Valentime's Day

This weekend marked one of the worst awards shows, the Grammys. For 53 years, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences have given away awards to the "best" "musicians" of the preceding year. I use those two words very liberally in this sense. Just to give a reference point, Mick Jagger, the lead singer of what some people could argue is one of the greatest rock bands, just performed at the Grammys for the first time. 39 years after the Rolling Stones formed. Lady Gaga has performed more times than Mick Jagger. Speaking of Lady Gaga, she is probably one of the most overrated performers at this point in time. The only reason she is famous is her shock value. The only thing that separates her from, say, Marilyn Manson, is that she is more socially accepted. So when people say that she got screwed for album of the year because nobody knows who Arcade Fire are is idiotic. This sadly represents what is wrong with the music industry. Good musicians get pushed to the side, while people who make pop music become more famous and get more recognition. What's worse, the bane of the music industry, is Justin Bieber. Millions of little girls are going to raise hell because he didn't win best new artist over Esperanza Spalding. Sadly, there are adults that agree. Unlike Justin Bieber she is a talented musician. She obviously has to be if she is winning a mainstream Grammy despite being a jazz musician.
Today is Valentine's Day, one of the most pointless days of the year. If you have to wait for a special day once a year to show your admiration for your significant other, there is something wrong with your relationship. Like many holidays in America, it is only a way for companies to make money off of people.
Speaking of things that are wrong with America, why do Americans only like sports that we create? One of the greatest annual sports events is happening this month, the RBS 6 Nations tournaments. However, because most Americans are too stupid/lazy/self-centered to learn about rugby, we get to watch one game a week. It doesn't even get coverage on ESPN, while poker and bowling both get time. Even worse, next summer marks the beginning of the Rugby World Cup, and I'm willing to bet that the only time it will get time on TV in America is whatever games BBC televises.
Stop it America!