Open Letter to American Idol Voters

After last night’s American Idol injustice, I’ve drafted an open letter to all of those haters who are keeping the dream (Sanjaya) alive. It reads:

Dear American Idols Voters,

I GET IT!!! While supposedly a singing/talent contest, American Idol is really a popularity contest. I GET IT !!! It reminds you of that bubbly cheerleader/cute honor student/mean girl who made fun of your unfashionable glasses/big googly eyes/name. The girl/bitch or guy/dickhead who made your life impossible or made your self-esteem plummet so far you didn’t attend homecoming/prom/class reunion. I GET IT!!! Pop singers are highly overpaid marginal singers/slinky dancers/pimped out MTV products. I GET IT!!! You’re disgruntled/underpaid/underappreciated and want to make a statement/stick it to the man/prove that you are right. MESSAGE RECEIVED!

However, it’s ONLY a talent contest. GET OVER IT. Through all of this incessant bullshit and media hype surrounding the movement to vote for the worst, was there ever a thought for the ramifications for 17-year-old Sanjaya. This poor fragile awkward kid has to come back week after week and warble to snickers. While it shows a lot of courage in his perseverance, it seems to be taking its toll on him personally. Every week he seems to be sinking further and further. Not to mention the scathing reviews and criticism flying his way.

So congratulations. In your perverse quest to rig a talent competition, you are making a mockery of an innocent teenage boy. Way to go. You must be so proud. But here’s the kicker. American Idol producers will NEVER allow Sanjaya to win because that would be the end of the show. Gone. No more sexual ambiguity with Ryan Seacrest. No more tight knit sweaters for Simon Cowell. Paula Abdul would have to pick up her pom poms and become a Laker Girl while Randy Jackson would have to call one of those names he keeps dropping. Keeping Sanjaya on the show is a ratings ploy that keeps the calls coming in and message boards buzzing. I wouldn’t be surprised if Vote For the Worst was the idea of the crafty AI producers and creators. I’m just throwing it out there. Not to mention there was genuine talent to come off the show. It may not be your cup of tea but millions of Americans are buying CDs and going along for the ride.

So, to you voters. Get over yourself. Turn the channel. Get a hobby and let Sanjaya go home.

Sincerely,

Pop Culture Diva

Can I get an amen?