Idol Shame

Yes, I admit it. I voted for someone on American Idol. I am a tool. I am one of the soulless sheep who keep mainstream America lame. Or not.

I really haven't even watched the show this season. I saw a few episodes last season, and I thought it was kinda interesting, but like most reality TV, it's not worth watching if you don't have someone to root for.

I don't even really care that Taylor Hicks is from Alabama. Yeah, I happen to live here now, but I am not an Alabamian nor will I ever be. I'm 100% pure West Virginia. What I do care about is the fact that this guy can really sing. He can also put on a show. Of the three contestants tonight, he was the only one with real stage presence.

So why go so far as to vote? I honestly want to see the guy win, and after hearing about the controversy last week ( where the #1 contestant was voted out because everyone thought he was a shoe in and voted for someone else ), I wanted to make sure Taylor got all the votes he could.

Now, will I watch the show tomorrow to see who won? Nope. I want the guy to win, but I'm not pinning all my hopes and dreams on him. Besides, I'm getting together for "Jonathan Night" with my brother tomorrow. It's my turn to pick the movie we watch, and I think I'm gonna pull out Whale Rider. If you've never seen it, don't poo-poo it yet. Yeah, it has a crappy, Free Willie sounding name, but this movie is no Free Willie. It's got real heart and an interesting story. Plus, everyone plays their role beautifully.

Anyway, good stuff. Good stuff.