By Amanda Wicks
Meet the new big phrase in 2016: “Doesn’t have the range.” The way “on fleek” and “binge watching” have overtaken the English lexicon, this newest addition—a damning pop culture criticism—is sure to take off thanks to one overzealous fan Twitter account aimed at promoting all things Beyoncé.
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@KingBeyonceStan began applying the term to all the major names in modern day music. The saying first originated in a Little Britain sketch and made fun of artists and musicians who lacked a key element that defined them as a true, memorable talent, according to New York Magazine.
Those who did have the range included:
Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera:
-a vocal coach
-Queen of ramp ups
-virginal at least for that one song
-she has the range https://t.co/oTk2B0Qb2H
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vodka lemonade (@KingBeyonceStan) June 21, 2016Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey:
-Queen of
•range
•runs
•shade
•not knowing JLo
-she has the range https://t.co/937yk6OMb1
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vodka lemonade (@KingBeyonceStan) June 21, 2016Beyoncé
Beyoncé:
-Beyoncé of America
-Daughter of Tina
-Mother of Blue
-Queen of Beys
-She has the range https://t.co/SBVtbuUK0x
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vodka lemonade (@KingBeyonceStan) June 21, 2016As for who didn’t have the range, @KingBeyonceStan called out:
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez:
-Mi Tía
-Mariah Carey no la conoce
-ella no tiene el rango https://t.co/xITQYoia9R
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vodka lemonade (@KingBeyonceStan) June 21, 2016Lady Gaga
Adele
Adele:
-a master manipulator
-beautiful timbre
-everyone thinks she has the range.
-she doesn't have the range. https://t.co/fWaMFzPxtp
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vodka lemonade (@KingBeyonceStan) June 21, 2016Other pop-stars to fail the test include Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Fifth Harmony, Nick Jonas among many others. Having the range is apparently the new watermark of talent, and according to @KingBeyonceStan, these artists just don’t cut it.
Bye, Felicia.
