Stereotypes make people feel comfortable. Those who decry the traditional folk scene (whatever that may be!) feel happy in the knowledge that all the old folkies have beards (even the women), wear Aran pullovers and sing down their noses. It helps them believe that they have reason to dislike them. On a serious note it is a microcosm of all Jews being money lenders, all Moslems being suicide bombers and all black men being rapists. It gives the ignorant an excuse to hate them. I really do dislike the people who perpetuate these myths.

Getting back to the point, which I an sure should be far more light than my last ramblings, what about the people who sing on radio and TV though? They are all talentless pretty boys and girls who would know a good tune if it came up and bit them on the bum. Anyone in public eye must be nothing more than a dumb bimbo musn't they?

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