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The Susan Boyle phenomenon: redefining beauty, grace, and success?

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Christian Science Monitor: The Susan Boyle phenomenon: redefining beauty, grace, and success?

Commentators find deeper meaning in British singer's YouTube popularity.

London – It was to her elderly mother, sometime before she passed away, that Susan Boyle pledged she would "do something" with her life.

Two years on from that loss, she honored that promise with a now almost legendary appearance on a British television talent show.

A video clip of the Scot winning over skeptical judges and a cynical crowd with a rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream." from the musical "Les Misérables" has been viewed more than 40 million times, making it one of the most popular YouTube videos ever posted.

The youngest of nine, Ms. Boyle is an unlikely global star. Or is she? …

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3 responses to “The Susan Boyle phenomenon: redefining beauty, grace, and success?”

  1. phil_style Avatar
    phil_style

    In some respects, while her recognition is great, Boyle stands in the perilous position of now being in the spotlight of the vicious English media. Already the papparazzi are following here movements and our dirth of chap and nasty newspapers (if they deserve that name) are printing stories about her appearance and physical characteristics. She’s now being quoted as saying she wants to improve her look . . . I dread the crushing mockery that will ensue from a press machine hell bent on scandal.

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  2. Michael W. Kruse Avatar
    Michael W. Kruse

    So the media goes after Boyle. The interesting question is why? Is the press somehow leading society in a destructive direction, or following it, with its “kill the hero” antics? What does it say about us?

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  3. codepoke Avatar
    codepoke

    I like your take on the press, Michael.
    Thank you for the link. I’d heard rumors of her, and her performance was truly beautiful. Too bad the world is not currently conducive to her beauty.

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