On April 18 2009 10:08 Telemako wrote: When I found out that Paul Potts had music studies (even in Pavarottis academy) I felt quite dissapointed. It looks like this show is trying to build an epic moment trying to surprise the audience tricking them with a "weird" looking people. Understand me, this is a clone to Pott's moment, the camera work, the increscendo, the meaning of the lyrics... everything is so perfect it stinks trickery! This woman has a lot of scene power, does not tremble in front of the jury even when they "attack her", she "must" have had a career, I'm sure. Anyways, the show is succesful, and there's a scent of epicness that everybody loves.
maybe confidence + putting up with insults her whole life?
On April 14 2009 01:14 Xusneb wrote: For everyone judging those reactions at 1:24, ask yourself if you wouldn't behave slightly similar in the same situation? We've seen enough bad eccentric singers on these kinds of shows to expect the worst.
These ppl are not snobs - they're just ... people behaving like any person living in our society, using looks and mannerisms to form a stereotype on other kinds of behaviours. "She looks somewhat eccentric, and old!, so she probably can't sing either!" For instance, right now I'm forming some mental image of angry computer nerds berating the behaviour of other ppl judging Susan Boyle I'm pretty sure almost everyone does this to some extent (unless you're some sort of saint) so don't go calling the kettle black.
I agree with this somewhat in examples such judging a person does not dress well so he might be poor or just does not care. However I didn't like 1:24 particularly due to it being a direct reaction to Susan saying she wants to be a professional singer. Their mindset here is basicly saying "oh she does not have great looks she wants to be a professional singer? LOL?" Which does not relate what so ever.
Also the woman is 47, she is not even close to ugly give her a break.
It's a part of human nature to form stereotypes. It's an evolutionary mechanism - when we were in caves and had actual predators, it was good to make a quick decision ("ok, that's a lion, I'm gonna get eaten if i dont run!"). Even if you don't buy this, I'm sure we've all seen, and may even have been part of, real life examples of this behaviour. Also, there's been studies showing how everyone favours good-looking individuals - we just naturally assume these pretty people are better at any task over an average-looking person.
Anyways, before I go off on a complete rant, I'm not condoning their behaviour. It's bad because we're civilized now, we don't live in caves, and we shouldn't judge others based on their looks. However, it's hardwired into our brains and by judging the judgers (oi, what a mess) we're basically behaving the same way as them.
On April 14 2009 01:14 Xusneb wrote: For everyone judging those reactions at 1:24, ask yourself if you wouldn't behave slightly similar in the same situation? We've seen enough bad eccentric singers on these kinds of shows to expect the worst.
These ppl are not snobs - they're just ... people behaving like any person living in our society, using looks and mannerisms to form a stereotype on other kinds of behaviours. "She looks somewhat eccentric, and old!, so she probably can't sing either!" For instance, right now I'm forming some mental image of angry computer nerds berating the behaviour of other ppl judging Susan Boyle I'm pretty sure almost everyone does this to some extent (unless you're some sort of saint) so don't go calling the kettle black.
I agree with this somewhat in examples such judging a person does not dress well so he might be poor or just does not care. However I didn't like 1:24 particularly due to it being a direct reaction to Susan saying she wants to be a professional singer. Their mindset here is basicly saying "oh she does not have great looks she wants to be a professional singer? LOL?" Which does not relate what so ever.
Also the woman is 47, she is not even close to ugly give her a break.
It's a part of human nature to form stereotypes. It's an evolutionary mechanism - when we were in caves and had actual predators, it was good to make a quick decision ("ok, that's a lion, I'm gonna get eaten if i dont run!"). Even if you don't buy this, I'm sure we've all seen, and may even have been part of, real life examples of this behaviour. Also, there's been studies showing how everyone favours good-looking individuals - we just naturally assume these pretty people are better at any task over an average-looking person.
Anyways, before I go off on a complete rant, I'm not condoning their behaviour. It's bad because we're civilized now, we don't live in caves, and we shouldn't judge others based on their looks. However, it's hardwired into our brains and by judging the judgers (oi, what a mess) we're basically behaving the same way as them.
