Yup, it is somewhat of a problem. Tenors really can write their own tickets.   Sometimes, unfortunately, they know this--and figure the rest of the world should organize around them--including changing everything it has done up to now.


I thought the joke went:   

Q: How many sopranos does it take to screw in a light bulb?

A :   One. She stands there holding the bulb and the world revolves around her.

But maybe sopranos get a bad rap.   Maybe it should be tenors.