Wednesday, April 15, 2009

If You Think You're Too Old or Too Ugly

Never has a greater blow against lookism and ageism been struck than in this six-minute YouTube video. After the first minute's set-up, I cried the entire time.

3 comments:

  1. I didn't see what the big deal was. To me, she totally looked like she could have that voice. Great pipes but not surprising. Maybe you underestimate people.

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  2. If you like that, check this out:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D2FuRhe4CE

    Reportedly this is a recording of Susan Boyle singing "Cry Me A River" from a charity CD 10 years ago. To my ears, it's even better.

    I've sung this song before. She puts my pitiful rendition to shame.

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  3. Here's another person that is impressing people:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6T33Ja_oFA

    It's a 7-year-old girl singing the national anthem just before an Orlando Magic playoff game.

    The voice is impressive for any age. And it's coming from a child who was diagnosed as autistic at age 2 and unable to talk.

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