People, Ricky Martin came out. He is a pop star. If you think for one second that the fact that he didn't come out in the middle of his highest career point in North America makes this less important, then you are sorely mistaken. Ricky Martin is still selling millions of records around the world. Just because someone isn't selling like they used to in the U.S. doesn't mean they are not famous and a major force in the music industry elsewhere. Not to mention the fact that Ricky is a Latin pop star, which makes it even harder for him to come out. The United States, as a whole, sometimes tends to think our little bubble of pop culture is all that is happening in the world. Remember there is a big wide world of people and cultures out there that we need to recognize. What Ricky Martin has done is brave and should not be criticized because some individuals don't like the timing. I would imagine most of you would be just as cautious if you were famous and you income and career were on the line. Just celebrate his bravery and lay off the bitchiness. Or maybe you're just jealous because he's competition now! Ha. Send him your love. As it says in the wise words of one of his songs, "up in the Himalayas, c'mon I wanna lay ya." Well said, Ricky. Well said.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
WE ALL NEED TO GET OFF OUR HIGH HORSE AND SUPPORT RICKY MARTIN
People, Ricky Martin came out. He is a pop star. If you think for one second that the fact that he didn't come out in the middle of his highest career point in North America makes this less important, then you are sorely mistaken. Ricky Martin is still selling millions of records around the world. Just because someone isn't selling like they used to in the U.S. doesn't mean they are not famous and a major force in the music industry elsewhere. Not to mention the fact that Ricky is a Latin pop star, which makes it even harder for him to come out. The United States, as a whole, sometimes tends to think our little bubble of pop culture is all that is happening in the world. Remember there is a big wide world of people and cultures out there that we need to recognize. What Ricky Martin has done is brave and should not be criticized because some individuals don't like the timing. I would imagine most of you would be just as cautious if you were famous and you income and career were on the line. Just celebrate his bravery and lay off the bitchiness. Or maybe you're just jealous because he's competition now! Ha. Send him your love. As it says in the wise words of one of his songs, "up in the Himalayas, c'mon I wanna lay ya." Well said, Ricky. Well said.
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