[Rioja]

I just wondered, as I've seen a few threads mentioning pubs with karaoke and nights out, whether it is as popular as it has always been.

I seem to remember it being really quite big in the mid 90's but I thought it had died a death since then and was seen as being a bit naff, a bit tacky, a bit Netto or Poundshop.

So, do you still like karaoke? Do you belt out your favourite songs in an off-key manner down the local or do you cringe and put your hands over your ears at the mere mention of it?

[LNRV]

i love Karaoke :-)

[MAMALOCHA!]

its moved on and is currently on the tv. (x factor)

[auto98uk]

On a related note, people are claiming that pubs are starting to have wiis in them instead of karaoke - is this just people repeating the advert, or has anyone actually seen them?

[Grim Reaper]

Originally Posted by Rioja

I just wondered, as I've seen a few threads mentioning pubs with karaoke and nights out, whether it is as popular as it has always been.

I seem to remember it being really quite big in the mid 90's but I thought it had died a death since then and was seen as being a bit naff, a bit tacky, a bit Netto or Poundshop.

So, do you still like karaoke? Do you belt out your favourite songs in an off-key manner down the local or do you cringe and put your hands over your ears at the mere mention of it?

Lots of people still do Kareoke and there's a good few DJ's on here that do it:- Ghostrider, Classic Rock to name but two.

I'd say it was still alive and well

[Classic Rock]

Karaoke is still very popular. I've been happily running karaoke nights as a DJ for years. In fact I'm doing one this Thursday at the Royal Standard, so if you've never tried it or fancy having a go, do pop in and join in.

[justanother]

I enjoy karoake sometimes, it's a mood thing to me. I do not like it however when you get the same people getting up time and time again. I find too that they are usually the worst singers!

[Pidgeon]

Wouldn't be surprised if Wii's in pubs broke some sort of health and safety law and they only exist in Ant and Dec's feverish imagination.

[Ghostrider]

Not too long ago, there were a couple of pubs that had guitar hero that was onto a 6 foot screen via projector.....not seen a wii yet though.

[Agent Orange]

Oh, I hate it with a passion As to whether it's still popular, I wouldn't know as I avoid the pubs where they practice crimes against humanity.

I believe the Guitar Hero is the way forward. As for Wii, the Common Room has previously had games nights involving the wii.

[justanother]

I once went to a bar in Ibiza where they had swimwear Karaoke, anyone who sang had to wear swimwear . I think it was to stop them perspiring. I did enjoy watching half of the acts.
I guess that the idea could catch on in sunny Sheffield too!