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        Why Do We Like Karaoke ?

     
The first time I sang at a karaoke event, I observed that I could not wait to sing again.  It didn't matter if there were flaws in my singing.  Karaoke was exciting.  I wondered why karaoke singing was something that many people enjoyed.  This was an interesting question concerning the psychology of singing.
  
Why Karaoke?

      There may not be any clear answers to this question.   Our explanations for why we like karaoke may not be accurate.   We may not be fully aware of why we like karaoke.   Nonetheless, I wish to speculate on three possible reasons why we may enjoy karaoke.

Expression of a Dream

       I believe the joy of karaoke has something to do with singing in front of an audience.  I think it is an expression of a dream.  As a kid, some of us may have dreamed of becoming a rock star.  Karaoke may be a way of expressing this dream to some degree.  We know it is not the same as being a rock star, but it may help us feel a little like a rock star.  With karaoke, dreams may come true, at least in a very minor way.

Self-Expression

      
Another possible reason why we may like karaoke is that it may allow us to express our personality.  We can select songs that reflect our personality.  Moreover, we can also sing the songs in a manner that reflects our unique personality.

Emotional Expression

    
A third reason we may like karaoke is that it allows us to express certain emotions while singing.