The producers have done it again....sigh...

Those who follow Ch U's reality show "U are the one" will be able to know what this show is all about. As usual, Mediacorpse has done what they do by trying to use such degrading tactics to woo young viewers with the false impression that the pursuit to stardom is something glamourous. It is sad that part of the audience are secondary school children. Is it because the organisation is not earning enough or worse still, in the red that they need to resort to such disgraceful tactics to increase their viewership? Worse still, many of the contestants are still studying. I am sorry to say this but in Singapore, education is still and will be the key to basic survival. We are not like some other countries where there are numerous paths besides getting a good education are available. Too bad that we are such a small and young nation where our people are our only natural resources. It is also the fact that we need to be not just a cut but many cuts above the rest. The basis is still the same: having a good education is key. It may take another genaration or two to change this mindset but at this point in time, the pursuit of stardom is best done when the basics is sound first. Meaning, anyone who wishes to pursue stardom had better get their basic education right before even thinking about it. Afterall, stardom is short-lived but qualifications have a much longer shelf life. So to all youngsters out there (tertiary and below) please get your educational qualifications right before thinking of anything else. It is just too bad but in Singapore, this is the way to go.