Quote:please see earlier in the thread. He was brought up.
Yes he got the same type of reaction, though not as severe because the double standard for men isn't quite as bad as it is for women.
You're right, I just glanced the thread over and did not notice that. My fault.
Quote:Yes he got the same type of reaction, though not as severe because the double standard for men isn't quite as bad as it is for women.
As to your supposition, I do not think it is necessarily that. IMO, it's because while Paul is a pretty ugly guy, he is not abnormal looking, while Susan is.... so it is an even bigger surprise. BTW, if you put Pavarotti in an average joe clothing, he'd be a perfect match for either one of them. Opera singers are not known for great looks, with few exceptions. The best ones are at least somewhat overweight, as you can't be skinny and have a voice strong enough to be able to perform like this for an hour or two at a time.... again, with few exceptions.
The problem is that these days, most people are too damn visual and most of modern so-called music requires no musical talent whatsoever, so people only look at how the performers look and not how they sing. Sure, something like rap is listened to, but since rap is not music, that is irrelevant. Pop is mostly enhanced voices and simple tunes. If you don't look good while on stage or in a video, there's nothing left.
For pieces that Paul and Susan were performing, looks are irrelevant. People just forgot that music like that exists, at least the masses have.