What type of karaoke singer are you...?

We've all been there - you get to the karaoke booth or you're at a friend's house for a fun home singalong and suddenly you become THAT karaoke singer that you never knew you were. Oush. Truth hurts. Maybe you hog the mic, or maybe you can't help but dance through every lyric. Damn those jazz hands. Whatever type of singer you are, we promise you, it'll be one of the below:

1. The Diva

Darlinggggg, this is your moment. Right here, this stage (the living room area) is where you belong and you will shine. This is your song and you know full well no-one else can sing it like you can.  Everyone, sit down and be quiet. It's time. It's your One Moment In Time...

2. The Shy Singer

Just because you enjoy singing doesn't mean you enjoy public displays. Sure, these are all friends and loved ones. But what if they judge you? What if you can't hit the note? It's better to sing very softly than face any potential embarrassment.

3. The Drinker

What goes hand in hand with karaoke? Drinks of course! You won't touch a song until you've had one or two beverages. But then when the drinks start flowing the lyrics start coming and you are THE karaoke human. You are the winner of life. You, my friend, need another drink and another song. Amen!

4. The ‘I hate singing’ Mic Hogger

Yes, you can't stand karaoke. You told them a billion times. You're only here because they forced you to come, ok? But wait, in the next breath, there you are standing up, snatching the mic and arranging your playlist for the next 10 songs, telling everyone they will get their turn just after this tune finishes. Then the next tune...then the next...

5. The Dancer

This isn't just about singing, is it? This is about the performance. You've seen X Factor, you know the score. Anyone can just stand there and sing along but only the real karaoke fans can dance and sing. That's you my friend, that's you. Give you a song, you'll cut some shapes like there's no tomorrow.

6. The Power Ballad Lover

"And then a hero comesssss alongggggg..." never fails to give everyone the goosebumps. Power ballads are the greatest gift music has, and you're ready to show everyone just how powerful they are. Hitting a few bum notes won't matter because, by the end, everyone is in a ball of emotion. Get in.

7. The Rapper

None of this cheesy popband stuff. That's boring and easy. You know what will spice up this party...some hardcore rapping. Bit of luck you can spit lyrics as fast as Eminem (or like, almost as fast so whatever). If they fall silent, it's because they're all in awe.

8. The Hummer

You don't have to know every song to be able to join in. Why should that stop you? They're putting on these songs that you've never heard of, so humming is the perfect way to join in. Plus, you can hum from the back, so no-one really focuses on you. Perfect.

9. The Screamer

It's not your fault that your vocal range is so great. A song is here to be sung, so why not sing it? Ain't nobody got time for those timid singers. You will shout that chorus and they will love you for it. Besides, damn you sound great.

10. The Closed Eyes Singer

It's just pure emotion, that's what this is. Maybe it's a Total Eclipse Of The Heart, or maybe, you're putting everything you have into Stay With Me. Whatever the sad song, the eyes are closed for full effect. Don't just sing it, feel it. That's your motto.

11. The Overly Smiley Singer

It's getting a bit weird now. You've smiled through every lyric. They're looking at you and you're looking at them and that manic smile is permanently there. What they're trying to work out is if your having the best time or plotting to kill them. Only you know.

12. The Jazz Hands

You could just stand there, hold the mic and sing. But nobody wants that. What do they want? The jazz hands, every time. Jazz hands create an air of fun and lighten the mood. Plus, it's completely involuntary. Jazz hands lead you not the other way round.

13. The Nonchalant Sit Down Singer

Sure, you've turned up through choice. But you'll be damned if you act like it. You take a seat and stay firmly sitting down throughout the evening. Maybe you'll be forced to sing but you will not be forced to stand, ohhhhh no. The sit down is your mark of defiance.

14. The Crowd Pleaser

'Come on everybody clap your hands!!!!' just falls out of your mouth as soon as you step up to the screen. It's word vomit, you can't help it. But surely getting the whole room involved in the song is just creating a better experience, no? Exactly.

15. The Soloist

It's not that you don't enjoy everyone else, but come on now. This is a solo song. The original is sung by a single human being. So please can everyone else stop trying to share the mic and let’s give the song everything it needs, alone. What is with these people? Wait for your own turn peasants!

16. The Mimer

Getting up in front of everyone and singing? Are you mad? That isn't happening. Like...ever. However, you do love this song and so, will silently mime along to every word and perhaps throw in a small sway too. That's your contribution and you're sticking to it.

17. The Secretly Awesome Singer

So you never had a singing lesson and you never ever sing in public. This doesn't mean you're not good. Karaoke is the ideal time to step up and give it a go...blowing them all away with your perfect pitch and awesome pipes. Their shocked faces are priceless! Here's to your secretly awesome voice!

18. The Giggler

It's not funny. The song isn't even funny. Tiny Dancer was never written to be amusing. But there you are, giggling your way through 'piano man he makes a stand' and no-one knows what is happening. Suddenly, everyone else is now laughing at you laughing and the song might as well be turned off because no-one is paying attention.

19. The Public Speaker

The way you see it, it's your turn and if you want to talk through it, so be it. The 29 second instrumental is perfect for a monologue on the mic. Besides, what you have to say is really really important anyhow. Whose round is it?

20. The Song Stealer

It's not that big of an issue, in your head. Sure, they chirped on and on that this is their jam, but you had the mic first. Plus, you know the song word for word too. So really, it's fair game. This is your song too, ok?