Blame Judges for Poor Calypso Turnout

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Letter to Editor

Wednesday, 08 August 2012 02:30

By Mr inevergoingback


Dear Editor, Since the judges’ decision is final, let me first congratulate the winner “De Bear”.

After a 12-year absence from the calypso show, I was convinced by a few friends to go on Sunday night. What a waste of time and money! I realise the crowd is getting smaller, thanks to the judges - at least they are doing a good job at that.
 
I heard De Bear's interview on Observer and I am convinced that not even he was sure that he won; again, congrats to the judges.
 
As I watched and listened to the show I was very impressed with Princess Thalia, GB and King Fiah in the first round. King Fiah seemed to be a victim of what was going on backstage, which prompted the (Master of Ceremonies) to get some holy water.
 
A man put some music and words together and called it a calypso, took advantage of the lack of thinking judges, and won.

 
In the first round, he specifically called on Caribbean islands to play their part, but the first island he called to take her place was Guyana. My dear judges Guyana is not an island.

The song went on to call on the islands Jamaica and Trinidad to take their places. The calypso never developed to say take your place and do what. I think I remember the famous saying "one from 10 leaves none". I would like to know what these big sisters must take their places and do.
 
I want De Bear to understand that I give him credit that he is able to take advantage of the lack of real judges that he can even use the term Mother England and get away with it. Well, Judges, our Mother country is Africa.
 
He went on to call on Trinidad about its gold and diamond. Well, that's news to me; I never knew Trinidad had gold and diamonds.
 
Then there was the second round -- same idea from last year; same king; same judges; same results; same reason crowd getting smaller.
 
I saw a Garden of Eden elevated, but Adam and Eve were grounded. I saw a blue kitchen without roof, but people complaining of getting wet. I even saw good judges as spectators.
 
Congrats to De Bear, even though I saw it differently.


Mr inevergoingback

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