers.
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posted on
11/19/2001 10:27:18 AM PST
by
Bella_Bru
To: StoneColdGOP
Clearly justifiable homicide.
To: Cagey
the man with the microphone was singing out of tune, In this country he would probably win a Grammy.
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posted on
11/19/2001 10:29:03 AM PST
by
janus
To: Cagey
Fess up time. Ever sing at a Karaoke "establishment"? "Karaoke" translates to "Ladies' Restroom" to me - I give 'em a wide berth and never consider entering. It's such a stupid, annoying concept.
To: Hank Rearden
It's such a stupid, annoying concept.You know what I like best about you, Hank? The cheery bit of sunshine you bring to a thread.
To: Tex-Con-Man
If these guys hadn't done it, Sinatra himself would have sent a couple of guys named Guido and Carmine from beyond the grave to take care of the problem.
To: xsmommy; one_particular_harbour
Ambulance-chasers needed.
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posted on
11/19/2001 10:31:21 AM PST
by
Roebucks
To: Cagey
I didn't know the Phillipinos had such discriminating musical tastes.
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posted on
11/19/2001 10:33:05 AM PST
by
wimpycat
To: Bella_Bru
I confess, I have sung.....and then been served with papers. LMAO. Only one octive per note, Bella!...lower, lower.
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posted on
11/19/2001 10:33:11 AM PST
by
Roebucks
To: Cagey
Bet you he was a muslim, and he was killed not over 'bad singing' but over singing
Comment #16 Removed by Moderator
To: Cagey
I sang to my cat a couple weeks ago and she bit me (drew blood, too). Guess I better stay out of karaoke bars.
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posted on
11/19/2001 10:37:53 AM PST
by
muggs
To: one_particular_harbour
LOL!!!!! I'm embarrassed too. ;-)
I've sung in Karoake clubs...Patsy Cline, mostly. Sniff. People even dance when I sing.
It's all over now.....
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posted on
11/19/2001 10:41:01 AM PST
by
DJ88
To: one_particular_harbour
You are almost impossible to embarrass. But you did forget one song in particular, Smurf Boy.
To: Cagey
"The dead man had been trying to put an end to the fight when he was stabbed in the chest, it added."Ok. Now I'm confused...was the guy already dead when he was stabbed in the chest? That's what it sounds like....ROFLMAO!!!
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posted on
11/19/2001 10:42:54 AM PST
by
DJ88
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