Just Making A Statement

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For someone on the rise, every appearance is an opportunity to shine, prove, and gain momentum for his/her career. Thus, when Rising Newbie (RN) was informed that she would have a number with Popular Talent (PT), her reaction was that of excitement. PT has always been admired by fans and her performances are eagerly anticipated as well.

Prior to rehearsal, RN allegedly convinced the One in Charge (OC) to give her the highlights of her performance with PT. OC connived and gave RN the challenging parts of the song. When PT learned of the division of the lines, she did not pull rank and just said she was fine with the idea. Despite having more professional experience than RN, PT was very pleasant to her and did not display any diva attitude even though if she had, people would understand.

As the song was familiar with PT, she thought she was prepared for the number. However, RN had other things in mind and she took that few minutes like someone about to slay a dragon. She raised the bar two notches higher, which was not part of the instructions given to the band and RN. They did not even rehearse for that. The live band had no choice but to follow her lead, and they were quite upset because they had to make sure everything sounded right. The most surprised was PT, and she was in shock at the backstage for a few minutes. The production head had to appease her.

After the performance, the production head reprimanded RN for her stunt, which seemed to show that she was the only one in the segment. RN’s action was not well-received by the critical audience. Most feedback focused on how RN treated a guest badly. Instead of cooperating and blending, she seemed to have intentionally embarrassed PT. RN excused her performance by saying that she was carried away by the song, which was a flimsy excuse, as perceived by some.

PT was scheduled to appear on the show again. RN proposed for another showdown and said she will give way to PT for the high notes. However, PT refused to be in a number with RN and would rather not appear if the production would push the idea. This time, PT was given a solo number and RN was not in sight.   

“What is essential is to suddenly make a move totally unexpected by the opponent, pick up on the advantage of fright, and seize the victory right then and there.” ― Miyamoto Musashi

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