in it's defense..
i hear you when you say you hate high school musical; however,
disney did not make this movie for 20-40 somethings. they made it for young-ish kids. and the kids absolutely love it. they eat it up whenever it's mentioned. and in my experience as a camp counselor, my 10 year olds were obsessed with it, as was the rest of the 2-14 year olds at the camp. it was even the theme for our color games this year. it's a gold mine, i don't blame disney for making a sequel, it was a huge success.
so everyone's entitled to their own opinion, and if you hate it fine; but remember it is for the kids to love, [which they do], not for you to critique.
hear my song; it was made for the time when you don't know where to go, listen to the song that i sing, you'll be fine..