American Idol
Yes, I've been watching "American Idol," the show on which people compete in singing contests and are gradually eliminated by nationwide telephone votes until one person is left standing. Why do I watch it? Two reasons: First, I love music of just about any kind. Second, Simon Cowell.Simon Cowell is the British guy who started the show, and of the three judges on the show, he's the negative one who says things like, "That is quite possibly the worst thing I have ever heard in my entire life." Is it belittling? Yes. Does it give these wanna-be stars a taste of real life? Yes. He's just so incredibly funny, and while people rant about how horrible he is, I wonder how they can miss seeing the twinkle in his eye throughout the show. I guess they just misunderstand his sense of humor.
Anyway, the final show is tonight, and it's come down to Ruben Studdard, a 350-pound black guy from Alabama, and Clay Aiken, a scrawny redhead from South Carolina. Here is my prediction: I think Clay will win. BUT. Though I like Clay's voice better, I actually want Ruben to win. I want Ruben to go sign the record deal that's the grand prize, and I want Clay to go to Broadway. He belongs on Broadway. And that, folks, is my opinion on the show.
Posted by Layla at 8:51 AM, May 21, 2003
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