Isn't this basically the Golden Rule of Glee? Every member struggles with this, and while they shine on stage while singing and dancing, the rest of us at home are left to wonder why our insecurities don't vanish whenever we dance to "Single Ladies". The point is this: they aren't afraid to stand out. Everyone is different, and that's what makes it such an amazing show to watch. What if all the girls were head cheerleaders who dated the football captain like Quinn? What if all the guys were just as good looking as Puck? Everything is better when people stand out for unique reasons. My favorite aspect of Glee is that they are breaking down the stereotypical TV image for high school kids. Enough with the perfect "high school" kids on tv, I'll take Mercedes and Tina over them any day.
Glee shows viewers that it's important to stand out. Here are some moments of Gleeks standing out :)
P.S. Even though they look super confident on TV, here is what high school was really like for Glee stars: http://www.fancast.com/tv/Glee/103049/1163676460/What-was-high-school-like-for-you-/videos
Yeah, high school doesn't really bring back a lot of nostalgia for me. I hated it.
ReplyDeleteHigh school was just so awkward for everyone involved. Glad those years are over.
ReplyDeleteThe one universal: high school is about as comfortable for most people as a hot tub full of Proactive.
ReplyDeleteYou should pull all these life lessons together as an op-ed, N. Really great way to use a pivotal pop-culture moment. Nice job!