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09.07.08

The Psychology of Karaoke Explained

Bad singers either don’t know it—or do, but sing anyway

By Laura Allen Posted 07.02.2008 at 3:36 pm 1 Comment

Researchers have confirmed the unfortunate karaoke phenomenon whereupon terrible singers either do not know they sing poorly—or do, yet still hog the stage with little regard for the audience’s ears or glassware.

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