Belligerent Ghoul
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I have seen many fans routinely make claims to the effect that Morrissey’s art is so compelling in part because he is an emotionally intense and mercurial person, and that his outbursts and erratic behavior should be met with blanket acceptance because if he were a different man, so too would be the music we love so much. I understand this rationale, but it is a romanticized ideal and a double standard that leads to the desperate justification of behavior that would not be so readily accepted if demonstrated by anyone deemed “lesser”. The belief that Morrissey is a special snowflake beyond reproach because of his status as an “artiste” is a deluded view that epitomizes the more problematic aspects of fan culture.
So many people seem incapable of separating the art from the man, or at least recognizing that there are more nuanced ways to approach fandom, e.g. recognizing that being critical of an artist one admires need not be seen as a betrayal and does not diminish the positive impact of said artist's work.
I voted for the "other" option.
I have a tremendous amount of respect for Morrissey as an artist. The depth and ambiguity of his lyrics as well as his ability to turn a phrase immediately appealed to me, and he was the first person I ever encountered who seemed to share my (often unpopular) views about so many subjects. His music has served as a steady guide through the tumult of life, and he has opened my mind to so many new ideas and ways of thinking.
However, I am not and never have been someone who subscribes to the notion that artistry begets inerrancy, and Morrissey has said and done a lot of things that deserve criticism.
I have seen many fans routinely make claims to the effect that Morrissey’s art is so compelling in part because he is an emotionally intense and mercurial person, and that his outbursts and erratic behavior should be met with blanket acceptance because if he were a different man, so too would be the music we love so much. I understand this rationale, but it is a romanticized ideal and a double standard that leads to the desperate justification of behavior that would not be so readily accepted if demonstrated by anyone deemed “lesser”. The belief that Morrissey is a special snowflake beyond reproach because of his status as an “artiste” is a deluded view that epitomizes the more problematic aspects of fan culture.
So many people seem incapable of separating the art from the man, or at least recognizing that there are more nuanced ways to approach fandom, e.g. recognizing that being critical of an artist one admires need not be seen as a betrayal and does not diminish the positive impact of said artist's work.
Well I will defend morrissey rite 2 the bitter end NO MATTER WHAT! and thats a fact!
He was there 4 me in my time of need and his music ect helped heal me and so others 2!
Theres only one thing which I can think of, which I can have slight diferences with and thats about zoos, yes its not kind or natural for these animals 2 be keep in zoos for the "entertainment" of people, circuses should be banned altogether! but unfortunatly many species of animals are now on the very verge of exstinction due 2 man, and there ONLY hope at this moment in time is 4 zoos and other places of conversation, 2 have breeding programs in order 2 ensure the species survival.
The alarming rate at which species are disappearing on this planet should set alarm bells ringing!!!!
Some top scientists and environmentalists have made predictions that species are become exstinct now at a far faster rate than at any time in earths history, far faster than when the dinosaurs disapeared!!!!!
But there is some good news, this unforgivable trend can and IS being reversed by the light workers amongst us !
And morrissey is one of em!
rainforests cut down to graze cattle
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And oil which often goes into vegetarian meals. Being an ethical eater is a minefield.
I voted for the "other" option.
I have a tremendous amount of respect for Morrissey as an artist. The depth and ambiguity of his lyrics as well as his ability to turn a phrase immediately appealed to me, and he was the first person I ever encountered who seemed to share my (often unpopular) views about so many subjects. His music has served as a steady guide through the tumult of life, and he has opened my mind to so many new ideas and ways of thinking.
However, I am not and never have been someone who subscribes to the notion that artistry begets inerrancy, and Morrissey has said and done a lot of things that deserve criticism.
I have seen many fans routinely make claims to the effect that Morrissey’s art is so compelling in part because he is an emotionally intense and mercurial person, and that his outbursts and erratic behavior should be met with blanket acceptance because if he were a different man, so too would be the music we love so much. I understand this rationale, but it is a romanticized ideal and a double standard that leads to the desperate justification of behavior that would not be so readily accepted if demonstrated by anyone deemed “lesser”. The belief that Morrissey is a special snowflake beyond reproach because of his status as an “artiste” is a deluded view that epitomizes the more problematic aspects of fan culture.
So many people seem incapable of separating the art from the man, or at least recognizing that there are more nuanced ways to approach fandom, e.g. recognizing that being critical of an artist one admires need not be seen as a betrayal and does not diminish the positive impact of said artist's work.
Of course he does and has, no one is innocent, were all flawed as human beings, every single one of us, morrissey included, and so "constructive" critisism can be a good thing of course it can!
But from my own viewpoint, I went thru a terrible time some years ago, It was a complete nitmare, I wont bore anyone with the details, but I use to listen 2 morrissey every single nite 4 years whilst doing this fantastic hobby that ive got , my world became safe again, his music and words help shed my tears, for that moz will allways have a place dear in my heart.
Well thats it, just thought Id share this little bit of personal info for what its worth.
But we move on and get over the past, and start 2 live again in the present and look forward 2 the future, time is one of the greatestest healers of all !