I once asked a DJ if people listen to this type of "formula" pop music because it's crammed down their throats, or do they get it because that's what they like. He said that's what people like. "Unfortunately most people don't like to be challenged. They want a formula - it's familiar, it's comfy - they know what to expect". He was upset because he'd been hosting an eclectic local music show and it had just been yanked out from under him because the small station he worked for had been bought out by a megastation. I'm into my own thing and I agree with Blisfully Ignorant's description of what's on MTV. But we are probably the odd ones out on this one.