tati.the.editor

i do my chores when i am able, but with chronic pain, asthma, audhd, and various mental health struggles, i have to be able to do things at my own pace. yelling at me won't get it done faster if my body and mind are refusing to cooperate.

The arts are becoming increasingly elite. There are countless people who are probably greater than the greatest we know, but who will, unfortunately, never get the chance to showcase their talents on a large scale. Of course, fame is not the sole reason to pursue talent, but recognition is something many people seek, not just for validation, but for the opportunity to share their vision with the world.

I favour British media because I feel it is the most representative. Hollywood could certainly take some notes. British shows have always felt more authentic because talent was sought out rather than manufactured. We see real faces, the everyday people who are rarely shown in the big movies we are used to seeing. While on the topic of British media, Skins is a show that stands out to me the most. The actors and actresses were not only well known stars but random teenagers who wanted to pursue their passion. They were even asked for their thoughts on the scripts to make the show as real and raw as possible. It was unique to British culture at the time and remains relatable to many to this day. I found it quite funny when the USA tried to make their own version of Skins. It felt silly that they wanted to create an American show replicating British teenage life. The show seemed inauthentic, and it is exactly that, an imitation that lacked the depth and realness of the original. Creating something that is unique and specific to a particular audience and demographic is what makes it so enticing.

I'm just gonna go listen to it again...