What is my single most problem with
American Idol? It's simple really because it's in the show's name. I feel that one should never idolize another human being, whether it's a musician, actor, politician, or anyone else. I used to idolize musicians when I was kid, but I guess you could say I've grown more mature over the years. I now idolize the
songs, not the musicians who play them.
People who watch American Idol idolize people, essentially people who are great singers and generally are pleasing on the eyes. Was it the Bible, the Old Testament I believe, that said that God got pretty mad at the Israelites for worshiping a false idol, i.e. an idol other than Him?
Just because one can sing karaoke extremely well does not make them all-powerful and all-knowing. They are just human beings with a talent. You know, my dad's got talent. He can fix anything, and I mean anything that breaks. And my mom...the ultimate multi-tasker. She can get twenty-four things done simultaneously and still manage to come home and clean the house and cook dinner. But I don't see millions of teenyboppers around the world worshiping them. Why isn't there an American Idol for mechanics or accountants?
I love Radiohead, but I will never bow down to them (see Wayne's World- "We're not worthy!")
I will never faint when I meet them or kiss their feet. They are human beings, and they're really not that special. Heck, even Ghengis Khan wasn't that special. What'd he do, conquer Asia? I could do that in my sleep.
American Idol is a contest to create a product, and as consumers, you'd think we'd be a bit smarter. I predict that in twenty years we will look back at the show and realize that it exemplified many poor qualities of our culture. Maybe it's time for a new brand? Maybe it's time to realize that they're just singers, and, with a little practice, most of us could do what they do.
