Okay now, I've kept quiet on the subject thus far even though it has given me cause to question the validity of music appreciation and of "reality" television in general. This week, however, I find it impossible to keep my thoughts to myself. American Idol was blessed this week to be graced by the presence of Tony Bennett, the man who put the "B" in ballad and an icon of music history who is probably as responsible for as many loving moments as Issac Hayes.
For me, it shapes up like this: I don't care what Sanjaya Malakar looks like, how he dresses, how his hair is done, where he comes from, his race, religion, sexual leanings, culture or favorite muppet. The sad fact of the matter is that by now the marginally talented kid has no business occupying a spot on a stage where he could even consider the possibility of looking a man like Tony Bennett in the eye. At this point in the game it's wrong, just plain dead wrong.
You may play games with this kid if that's what you'd like to do America but think for a moment about the message you're sending to the world with your votes. You have no taste. You have no guts.
You'd rather opt for humorous shenanigans over an exercise of honest conscience. You have taken the futures of at least a half dozen seriously talented people and tossed them at the dumpster because you thought it an appropriate joke to vote against what you knew to be the truth. Jim Cramer must be proud of you.
My greatest sorrow with this situation is the recollection of the passing of that other divine crooner Frank Sinatra. I really wish that Frank was still around to have witnessed this all going on. The reason being, Frank and his Rat Pack would have put an early end to all this nonsense without America being any the wiser.
This is no longer a case of bad judgment. It has become a inexcusable display of gut twisting bad taste. Please America restore my faith in your recognition of talent.
Reaffirm the proposition of "May the best one win".
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He reminds me of the 60's Teen Idols that I loved, like Bobby Rydell and Frankie Avalon. They weren't "great singers" but they were fun. Sanjaya will continue to be a singer (along with his pretty sister, I'm sure).
2. I think he has to go..
.the guy sucks..
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3. I think for Stern to try to sabatoge American Idol due to his jealousy is wrong.
He is nothing but trash to begin with, and just catching a gleamse of his show was too sickening for me. Sanjaya needs to be gone. He has no talent can not sing.
I feel sorry for the ones to deserve to be on the show, but have gotten voted off. I think the judges show have more rights in saying who stays and who goes. This show has turned into a popularity contest instead of a singing competition.
And that's really sad...
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4.
maybe we all need to fight back and have a VOTE FOR THE BEST ...
My top 5 are Jordin,Melinda,Blake,Chris, and Lakisha We need to get the people that are behind these folks to vote !!!
And American Idol needs to have something on their website that tells you the number and what their numbers are to vote for your fave. If you miss the show but you want to keep your fave in that info should be available. I missed my fave's numbers and couldn't find the number to vote last night =( I also think maybe it is time for American Idol judges to control 1/2 of the votes.
That way a group like vote for the worst wouldn't have so much power.
5. Sanjaya performed very well last night.
Regarding your commentary he does not deserve to be on with Mr. Bennett, Tony liked the boy just fine. I love reading opinions of folks who try to prove their point by insulting another's.
I hope he stays on the show for many weeks to come. Like he said last night, "Welcome to the Universe of Sanjaya".
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chris was the worst last night.I dont know how he is still in the show.he should be kicked out.
People are jealous of sanjaya.grow up guys and chill out.
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He is a good performer and like britney and madonna and janet who all sold record number of hits performance counts for a lot. I feel bad for Sanjaya personally because it is not his fault that people have used him like this and people degrading him is only increasing his popularity. I was not even watching the show this year because this years show is not as diverse an amazing in talent as last seasons.
I was not watching until I read all of this controversy over this Sanjaya singer and then was like let me see what everyone is talking about. Unfortunately by everyone complaining of how much you can stand Sanjaya you are making him a household name. The only other one I hear about is Jordin sparks.
Seriously if you want him booted stop talking about him on ever news station and network. I mean is that rocket science??
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8. ystday was th frst time i watched IDol.
thats just coz of media hype on sanjaya isuue. and i did like that little kid.i dnt even have a landline phn.
still i called 30 times from my cellphone to vote for him.If sanjaya wud have been a European american none of these media ppl showed this much interest.and i wud have never watched american idol either.
so let u ppl write/speak more about sanjaya, more ppl happen to watch the show. producers get more money. atlast they sack sanjaya either by fixing, or just by saying 'for the future of american white supremists ' we r kicking a brown man out.
9. I'm from Mr. Bennett's era and I believe he would not say he thought Sanjaya could sing if he didn't believe it.
I also think his comment about Sanjaya "daring to be different" was right on the money - BOY, did he get noticed! He is just 17 years old; in 5-10 years his voice will catch up to his personality - give him a break! 10.
I laugh that this is what concerns you people, American Idol. Not the war, not poverty, nothing but Sanjaya. Haha, you tools.
11. Seriously, who really cares about Sanjaya? He has no talent and he will NOT win American Idol.
But lets get on to more important things...
Like how HOT Sanjaya's sister is. Have you seen her? She used to work at Hooters.
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