Posted on 04/18/2007 4:57:54 AM PDT by 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.
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maybe this jerk-off can get an endorsement with SWIFFER
He is broom handle thin, hairy as a gorilla and sucks.
What qualifies you to make such a statement?
American Idol is authentic Americana, even conservative Americana that celebrates excellance of individual accomplishment. It is highly successful because it appeals to viewers across a very wide age and interest spectrum.
It is in the mainstream of American network TV since the very earliest of days. It surpasses earlier talent show efforts by being interactive across the whole viewing audience.
The show recieves in excess of 35 million votes each voting night.Although many perhaps a significant nymber are duplicates and multiple duplicates, the number of votes is huge.
I would argue that it might be a cure for stuffiness. It may be too late in the season to recieve the full cure but watching the remaining shows, paying attention to the details of individuals might have some beneficial effect. The point is to have a little fun, enjoy life, reduce unnecessry sternness.
Apparently neither could he. He did a Bonnie Raitt song.
Now why do the producers do this? It's simple: American Idol is not about singing at all, it's about making good reality TV and enjoying the cheesy, guilty pleasure of watching bad singing. We agree that a fish out of water is entertaining, and we want to acknowledge this fact by encouraging people help the amusing antagonists stick around. VFTW sees keeping these contestants around as a golden opportunity to make a more entertaining show.
I now understand a little better why it's being done, but I do feel bad for this young kid, he will end up commiting suicide because of this someday.
LOL. I don't either, but I read the thread anyway. Kinda like a train wreck.
Contrary to popular opinion though, I really do like watching the first few episodes of the season. I've laughed so hard on occasion that I fell out of my chair. I may have to tune in once for this guy though before he is voted off the island.
I was expecting Sangina to sing “Man, I Feel Like a Woman”.
I own it. A truly valued possession.
Goodbye buzz. LOL!
I understand. Spy Magazine was never known for a large newsstand distribution, but I spotted that issue one day while on my lunch break. My boss back then had a magnificent collection of anti-Clinton goodies, so I snagged the magazine without a second thought. It was the last copy on the newsstand, and I resolved to go hunting for my own copy. However, the first four or five newsstands I checked were sold out, too.
The fellow who I gave it to absolutely treasures it. We're friends, though in different cities now. I was resigned to calling him up and requesting a scan of that cover, if asking here didn't turn up a copy. It's now my Windows wallpaper. :-)
Sayonara Sanjaya! 
You need to replace your hearing aide's battery.
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