Oh sweet baby Hebus! First it’s American Idol. But let’s face it, it’s the worst of the worst that make that show fun.
She Bang!
Then we were Dancing With the Stars, but what’s so fab about that? They’re out of work monkeys! Damn right they’ll dance! Then comes America’s Got Talent, another show contest. What are we looking for? Why do we need to find it now? Wasn’t it just 5 years ago that Star Search failed a comeback- mostly due to the more upbeat solo talent focus of AI ? Models, comics, singers, maybe there was too much choice. Now Canada’s got figure skaters and hockey players (our two true sources of celebrity) competing in pairs freestyle? That’s so Canadian ‘eh?
Well it was just a matter of time before the Great And Powerful Oprah got in on the game! She is currently in the middle of her Great And Powerful Karaoke Challenge! It’s not much of challenge, seeing as the Great And Powerful O doesn’t actually throw down herself! (Mind you I’m remembering that year back in ’98 when she sang her own theme song, “Run On”, so I’m sure we’ve dodged a bullet there somewhere!)
Thank you O! Love ya baby! But I digress.
All kidding aside, I was lucky enough to catch the Great And Powerful Show today particularly the last performer, Abraham McDonald (left). Holy Frigin’ Hebus! What a voice! I was in tears! It was like watching an episode of Glee! You know, that show where the average people sparkle and shine?
On a side note, I’m a whore for stuff like that! Who didn’t loose it a little watching the original Fame movie’s Montgomery (Paul McCrane) singing “Out Here On My Own” (a silent anthem for lovelorn ‘mos everywhere)? Shut it!
(Speaking of… have you seen that Paul McCrane lately? He’s always playing a dirty sexy criminal types who look they won’t take no for an answer even though they’d take everything else. Like your love! What was I saying? God, I’ve got to remember not to have a fumelata before I write these!)
It all boils down to this. I think, subconsciously, in this long struggling economy that we’re looking for less expensive entertainment. Why pay the big bucks for over-privileged under- engaging so called “stars? Beat it Britney! Move over Madonna! Suck it Shakira! Who needs your long list of “special contract riders”, entourages and limo demands?! Multi-million dollar road shows designed to make you look more talented? Now the entertainment gets there anyway it can or it doesn’t get paid. Taxi!
Pass the popcorn!
