One poorly-worded ad is calling it "Double D-Day," but I'm just glad it's almost over. Tonight on American Idol's penultimate episode, David Cook battles Lil' Davey Archuleta for the the title of Artist Soon to be Dropped by Their Label. It should be on heckuva a battle, as long as by "heckuva" you mean "predictable," "dull," or "stagnant." I mean, I like the Davids, they're stand-up dudes, but aren't they consistent to the point of blah? Cook rocks stuff up, that's his thing, and I'm kind of over it. Haven't second-rate Christian pop-punk bands been doing that with boy band songs for years now? It's old. And The Arch, the young man I picked to win it all so many months ago, makes me sleepy. Who would buy an Archuleta CD? That's right--your grandparents-and how many of your grandparents own CD players? Go ahead, call 'em and find out. Anyway, I find myself at a crossroads: David or David? I can't decide who to cramp my finger pressing speed dial for tonight, so I've turned to my friends and family for help. So, who do I vote for?
Jen (the wife):
With a major election coming up so quickly, one must look at all sides of the issues in order to be an informed, educated voter. Part of me wants you to vote for the Arch, simply to raise awareness of vocal fold paralysis and to show America the people with this disorder can still be excellent users of voice. But, he really just sucks. He reminds me of Clay Aiken - I can see him finding his niche on Broadway or dinner theatre or something else as equally gay. I think you should vote for David Cook. I really do like him. I like his voice, and I think he's cute. I think he could really do well in today's market - he has a sound that is popular with the kids today. In all seriousness, he actually gives off the facade of being a real musician with talent and the ability to create music, rather than just burping back what the producers give him.Hope this helps sweet cheeks! Don't stay up too late trying to get your vote in!
Mom (the mother):
I personally think David Cook would be the better choice, since he is older, more in tune to the current music, and he's entertaining and knows how to make the songs his own. I love David A., but I think he is too young and appeals to the teeny boppers and older generation. I think you need to be able to reach all ages, and I think David Cook is the ticket.Love ya
Kristen (the sister):
David Cook b/c I want to shatter teeny-botters hearts when their cutie-pie loses. Just kidding--I just think David Cook is the most charismatic (and he's got a huge cranium--we need more rockers like that).
Nathan (a friend):
As you know, I'm not a big proponent of voting or other activities
that involve arbitrary decision-making. However, since you asked, I
am telling you to vote for David Cook. Two reasons you'll be voting
for this David: he scrawled "give back" or something on his hand, and
the "Cougars 4 Cook" audience sign. Two reasons you won't be voting
for the other David: He seems too young and too sweet. I just don't
find him masculine enough to be a male American Idol. Anyway, when Archuleta loses, hopefully the crushing defeat will accompany a tumultuous adolescence and he'll come back as a man in 10 years with alt.country/soul record featuring Lil Wayne.
that involve arbitrary decision-making. However, since you asked, I
am telling you to vote for David Cook. Two reasons you'll be voting
for this David: he scrawled "give back" or something on his hand, and
the "Cougars 4 Cook" audience sign. Two reasons you won't be voting
for the other David: He seems too young and too sweet. I just don't
find him masculine enough to be a male American Idol. Anyway, when Archuleta loses, hopefully the crushing defeat will accompany a tumultuous adolescence and he'll come back as a man in 10 years with alt.country/soul record featuring Lil Wayne.
Looks like the experts (and Nathan) are picking Cook to take it all this year, but I'm still not sure. I do know one thing, no matter who wins, I could've spent the past few months doing a lot more with my time. Sigh.
