The Return of Idol January 15, 2008
Posted by Matt in music, television.Tags: american idol, music, television
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Though it may seem to be completely inconsistent with my character, those of you who have been reading for a while know that I’m an American Idol addict, so, with tonight’s season premier quickly approaching, there is a certain excitement around our house. We’ve been devoted viewers ever since the epic battle between Clay and Reuben in Season 2 and have stayed loyal though both the bad and the terrible. Can the 2008 season make up for the debacle of 2007?
The sad thing is that, even if it is worse than last year, I’ll still watch it. Like a junkie itching for his next fix, we’ve got to have our Idol, no matter how unwatchable it may be.
It’s a funny thing to be a fan of, though, especially when you hold so much of the music in such disdain. I absolutely despise the vast majority of the tunes performed on that show, but, with a zombie-like stare, I watch. I sit through Paula Abdul’s chemical-enhanced inanity, through Randy Jackson’s butchering of the English language, and through Simon’s constant stream of insults. I cheer on the winners and feel a sadness for the losers and I do it every week, without fail.
Lord help me, I just can’t help it…
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