Why focus on snubs?

[TerrenceIsTheMann]

Posted: 5/3/16 at 4:27pm

For some reason, every time an award or a nomination is announced, everyone tends to focus on who was "snubbed". Why not just celebrate for the people who were lucky enough to get nominated? Just a though. Remember, whatever the snub is, it's not as bad as the Frozen casting.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 5/3/16 at 4:30pm

Pfft, I can't believe you want positivity!

But really, I think everyone has some hopefuls in mind that don't end up being nominated, and people like to voice their opinions. Some are just more outspoken than others.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 5/3/16 at 4:44pm

Also, the population of people who are actually knowledgeable about the grand-scale landscape of any Broadway season is very, very small. The majority of people whose interests in the Tonys are piqued are usually personally invested in/a big fan of one or a couple of shows. When the shows they get personally and emotionally attached to don't get a nomination, they call it being snubbed or robbed because they simply don't have a big-picture idea of what other works in the season have been. I realize this sounds like a disgustingly snobby answer, but I think it's reality.

[MichelleCraig]

Posted: 5/3/16 at 4:44pm

I think it's just human nature to put a focus on the "snubs"...it's done, to your point, with all of the awards shows. So as long as the focus on the "snubs" is not the sole focus, I think it's OK. There's been a lot of praise heaped on the nominees by this board today as well.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 5/3/16 at 4:48pm

For me I'm just disappointed. I don't feel like American Psycho was snubbed. It did get two very worthy nominations after all but I was hoping Benjamin Walker and the score would be recognized. It almost seems pointless though since Hamilton will win everything. I can't figure out if that's positivity or negativity. I like Hamilton so I guess it's a positive focus.