The Shower Queen Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) I was wondering if anyone has brought Karaoke to Dumont. I think it would be fun and I have a mobile Karaoke set up! Surely I'll need a couple of mics.... Any takers? It will be fun!!! You can practice in the Shower and then take stage afterward! From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Bathroom singing, also known as singing in the bathroom, singing in the bath, or singing in the shower is a widespread phenomenon. Many people sing in the bathroom because it acts as an echo chamber, especially with tiles installed. The multiple reflections from walls enriches the sound of one's voice, and "bathroom singers" enjoy themselves. Small dimensions and hard surfaces of a typical bathroom produce various kinds of standing waves, reverberation and echos, giving the voice "fullness and depth".[1] This habit was reported (with an attempt of explanations) centuries ago. For example, Ibn Khaldun in Chapter 1 of his Muqaddimah writes:[2] "Likewise, when those who enjoy a hot bath inhale the air of the bath, so that the heat of the air enters their spirits and makes them hot, they are found to experience joy. It often happens that they start singing, as singing has its origin in gladness." The bathroom singer is an ironic reference to mediocre or amateur singers. Some celebrities admitted this habit (e.g., Chico Slimani), for some others, this singing was even a trigger to their career (e.g., Kishore Kumar). Jon Anderson had tiles installed in the studio, to simulate the echo effect of one's vocals in a bathroom. This effect was not used only by singers. Paul Simon wrote:[3] "The main thing about playing the guitar, though, was that I was able to sit by myself and play and dream. And I was always happy doing that. I used to go off in the bathroom, because the bathroom had tiles, so it was a slight echo chamber. I'd turn on the faucet so that water would run - I like that sound, it's very soothing to me - and I'd play. In the dark. 'Hello darkness, my old friend / I've come to talk with you again.'" "Weird Al" Yankovic in fact in 1979 recorded his first single, "My Bologna", in the bathroom across from the California Polytechnic State University student radio station where he was DJing at the time. [edit] In popular culture * There is a track "Bathroom Singer" on Arno Hintjens' 1988 album, Charlatan * In Pretty Woman, Julia Roberts sings in the bath tub; this was not a "true" bathroom singing: she had her earphones on, so this was rather karaoke or "sing-along". * "Singing in the Shower" is the name of several songs. * The song Singin' in the Bathtub first appeared in the 1929 film The Show of Shows. It was sung in numerous Looney Tunes animated shorts by characters such as Tweety Bird and Bugs Bunny, and has more recently been performed by R. Crumb & His Cheap Suit Serenaders and John Lithgow. * A collectible: 1961 Barbie Vintage Fashion: "Singing In The Shower" robe * Reviewers of the 1991 film The Adjuster [1] mention that "the film also pays fairly serious attention to the question why people sing in the shower."[4] * One episode of The Flintstones features Barney Rubble being able to sing quite well in the shower (even hitting a note that only dogs could hear). Fred Flintstone convinces him to try out for a talent show, only to learn that outside the shower Barney has no singing ability whatsoever. * In an episode of the animated television series Recess, it was discovered that Mikey had an awe-inspiring singing voice, but he could only sing in the school bathroom. A substitute teacher helped him find the courage to sing in front of an audience, which led to his performance at a school function. * In an episode of The Simpsons ("Homer's Barbershop Quartet"), Barney Gumble is found singing traditional Irish music on the floor of the men's room at Moe's Tavern. He is quickly chosen as a replacement for Chief Wiggum, whom their agent, Nigel, thought was "too Village People". * In Home Alone 2, Kevin McCallister records his uncle singing in the shower with his Talkboy, along with some threats when his uncle sees him. He then uses the tape later in the film to trick the hotel staff into thinking that his uncle is present in the shower of his hotel room and consequently scare away the hotel staff. * Sahara TV channel in India has started a reality show for singers named Bathroomsinger[5] Edited October 13, 2009 by The Shower Queen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Steve @ Sandcrazd has attempted karaoke many times with bringing his karaoke machine out. Personally, I think it turns away business. :beer_bang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand chick Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 We have had one in camp before for our own usage though.... makes for some good time laughs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) works pretty good as a drunk chick magnet....TO SING.... hey shower queen..how about some pics of WOMEN singing in the shower? tryin to turn us all ?? Edited October 13, 2009 by richard cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mush Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 works pretty good as a drunk chick magnet....TO SING.... hey shower queen..how about some pics of WOMEN singing in the shower? tryin to turn us all :beer_bang: ?? you read my mind cheese. freaking saugage shower singin.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1208 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 works pretty good as a drunk chick magnet....TO SING.... hey shower queen..how about some pics of WOMEN singing in the shower? tryin to turn us all ?? i agree we need some females... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shower Queen Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) i agree we need some females... Of course.... Women in shower... duh... I should have thought to do that for ya! image removed-inappropriate Edited October 14, 2009 by dunefreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Richard Cheese Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 im gonna post before someone shuts this down ill be lookin for you shower lady, to pay you back for the shower oinker shame on you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXQuickSandXx Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I'm not too much into that but how bout a Guitar hero Battle? Hell yeah!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1208 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Of course.... Women in shower... duh... I should have thought to do that for ya! image removed-inappropriate upssss the image got removed & i didn't get to see it :beer_bang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shower Queen Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 upssss the image got removed & i didn't get to see it Remember the overweight guy that Richard Simmons had to crane lift out of his house? Think female version in the shower! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shower Queen Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 I'm not too much into that but how bout a Guitar hero Battle? Hell yeah!!! I'll try to borrow one! That would be fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shower Queen Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 im gonna post before someone shuts this down ill be lookin for you shower lady, to pay you back for the shower oinker shame on you If you're looking to pay me back.... You'll have to get in line behind my Ex Husband! He's always at the front of that line I tell ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
che che DD Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 (edited) Well I don't mind the boy pics.. Thats for sure. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only female around here too!!!!!! Edited October 19, 2009 by che che DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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