I don't think Cook should be dragged in politically here. It's just the writer trying to tell us that he's WAY more hip than American Idol, or someone who would sing a song from a Christian rock group, or become a bartender. You know, the writer is just too cutting edge for Nickelback blah blah.
Like a kid in high school who wears orange hair to get attention. "Look at me! I'm different!"
Thing is, most of us went thru our rebellion stage in junior high.
Yes, we get it James. You're so unique. Just like everyone else.
Thanks...
Yep, the writer has a case of terminal uniqueness.