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Adam loses to Kris on Idol...reminiscent of anything?
Jeff Wrangler:
Last evening AOL News had an analysis of Adam's loss, five reasons why he didn't win, that sort of thing. I wish I'd saved or copied it, but the most memorable point--or, rather, the point that stuck with me--was that perhaps Kris is simply more the type that teenage girls go for than Adam.
Like the teenage girls swooning over Robert Pattinson in Twilight. ...
In a popularity contest, no one should expect someone to win based on talent or ability.
Kerry:
It was directly stated on the Australian nation-wide evening news tonight that, with his mascara and black nail varnish, Adam lost because he was just "too gay for America." :-\
milomorris:
--- Quote from: Kerry on May 22, 2009, 10:27:04 am ---It was directly stated on the Australian nation-wide evening news tonight that, with his mascara and black nail varnish, Adam lost because he was just "too gay for America." :-\
--- End quote ---
Interesting. I thought the whole "emo-kid"/metrosexual thing was in right now. Maybe its just not popular with that broad a fan-base yet.
newyearsday:
Thank you, milomorris, for the great reprint of the review of Adam's voice and charisma from the Opera professionals. Very enlightening!
Kd5000:
"TV GUIDE vieweres disaree wtih who won.
Lambert Finishes First With TV Guide
Though he was America’s runner-up, Adam Lambert tops TV Guide magazine’s list of most desired Memorial Day guests. Among their choices of invitees from the television and reality realm, Lambert beat out Pam and Jim from NBC’s The Office and Bree Hodge from ABC’s Desperate Housewives as the most sought after weekend guest for TV’s all-star BBQ.
Lambert was also a winner according to the magazine’s online hot topic poll for the day. In response to the question, “Do you think America got it right on American Idol?” 53% responded “No.” "
http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid85195.asp
Personally, I think after the Ms California thing, many of the Christian right types thought this would be a chance for payback. Afterall, they think gays are on a roll (with new states granting same sex marriage, civil unions, etc etc).
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