Whilst watching American Idol, I realized a certain connection evident on the effects of ‘condoned mediocrity’ (prevalent in Manglishia) as opposed to ‘meritocracy’ in bringing up family, running a company or even running a country.
There are young people from every conceivable background signing up for the audition with full confidence that they are the new American Idol. They believe, with every fiber of their body that they are THE ONE. They fantasize about being on stage and singing to the world. They come with their entourage of family, friends, husbands and wives cheering and encouraging them all the way. Then they sing, unfortunately, out of the thousands only a few could truly sing, whereas thousands truly thought they could.
The blistering comments from the judges evoke disappointment and sometimes even rage. They are confused and bewildered at the comments. But the truth of the matter is these youngsters were deceived over a period of time by the people they trusted. Being conditioned to accept their abilities as the best, they remain mediocre. They were led to believe that they were talented and fantastic singers; mediocrity was unchallenged by family and friends. These wannabee singers were actually set-up by the very people they loved and trusted. In a state of manipulated awareness and in thinking of mediocrity as excellence they have inadvertently altered the singer’s perception of excellence. They feel confused, deceived and may have a hard time coping with the new reality, as they awaken from some kind of deep hypnosis.
Could correct education, training, encouragement and constructive criticism have made a difference in the results of some of those disappointed? Yes, and perhaps opportunity was sadly missed to develop many deserving talents that were amongst the disappointed thousands.
- It never occurs to fools that merit and good fortune are closely united.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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