Why I'm Annoyed by Ryan Murphy

Ryan Murphy is an extremely successful producer, and I'm not disputing that. He even has the ability to create successful shows in varied genres. He helped create both 'Nip/Tuck' and 'Glee'. He's multifaceted. But don't think this is going to turn into some admiration riddled post.

Instead, I have a complaint. Sure, Ryan Murphy has had a great deal of success. But I cannot stand his pandering behavior towards the contestants on 'The Glee Project'.

Honestly, telling a contestant that they "are the show" based on one facet of how they look, or one part of their personality, seems ridiculous. It just serves to emphasize how much the show relies on, and is built upon, stereotypes. And no, regardless of what Ryan Murphy claims, the show is not crushing any stereotypes. Sure, it's giving kids who never had a chance to be on television before a way to see themselves--but do the 16 year old gay boys all have to see themselves in the flamboyant, musical loving, one dimensional Kurt? (Don't even try to tell me that Blane or Karofsky aren't one dimensional too) And apparently cheerleaders only have a choice of being wildly popular, wildly sexual, or wildly stupid? I don't care if Murphy is making Santana more 'complex' by giving her a lesbian subplot. She's still all about sex. The characters just revolve around the same issues again and again and again, and I see little growth or character development.

Lets hope that this year there's a little more depth. And maybe for once when Murphy tells someone they "are the show" it will be an actual compliment.