Less than a few weeks ago Susan Boyle was a virtual unknown.
However, since auditioning for Britain’s Got Talent, a televised talent competition, she has experienced a stratospheric rise to fame.
A YouTube video of her audition has been watched by more than 26 million people, making it one of the most watched videos on the internet in recent times.
It is undeniable that technology such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter has helped to spread the word about Susan’s performance.
So just what is it about Susan that the people find so fascinating? Arguably, it is the fact she is such a class act. However, many have suggested that her biggest appeal lies in her unassuming persona.
Susan’s persona and appearance have been somewhat controversial and the initial reaction to her audition has made many people question whether they are guilty of judging a book by its cover.
With her plain Jane, middle-aged looks and her no-nonsense approach to life, Susan is perhaps the most unlikely star to be discovered of late.
Commenting on her rise to fame, Max Clifford, a renowned PR guru, said that the massive public interest in her is partly due to people having to challenge their own assumptions and prejudices.
Looking forward, with talk of record contracts and celebrity duets, it is very likely that we’ll soon be seeing a Susan Boyle album in the charts!
Vocabulary List:
plain Jane
ordinary, average, not very attractive or interesting female (a set informal saying)
PR guru
somebody who is respected for their knowledge of a particular subject (here, public relations, or PR) and often asked for advice
prejudices
showing dislike for something or someone for no good reason
to spread the word about
to make many people aware of/know about
a virtual unknown
not at all famous
experienced a stratospheric rise to fame
became widely known very quickly
! Remeber whenever you are reading any type of articles or news sements, always keep note of the new words when you are reading. Look them up and read the words in contexts. It'll help you learn words effectively and faster..
No comments:
Post a Comment