The 20th Century has had a number of personalities whose fame far exceeded their ability. Can we say that their grasp exceeded their reach? Here, in my opinion, are a fair number of them:
Architecture – Frank Lloyd Wright
Art – Andy Warhol (honorable mention, Salvador Dali)
Business – Bill Gates
Dance – Martha Graham
TV – Walter Cronkite
Movies – Mae West (honorable mention, Joan Crawford)
Music – Bob Dylan (honorable mention, Madonna)
Poetry – Maya Angelou
President – Woodrow Wilson (honorable mention, Jimmy Carter)
Royalty – Princess Diana (honorable mention, Prince Charles)
Science – Carl Sagan (honorable mention, Al Gore)
Sports – Wilt Chamberlain
Stage – Ethel Merman (honorable mention, Carol Channing)
Writing – Norman Mailer
If anyone wants my rationale(s) for these pick(s), leave a challanging comment and I will respond.
Dear Mr Judgemental: Thank you for not putting my picture in the hall, OJ
ReplyDeleteYou show your own bias and cluelessness by lumping Bob Dylon and Madona in the same category. The rest of this sour grapes list reveals a deep-seated envy for those who managed to profit from a combination of talent and luck.
ReplyDeleteWilt in the hall of lame? Let's see you score 100 points in a game. Hell, you wouldn't even make it as a waterboy. SHEEEESH!
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