Ranting About Super Girl: An Analysis of an Entertainment Myth

Author: Tang Hao
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Wang Shiqi (Entrepreneur): "A very typical American-style celebrity dream has been realized in China - ordinary people can pursue their dreams without any authority, 'I want to sing, I sing,' I can become famous. These are the essence of democratic consciousness, inspirational and uplifting. To put it bluntly: every episode of the show is better than the Spring Festival Gala." Haiyan (Bestselling Writer): "The vitality of culture depends on the audience. In terms of communication and effectiveness, Western culture is ahead. Super Girl Voice is a copy of 'American Idol'; it is essentially American culture." Cui Jian (Rock Singer): "Super Girl Voice is like a bowl of porridge or a small dish. It feels fresh when you get tired of it, but don't expect it to have the nutrition of a steak." Song Ke (Musician): "True entertainment industries have never opposed the masses and art. I didn't see any vulgarity in the Super Girl Voice competition!" The Flowers (Rock Band): "We don't understand why they make the entertainment show so sad. Every time a contestant is eliminated, the judge Xia Qing cries. Entertainment shows are meant to make people happy. If you watch the show and cry every day, is it still an entertainment show?" Yan Leshan (Essayist): "A local TV show has such high ratings. Isn't it a great thing that it makes the entire nation happy? - Since China has adopted a market economy, who doesn't admit that the improvement in our quality of life is due to fair competition!" Super Girl Voice is no longer just an entertainment show; it has permeated daily life, awakened participation, and influenced society. So, what has it brought? Wang Shiqi (Entrepreneur): "A very typical American-style celebrity dream has been realized in China - ordinary people can pursue their dreams without any authority, 'I want to sing, I sing,' I can become famous. These are the essence of democratic consciousness, inspirational and uplifting. To put it bluntly: every episode of the show is better than the Spring Festival Gala." Haiyan (Bestselling Writer): "The vitality of culture depends on the audience. In terms of communication and effectiveness, Western culture is ahead. Super Girl Voice is a copy of 'American Idol'; it is essentially American culture." Cui Jian (Rock Singer): "Super Girl Voice is like a bowl of porridge or a small dish. It feels fresh when you get tired of it, but don't expect it to have the nutrition of a steak." Song Ke (Musician): "True entertainment industries have never opposed the masses and art. I didn't see any vulgarity in the Super Girl Voice competition!" The Flowers (Rock Band): "We don't understand why they make the entertainment show so sad. Every time a contestant is eliminated, the judge Xia Qing cries. Entertainment shows are meant to make people happy. If you watch the show and cry every day, is it still an entertainment show?" Yan Leshan (Essayist): "A local TV show has such high ratings. Isn't it a great thing that it makes the entire nation happy? - Since China has adopted a market economy, who doesn't admit that the improvement in our quality of life is due to fair competition!"