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Old 23-08-2009, 19:40
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Am I alone in cringing at these? I'm referring to the act on last night wanting to show all teenagers aren't bad. There have been a few in the past too, e.g. those preaching about knife crime at the BGT semi finals. Now the messages are good, but very inappropriate and cringeworthy for an entertainment/talent show.
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Old 23-08-2009, 19:44
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No, you're not the only one. It *always* comes across as fake and a way of manipulating the judges/public into disregarding your lack of talent and putting you through because 'you're a great example for young people out there!'. It's preachy and pretentious.
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Old 23-08-2009, 20:40
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Its ironic - throwing a microphone isn't really going to disspell the stereotype is it?
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Old 23-08-2009, 20:45
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The BGT semi finalists were actually very good Triple Trouble were shit, and sadly ironic They behaved just like the nasty teens they said they were defending!
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Old 23-08-2009, 22:52
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I agree

It is invariably cheap, embarrassing and designed to please the Daily Mail reading audience.
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