With crooning clown act Puddles Pity Party, the schtick is front, center and undeniable. The twist, however, is that it results in stunning artistry and pathos. What seems like a whimsical conceit on ...

You're out with friends at karaoke. Your turn is next. But dang, you still don't know what song to sing, and you're not a great singer. What's more, someone just nailed "You Oughta Know" by Alanis ...