Koreans and singing

On my first date with Yuna, the girl that dumped me because her parents told her to, she asked me what kind of music I like. I told her I like all kinds. She then asked, "Oh, so you like (something I didn't understand)?" I then realized I was talking to a Korean who's "all kinds" are very different than mine. So I clarified that I like all kinds of American music. She then asked if I liked Britney Spears. I said no. Christina "Awuara"? (Koreans trying to speak Spanish names like Aguilera is so much worse than their English). I said no to liking Ms. Awuara. Brack Pead Eyes? I asked if she meant the Black-Eyed Peas, she said yes and I said no. I guess I don't like all kinds of music.

She asked me who I liked. I racked my brain for someone she would know. My mouth blurted out Jack Johnson. I said it and realized that there is no way she knew who he was. She was very interested to know more about Jack Johnson so I told her what I knew about him. She then asked me to "Sing some John Jackson for her." I said no. She begged. I asked her if she ever sings when she is alone. She said, "Of course." I said I don't. She asked why. And I told her I don't sing because my ears are too close to my mouth. I would maybe sing if I could detach my ears and put them on a taxi to a far away place.

What made me think of this is Pibi asked me if I would sing an American song while we were at the temple. When I said no she didn't protest, thank goodness.

Koreans love their singing. On my 20 minute walk to work I pass about 10 to 15 Noribangs or Karaoke rooms. I've heard the rooms are small and you only sing to the people you are with. You rent the room by the hour. And unlike American Karaoke, there is no booze involved.