The following letter was submitted in response to the opinion article, “I Want to Be Mariah Carey’s Kid,” discussing the cultural impact and financial legacy of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” The article reflects on the song’s enduring popularity and explores how its continued success has transformed it into a symbol of both holiday tradition and generational wealth.
I thought Leroy Tran’s article “I Want to Be Mariah Carey’s Kid” was funny and entertaining, but I don’t fully agree with the message behind it. While it’s cool to joke about wanting to be related to someone famous, the article focuses a lot on money and wealth instead of what actually makes Mariah Carey important. Yes, Mariah Carey makes a ton of money from “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” and it’s impressive how popular the song still is after so many years. However, wanting to be her kid mainly because of royalties and generational wealth feels kind of shallow. Music should be about the happiness and memories it gives people, especially during the holiday, not just how much money it brings in. That being said, I do think the article does a good job of showing how big of an impact Mariah Carey has on Christmas culture. The writing is humorous and easy to read, and it definitely makes you think about how powerful one song can be. Overall, I enjoyed the article, but I think it would have been better if it focused more on the emotional impact of the music rather than just the financial benefits.
Connor Dang
Dear Editor,
I relate to the article “I want to be Mariah Carey’s kid” by Leroy Tran. I can relate because Mariah Varey’s Christmas music is everywhere every year, and it’s easy to see why anyone would want to be her kid. The idea of being her kid is amusing, but at the same time, it makes sense given her level of success and status. I liked how Leroy made the article funny and so relatable. It made me smile while reading it!
Kayden Tran
