peter991 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Man shot dead for bad karaoke A jobless man was shot dead by a security guard for singing out of tune in a Philippine karaoke bar, police said Thursday. Romy Baligula, 29, was halfway through his song on Tuesday night in a bar in San Mateo town, east of Manila, when 43-year-old security guard Robilito Ortega yelled that he was out of tune. As Baligula ignored his comments and continued singing, Ortega pulled out his revolver and shot him in the chest. Senior Superintendent Felipe Rojas said Baligula died instantly. The security guard was detained by an off-duty policeman shortly after the shooting. Deaths and violence are not uncommon in Philippine karaoke bars. The popular Frank Sinatra song "My Way" has been taken off many karaoke bars in Manila after it was found to be the cause of fights and even deaths when patrons sang out of tune. Peter P.S. From some of the 'singing' which takes place in Thailand karaeoke bars - which sounds like a cat being strangled, I am surprised this doesn't happen here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokrick Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Man shot dead for bad karaokeA jobless man was shot dead by a security guard for singing out of tune in a Philippine karaoke bar, police said Thursday. Romy Baligula, 29, was halfway through his song on Tuesday night in a bar in San Mateo town, east of Manila, when 43-year-old security guard Robilito Ortega yelled that he was out of tune. As Baligula ignored his comments and continued singing, Ortega pulled out his revolver and shot him in the chest. Senior Superintendent Felipe Rojas said Baligula died instantly. The security guard was detained by an off-duty policeman shortly after the shooting. Deaths and violence are not uncommon in Philippine karaoke bars. The popular Frank Sinatra song "My Way" has been taken off many karaoke bars in Manila after it was found to be the cause of fights and even deaths when patrons sang out of tune. Peter P.S. From some of the 'singing' which takes place in Thailand karaeoke bars - which sounds like a cat being strangled, I am surprised this doesn't happen here. I find this story quite strange because in my experience Filipinos have always been great singers and musicians. I suppose there's always the exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie11 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Is there such a thing as good karaoke ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogblower Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 From some of the 'singing' which takes place in Thailand karaeoke bars - which sounds like a cat being strangled, I am surprised this doesn't happen here. Sometimes wish it did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilHarries Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I can understand the actions of the security guard, about 5 minutes in a karaoke bar and I'm ready to kill something. If Dubbya had really wanted to change the world for the better he should have declared a war on karaoke instead of terror. For me a karaoke bar instills more terror than all the Al Qaeda fighters put together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farangsay Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Actually I can assume that previous posters have never gone with a few girls to the karaoke and after they have all done their sweet thing been pressured to follow suite. The sound that comes out of those speakers is SO AWFUL and nothing like the sound in the shower. At that time one is so embarrassed that a bullet could come under the category of mercy killing. I owe my continued existence to the kindness and tolerance of Thai people. I shall avoid the Philippines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikethevigoman Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Man shot dead for bad karaokeA jobless man was shot dead by a security guard for singing out of tune in a Philippine karaoke bar, police said Thursday. Romy Baligula, 29, was halfway through his song on Tuesday night in a bar in San Mateo town, east of Manila, when 43-year-old security guard Robilito Ortega yelled that he was out of tune. As Baligula ignored his comments and continued singing, Ortega pulled out his revolver and shot him in the chest. Senior Superintendent Felipe Rojas said Baligula died instantly. The security guard was detained by an off-duty policeman shortly after the shooting. Deaths and violence are not uncommon in Philippine karaoke bars. The popular Frank Sinatra song "My Way" has been taken off many karaoke bars in Manila after it was found to be the cause of fights and even deaths when patrons sang out of tune. Peter P.S. From some of the 'singing' which takes place in Thailand karaeoke bars - which sounds like a cat being strangled, I am surprised this doesn't happen here. I find this story quite strange because in my experience Filipinos have always been great singers and musicians. I suppose there's always the exception. No, ive heard him, he definatly deserved it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raro Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 If I had my way, there were no people left over in any karaoke bar.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Is there such a thing as good karaoke ? No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzestan Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Is there such a thing as good karaoke ? No It's revenge from the japanese for losing the second world war onzestan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikethevigoman Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Is there such a thing as good karaoke ? No It's revenge from the japanese for losing the second world war onzestan Love it ,keep em coming ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayo Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Guys come on!!!! I man got shot dead!!!! And why?! For singing!!! Badly!! in a Karaoke bar! No wait... Carry on! (sorry mr Baliguli) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austhaied Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Gather up all the "karaoke folk" and nuke em.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantilley Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 And the connection to Thailand with this thread is what, exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austhaied Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 And the connection to Thailand with this thread is what, exactly? C'mon dan, look at the names of all the other threads in farang pub, fun etc.. Go to general or news clippings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimjim Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Filipinos take their karaoke seriously. Karaoke can be fun, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBWG Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Man shot dead for bad karaokeA jobless man was shot dead by a security guard for singing out of tune in a Philippine karaoke bar, police said Thursday. Romy Baligula, 29, was halfway through his song on Tuesday night in a bar in San Mateo town, east of Manila, when 43-year-old security guard Robilito Ortega yelled that he was out of tune. As Baligula ignored his comments and continued singing, Ortega pulled out his revolver and shot him in the chest. Senior Superintendent Felipe Rojas said Baligula died instantly. The security guard was detained by an off-duty policeman shortly after the shooting. Deaths and violence are not uncommon in Philippine karaoke bars. The popular Frank Sinatra song "My Way" has been taken off many karaoke bars in Manila after it was found to be the cause of fights and even deaths when patrons sang out of tune. Peter P.S. From some of the 'singing' which takes place in Thailand karaeoke bars - which sounds like a cat being strangled, I am surprised this doesn't happen here. Hi I think the moral here is ......If you murder a good song, then expect the same fate TBWG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Man shot dead for bad karaokeThe popular Frank Sinatra song "My Way" has been taken off many karaoke bars in Manila after it was found to be the cause of fights and even deaths when patrons sang out of tune. "With a little help from my friends" by the Beatles is probably a no no as well then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexth Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I've always thought that there's something funny about those karaokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazeeboy Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I've always thought that there's something funny about those karaokes never mind being shot some should be hung drawn and quartered ,me included Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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