American Idull

Why the heck did the producers of American Idol decide to let the contestants sing Andrew Lloyd Webber songs this week? It was awful. One of the worst Idol shows ever. American Idol is about finding the next music superstar. And in America, music superstars aren't Broadway singers. Sure, Webber's songs are extremely good, but they're out of place on American Idol. I'm now totally convinced that American Idol producers are fixing this show. It is set up so that the little young dude, David Archuletta, makes it to the finals against the rocker, David Cook. Guaranteed. Cook is all right. He seems kinda douchey, but he's a guy who could sell mucho records. On the other hand, Archuletta blows. Yeah, he can sing well, but who cares. He will not sell any records. What genre of music would he sing? We already have one Josh Groban in this world, and one is enough. Archuletta can only sing ballads and such. I guess it would make sense for him to win though. The majority of Idol winners have gone on to fail in the music industry. Taylor Hicks? Ruben Studdard? Where's Fantasia these days? The two people who bucked that trend? Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. Hmm, attractive white girls who can actually sing being successful in the music industry? Imagine that! Sorry Mr. Archuletta, you are sorta white, but you ain't no girl. Don't worry though Archuletta, Clay Aiken called me and said he would love to hang out with you. 

So who do I think should win this year? The Jack Johnson-ish kid with dreads or the blonde, innocent girl. aka Jason and Brooke.  At least those two are real musicians. They would both be successful if placed in the right situation. Unfortunately, American Idol isn't putting them in that situation. 

I gotta stop watching this show.