I was sickened by the Grammy Awards. It has become like most other self indulgent trumped up awards shows. The winners are not voted on by the fans or by sales or by anything tangible. It is voted on by a select few who think they have the privilege to tell us what to think.
The fact that the Dixie Chicks, YUK!, who receive absolutely no airplay anywhere can sweep five categories is just beyond me. It almost looks as if the Hollywood left wanted to weigh in their opinion on the Dixie Chicks' political issue. Great Job! It just made the Grammy awards and all the winners who have received the awards look that much less accomplished.
Without going into specifics, just go to Billboard.biz and see where and how long their last album remained on the charts. Seems to me Carrie Underwood would have swept more awards based on her phenomenal sales and huge following.
Thank God for the awards shows that weigh in on the tangibles...fan following, album sales, creativity, staying power...at least those shows still have legitimacy.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Friday, February 9, 2007
Frustration
I have been in a writing slump for several days now. Not so much a block as much as I do not feel like getting motivated to editing my book. So while I sit around like a lump on the couch I watch the new TV shows.
American Idol...okay everyone is sick of hearing it but some of these people suck so badly that you are left wondering how they became so deluded as to think they should be singing for the masses. I watch as they get criticism. Sometimes these people are so bad that they do not deserve constructive criticism, but even if it is for their own good, I watch as they tell the judges that they do not know anything about singing or the music industry.
Why am I writing about this???? Because I read an article recently that quoted many psychiatrists as saying some of these people may be highly functioning autistics. Is this where society has gone to? Instead of placing the blame squarely where it should be, with the parents and the way these people were raised, we now just say...oh well they are autistic....This sickens me. It demeans and lessens the urgency that we should be paying to truly autistic children and helping curb autism or at least helping autistic people truly function in this day and age.
The bottom line here, is these people are not autistic. They just suck! They will not function in this world because their parents did not raise them with the tools to deal with adversity or criticism.
Well, I am pissed off enough now to edit my book. Here goes.......
American Idol...okay everyone is sick of hearing it but some of these people suck so badly that you are left wondering how they became so deluded as to think they should be singing for the masses. I watch as they get criticism. Sometimes these people are so bad that they do not deserve constructive criticism, but even if it is for their own good, I watch as they tell the judges that they do not know anything about singing or the music industry.
Why am I writing about this???? Because I read an article recently that quoted many psychiatrists as saying some of these people may be highly functioning autistics. Is this where society has gone to? Instead of placing the blame squarely where it should be, with the parents and the way these people were raised, we now just say...oh well they are autistic....This sickens me. It demeans and lessens the urgency that we should be paying to truly autistic children and helping curb autism or at least helping autistic people truly function in this day and age.
The bottom line here, is these people are not autistic. They just suck! They will not function in this world because their parents did not raise them with the tools to deal with adversity or criticism.
Well, I am pissed off enough now to edit my book. Here goes.......
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Musing!
Okay, so I am psyched because Lost comes back on tonight. I am hoping that they will play the new episodes they promised because I am sick of the repeat, as I am sure most fans of this show are.
I enjoy a good story line. This show has a great one, but it seems that the writers have no clue where to go with it. I wish they would call me. I have several good ideas. Speaking of good storylines. "The Illusionist" starring Edward Norton has a great one. I recommend this movie to anyone who is looking for something to see that will grab them and not allow them to get distracted until the final credits.
Finally, I heard this morning that Snickers pulled their Superbowl ad and will never re-air it because of protests from Gay Rights groups. I don't see the issue here. Apparently even though you could care less about somebody's chosen lifestyle...unless you accept it with open arms you are wrong. Sorry, but I reeled back with an "ewww!" when I saw it, and I could care less if someone is gay or not. One more kneejerk overreaction by a high profile company because someone has thin skin. I have soime weight on me. I don't see fat groups out there bitching about the fat people being ridiculed in commercials. And I am sure there are a few more fat kids being picke don at school playgrounds. Whatever! Its my opinion!
I enjoy a good story line. This show has a great one, but it seems that the writers have no clue where to go with it. I wish they would call me. I have several good ideas. Speaking of good storylines. "The Illusionist" starring Edward Norton has a great one. I recommend this movie to anyone who is looking for something to see that will grab them and not allow them to get distracted until the final credits.
Finally, I heard this morning that Snickers pulled their Superbowl ad and will never re-air it because of protests from Gay Rights groups. I don't see the issue here. Apparently even though you could care less about somebody's chosen lifestyle...unless you accept it with open arms you are wrong. Sorry, but I reeled back with an "ewww!" when I saw it, and I could care less if someone is gay or not. One more kneejerk overreaction by a high profile company because someone has thin skin. I have soime weight on me. I don't see fat groups out there bitching about the fat people being ridiculed in commercials. And I am sure there are a few more fat kids being picke don at school playgrounds. Whatever! Its my opinion!
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
The Bears Lost!
The Bear's lost and I am pissed off. How we made it to the Superbowl without a quarterback stills swims through the cobwebs of my back forty. I guess I should be happy that we made it that far, but I am not, and so I must redirect my energy in the direction of productive endeavors.
1. My wife and I are trying to have a baby, and even if she is a girl ( I could care less what sex the baby is), I am sure she will be a better quarterback than Rex Grossman.
2. My novel has been finished for a month now, and I am getting edited copies back from trustworthy critics, but I am slow on the draw to send out queries. Anybody have any interest in reading a bit. I have a few chapters posted at http://www.richieshivers.com/.
3. I am looking forward to the start of another season of Nascar. Two more weeks to go before the Japanese face up against American stock cars.
No rednecks here, just a lover of fierce competition fueled by the desire to win. Everyone has a desire to win, whether they say they hate competition or not. Its all over the news and TV, but I laugh at those who say they hate competition and refuse to let their children compete.
By sheer existence we all compete to live our lives the way we want and succeed to our own satisfaction.
Its lunchtime. Time for a break from competition. But I will be back soon.
1. My wife and I are trying to have a baby, and even if she is a girl ( I could care less what sex the baby is), I am sure she will be a better quarterback than Rex Grossman.
2. My novel has been finished for a month now, and I am getting edited copies back from trustworthy critics, but I am slow on the draw to send out queries. Anybody have any interest in reading a bit. I have a few chapters posted at http://www.richieshivers.com/.
3. I am looking forward to the start of another season of Nascar. Two more weeks to go before the Japanese face up against American stock cars.
No rednecks here, just a lover of fierce competition fueled by the desire to win. Everyone has a desire to win, whether they say they hate competition or not. Its all over the news and TV, but I laugh at those who say they hate competition and refuse to let their children compete.
By sheer existence we all compete to live our lives the way we want and succeed to our own satisfaction.
Its lunchtime. Time for a break from competition. But I will be back soon.
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