Hey Grammys! Let the Music Play.
Kanye West accomplished the unthinkable: He successfully got the Grammys to stop the music designed to prompt him off stage. The honoring of his wish (demand) officially sets the bar: If you talk about the recent passing of a parent, the music can be stopped and your speech time extended.
What’s going to happen the next time a person demands the orchestra drop their bows and turn silent?
Maybe, in all these years, all stars had to do was ask. Instead of vaguely addressing the music, ‘Oh my God, already?’ – the just needed to say – ‘Please stop the music.’
What’s going to happen when someone wants to talk about their favorite charity or their stance on the War in Iraq or their sister’s eating disorder? How will the producers and directors of award shows prioritize?
What if a loved one passed away a year ago and you want to honor them? Will there be a statute of limitations? Kanye’s mom passed away three months ago, so if you’re inside that timeframe, your wish request should be honored. But what if it was a year ago?
Is someone’s deceased mom more valuable than someone else’s? You have to wonder what would have happened if Pauly Shore or even Dave Grohl wanted to speak beyond their allotted time.
Were the Grammy folks scared of offending the least threatening rapper on the scene? Or were they just petrified they’d look bad? In the end, their decision making will come down to what will bring the highest ratings to its nationally televised awards ceremony.
The passing of Donda West was sad. And our condolences go out to Mr. West. However, there are rules. Whether you’re an A-lister or an assistant makeup artist at the Oscars, everyone gets the same amount of time to make their speech; it’s up to you to use it wisely. If not, the Sandman is coming for you. And he shouldn’t be stopped.
I really like your blog and all of the information that it has in it. I’m just starting out in the blogging community and have start my own Blog on Generating Free Online Cash. I would like to hear any tips you may have for me because it looks like you really know what you’re doing! You seem to have a successful blog and I want the same thing. Thanks!
Gabriele Piccioli said this on February 27, 2008 11:59 am