Frozenrose, all your posts - <3 them! - you are on a roll!
@Chic, welcome - very interesting info you posted...
I've seen the subtitled versions (I think SMTM s1 & 2 are unsubbed, UR has been put on hold/possibly cancelled).... I've watched it to see these "underground" rappers come up, and the messages they share. The messages - the script, really that the TV network wants to promote to the general public. The changing values this station and those in charge (producers/directors & the judges) are working to promote. To be aware, and look at it critically - for instance,
why did "these" SMTM contestants get picked;
why did mNet (I think that's the network name) tap the female contestants;
why are dunkin' donuts and adidas + their other sponsors investing in this show?
@ UR - why are they having a male judge (such as San E) evaluating women?
Why does everything come from a male-centric view (from both shows, and ultimately puts down women?)
why do they blur out certain tattoos or clothing slogans, but leave Swings?
etc.
I don't believe in consuming media blindly (or anything for that matter - food, family, social culture, arts, medicine, fashion, hierarchical models like school and work), going this feels good, or just a little bit is ok. I do believe in breaking down what is being shown, promoted and encouraged, and looking at the larger picture of where is it going & what does it mean