Article about SPN’s People's Choice win/snub
Here are some segment of the artcle (read the full thing here):
This may have been the first time in PCA history that the network drama accolade wasn't presented live on air -- do we really believe it's a coincidence that a genre show got snubbed? I can't imagine that some dedicated voters aren't sitting at home wondering if their favorite drama made the cut, thinking that perhaps they blacked out sometime mid-telecast and missed the award. Sure, this is a popularity contest on an inflated scale, not a cure for cancer; but if you're voted prom queen, I think that entitles you to a moment of glory, something that niche shows like "Supernatural" sorely need and rarely get.
Meanwhile, The CW's "Vampire Diaries" cast was out in full force, with Nina Dobrev deservedly winning "TV Drama Actress," and Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder in attendance to present. "TVD" is also a genre show, but one with higher ratings than "Supernatural." Perhaps there's a "right" kind of genre that merits acceptance? If there is, it undoubtedly features vampires. (Poor "Buffy" was obviously just ahead of its time.) Still, Dobrev's victory was further testament to the power of the fans, considering she wasn't initially nominated, but earned her spot as the first write-in nominee on the ballot. She does excellent work on "The Vampire Diaries" as both Elena and Katherine, so it's nice to see her rewarded at last.
To compound matters, it also appears that -- despite having time to record a suitably humble acceptance speech -- stars Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles weren't even invited to the ceremony, even after their show dominated two categories (at least according to the actors' bodyguard, Clif Kosterman).
Genre fans are used to disappointment. Our shows are cancelled prematurely, they rarely earn billboards, posters or magazine covers, and unless our addictions are aired on HBO or AMC, we know that they won't get awards recognition, no matter how consistently compelling the storylines are, or how heartbreaking the performances can be.
And yet, genre fans are the reason that "Chuck" has survived for five seasons, that "Firefly" got a chance at a big-screen send-off as "Serenity," and that little-shows-that-could like "Supernatural" and "Community" can enjoy a brief, but satisfying moment in the spotlight on the cover of a publication like TV Guide. We may not have much power, but we still turn out in full force -- with all the bravery of a Stark and all the cunning of a Lannister -- whenever there's a chance to share our passion for a show that brings us joy.
Shame on the People's Choice Awards for deciding that our choice wasn't good enough.