Ah, PowerPoint Karaoke – the pinnacle of human achievement and the ultimate test of improvisation, creativity, and your ability to BS your way through life. Hosting one of these events is as easy as pie… assuming the pie is on fire and you have no idea how to bake. Let’s walk through the bare essentials you’ll need to pull this off, shall we?

1. A Laptop – The Ancient Relic

First things first: find a laptop. It doesn’t matter if it’s older than the concept of karaoke itself; as long as it can wheeze its way into opening PowerPoint, you’re golden. Bonus points if it has a questionable battery life that keeps everyone on edge.

2. A Projector – The Blinding Eye of Sauron

No PowerPoint Karaoke event is complete without a projector that runs hotter than your worst public speaking nightmare. Make sure the bulb is so bright it sears your audience’s retinas, ensuring they’ll remember your event every time they close their eyes.

3. A Screen or White Wall – Your Blank Canvas

You could get a fancy screen, but let’s be real: a semi-flat white wall is the true hero here. Cracks, stains, or weird shadows? Perfect. Adds character.

4. A Microphone – The Voice Enhancer (or Destroyer)

Grab the cheapest mic you can find – the kind that cuts out randomly and makes you sound like a robot mid-meltdown. It’ll add a delightful layer of chaos to every presentation.

5. Speakers – Optional but Judgy

Want to blast your presenters’ awkward mumbling to the entire room? Get some speakers. Prefer to keep the pain intimate? Skip them. Either way, just ensure your audio quality is slightly worse than a tin can tied to a string.

6. A "Clicker" – Almost Control of the Slides

You could of course just go to the next slide when you want to, but it may be nice to let the presenter control when slides advance. It gives them a chance. Maybe.

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8. A Willing (or Unwilling) Audience

You’ll need a crowd that thrives on awkwardness and second-hand embarrassment. Family, friends, coworkers – they’ll all regret attending, but isn’t that the point?

9. Snacks and Drinks – Fuel for the Brave

Stock up on snacks and beverages. Your audience will need them to survive the inevitable cringe-induced hunger pangs. Bonus: the more they eat, the less they’ll judge.

Final Thoughts

And there you have it – the bare minimum for hosting a PowerPoint Karaoke event that will haunt your participants for years to come. Because why aim for perfection when chaos is so much more fun?

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