A new law goes into effect September 31st, 2017 that will essentially make it a misdemeanor to sing karaoke. Even more severe, if you are caught singing in public you can be charged with a felony and face hefty fines or even jail time.
Sheesabad Singer, a spokesman for the Florida Public Health Organization states, “Singing karaoke in and around the country is becoming an epidemic. At first it is just once or twice a week. Before you know it, you are skipping meals, forgetting to feed your cats and staying out every single night until early in the morning.”
A former “rocker”, who wishes to remain anonymous, told reporters that for her it started out as a “…fun activity. After only a few weeks, I was forgetting to feed my kids, clean the house and do the laundry or dishes. I couldn’t sleep. And when I did finally fall asleep, I went to sleep thinking about new songs to sing. I became completely obsessed.”
State health officials urges FL residents to call 800-SINGHLP if they know someone who has lost control because of this new craze and especially if there are children involved.