Taking a peek behind the mask

I want to say how much I appreciate television critic Lorraine Ali’s review of “The Masked Singer,” [“No Secret How Bizarre This Is,” Jan. 4]. However, nowhere in your article, nor any others I’ve read, is mention made of the original source of this show. “The Masked Singer” is a poor imitation of a popular Korean TV show. I’m not certain what the Korean name is because the show is all Korean — very little English.

I’ve watched the Korean show a few times, and, while I don’t understand most of what is said, I can appreciate the true effort put in by the singers and those who try to figure who the singer really is. The live audience seems to really enjoy it. There is a lot of humor, laughter, [and] fun had by all, including the singers. Charles Wolfe Sylmar

As the saying goes, why don’t you tell us what you really think? It’s good to see someone give a critical review of a show it appears is going to be popular. By “critical,” I don’t necessarily mean negative, but this type of show appears, at this point, to be scraping the bottom of the barrel. John Snyder Newbury Park

I always enjoy Lorraine Ali’s writing, never more so than today. She read my mind. Yes, this show is “The latest sign that we’ve hit rock bottom and End Times are near!”

Keep up the good writing. Sylvia Hamilton Santa Barbara