So what stupid thing would YOU never do?--Al

-- Al Schroeder (al.schroeder@nashville.com), July 06, 2000

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Dear Dad,

In defense of all karaoke singers everywhere, I must say I am shocked that an open minded individual like yourself (and my adopted father, no less) would say you'd never even consider listening to a karaoke singer!

Perish the thought!

You should know that your beloved daughter (AKA Me) sings karaoke and I don't suck. I mean, I'm no Whitney Houston, but I do get applause and actually get people to get on the dancefloor and shake their booties.

So, Pop... please, I beg you... don't say you'll never hear a karaoke singer..

We're not all bad. Honest!

Love ya!

Hugs and Kisses!

-- Katie (missmermaid@hotmail.com), July 07, 2000.

Um, review my week and take your pick...

-- Rob Rummel-Hudson (rhudson@digitalism.com), July 07, 2000.

That is like being asked if I have lived here all my life and my answer is my intention is to live here all my life, But like Yogi said, "'Taint over till it's over." Was Yogi said that wasn't it ?

My intention is to avoid doing anyting stupid for the rest of my life - - - and only those coming behind me can answer that definitively.

I have committed some doozies and probably will again, nothing would surprise me.

-- Denver doug (ionoi@webtv.net), July 07, 2000.

Katie, for you I would stay through an entire karaoke session. But I confess every time I walk past Brian watching "Say What Karaoke" on MTV, I shudder.

And Rob...it looks like someone else may be cornering the market on stupid things to do.--Al

-- Al Schroeder (aschroeder@comdata.com), July 08, 2000.

I will never go golfing with my in-laws. (or anyone). It's hot, there's no trees for shade, it's not cardiovascular excercise anyway, I wouldn't like looking for little balls any more than I like searching for lost things in my apartment.

I will never drive a stick shift. Many have tried to teach me and many have failed.

I will never live in a hot climate, such as Florida or Texas. Too hot and too Repulican.

-- AJ (joijoijoi@hotmail.com), July 08, 2000.

Daddy Al,

"Say What Karaoke" ain't really karaoke... It sucks... and it's no wonder you'd write off karaoke if you go by that display of horrible singers and ludicrousy... I'd rather listen to nails on a chalkboard anyday! MTV doesn't know what they are doing.

-- Katie (missmermaid@hotmail.com), July 08, 2000.

Body piercing gives me the creeps. I don't mean getting your ears pierced - I mean piercing the most tender areas imagined. Even your tongue, or lip. Sheesh. Anyone else can do it, I don't mind. it's just that I wouldn't do it to myself.

-- Planet Earth (imagine@industrial-ideas.com), July 11, 2000.

Drink alcohol again. Been there, done that, couldn't handle it.

-- Chris Hawkins (peace@clover.net), August 11, 2000.