McDonald's

One day, I may do a "This is Why They Hot" about Taylor Swift.  Today is not that day.

I am here to tell you that Taylor Swift is the McDonald's of music.

Last night, the young "country" singer won four Grammys.  A very impressive feat.  Many, however, do not understand why.  Few people claim that Swift is "horrible" but, few can point to what makes her "spectacular."  She can sing a little, has the ability to play the guitar, and writes basic songs.

There is nothing difficult about Taylor Swift.  She is easy to find.  You can hear her on both country and pop radio stations, she's touring, and all over your television.  She sells tons of albums (or downloads or whatever the kids are doing these days).  Nothing is difficult about Taylor Swift.

Just like McDonald's.

You may prefer Jimi Hendrix, Diana Ross, The Doors, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Led Zeppelin, Queen, the Grateful Dead, or the Who (all have no Grammys) but, they are more like a local diner or tailgate party burger.  They require more work.  You may have to drive long distances, learn to appreciate, and put forth a lot of effort to enjoy them.  Not so with McDonald's.  Not so with Taylor Swift.

They are easy.

That's why they sell burgers.

That's why they win Grammy's.