Musically. That’s what I meant… Justin Bieber is dead musically! I didn’t know a whole lot about the Biebenator till this week when a vid emerged of a three-year-old crying over him. It wasn’t gently sobbing, oh no, she was crying enough to moisten the Sahara.

It’s actually scary.  Plus, I’d bet all the money I have that it’s fake. No mother would record that and post it online. The child also goes from being devastated to joking in .3 seconds. She’s either bipolar or a weirdo. Also, that line at the end, when the phone rings, is just too much of a coincidence.

Who cries like that over Justin Bieber? People seem to think it’s cute. On another note, in case anyone doesn’t know, Justin Bieber is an eight-year-old, 16-year-old who sings like a girl. He’s also the definition of a wigger, using phrases like “shawty” and “yo” in conversation. I just don’t get Bieber Fever – maybe because I’m over the age of 3. He has a nice voice, but he’s not as amazing as he’s billed to be. Once he hits puberty – I genuinely don’t think he has – he’s in trouble.

I was actually gonna write about whether IVF was right or wrong today, but we’ve had enough gloominess around lately, so I thought I’d amuse myself with stupid frivolities.

Oh, are any of you watching American Idol? Probably not, but sure, I am. I watched last season too. This year is fairly crap so far.

My Top 6 predictions are (not in this order): Micheal Lynche, Andrew Garcia, Siobhan Magnus, Crystal Bowersox, Michelle Delamor and… well, I can’t pick another ‘cause there’s too many to choose from. Imma call it a toss-up between Katelyn Epperly or, maybe Lilly Scott.

Oh, or Lee Dwese or however his surname is spelt! The girls are a lot better than the guys. I can’t actually tell half the boys apart. They all look like they belong in High School Musical. *cringe*

Andrew Garcia is sinking under the level of excellence he set himself. Casey James is the “rocker” who’ll probably come between 4th and 8th. Thereafter, there are a bunch of cute dudes who tweens will fervently be voting for them. There’s that Adam dude and that other dude, Tim or something. Both suck. A lot of the dudes suck. They’re quite boring.

Ellen actually summed up the boys by saying some Tim dude should go on Glee. He’d make a good backing character who has like a line.

That’s not fair on the Glee cast though. They’re all extremely talented. Heh heh, I like Glee but it’s really not as good as everyone makes out. Problem is, half the fans don’t realise it’s a satire. I’ve often seen it described as “kinda like High School Musical, but better”. Thing is, it’s meant to be the antithesis to HSM.

I have a couple problems with Glee, not least that one. It’s ridiculously implausible in parts. I’m one of those people who actually watches TV and expects it to be mostly plausible. That whole storyline where they fundraised for the bus for Artie would never happen in real life. Mr Schu couldn’t force Finn to join Glee club by blackmailing him. You get the point.

The writers strive so hard to turn stereotypes on their heads that they become even more stereotypical. Case to point: Kurt. Kurt is fabulous in every sense of the word. He’s possibly the gayest character on TV. He’s great – he’s the perfect example of exemplifying a stereotype. He just had to be able to play football. You just knew he’d be brilliant in that episode where he came out to his dad. His dad “knew” Kurt was gay since he was 3. That doesn’t happen in real life. Most gays don’t pop out of the womb singing Beyonce and wearing fabulous clothes. That episode where we find out Sue has a disabled sister, although touching, was such a stereotype! She’s better as a wise-cracking baddie. Her one-liners are legendary.

Another thing that annoys me is the adults. I cannot stand Emma, Principal Figgins, Sandy, the Coach or Terry. They are all underdeveloped neurotics. Absolute crazies. They make Shutter Island look sane. Is Mr Schu crazy? Why would he go from crazy Terry to crazier Emma? WHY? Again, the writers are trying too hard.

My final bone of contention is the messages packed in. I hate when TV programmes have “messages”. Glee’s messages are all about acceptance. The Down Syndrome cheerleader was the most geniune of the series – Sue asks Mr Schu if he’s asking her to go easy on her just because she’s disabled, even though she’s capable of more. What was with the deaf choir too? Or Tina’s lisp? Even putting Artie in a wheelchair was a shameless excuse to send out a message! Such obvious life lessons annoy me.

Nothing happens in about the middle six episodes plot-wise aswell. It’s true. I found myself skipping scenes.

I like Glee, but people need to stop raving about it as if it’s the best thing ever. It’s like Justin Bieber – it’s good, but not amazing. And yes, I did just refer to Justin Bieber as an “it”. It’s being over-exposed to the point where it’s gonna lose its natural charm and endearment.

*Rant over*

I have a feeling y’all won’t appreciate my bagging on Glee. Just my opinion though. Feel free to disagree. That’s what opinions are for.

*Ducks under desk, just in case*

On a completely unrelated note, someone emailed me these pictures. They’re old but they’re amazing. Pavement art:

Isn't it amazing? No trickery involved.

The child in this picture makes me laugh!

Who says the world is round?

Rawr!

Awh I wish I could paint!

Peace, love and Potter,

Lisa.

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