Ugh, NO!

So, I try not to be overly critical of people, and I have a hard time remembering that everyone is made in God's image when I place my two cents in to the opinion jar, but some things are just too easy.

I was watching Miss America last night, as I have done EVERY year since I was a little girl. So, tonight, I kept with the tradition. I was really underwhelmed by the talent portion of the competition. There was a violin player. Now, don't get me wrong, I LOVE the violin. It really is my favorite instrument. I mean, it can really be the part that tugs at the soul when it comes to music. Kansas' Dust In The Wind. The Beatles' Eleanor Rigby. Hell, even Celine Dion had a song that had a powerful violin portion in it. I love the violin.  Miss Mississippi played some opus on the violin, and it straight up sounded....well, it sounded like nails on a chalkboard to me.

Then there were people, who, God love 'em, have been told that they have beautiful singing voices. Someone needs to tell the majority that they have been deceived. They don't. Unless tone deaf is a talent, (IS IT?!) the vast majority of singers fell flat. And sharp.

But, perhaps the most head scratching moment was when Miss Colorado got up to do her talent in her  nursing uniform. Now, don't get me wrong, I love nurses. My mom is a nurse. A super nurse, at that. I am not making light of her career. But, I dunno. A monologue? Can wine drinking be considered a talent, then? Cause I'd be the most talented person anyone had ever SEEN.

Then came the interview portion. Man, some of those answers....I don't envy being in their position. I get that it is nerve wracking, and I'd probably fall on my face with some of the questions asked....BUT, some of those answers were just....uh uh. Miss Alabama, however, (who finished fifth overall) had the most intelligent answer to the question asked of her.

Miss America sure has changed over the years. I wouldn't necessarily say it changed for the better, except for the fact that women of color are recognized as being beautiful, too.