Seems like I've been bitten by the karaoke bug lately. While having dinner at this Mexican restaurant in one of the gay districts of Atlanta near the movie theatre where I saw A Serious Man, I was informed not only that it was karaoke night that night, but also that the first three people to sign up for karaoke would be given a free shot of tequila as a way to encourage people to get the party started. Although this was enticing, it wasn't until I heard that the winner of those three participants would be given a $15 gift certificate for the restaurant that I decided to go for it.
Seeing as I wanted to size up my competition first, I waited until the first two guys went to be sure I had a fighting chance. From what I could tell, they were both of the "I'm gay and flamboyant and automatically assume I can sing but really can't" category...you know, the sort of guys that go on American Idol who are entirely delusional about their abilities. Fortunately for me, my assessment was right, and they were both horrible. So, I got up and did my now tried-and-true karaoke mainstay, "Surrender" by Cheap Trick, and sure enough, this guy right here won a shot and a gift certificate. I'm pretty sure one of my competitors was giving me the evil eye the rest of the night, but whatever...
Good stuff. It was a little weird singing karaoke more-or-less sober and with only at most ten people around, but it was still fun. Maybe I'll have to go back and win again!
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It is interesting how you didn't mention being uncomfortable in the gay bar, but it was hard for you to be in the company of Christians whose beliefs you don't embrace. Since I was one of the guests, I'm glad you didn't find us offensive.
I'm sorry, who is this? I don't recall meeting a Dave at the wedding. If we did in fact meet and I just forgot your name, my apologies. In any case, how did you find my blog?
Also, why would I be uncomfortable in a gay bar (not that this was a bar or even a restaurant specifically for gay people, but that's irrelevant...)? I love my gay friends and embrace their right to love whom they please.
Did you miss the part of my blog about the wedding that I myself don't believe in god or religion? If not, then why is it so surprising that I feel more comfortable around gay people than very outward Christians?
christians can be so sensitive!
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