We should spread the word. some amazing shit this year.
this is ridiculous
i def mean ridic good
It was good, but if you've watched some of the performances in Americas Best Dance Crew, i think its just above average. Here are some examples in Season 3
not really in to dancing, so it impressed me greatly XD
damn those were dirty! that one guy doing the backflip and then they push him to the side mid air to the final pose was amazing, and that girl is nasty at the pop lock
On April 14 2009 01:14 Xusneb wrote: For everyone judging those reactions at 1:24, ask yourself if you wouldn't behave slightly similar in the same situation? We've seen enough bad eccentric singers on these kinds of shows to expect the worst.
These ppl are not snobs - they're just ... people behaving like any person living in our society, using looks and mannerisms to form a stereotype on other kinds of behaviours. "She looks somewhat eccentric, and old!, so she probably can't sing either!" For instance, right now I'm forming some mental image of angry computer nerds berating the behaviour of other ppl judging Susan Boyle I'm pretty sure almost everyone does this to some extent (unless you're some sort of saint) so don't go calling the kettle black.
I agree with this somewhat in examples such judging a person does not dress well so he might be poor or just does not care. However I didn't like 1:24 particularly due to it being a direct reaction to Susan saying she wants to be a professional singer. Their mindset here is basicly saying "oh she does not have great looks she wants to be a professional singer? LOL?" Which does not relate what so ever.
Also the woman is 47, she is not even close to ugly give her a break.
It's a part of human nature to form stereotypes. It's an evolutionary mechanism - when we were in caves and had actual predators, it was good to make a quick decision ("ok, that's a lion, I'm gonna get eaten if i dont run!"). Even if you don't buy this, I'm sure we've all seen, and may even have been part of, real life examples of this behaviour. Also, there's been studies showing how everyone favours good-looking individuals - we just naturally assume these pretty people are better at any task over an average-looking person.
Anyways, before I go off on a complete rant, I'm not condoning their behaviour. It's bad because we're civilized now, we don't live in caves, and we shouldn't judge others based on their looks. However, it's hardwired into our brains and by judging the judgers (oi, what a mess) we're basically behaving the same way as them.
On April 14 2009 01:14 Xusneb wrote: For everyone judging those reactions at 1:24, ask yourself if you wouldn't behave slightly similar in the same situation? We've seen enough bad eccentric singers on these kinds of shows to expect the worst.
These ppl are not snobs - they're just ... people behaving like any person living in our society, using looks and mannerisms to form a stereotype on other kinds of behaviours. "She looks somewhat eccentric, and old!, so she probably can't sing either!" For instance, right now I'm forming some mental image of angry computer nerds berating the behaviour of other ppl judging Susan Boyle I'm pretty sure almost everyone does this to some extent (unless you're some sort of saint) so don't go calling the kettle black.
I agree with this somewhat in examples such judging a person does not dress well so he might be poor or just does not care. However I didn't like 1:24 particularly due to it being a direct reaction to Susan saying she wants to be a professional singer. Their mindset here is basicly saying "oh she does not have great looks she wants to be a professional singer? LOL?" Which does not relate what so ever.
Also the woman is 47, she is not even close to ugly give her a break.
It's a part of human nature to form stereotypes. It's an evolutionary mechanism - when we were in caves and had actual predators, it was good to make a quick decision ("ok, that's a lion, I'm gonna get eaten if i dont run!"). Even if you don't buy this, I'm sure we've all seen, and may even have been part of, real life examples of this behaviour. Also, there's been studies showing how everyone favours good-looking individuals - we just naturally assume these pretty people are better at any task over an average-looking person.
Anyways, before I go off on a complete rant, I'm not condoning their behaviour. It's bad because we're civilized now, we don't live in caves, and we shouldn't judge others based on their looks. However, it's hardwired into our brains and by judging the judgers (oi, what a mess) we're basically behaving the same way as them.
it has nothing to do with evolution
yes it does. do you know how evolution works?
no he actually doesnt
actually, you guys don't. This is not evolution. Evolution is the exchanging of genetic material which leads to those with better traits having more fitness in a certain environment. This is social conditioning. We were not born with the knowledge that lions would kill us. We are taught.
EPT
I'm pretty sure almost everyone does this to some extent (unless you're some sort of saint) so don't go calling the kettle black.
