When is it Cool To Sing Along with Your MP3 Player

Listening to your mp3 player can rapidly move from entertaining pastime to dangerous addiction. You might find yourself intentionally wearing headphones to avoid conversing with your friends, or possibly grow to need your mp3 player to sleep, eat, or even do homework. Perhaps the worst sign that you’re becoming mp3-player-addicted freak show is that you find yourself singing along to your headphones in awkward places. If you’re interested in avoiding embarrassment here’s a list of where it’s cool and not cool to sing along with your mp3 player.

Cool: At the bus station, since everyone there already thinks you’re crazy.

Not Cool: On a plane, since everyone there already thinks you’re crazy.

Cool: Just before a concert, if you’re listening to the band you’re planning to see.

Not Cool: Just after a concert, when you’re deaf enough to use your outdoor Whitney Houston on crack voice.

Cool: While walking down the street, if you avoid eye contact with the people you pass.

Not Cool: While walking through a strip club, especially if you make eye contact with the people you pass.

Cool: If you’re drunk

Not Cool: If you’re drunk and singing with a British accent.

Cool: Anywhere, anytime, as long as it’s a STYX song.