Okay I have always been a fan of American Idol. I have always been a fan of Simon Cowell in fact. But now I am totally jumping on the band wagon and boycotting American Idol. I understand that people need honesty and I don't think the judges are being mean ...... until it comes to people that may not have the mental capacity to understand the ramifications of trying out. This comes with some of the tryouts this year of people with special needs.
Let me explain a little bit of how the American Idol auditions works, there is like 20000 people wating outside that come in to tryout. So first people let people in just to be made fun off(case in point William Hung) Not only could Paula,Simon and Randy have let them of easy- which they did not they made fun of physical appearances(even though I am pretty sure they all have had surgery Randy- Gastric bypass much?). To add insult to injury they air these episodes to make further fun of these people. When is enough?
I would like to point out that the arguement has come up that these people know what they are getting into when they tryout. I agree with most of the contestants that is true. But when it is somebody that does not understand this people need to show compassion, empathy and overall good manners.
Also to do this some people is not only crushing their dreams and hopes it is nothing short of exploitation.
Grey's Anatomy
Isiah Washington should be fired, plain and simple. For use of a disgusting vile word that will not be repeated here but it was a slur against gay people, specifically T.R. Knight (McCuddly_George). If it was a racial slur or a deragatory word against women it would be harassmaent and grounds for firing. Grey's has already lost ratings which sucks because it has a great cast. Not only did he use the term but on Golden Globe night he denied that he did said that word.
John Mayer said on his blog that he should have to live out his contract as a gay man on the show to portray gay people in a positive light. Way to go John!
Also Bravo to T.R. Knight for the amazing courage he has shown in spite of the incident and to Patrick Dempsey and Katherine Heigl for the courage to stick up for their friend.
-Grr Katie Out
