Australian Idol & Current Affair Age discrimination story
Tue, 31 Aug 2004, 01:43 pmWalter Plinge14 posts in thread
Australian Idol & Current Affair Age discrimination story
Tue, 31 Aug 2004, 01:43 pmDo you think performers over the age of 28year olds should apply?.
Did you see the 40's something chap on a current affair show not so long ago who's taking Grundy's (I think) to the courts for discrimination.
All I can say is GO FOR IT. There are plenty of talented performers out there who are in their late twenties, thirties and forties, plus.
When the reporter on the current affair started interviewing people on the street about their thoughts on the matter they simply replied anyone who wishes to apply should be given the chance. They even went on further to say age does not matter if your talented.
I hope this guy wins in court. Hopefully the rules will change for 2005. Stay tuned for the results, I hope there is no hush money involved.
Cheers
Smiles
JB
Did you see the 40's something chap on a current affair show not so long ago who's taking Grundy's (I think) to the courts for discrimination.
All I can say is GO FOR IT. There are plenty of talented performers out there who are in their late twenties, thirties and forties, plus.
When the reporter on the current affair started interviewing people on the street about their thoughts on the matter they simply replied anyone who wishes to apply should be given the chance. They even went on further to say age does not matter if your talented.
I hope this guy wins in court. Hopefully the rules will change for 2005. Stay tuned for the results, I hope there is no hush money involved.
Cheers
Smiles
JB
Re: I agree grm but some contestants look over 30years :-)
Wed, 1 Sept 2004, 04:43 pmWalter Plinge
No, either way I can't see the age limit being changed or revoked. And yes, it is a telly show first and foremost, which unfortunately like so many others of the "reality" variety would seem to be catering for the lowest common denominator and the greatest market, which by its very nature is the teen and twenty something age group (I do know someones in their 30Â’s and 40Â’s who watch idol). And it is cheap to make which the bean counters LOVE!
What we are all saying is something that I didn't quite say directly and that is "a marketable package". It is the complete unit that is being looked for as has been stated – merchandising can bring in more than the show itself.
It’s sad that what seems to be suggested is that so many of the younger peoples are indeed looking for an idol to adore, and that they may be gullible enough to accept what is presented. All a part of growing up I guess – hey I was a very naive teenager. “Back in my day” (now you’ll have an idea of my vintage) the pop video was just being born (pioneered by ABBA) and Countdown was still in its heyday with Sherbet and Skyhooks etc. (not that I watched it ‘coz I wasn’t home on a Sunday night at that time) so the search for an idol or popstar was not as advanced or sophisticated as it is now (it was there though).
I can recall going to the airport with my tape recorder when Sherbet flew into Perth in the 70’s and the number of screaming girls was phenomenal – I still have that recording.
According to info that I have Geri (ginger spice) Halliwell is just turned 32.
As for someone in their thirties still looking pretty good, the singing budgie (Kylie) is 36 (what has become of Dannii?).
Probably at least one reason why there is an age limit is to restrict the number of people that have to be vetted by the auditioners – as it is there are hundreds to go through. What is shown on the TV is only the proverbial drop in the bucket.
By the way I don't watch Idol - that kind of programme drives me beresk. I have tried for a few minutes here and there.
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