The "My Way Killings"
Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 8:49AM
Karaoke bars in the Philippines have been removing the classic Frank Sinatra anthem "My Way" from their play-books in the past few years in hopes of alleviating a threat to their patrons. More than half a dozen karaoke singers have been killed in the past 10 years while singing the song. Urban Legends and fear have resulted in self-inflicted censorship. The question must be asked (as the NY Times points out) are the killings a byproduct of the country's culture of violence or is there something inherently evil and sinister in the song?
Karaoke-related killings are not limited to the Philippines.







A 33 year-old Wisconsin man is serving life in prison for murder. His Dungeons and Dragons paraphernalia were confiscated. He argued that his first amendment rights were being violated and so he sued... and lost. Here's the interesting part: Why would a prison be worried about someone playing D&D? Its the quinticential "indoor kid" game. Perfect for jail right?

