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Thursday, March 1, 2007

American Idol Results Week 2

This should be an interesting week in terms of who gets booted off, because I felt that both nights had very strong performances and while there were some apparent individuals *Cough Sanjaya* *COUGH Antonella* that should have been booted last week, will their online fanbase continue to drive them on and make us suffer another week with a poor performance just so we can see the twinkle in their eyes again? I certainly hope not, but the way these things go, it's anybody's ball game. After the guys performed, "Television Without Pity" blog went on record that the disgust with the show was so much that he already named Sundance the American Idol 6 winner.

Ouch.

After a rather bland rendition of "Joy to the World"--what is the deal with these old songs? These are NOT middle aged men and women, and the fan base for American Idol probably had never even heard of this song. Good grief, what's next, "Inna Gada Da Vida"?

First person voted off....Nick Pedro. He is rightfully voted off, I picked him as one of the guys going home. I believe he just was drowned by the big personalities and uniqueness of all of the other guys. He's good, just not good enough.

And now for the girls...first gal going home...Alaina Alexander. My runner up pick (I still think it should have been Leslie and Antonella), Alaina probably should have gone home last week. She bawls through the encore performance, even after giving a snarky "clever" comment after they review what the judges said about her--nice poor sportsmanship. Now, please take your hanky and exit through the back door and don't forget to take your ego with you....

Kellie Pickler comes back and once again embarasses herself with her ditzy blonde act (didn't she really make a stink about how Idol made her look stupid??), but she again proves her country roots with her song "Carolina". I think it's safe to say that Pickler has "picked" to have some augmentation, don't you agree?

And now, onto the guys once again for the second to go home. And the loser is....AJ Tabaldo. What a crime--AJ had a great performance and Sanjaya totally blew. This is another travesty and yet again why the TWP disgust is totally warranted.

**WARNING...RANT AHEAD***

This is the reason why this show will run itself into the ground, because so many people who should continue down the path are sent home without disdain, and the pretty boys and girls are left behind to make our heads and ears hurt week after week. It started quite a long time ago, and until there is a more impartial system instead of this being a retarded homecoming king and queen high school event, the show will forever be watched for the simple shock factor rather than what it is supposed to be. Paula actually hit the nail on the head that this is a singing competition and tonight was not representative of this. I am appalled by our lack of sensibility

Now, we go onto the last girl going home. After Sanjaya getting another get out of jail free card, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Jordin. Of course, Antonella gets to go on--why wouldn't she? I mean, why not have her just come out naked for a half hour? Leslie Hunt goes home. Well, at least I got 2 of 4. But the 2 that are staying were the ones that DEFINITIVELY should have gone home.

I'm turning this off now.

But you know I'll be back. Just like a crack addict, I know this will continue to make me angry and piss me off, but I can't be without my Idol fix. Maybe some day I can be surprised by America making a good choice for one week...but it's not going to happen soon, in my opinion.

GOOSEY-OUT!!!!!

Labels: American Idol, American-Idol, Antonella Barba, Antonella-Barba, Idol results, Kellie Pickler, reality television, reality TV, television, tv

Prince Charles declares WAR on McDonald's!!

Prince Charles has declared WAR!

...on a clown in a yellow and red stripes...and red shoes.

Public Enemy #1? Ronald McDonald.

Prince Charles has had ENOUGH. When touring a London Diabetes Center, the Royal Prince noted that "banning McDonald's is the key.." in fighting diabetes as well as controlling diets.

First of all, I'm surprised that in a position that he is that such a pointed statement can be made. Normally, the Royal family is so reserved in their commentary that it's hard to know if there's even a pulse in some of them; they are the "voice" of many people, so it's understandable that causing controversy is the least of their wants (Although obviously Charles doesn't mind that considering his "friendship" Camilla Parker-Bowles for so many years).

Now, as you may well know, I am saying many of these things tongue-in-cheek. However, I think that there are several things we can pull from this; one, it again brings to the forefront the needs that we have to really continue to look at it when it comes to our ever-ballooning society and our ever-declining health issues. Our kids are too big to compete in sports, their self esteem is dropping, while the ads for bigger and better burgers are clouding the airwaves as they sit at home and chomp down another bag of chips.

But-do we really blame Ronald McDonald? I understand the sentiments that were displayed from Morgan Spurlock in "Super Size Me" in terms of not only exposing the true health risks in such an extreme way, but to place the blame of our diets on a single fast food entity is a little discomforting. McDonald's has certainly its share of negative press, and unfortunately, as long as fast food is around, they will never, ever get a fair shake, as no other fast food companies will-and rightfully so. The nature of these foods is just that-fast food made with processed elements to be consumed quickly and to not give the nutrition we all need to keep us healthy.

I am dissapointed in the statement,however, because it does not rule out the element that we as individuals have as a responsibility to make good choices for ourselves and for our children. Sure, we are constantly bombarded by advertisements and by seemingly endless peer pressure to "take the easy route", but although the McDonald's of the world exist, it's up to US to make the conscious decision to make wholesale changes in our lives.

Now, I have been struggling with weight for a long time. I have continued to try and make good decisions and am adamant about teaching my children about the reality of the "food world" to keep them informed as they grow up.

But as long as influential people as Prince Charles are making comments like this, we'll never see the forest for the trees. Take responsibility, America!

Labels: editorial, fast food, food, McDonald's, news, nutrition, Prince Charles, Prince-Charles