So what I have noticed about males in the UK and the US is that in the UK men are more comfortable putting themselves out there.
Example 1: The other week we went to a karaoke bar, and the English were not shy about singing a song. Some even admitted to not being the best at singing, but they still danced and provided back up at the very least. There was full participation, which you rarely get in the US. I don't know one male that has done karaoke in the US unless they were gay.
Example 2: We had people over to play Rock Band/Guitar Hero World Tour. And it has been my experience that American men prefer playing guitar or drums--never singing (unless absolutely trashed). In the UK, everyone sang and everyone played each instrument once. And most UK people don't know most of the songs that are on Rock Band/Guitar Hero World Tour, yet they still suck it up and sing.
Perhaps it is just the male friends that I have, and really there are American men who would be willing to sing. Perhaps they aren't comfortable with themselves to put themselves out there. But based on my experience, this is what I know.
Was at a bar Friday with karaoke, plenty of men singing.
ReplyDeleteAlthough you're thing about singing in Rock Ban applies directly to me.
Were these men straight??? Did you sing??? The Rock Band comment wasn't directed at you, but just guys who play Rock Band in general. Unless you want me to direct that comment at you so as to make you feel special. :)
ReplyDeleteHahah, I know it wasn't directed at me, just meant that I could completely relate to it.
ReplyDeleteI believe they were straight, I was asked on multiple occasions to sing but politely declined. Only did karaoke once, on my 21st birthday, and I did Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd, probably the worst song to do karaoke to.
Dude, I did karaoke every Thursday night this past summer and I did several songs a night. Buff D's was the spot! So you know at least 1 straight guy that loves some karaoke.
ReplyDeleteTrue that homes. Our failed attempts at karaoke were due to me being really wasted and having to go home at like midnight huh?
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