Comments on: #134: Don’t Cry For Susan Boyle

By: Jayne

Jayne — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:00:39 +0000

Hehe…and it was all going so well until Miss Jen popped up!

Absolutely spot on about Susan Boyle – I was insulted *for* her at the way the audience immediately made assumptions about her based on her appearance and, presumably, age.

BTW, I found your site after reading your piece on more.com and so pleased I did.

By: Nikki

Nikki — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:32:37 +0000

wtf..Miss Jen??? you’re probably some old southern fart…

By: Roberta

Roberta — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:42:30 +0000

Extremely well said…BRAVO.

By: Pamela Redmond Satran

Pamela Redmond Satran — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:14:37 +0000

If I’m ever 48 again, I certainly will. And perhaps if you read this post more carefully, you would see that I’m criticizing misogyny, not participating in it.

By: Miss Jen

Miss Jen — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:25:33 +0000

I hope you revisit your attitudes when you’re 48. It’s women like you who set back the women’s movement with your misogynistic hatred.

By: Ammie

Ammie — Sun, 10 May 2009 00:44:27 +0000

Nice article. However, I’m so tired of hearing Susan Boyle referred to as “not attractive” or “not so attractive.” I’m sorry, but she is beautiful. And, the more I hear her sing, the more beautiful she becomes. True.

I was surprised by her talent because there have been a number of women 45+ who come on that show and just make complete fools of themselves. That said, there have been a number of people of all ages, both male and female, who have come on the show and have made complete fools of themselves. I’m quite surprised at anyone who is good. Talent seems to be rare in general.

I cried for Susan because everyone, including the judges, were rude to her. I was very glad that she “showed them.”

By: Ruth

Ruth — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:40:28 +0000

Thank you. There is something mildly disturbing about people being so surprised that this woman is so talented. Yes, guess what, middle aged women who don’t look like models can also be talented. Geeeeezzzzz.

Thanks for saying what I’ve been feeling.