Vietnamese Café Staff Blissfully Unaware of Countless Masterpieces by Western Artists, Settle for 10 Covers by Talentless Hacks
By Nguyen Ayi
Popularity Trumps Quality: A Musical Adventure in Vietnamese Cafés
Café-goers, seeking a harmonious escape from the world, are greeted by a cacophony of butchered renditions of beloved hits from across the globe. The café staff, with wide smiles and unbridled enthusiasm, believe that “pop” simply means popular and therefore assume that people must love it. After all, if a song has amassed over 500,000,000 views, it must be good, right?
Upon further investigation, it becomes painfully clear that the café staff’s musical education has been confined solely to the realms of YouTube views and superficial popularity charts. Ignorant of the rich tapestry of musical artistry woven by Western legends, they have become trapped in a bubble of mediocrity, perpetuating a musical purgatory for unsuspecting customers.
One can only wonder how these unwitting purveyors of musical torment manage to overlook the timeless melodies and poetic lyrics that have defined generations. Are they oblivious to the ethereal vocal prowess of Aretha Franklin, the soul-stirring ballads of Elton John, or the electrifying guitar riffs of Jimi Hendrix? It seems they remain tragically ignorant of the countless musical masterpieces that could grace their café, opting instead for amateurish interpretations by the local karaoke enthusiasts.
While one could argue that music taste is subjective, there are certain universal markers of quality that transcend personal preferences. Yet, the Vietnamese café staff seem content to drown their patrons in a sea … Read more