In any case, it’s silly that the entire interview was conducted in the manner of “isn’t it amazing that this is all happening to you?” It’s as if appearing on a national singing competition and having a successful music career in your native country is nothing. I’m pretty sure we all heard “Tug of War” on the radio a million times.

It’s probably silly of me that I thought the Ellen clip might actually have questions that only Canadians would be able to answer. In particular, being from Quebec, I thought hey we’ll get to see if they actually know any french. That part was also the worst. Anyway, that wasn’t the point of your entire article.

It’s just a shame that they’re not interested in telling that real version of her story.

Also, as my brother pointed out while I was writing this piece, there’s also the fact that Jepsen is playing far younger than her actual age in “Call Me Maybe” and the press surrounding it, which is definitely connected to gender. Of course, as her Canadian Idol audition notes, she’s always appeared younger than she is, but her placement within Bieber’s demographic is further obscuring her womanhood in favor of a more girlish persona.

Thanks for the kind words, and the equally though-provoking comment.