everyone's a critic

in this politicsoaked time, we're exposed to countless voices --- pundits, politicians, and bloggers galore --- explaining to us what's important, what to care about, and most of all, why our world is in such a dire state.

now add to the list of voices rihanna, brit, ne-yo, and more.

even the thoughtless, potentially retarded yet much-beloved celebrities of our culture can convey important political messages... if "mashed up" properly.




the masher, DJ Earworm, includes a message with his hot remix of the summer's biggest hits:

…Lately in pop music there’s been this growing undercurrent of dysfunction and desperation.


Leona Lewis talks about love in terms of flesh wounds, Akon sings of girls being dangerous, Danity Kane complains of being damaged, Ne-Yo is unable to control himself, Rihanna is going crazy.


Meanwhile a burning hunger for more cries out: The Pussycat Dolls, Britney, and Lupe Fiasco all desire fame, attention, recognition, and they encourage the listener to feel the same way. All this, mixed in with Madonna’s pre-apocalyptic pop song plus Estelle and Kanye’s transatlantic lovefest, starts to paint a picture of where our culture is today, overwhelmed by our own raging appetites, even as we run out of what we need.


And you can dance to it!



i can't help but wonder, is the political narrative extending too far? when the voices we rely on for mindless entertainment and distracting fun start lecturing us, where are we to turn?

not to worry. you'll always have The Hills. or will you?

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