I am becoming a cultural elitist. Yes, I can sympathize with what you are probably asking yourself, “Drew. Culture. You?” It is true. I shall not deny it. Classical music twenty-four hours a day? Absolutely. Opera? Ballet? I am investigating the local possibilities. Apparently the Triangle area is quite interested in the Arts. Magnificent!
What brought along this shift? I have been pondering this question for the last few weeks, and I believe that I have figured it out: Much of pop culture is hollow garbage. Now, now, I know that many of my five readers will object to the generality of this comment, and I can sympathize. I have preserved my devotion to John Mayer and other acoustic artists (their work tends to have some keen insights into life and culture), and besides, I like them, so why don’t you just BACK OFF!! I refuse to confer the title of Artist upon the Pussycat Dolls and Nickelback. I think you understand.
What brought along this shift? I have been pondering this question for the last few weeks, and I believe that I have figured it out: Much of pop culture is hollow garbage. Now, now, I know that many of my five readers will object to the generality of this comment, and I can sympathize. I have preserved my devotion to John Mayer and other acoustic artists (their work tends to have some keen insights into life and culture), and besides, I like them, so why don’t you just BACK OFF!! I refuse to confer the title of Artist upon the Pussycat Dolls and Nickelback. I think you understand.
Wow. That last paragraph was actually unplanned. I am becoming a snob. This question has popped into my head, and I want to solicit your opinions. Is there a difference between an elitist and a snob? If so, what is it? For all of the fans of classical music, I am requesting your favorite pieces so that I can check them out. I may claim to be the classical fan, but at this point I’m quite ignorant!
Handel’s Messiah is this afternoon at Duke Chapel. I have never heard anything beyond the Hallelujah Chorus from this piece. For all of the non-locals reading this, Duke University has a full-size Gothic cathedral at the center of its campus and it is simply breathtaking. The acoustics in it are phenomenal!
Okay. I’m done. Feel free to point out my hypocrisy with your humbling comments.
ELITISM:
-the selectivity of the ELITE
-consciousness of being or belonging to an ELITE
SNOB:
-one who blatantly imitates, fawningly admires, or vulgarly seeks association with those regarded as social superiors
-one who tends to rebuff, avoid, or ignore those regarded as inferior
-one who has an offensive air of superiority in matters of knowledge or taste
I believe this means that you were an elitist until you openly shared your thoughts. now you are a snob. good job drewfus. good job