Chunga, you are exactly the same, critiquing the singers you don't like and insulting ALL of their fans. You are not here distributing warm charitable fuzzies to each and every contestant either.
I most certainly am. I have stated repeatedly that I hate to see any of them go. I have had good things to say about all of them. I haven't rooted for ANY of them to be voted off. EVER!
You and others, on the other hand, pretend to yourself and everyone here that you can know what these young people are like, discern their faults out of a television screen and hold these projections against them, accusing them of petulance, lack of humility and hardheadedness in the face of criticism. And you can dislike their beautiful legs and their low-cut tops when wardrobe, with whom the contestants consult constantly, offers them the best advice they can give and it is taken.
The worst thing I have ever said about a contestant is what I said about McCreery. He is a middling talent. And he reflects the tastes of a majority of Idol voters. I think he will be a major star and if he is I will be very happy for him.
It is not wrong of me that I wish America's tastes were more elevated. It isn't wrong of me to hope that Lauren wins because her level of talent blows McCreery's into the dirt. It isn't wrong of me to wish that Pia Toscano had won the whole thing, because her level of singing ability was approached only by Lauren Alaina and Jacob Lusk, and they don't really come close. And it isn't wrong of me to point out that I believe people are pulling for their favorites based on and determined by a bunch of non-musical criteria.
I am a musician. Music is important to me. I want the best to rise. America WILL NOT HAVE IT. It is reflected in this thread.
Thank you.