The Fluff Report: American Idol

Time for an American Idol fluff post. Yes, Pam and I watch the show. Started last year, got hooked, and now we're back. I will be posting about American Idol, but as far as I can tell, the show in no way contributes to the ministry of my church or to world evangelization in general (though I'm sure numerous contestants will find reason to thank God for something). In short, the path to heaven does not pass in front of Randy, Paula, and certainly not Simon. And yet, I am compelled to obsess over the show.

I find this year's contestants pretty boring, especially compared to last year. Most of the guys sound alike. Only Blake Lewis, Chris Sligh, and the too-young Sanjayah are interesting. But it's early, and I can see Sundance and Phil breaking from the pack. I liked Rudy, who was dismissed from the show last night; a good performer.

The women are similarly boring, though a bit more diverse. Melinda Doolittle is my favorite, and I like Sabrina. Beyond that--I don't really care. We desperately need a Kelly Pickler.

Last year's crew was so much more interesting. Where is this year's Taylor Hicks? There are no country reps this year, like Kelly and Bucky Covington. No Elliott Yamin. Chris Sligh can only pretend to be Chris Daughtrey's succesor. Several women could perhaps take Kat McPhee's place, potentially. Lakisha is certainly Mandisa, and Stephanie Edwards can stand in for Paris Bennett and Lisa Tucker. A couple guys can do a lesser version (complete with lesser falsetto) of Ace Young. And where, oh where, is this year's Kevin Covais? Overall, the calibre definitely took a hit this year. At least, that's my early diagnosis as a highly trained evaluator of vocal talent...not!

I find myself despising Antonella Barba, simply because of her friend who got dismissed in Hollywood. An early feature showed them as two pretty, stuck-on-themselves, aren't-we-beautiful dilettantes, like so many Valley-Girlites I knew in high school. Now that Antonella is by herself, she actually comes across as likable, and she's certainly pretty. But I still hate her because of baggage I still carry from my adolescent years. Interesting that I can muster up such strong emotions over this TV show. Such is the state of my shallowness.

Now I need to go see what's happening with Anna Nicole.

Posted on February 23, 2007 10:11 AM|

Comments

Boy...I agree with you about American Idol. I'm another "can't get away from it" also. (A Survivor Junkie, as well.)

Don't you just want to wring Larry Seidel's neck - the judge that dealt the decision as to where Anna Nicole was going to be buried? Watching that court proceedings was like watching "Judge Larry." It was a shame - I still have a heart for Howard K. Stern...but Larry Birkhead is somewhat convincing. I just don't know what Howard will do if he does get evicted from the house in the Bahamas and Larry gets Dannielynn. This has been more captivating than OJ Simpson.

Anyway - thanks for your comments. It's nice to know there's someone else who enjoys entertainment - be it ever so carnal.

Patti :-)

Posted by: Patti Kuntz | February 25, 2007 07:43 PM

YES! They are boring this year. This is my 4th year and I am just hoping the people who start helping them dress better as the show goes on will somehow help them develop personalities, too. I read a news article that Sabrina was once a singer at Saddleback Church and Rick Warren is telling everyone to vote for her every week.

I stumbled across your site through a google search. I am enjoying your posts!

Posted by: jeanie | March 3, 2007 12:29 AM

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