"That's Just Your Own Opinion"

[Ovi]

Have you ever felt flabbergasted at the popularity of a song or a movie that you thought was absolutely ridiculous? Most of my friends swear that the U.S. Billboard rarely has any music that they would ever listen to. Why is a song considered "hot" by some people while it's considered to be absolutely rubbish by others? Is it that those who listen to those songs just haven't found better music yet? For myself, I used to like some terrible bands simply because I've never really cared to listen to good music before. Is it just a matter of "maturing" tastes or is it something psychological?

For movies, I've found a relation between the type of movies that you like and your intelligence. I've actually done a survey of all my friends. The not-so-bright ones liked Vin Diesel type movies and the more intelligent ones went for the classics. There were exceptions off course, but the majority of the result supported my theory. (didn't gather any data, so don't ask)

I confess that I watch Bollywood movies. They have been coming up with some really good movies lately. But still, the ones that make the most money are heavily commercial movies with loads of terrible music, dance sequences and unrealistic-as-fuck drama. Most of the Indian viewers are from poor and undeveloped areas. Do you think that is the reason?

What are your inputs on this? If you are still lost, my question is, why do some people like terrible and unoriginal music and movies when there are much better options?

[comicIDIOT]

I think artists reach the top of an billboard on how they are sold as a figure to a younger audience. Such as Lady GaGa. I've read a few things by people that say she sucks, she has no talent or whatever. I remember my first Lady GaGa song: an Episode of Fringe when Dunham "walked" into that strip club (those of you who have seen that Episode, 17 I believe, will know why I have quotes). I had to find the artist of that song "Starstruck."

I think people do fall in love at first sight and this loops right around to how an artist is first sold to their younger audience. You don't see bands like 'The Grateful Dead' raging among your parents now. When they get that new album (If they've released one in the last forty years) they don't drive around with the car stereo at 28 like I do when I get a new BT or Imogen Heap CD

Do note, this video isn't "Official" despite what the title says below~

[Josh]

What gives you the right to say something is terrible? What about the people that like it? They probably think what you like is terrible. It's a matter of opinion.

[Admin]

May 15, 2009 1:21:09 GMT Josh said:

What gives you the right to say something is terrible? What about the people that like it? They probably think what you like is terrible. It's a matter of opinion.

Exactly.

I can guarantee that a majority of my friends find the music I listen to as being stupid, and shit, and anything else you can imagine to say. But guess what? I feel the same way about their music. I think it's the most horrific sounds I've ever heard. But they like it for some reason. Doesn't mean it's actually bad. it's just not my taste.