Sister's boyfriend and his karaoke obsession.

[HappyDays40]

Sister has a boyfriend who I don't like but put up with to keep her happy. They are coming for Christmas staying with our parents. For the first time we are at ours for Christmas which I am pleased about. He has apparently paid to hire a karaoke machine for Christmas day. I hate karaoke I would have to leave the house for the day. He is planning on setting up in my hallway which is the main access to the rest of the house. The thought of not being able to talk for listening to him singing droney songs makes me mad. Ive told him no he is pissed off now he and my sister who I do want to see aren't coming. She is pissed off at me because I said no politely. I just said it'll be too much. Apparently it was a special treat and he has paid hundreds that he can't get back.
Unreasonable behaviour on my part or not?

Just when you think you've heard all the worst Christmas guest stories, along comes karaoke man.

@BlackAmericanoNoSugar

Just when you think you've heard all the worst Christmas guest stories, along comes karaoke man.

😂😂

To try to rescue it you could see if they would discuss how this would work to accommodate everyone's sensibilities.

But it would be a bitter pill to swallow when they are showing no seif awareness that they are the author of this mess. It's not hard to respect the host and agree choices that are mutual not just land a fete accompli on someone! So if you were feeling very gracious and bridge buildy you might hold out an olive branch but it is galling they will not actually appreciate an act of generosity is what it is. 🙄

I can think of nothing worse than having to stand around the hallway pretending to be mesmerized by his shite Frank Sinatra impression. I get really bad 2nd hand cringe and couldn’t cope. I’d be so self conscious I’d be leaving the house too….It’s so obvious to spot the extroverts in the responses though!

Volunteer to sing first, opt for The Who, Hendrix, The Clash or Nivarna, be faithful to their post set habit of smashing the shit out of their equipment, or in this case the karaoke machine. Pour yourself a large glass of wine, sit down and flick the TV on in time for the Queen's speech.

I'd remove fuse for trip switch in the hall. So that the thing won't work. And if they try it else where then those rooms trip as well. Must be the karaoke machine that's overloading the system. Oh well ...

Who the fuck would hire a karaoke machine for someone else's house without even telling them first? He sounds unreasonable and childish. I don't mind karaoke in bars but would hate it in my house so I don't blame you for saying no. It's a shame your sister is going along with his temper tantrum but I think you should stick to your guns.

He sounds appalling - who the hell does that? it is utterly self absorbed to assume that other people want to hear you "sing". And I've come across karaoke obsessives before - they don't share the mic - it will be an entire day of him imposing his idea of 'swing' on everyone else.

I once had to spend an evening with a karaoke obsessive - she did song after song and she chose rock songs every time and did that kind of roaring thing some women do when they sing rock it was the stuff of nightmares. Everyone sat with rictus grins on their faces praying for it to end.

Absolutely put your foot down, it is totally inappropriate, and if he loses hundreds of pounds more fool him he should have checked first.
And it is not joyless - joyless would be saying no one could play charades because you don't like it, when you could just opt out and let others get on with it for an hour or so. There is no opting out of karaoke, it takes over and affects the whole household - like dry rot.

@BaggingAria

'Oh, sorry, Gary, there won't be any room left in the hall for the karaoke machine after we've set up Mike's proscenium arch and lighting rig for charades.'

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Omg I love kareoke but I would hate this! It’s so rude! If he can’t be understanding I’d rather not see him or your sister!

He's bonkers!

Reminds me of my friend's ex fiancé.

We did themed parties each year that our friend group loved (each friend had a different event they did each year - one would host Halloween, one NYE etc). We set ours up with a themed playlist, friend and her fiancé arrive first... And he suggests we switch off the playlist to watch festival footage on TV.

Then after drinking our booze all evening, he took his bottle of red wine left at the end of the night.

@BlackAmericanoNoSugar

Just when you think you've heard all the worst Christmas guest stories, along comes karaoke man.

Fucking howling!!!

If he insists on bringing the machine make him wear headphones

Elvis has left the building thank you very much. He could take it to the bottom of the garden. Its very boggy.

I like the idea of the fuse disappearing

I might offer tiered standing in the entry of the dining and living room using the dining chairs to create an arena affect. We can post Nanna next to the toilet light switch and she can flicker the light on and off disco style. The best tried seating will be on the stairs where he can feel like Frank at an arena gig. Its gonna be magic

@HappyDays40

My sistwr is not a fan TBH thwy have a one bedroom flat so id love to see it there

Oh the poor neighbours

Bloody hate karaoke. I'm still scarred by family parties 20 years ago and the uncle that thought (thinks) he could (can) sing droning on for hours!

Surely he's not planning on using it for the entire day?

Maybe he thought it was his contribution?

What does your sister think?

But entirely up to you if you don't want it in your house.

@HappyDays40

I might offer tiered standing in the entry of the dining and living room using the dining chairs to create an arena affect. We can post Nanna next to the toilet light switch and she can flicker the light on and off disco style. The best tried seating will be on the stairs where he can feel like Frank at an arena gig. Its gonna be magic

Glad you like the fuse idea

@Cam2020 he has paid quite a lot for it I think. There would honestly be no realistic space for it and I do have a real aversion to karaoke.

My sister is irritated coz im not budging. I just know what he is like. My son had a birthday party and he kept singing while all the kids were eating. He did a crooned version of Happy Birthday.....I cringed a LOT!
The way we do things in my family is that the host does everything food drinks the full day. I just wanted to spend time chatting with my family whi I saw very little of last year.
I told my sister to take it to his family.....they won't have it either

don't like karaoke myself but it was not in the main room by the sound of it and let's face it apart from ancient films what the heck is there to do on Christmas afternoon? Anyway if it was at your parents should it not be their decision? if you hate it that much stay at your house!
Few sherries and it could be riot imagine all the oldies warbling out the old tunes, the popular festive melodies being murdered by all and sundry could be great fun

My son had a birthday party and he kept singing while all the kids were eating. He did a crooned version of Happy Birthday.....I cringed a LOT!

Omg the level of full body second hand cringe this has given me.

Bleuuuuurgh!

My sister is irritated coz im not budging. I just know what he is like. My son had a birthday party and he kept singing while all the kids were eating. He did a crooned version of Happy Birthday.....I cringed a LOT!

He sounds like an utter and total arsehole.