Hairspray becomes another victim of the dreaded Word of Mouth — Page 2

"Um, FutureAladdin, I think you're thinking of critics. Yes, critics are the ones who matter. Not random schmucks picked up off the street" No...because critics could say the most horrible things about a great musical and they aren't the ones that are giving the show money and attendance

I love Audrey and want her to be my grandmother.

Akiva

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These people are really annoying. I really hate how they love everything and they just seem way too nice about it, like they're trying real hard not to step on anybody's toes. What's the point of even reading their reviews since you already know that they're going to love it? I'm not saying I want them to pan shows, but at least give more thorough reveiws. But I know that's not gonna happen.

I don't think it's a critic's job to be "nice" if the show is bad. Like someone already said, it's their job to give an accurate and informed opinion. I always find it funny that oftentimes, when critics pan a "bad" show that has a loyal fanbase (The Wedding Singer comes to mind) people complain that the critics are being too harsh. I'm like what do you want them to say? That it's a good show, when it wasn't? To focus only on the positive aspects and not mention the negatives at all?

It's just funny to me.......

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I watched it again last night. TWICE. I have a sick sense of humor.

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Someone should show him.

He told my friend he YouTube searches himself, so perhaps.

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I don't mind them so much. They are real people who are talking about a show. They aren't as annoying as hauty "theatre people" who act like they know everything and look down on average joes, like the people on Word of Mouth who enjoy theatre without owning every Original Cast Album. Give these folks a break.

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