Without trying to be too controversial, it occurs to me that professional politicians feel the same way (to some degree).
There's are lots of stories in which politicians are rewarded for saying what they really think (_The American President_) but, most of the time, they are in a position of trying to reveal their personality and opinions within the constraints of what the judges are looking for.
For example, that's part of the lesson of the Obama's flag pin controversy (he stopped wearing an American Flag lapel pin; it became a story, he decided to start wearing it again, even though it's foolish, just because it wasn't worth the fight*).
"That is why Obama’s stated wish to share his vision of what will 'make this county great' is likely to fall flat: Many Americans already believe that they live in a great country, in the general, colloquial sense of that word."
I have to say, the most recent seasons of this show have devolved into mostly sniping and catfights among the contestants rather than focus on their creativity. Worse, the addition of Law Roach--stylist to the stars--has brought a real mean streak to the judging. Anywho, give me The Great British Baking Show any day. The competition is wholesome and the focus is on the end products. There's a real camaraderie there and I find it really refreshing.
I finally tried that British Baking Show once, a couple years ago.
From the whole pool of contestants they voted out the Black woman and gave the prize to a younger white male.
I moved on; though many friends are still fans.
First impressions are lasting impressions. My impression was that this is exactly how historical colonial racism now shelters under a modern 'impartiality' cover.
I don't recall to which season you refer, but I'll take your word for it. Obviously, none of this is perfect. They do, however, seem to go out of their way to cast people of all sorts: LGBTQ, neurodivergent, South Asians, disabled, black people, etc. They have a black woman host now, too, who is also a comedian. Anyway, I won't excuse them. I'm just saying that as someone who likes creative competition shows, this one is generally fun to watch and respectful.
Loved this piece. It is like an x-ray into the integration of a creative writer to the reality of the writers market.
Another piece where I say, like after every new soup my spouse makes, “this is my favorite! “
This is a good piece.
Without trying to be too controversial, it occurs to me that professional politicians feel the same way (to some degree).
There's are lots of stories in which politicians are rewarded for saying what they really think (_The American President_) but, most of the time, they are in a position of trying to reveal their personality and opinions within the constraints of what the judges are looking for.
For example, that's part of the lesson of the Obama's flag pin controversy (he stopped wearing an American Flag lapel pin; it became a story, he decided to start wearing it again, even though it's foolish, just because it wasn't worth the fight*).
* Looking up a story at the time, it's remarkable how strange it feels in the current political climate https://www.politico.com/story/2007/10/the-political-mind-obama-denounces-flag-pin-patriotism-006502
"That is why Obama’s stated wish to share his vision of what will 'make this county great' is likely to fall flat: Many Americans already believe that they live in a great country, in the general, colloquial sense of that word."
that’s an interesting comparison.
I have to say, the most recent seasons of this show have devolved into mostly sniping and catfights among the contestants rather than focus on their creativity. Worse, the addition of Law Roach--stylist to the stars--has brought a real mean streak to the judging. Anywho, give me The Great British Baking Show any day. The competition is wholesome and the focus is on the end products. There's a real camaraderie there and I find it really refreshing.
I finally tried that British Baking Show once, a couple years ago.
From the whole pool of contestants they voted out the Black woman and gave the prize to a younger white male.
I moved on; though many friends are still fans.
First impressions are lasting impressions. My impression was that this is exactly how historical colonial racism now shelters under a modern 'impartiality' cover.
I don't recall to which season you refer, but I'll take your word for it. Obviously, none of this is perfect. They do, however, seem to go out of their way to cast people of all sorts: LGBTQ, neurodivergent, South Asians, disabled, black people, etc. They have a black woman host now, too, who is also a comedian. Anyway, I won't excuse them. I'm just saying that as someone who likes creative competition shows, this one is generally fun to watch and respectful.
I got really excited thinking ice age kangaroos were a real thing!
wait, they're not?
Sounds like a book is required to investigate this