Simon Cowell is a big name in the music business. He is a television producer/music executive who owns a television and music production house, and is active on many well-known television shows. He is known for his blunt criticism as a judge on talent shows such as American Idol and Britain’s Got Talent. Many such criticisms have shocked and astounded both those receiving them and the viewers at home, and some insults have even caused tears and tantrums. In short, Simon Cowell is infamous.
Cowell has been critiquing aspiring artists for years now—whether that means dashing their hopes against the sharp pointed tips of his wit or handing them that golden ticket to Hollywood. We all know that music/singing is an art form and since he is critiquing such things, that makes him an art critic, right? But then again, he rarely gives any reasons for the judgments he passes; he just insults people. Further more, what really qualifies him to pass such judgments, and he is not really doing it for art’s sake—he is doing it because it is how he makes money.
So here is my question: Is Simon Cowell an art critic or just a wealthy asshole?
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