Why Are We Nuts About Susan Boyle?

In this photo from the Susan Boyle FanSite, Susan Boyle is shown during her performance on “Britain Has Got Talent” blowing the judges (including Simon Crowell) away with her rendition of “I Dreamed A Dream” from “Les Miserables.” As a result, she became an international sensation. The YouTube video of this performance has received over 12 million hits. And just as much discussion. Tanya Gold of The Guardian, for example, asked in a column why are we so shocked that a physically unattractive person like Susan Boyle can sing so beautifully. YouTube video here .

Question: Why do you think we’re all so taken by Susan Boyle’s performance?