Never-Been-Kissed-Woman Can Sing!!!

So, by now I'm sure most of you have heard of Susan Boyle. She was on Britain's Got Talent, and she has a beautiful voice. I'm happy for her - I'm happy for her success. But what has been upsetting me is the way the news reporters have been talking about her. They've been focusing these main things:

1.) She's not the most attractive woman ever.

2.) She's (gasp) never been kissed!

3.) Despite these two facts, she can sing!

I can't believe the things I've heard today. Now, I'm not perfect. I sometimes misjudge people based on their appearance, I know that. But some of the reporters have been so blatant about it! I heard several reporters say, "I guess you can't judge a book by it's cover!" I hope Susan wasn't watching.

I heard her referred to as the "Hairy Angel" and another headline read, "Never-kissed Woman Wows Cowel."

Here's an actual conversation I heard (in my head) yesterday:

A: Did you hear about this woman, Susan Boyle?

B: No, what about her? Who is she?

A: She's this woman with a beautiful voice, but get this - she's not very attractive and not only that, but she's never been kissed.

B: Wait, I thought you said she can sing?
A: That's what I'm trying to tell you! That's the shocking part!

B: But wait...I don't get it. Is this an April Fools joke? I thought you said she was ugly.

A: Yes, she is!

B: Then how can she sing?

A: I don't know!

B: She must have been lip syncing.

A: No, they say she wasn't! It's some kind of scientific miracle!

B: (no response, passed out in shock)

Who said that you have to be Hollywood beautiful to be able to sing? Maybe MTV has convinced us that there's a biological connection between beauty and talent. Although I think this is only true for women. It's ok for men to be ugly and talented. But women...no. It's impossible. Until now.

Ok, I know. I'm blowing this out of proportion. But I was a bit annoyed by the rude words of the reporters yesterday. Can you imagine if you made it big and everyone reporting it focused on their shock that despite your looks, you actually have talent!?

I know, I'm ranting. But it's my blog and I can rant if I want to.