Let me first say that I do not now nor have I ever watched American Idol. Well, I may have seen it on a few times while walking through the den and stopped long enough to see a few episodes. Not that I believe for a second that it's beneath me or that my reputation would be tarnished if I admitted to being a fan of the show. I just don't have the time in my schedule to dedicate an hour to televised karaoke (woops, slipped). That said, I do know through the AI expert in my house that Taylor Hicks will be competing for the coveted spot of American Idol tonight. After doing a little research on the younger, less hairy Michael McDonald, I'm going to be pulling for him to win. Here's why:
- Taylor Hicks was born and raised in Alabama; I was born and raised in Alabama.
- Taylor Hicks has that sexy premature gray hair; I have that sexy premature gray hair.
- Taylor Hicks can't dance; I can't dance.
- Taylor Hicks briefly attended Auburn; I'm an Auburn fan.
- Taylor Hicks frequently performed at a famous Redneck Riviera beach bar called the Florabama; I once got kicked out of the Florabama.
And to think, those are just the things I know we have in common. Both of us being Alabamians, there's a damn good chance we could be related (think branchless trees). Either way, SoT wishes Mr. Hicks good luck tonight. Don't let that snobby little rich girl with obvious connections beat you. Win one for the 'Bama.
Sorry, but I have to knock Taylor. I think it's a joke that he made it through to the final two, let alone to win the competition. There were much better singers/performers than him, IMO. ;-)
Posted by: Millenia Black | May 25, 2006 at 12:55 AM
At least Star Search had people doing stand-up...
Posted by: mchenrmd | May 25, 2006 at 10:36 AM