The American Idol Delusion : AI is Dead
Junk: 04.12.08 
Culture, Observations
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.
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Another benefit: you don’t need to join the frustrated groups of people trying to recall which “idol” appeared on which season.
I can have any homepage I want (doesn’t have to be the AI site)
Tonight I am going to TiVO the American Idol finale and enjoy it with my kids, reminding them that if they are faithful to work hard enough and stay focused, they may find an outlet for their talents and their influence that far exceeds what they could ask or imagine.
Then I will pray that all this American idolatry does not ultimately mean that we “Amuse Ourselves to Death” as so many more important things should be occupying our attention:
http://adeolumen.com/2008/05/20/california-supreme-court-critical-case-for-marriage-role-of-court/
@adeolumen,
Short lived TV stardom followed by a crappy record deal with more mediocre music.
Let me ask you this: how many albums by AI’s finalists do you own?
Yes, so what influence do they have on your life?
Stop this ridiculous justification for your indulgence of teenage mediocre entertainment.
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