Sanjaya's new low: 'Utterly horrendous'.....(told performance worst in history of show)

WND ^ | April 17, 2007

[IrishMike]

Sanjaya Malakar, known for his wild hairdos and frequently pitchy singing style, hit a new low tonight on Fox's "American Idol," according to judge Simon Cowell who characterized his performance as the worst ever in the history of the show, now in its sixth season.

"That was utterly horrendous," said Cowell.

Malakar, 17, known nationally – even internationally – by his first name only, has survived the first several cuts in the program that relies on public voting to eliminate one contestant each week.

He has stimulated a national debate, with his own fan base supporting him enthusiastically and others holding their ears each week as he competes with far more talented contestants vying for the "American Idol" crown and all that goes with it – recording contracts, fame and fortune.

Malakar has become such a national talking point that some speculate he might even win the contest.

Even White House hopeful Hillary Clinton was inexplicably asked about him in a recent interview.

"That's the best question I've been asked in a long time," she said. "Well, you know, people can vote for whomever they want. That's true in my election, and it's true on 'American Idol.'"

Malakar performed the Bonnie Raitt song, "Let's Give Them Something to Talk About," and, for sure, America will be talking about it tomorrow.

[Wormwood]

Probably high schoolers, too.

A few of us are post-college age as well.

[auboy]

And enjoying every minute of the Sanjaya Miracle, no doubt.

[Wormwood]

And enjoying every minute of the Sanjaya Miracle, no doubt.

Of course! Why would we bother if it wasn't amusing?

[SmoothTalker]

I can’t wait till that show is off the air.

[andy58-in-nh]

Here you go: Hillary's Big Secret.

[Long Island Pete]

Why? Because he sucks at singing and other things and other better singers were voted off, that to Howard Stern and that website.

[auboy]

Of course! Why would we bother if it wasn't amusing?

The irony of Sanjaya making it this far is hilarious.

[zeugma]

That would ensure that a clown like Sanjaya can’t destroy the integrity of the program. Otherwise, there’s no point in watching (or auditioning)

Integrity? We are talking about american idol aren't we?

[Rutles4Ever]

That would ensure that a clown like Sanjaya can’t destroy the integrity of the program. Otherwise, there’s no point in watching (or auditioning)

I confess, this is one of my dumbest posts ever on FR. Why do I even care? I have no friggin' clue.

[Last Visible Dog]

Well, if the “votefortheworst” crowd is trying to manufacture a travesty

Travesty? Some people (see: people that love music as an art-form) feel manufactured music is a travesty. Sanjaya's success is more a representation of art than watching the other automatons spit out songs like so many sausages from the sausage factory.

[Miss Didi]

That's true in my election, and it's true on 'American Idol.

MY election? I have no words for this witch.

[MediaMole]

Make him stop singing!! I'm not a fan, my ears hurt.

[ClancyJ]

You need to get a life.

Have you ever notice that button that says “Off” on your remote?

[adorno]

Does Hillary wear boxers or briefs?

Depends.

[CharacterCounts]

"Well, you know, people can vote for whomever they want. That's true in my election, and it's true on 'American Idol.'"

Yeah, and on American Idol they can vote more than once - just like many Democrats.

[Leo Carpathian]

I-dol, I-pod - WGF

[Charles Martel]

LOL, it's even funnier than I remembered! Many thanks.

I'm adding that image to my anti-Hillary ammo dump. :-)

[JB in Whitefish]

Sadly, Sanjaya was unable to channel his INNER COWGIRL last night on that Bonnie Raitt number....

NICE Aunt Jemima get up, though.....!!!

[advertising guy]

“Does Hillary wear boxers or briefs ?”

boxers of course,they don’t restrict movement w/ her strap-on.

[weezel]

Chris Daughtry is by far the best that was ever on that show. That gray headed freak who won last year wasnt even among the best 3.