Comment by Dalewyn

>Singers who aren't good enough to make it on their own are never heard of or discussed.

Correct. I've definitely heard of AKB 48 and other idol groups; I have never heard anything concerning any specific member of one other than randomly showing up on a cheap variety show long after they retired ("graduated") from showbiz.

>Ground meat made from poor quality meat is poor quality ground meat

But it's generally preferable to the poor quality component meats, which was what I tried to allude to.

>people who could start a business on their own could start a business with the help and support of like-minded partners,

People with the chops to become founders on their own can also become co-founders joining with other similar people.

People without the chops can't become founders without joining others to become co-founders.

Basically: All apples are fruits, but not all fruits are apples.