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August isn't an eventful month for news generally, so that's probably an explanation. No doubt more unnecessary coverage is going to be spent on a lot of stuff throughout the month!
A couple of songs from the 80's/90's that has got some recognition and a more recent song that's only mentioned because of the sample of the ABBA classic Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)?
Relating to that, here's some news that I can relate to you with.
https://theplaylist.net/scarlett-johansson-avengers-payday-20180817/
She's not talented. She has like one facial expression. Everyone in Avengers Infinity War played their part well, and had something to do in the story. She had two fight scenes, that's it. She treats average people bad, and she steals roles from other races and cultures.
What roles has she 'stolen from other races and cultures' exactly?
There was Ghost in the Shell, which is meant for a Asian actress. Then, there was that transgender role that she dropped out of. Ironically, they were made by the same director.
And i'm sure a man or a woman could play a 'transgender' part as the he/she is neither one or the other strictly speaking.
So that's just two examples of all the roles she's apparently 'stolen'
I think your beef with Johansson is merely personal dislike.
Pretty much it is personal dislike. But I was probably in a bad mood, and saw the title of the post. It was people giving their personal opinions, I felt like giving mine. I can drop it, however. I don't want to start an argument.
One of if not the most famous female artists of all time. Been a hugely successful singer and songwriter since the early 80's and has constantly re-invented herself while still maintaining a huge following.
Is the best selling female artist of all time and has only sold less records than The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson.
I'd say she certainly has something....
A talent for marketing perhaps... or finding the right people to help her with marketing, I don´t know? She certainly does not distinguish hersker as an artist...
She certainly isn't very likeable, personal opinion of course
You're probably right, but Jobo's assertion was that she had no talent which obviously isn't the case looking at her success and longevity. Even if you can't stand her you have to acknowledge her achievements.
The marketing world is full of pretty talentless people who make carreers and earn big money. They are everywhere! That is the thing about commercialism in general. It is not necesarrily connected with art or actual ability. It is basically all about branding.
Marketing will take you so far. To be the biggest selling female artist of all time takes a little more than just 'marketing' i would imagine.
Off the top of my head i can only think of the Khardashians that you could level that accusation at, but then they were already very rich before they became a reality TV phenomenon.
Any other names you wanna throw in the hat that have made it all through 'marketing' and no talent?
Then again, she's not alone in failing to make a lasting impression of genius on me. I also never caught on to Michael Jackson and Prince, and even Saint David Bowie. Maybe good musicians, and I'm sorry they had to leave so early, but that's it. I don't like the term "overrated", but that's what they are for my own personal taste.
As a Bears fan, this comic resonates with me.
What a world that'd be.
Yet again the people you mention, although not to your particular taste, have made a lot of music that a lot of people like. Nothing or little to do with 'marketing' as such.
A lot of people like their music and like their peformances.
Marketing helps but if no one likes your songs then all the marketing in the world ain't gonna do squat.
Can I at least keep my Guinness?
Anyone can keep anything they like, old chum.
Just saying what makes the most sense.
They both should be legal IMO. And the drinking age in the US should be lowered to 18. I’m condident alcohol-related crimes would see a drop if it happened.
I didn’t even know the former was Scottish until recently.
Martin Compston could've made a great C/Max Denbigh I think.