Karaoke Rules Spark Racism And Sexism Accusations
Karaoke rules banning hip-hop under five minutes and female-sung songs draw accusations of being 'racist, sexist, and timeist.'
Controversy erupted over newly revealed karaoke rules that prohibit hip-hop songs under five minutes and ban songs originally performed by female artists. The rules, attributed to Carmick, were read aloud during the show and immediately drew criticism. "No hip-hop under five minutes," the rules stated, followed by "the song cannot be female." The host quipped: "That's a bit racist and sexist. He's racist, sexist, and timeist." The no-female-songs rule was explained as Carmick not wanting to sing about a man, with the host noting: "Carmick is very straight. Very straight. So straight he has to prove it to you all the time." The segment devolved into suggestions of Meatloaf's lengthy catalog as potential karaoke submissions to test the boundaries of the new rules.