The American Idol Delusion

04.12.08 Culture, Observations 4 comments

American Idol is dead. After much questioning, doubting, and discovery I have definitively found that American Idol is not something credible enough to believe in. Previously, I had only advocated that this “supreme being” of a show be “wiped from the earth and all our memories“. However, I am now convinced by the sheer improbability of AI as this “supreme being” has lead me to be an AItheist. That is, I don’t believe in the goodness, benefits of, and refuse to acknowledge the possibility that AI is worthy of my faith or belief.

Briefly here are some benefits that my AItheism affords (more to follow as I am still discovering them):

• I can do whatever I want with my time (during the regularly scheduled program hours)
• I can move beyond the trappings of mediocracy and listen to true musical works of art
• I am free from entering conversations about AI and wondering if I am right or wrong

You may say to me, “Why abandon such long standing traditions, tried and tested beliefs, and the proven existence of this ’supreme being’?” Well the burden of proof is on you… you show me the facts and I may yet believe. I don’t want to hear, “So many people believe it, it must be true.” This does not prove anything except that many people live under The American Idol Delusion.

If you happen to escape this delusion and can add to my list of benefits. Please share them by leaving them in a comment.