Igno-Rant: Andre Reeeeeeeuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

I guess I’m not in the target demographic for Andre Reeeuuuuuu the violin virtuoso currently touring Australia who played to a packed Suncorp Stadium last night. Full to the brim with geriatrics who were no doubt horrified by the ensuing thunder storm. But what I really can’t understand is where does this target demographic come from? And how did it get so big!? Surely those interested in classical music are not going to go along and pay to see some commercialised pompous git whose name can only be pronounced if you are a member of the living dead or have severe Down syndrome play covers! So who are these massive crowds? Old people with no idea is my guess…

I did get some enjoyment out of his visit however. Last night the final episode of Shaun Micallef’s Newstopia was dedicated to “Inspektor Herring”, the parody of a Russian, English subtitled spy movie (/Inspector Rex?). The story culminated in the highly celebrated death of Andre Reeeeeeuuuuuu. You can see the whole episode online for a limited time on the SBS website (http://www.sbs.com.au/television#).