A plot common to stories that focus on the arts (such as painting or writing), or on sports that require mixing physical ability with creativity (such as dancing or skating). Basically, it is a contrast between a highly skilled and critically-acclaimed artist, and a crowd-pleaser. As long as they're competing for marks, Betty will win every time. Put the pair in front of an audience, however, and it's a different story. Examples of Technician Versus Performer include: