Tuesday, January 12, 2010

American Idol Returns

I'm sitting in a hotel room in LA watching the season premier of American Idol. And i have only one question: is there anyone out there in our little community that doesn't like this show/. I mean -- it's just so damn entertaining, particularly these early episodes that focus more on the "bad" versus "good". Sure it's ridiculous, sure it's getting a tad bit old, sure it's corny as hell, but it never ceases to entertain. I'll say this though; once Simon leaves after this season, it's going to be over. He's the glue that keeps it all together and there is no one can assume his role.

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In other news, crazy days in the world of college football. All the buzz here in LA is over Coach Carroll's departure and the hiring of Lane Kiffin. I am shocked that Carroll left for the NFL, though it's clear that he read the tea leaves and saw NCAA sanctions in his future. And Kiffin? Man. I *really* don't get that pick. I thought he was a train wreck at Tennessee last year and I simply don't understand the ascendancy of his career. I think this might be a rare instance where AL David might be right. Of course, now that I am on the record saying that, watch him go 12-0 next year. I do think his schtick will player better here than it will it mid America (Tennessee). Anyway, time will tell.

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1 comment:

Crazymamaof6 said...

i confess: i don't watch American idol.
call me crazy, oh yeah ya already do ;)
i just don't make time to watch or bother recording it on the DVR. even when i have something set the kids cancel my recordings. GAH! so yeah. i'm missing out. and outta the loop. darn.