BarkellWH -> RE: Sky arts 'Guitar Star' competition (Jul. 26 2015 11:12:59)
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This is what these shows like American Idol, or The voice do. They take average joes, and put them in front of a camera, on a huge stage, huge studio, lights, graphics, band, choir, orchestra behind them and are getting paid to say how they are the reincarnation of Mozart. They are feeding the public a bunch of bull. People should know what true artistry/genius is. This is where we are in this world now, and its sad. "everybody wins" Everybody is amazing at everything" And if you dont agree then AAHHH YOU"RE JUST JEALOUS. Your observation is spot-on, Todd, and it can be applied to just about every endeavor one chooses today. The idea that there is such a thing as "excellence" is considered to be "elitist," and God forbid that anyone's true excellence is honored over those of a more mediocre cast. This attitude permeates our society today. In many elementary school athletic teams, in order not to make someone's little darling feel inferior, there is no "most valuable player" trophy. No, now everyone on the team wins a trophy, even the kid who sat on the bench the entire season. There was a recent article in the Washington Post about how many high schools no longer choose the most accomplished scholar as valedictorian. Now, in order to make everyone above a certain grade-point average "feel good about themselves," schools may have 20 or 50 students sharing the title "Valedictorian." Unfortunately, we live in an age that praises mediocrity and thinks even the unaccomplished should "feel good about themselves." Elitism has become a pejorative codeword for being a snob, even when the term is applied correctly to describe the truly gifted and accomplished elite. It had its genesis about 30 years ago in the "self esteem" movement that started in California, but it has since infected our entire society. And its pernicious effect crosses all lines of endeavor, from school academics and sports to so-called "talent" shows and music. Bill
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