Karaoke Gong Show Rules Are Up!

[Hank-KKD]

It's back! The Karaoke Gong Show! Here are the rules for this year's Gong Show:

GONG SHOW RULES

Is your love of singing tempered by your strong desire to be made fun of? Then you're in luck! Making its return to Fanime this year, the Karaoke Gong Show is for the brave and the truly masochistic who are hellbent on creating the worst and most amusing feats of bad singing imaginable. When an act becomes utterly unbearable, the gong is struck and the contestants are escorted off-stage.

You'll have to try extra hard to earn that coveted Gong! Anything goes... short of disrespectful, inappropriate, or destructive behavior, of course. You must adhere to convention rules at all times. Both individual and group entries are allowed. Although we use the term loosely, awards will be given out for particularly special de-merits, with a "Worst of Show" offered to the contestant who creates the perfect blend of horror. But be warned - do you have what it takes to be truly awful?

Overview
The contest will take place Sunday night starting at 10 PM. To sign up for this contest, come to the Karaoke room (Ballroom C SJCC) any time starting on Friday. You can bring your own music, or choose a song from our song library.

The goal of this contest is simple: the most uniquely terrible, yet entertaining, karaoke performances.

Format

Contestants will compete in single or group karaoke acts with the aim of being both unique and absolutely awful. They will be allowed to perform for at least 30 seconds. After that, when the judges can take no more, the gong may be struck and the contestant escorted off the stage. (Although the gong is employed to end the act in question, unlike the actual Gong Show prizes are not awarded specifically for staying onstage.)

Judging

Contestants are encouraged to be creative, unique, and absolutely awful - they should not only satirize the act of singing itself, but do so in a manner which is interesting enough to prevent their being gonged. This includes, but is not limited to, costumes, dances, group configurations, horrifying vocals, general concept, etc.

Contestants are strongly advised that they will be laughed at by the audience and subject to scathing judge commentary. Thick skin, a good sense of humor, and a strong sense of self-parody are all highly recommended for this event. If your feelings are easily hurt, you should not sign up for this event.

Prizes

Awards will be given for Worst of Show, Worst Vocal Performance, and anything else the Judges may deem deserving.

Restrictions/Rules
Contestants may not behave in any inappropriate manner that otherwise violates Fanime Con conduct policies, including (but not limited to) the following: nudity, inappropriate costumes, weapons, etc.
Contestant must stop performing and leave the stage when the fateful gong has been delivered.

[Toki]

The show seemed like a good stress reliever. One of the judges seemed particularly full of the rage so I hope she feels a bit better after being mercilessly abusive without consequence for a few hours. I couldn't do it, even if it was an act so um, kudos.

I really enjoyed the show and I think that everyone who entered is incredibly brave~~ I hope that the show will be on the internets somewhere, I noticed that it was being recorded. If I enter again next year I'll think of something extra horrible <3.