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Originally posted by LucidDreamer85
Originally posted by bhornbuckle75
reply to post by v1rtu0s0
So a street kid with no family just happens to be able to sing beautiful Opera? Seems quite unlikely.....where woud he even learn a piece like that?..But hey, I'll buy into it I guess, unless I hear evidence it's just a put on....I suppose it's possible. I'll choose to believe it, for now....I guess I can't always be a cynic. That's not what I found odd about it though.....What I found odd was that he apparently sold 'energy drinks and gum' on the streets!!! Say What?!?!?! That's just downright surreal! I guess I'll just assume it must be a cultural difference....I can't imagine seeing a street kid selling Energy Drinks and Gum in my city.
You are either born with the voice or not.....I could take 5 million dollars worth of opera lessons and never be this good.
Money can't create talent..
Originally posted by dadgad
reply to post by v1rtu0s0
People, don't fall for this kind of public stunts.
So, ok, you have a talented guy with a sad history.
And now this lovely system of us will give him a chance. Oh how great is our system. How great we are.
This is the message people get out of it.
Originally posted by Sherlock Holmes
Since when has a good singing voice been linked to financial prosperity ?
If he grew up in an orphanage and lived on the streets, then that doesn't exactly preclude the possibility that he has artistic talent.
Why is everyone getting all gooey about this ?
I don't get it.
edit on 10-6-2011 by Sherlock Holmes because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by hillynilly
Originally posted by CobraCommander
reply to post by hillynilly
Well there I have to totally agree with you. I'm not saying this isn't a total fraud, it might be. Even the news is a total entertainment BS production. But I don't have any reason to believe this guy's background is not what they say it is. Many famous people have been plucked off the street simply because it really does make great TV.
Noted Individuals Who Have Experienced Homelessness
They don't have to pluck anyone off the street, they just make the crap up with anyone.
Look, it is already admitted it was TOTALLY edited for sensational value, I don't believe
anything that comes out of the crap box... Hook line and sinker people. It is utter BS
Originally posted by Prometheus9
That's right, you don't get it.
Thanks for displaying your ignorance.
Originally posted by Myendica
cough cough.. ugh .. RIGGED cough cough... excuse me..
Yea, I'ma say that that show is rigged.. how a kid living on streets ten years have that voive? hes been groomed.. Yawn.
i dont care if this offends you but man you must be a retard.
Originally posted by bhornbuckle75
reply to post by v1rtu0s0
So a street kid with no family just happens to be able to sing beautiful Opera? Seems quite unlikely.....where woud he even learn a piece like that?..But hey, I'll buy into it I guess, unless I hear evidence it's just a put on....I suppose it's possible. I'll choose to believe it, for now....I guess I can't always be a cynic. That's not what I found odd about it though.....What I found odd was that he apparently sold 'energy drinks and gum' on the streets!!! Say What?!?!?! That's just downright surreal! I guess I'll just assume it must be a cultural difference....I can't imagine seeing a street kid selling Energy Drinks and Gum in my city.
Originally posted by bhornbuckle75
reply to post by v1rtu0s0
So a street kid with no family just happens to be able to sing beautiful Opera? Seems quite unlikely.....*snip* *snip*..I can't imagine seeing a street kid selling Energy Drinks and Gum in my city.
Originally posted by Sherlock Holmes
Originally posted by Prometheus9
That's right, you don't get it.
Thanks for displaying your ignorance.
What ''ignorance'' ?
Artistic ability is not defined by socio-economic factors.
In fact, if you got all gooey and became a crybaby watching this guy singing, then, dare I say it, that displays a certain amount of ignorance and prejudice on your part.
''Oh, I'm going to cry now, because someone from an unfortunate background doesn't fit my preconceived idea of who I think they are''.
Anybody who cried over this video needs to have a long hard look at themselves.
edit on 10-6-2011 by Sherlock Holmes because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Prometheus9
Originally posted by Sherlock Holmes
Originally posted by Prometheus9
That's right, you don't get it.
Thanks for displaying your ignorance.
What ''ignorance'' ?
Artistic ability is not defined by socio-economic factors.
In fact, if you got all gooey and became a crybaby watching this guy singing, then, dare I say it, that displays a certain amount of ignorance and prejudice on your part.
''Oh, I'm going to cry now, because someone from an unfortunate background doesn't fit my preconceived idea of who I think they are''.
Anybody who cried over this video needs to have a long hard look at themselves.
edit on 10-6-2011 by Sherlock Holmes because: (no reason given)
No. YOU need to take a long hard look at yourself because you come across as an ignorant twit.
Do you even read what you post?
How is being moved by this guys story viewed as a bad or ignorant thing?
While you sit there and make condescending comments in an internet forum like a complete dumbass, this kid has the guts to get up on stage in front of millions to display his talents. This guy's trying to make something of his life in the face of adversity, why is that so difficult for you to understand?
edit on 10-6-2011 by Prometheus9 because: (no reason given)