American Idol quasi-rant

[ostarella]

Don't know how many watch this, but I've quit. Last week, one of *the* most talented of the group was voted out, and another contestant, who has shown over and over that he doesn't really care that much was kept in. Obviously their voting methods have once again proven to be a case of "popularity" over talent. I really had high hopes for this year, thinking it might actually maintain its integrity as it did last year - but not to be. Granted, there are still a couple of really, really talented people on there, but I can pretty much know who's going to win - and he's not as good as a couple others. But he's young and cute, so...

Oh well. Last year was the first year I'd managed to watch the whole thing to the end. Usually I just watch the first few weeks, until the really awful ones are voted off. Up to that point, it's funny. Last year they actually kept the talented ones right up to the last. Oh well - more time to work on important things - like writing and ranting. :D

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[ostarella.livejournal.com]

It is funny at first - and soooo many contestants get on there, and cannot carry a tune in a bucket, or try to go "hard rock" and just literally screech - and every one of them says "But everyone *loves* my singing!" What's even funnier is when they show them after they've gotten the hook - swearing, crying, screaming, finger-waving. So on top of making fools of themselves with their "talent", they confirm it with the aftermath. :D

There's really nothing on American TV either - I like shows like The Closer and Ghost Whisperer - the starring character is either quirky but competent, or there's a ghost story element. But again - they are actually telling a story! But most of the time I just have the TV on for "voices in the background".