Re: Risk aversion or the nanny state

paulfrys — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:44:54 GMT

I agree on the age limit. Obvious the pushy parent syndrome at work in this show. Diversity were AMAZING in all 3 presentations we saw as the competition heated up...... their final dance was so so so Professional and even without the Susan Boyle issues which built up pre-show week......she was not as good as them on the night..... the best act won --- for sure.

Risk aversion or the nanny state

asliceofpete — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:26:13 GMT

Until just now, I didn't know that Susan Boyle has a learning issue, so this may sound harsh. And my comments are about adult contestants. All the demands for BGT producers to provide support for contestants are ridiculous and should be ignored. Adults should be able to read the terms and conditions (I assume they exist) and accept them -- and accept it when they lose. Only one act can win -- all the others will not. Except that many will be able to make it on their own merit, if they believe in themselves. (Odd, isn't it, that some contestants state that all their lives they only wanted to be a performer and that BGT is make or break. Rubbish. If they want to be a singer or dancer, and they don't win BGT, they have to search out other routes and do it the hard way, the way that most performers have done.)

I agree that children's participation creates problems. Maybe support should be available for them. Some children cannot understand that winning isn't their right. And problems can be caused by parents who blindly encourage their children when they patently do not have the talent to win. Personally, I think that under 16s should be excluded from the contest.

I was very impressed by Diversity and thought they were worthy winners. I hope they do well.

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Re: Risk aversion or the nanny state

Risk aversion or the nanny state