Private Karaoke

A source of much stress on the subway is that people often indulge in activities usually considered to be private. I've seen people clipping their nails, masturbating, etc. Tonight, a couple participated in a bizarre private karaoke ritual. Except it could only be so private, as it was in a public place. The man listened to an iPod and sang along loudly. His companion held up a notebook on which she'd scribbled lyrics to the song he was listening to. Helpfully, she turned each page after he'd finished the lyrics. I glared at the couple.