Thursday
Jun112009
Kris, Adam, and American Idol
Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 11:44AM
A month or so ago, when Kris Allen, "shocked" (I use quotes here, b/c a number of people, including my wife, predicted that he would win), the world by winning American Idol, someone suggested that I do a blog entry about the cultural implications of the Kris Allen/Adam Lambert showdown.
For those of you who don't know, Kris is as "aw, shucks" wholesome as they come. Raised in Conway, Arkansas, Allen is not afraid to be vocal about his faith. Adam, on the other hand is "fab-yoo-lous." And you know what I mean when I say that.
I thought about it, but then got distracted. Then yesterday Mike Cope linked to a wonderful (but looong) essay on Allen and Lambert's rivalry and, more, their relationship. When you have time, give it a read. I was telling someone last night that good writing always makes me a little jealous, because I find myself thinking, "Why didn't I write that?" I was really jealous of this piece.
If you want to skip some of it, you might pick up with the paragraph that begins, "Countless commentators wanted the Idol competition to be about more than just singing."
Let me know what you think.
For those of you who don't know, Kris is as "aw, shucks" wholesome as they come. Raised in Conway, Arkansas, Allen is not afraid to be vocal about his faith. Adam, on the other hand is "fab-yoo-lous." And you know what I mean when I say that.
I thought about it, but then got distracted. Then yesterday Mike Cope linked to a wonderful (but looong) essay on Allen and Lambert's rivalry and, more, their relationship. When you have time, give it a read. I was telling someone last night that good writing always makes me a little jealous, because I find myself thinking, "Why didn't I write that?" I was really jealous of this piece.
If you want to skip some of it, you might pick up with the paragraph that begins, "Countless commentators wanted the Idol competition to be about more than just singing."
Let me know what you think.
tagged American Idol in Amen Corner, Blog
American Idol in Amen Corner, Blog
Reader Comments (3)
i have very strong feelings on this matter... not because i could care any less about american idol but because i associate strongly with the more 'gothy' things being discussed. i am, however, finding it difficult to express these comments efficiently or effectively. my apologies for that.
i will think on this and hopefully be able to post something more reasoned soon. if you would like to talk to me on this matter, please contact me through my email address or blog.
Tom. I hope you'll think about it and take a crack at it. But send me an email if you prefer.
I finally read the blog and whole essay. I don't watch AI. I was curious after I couldn't turn on a television or a computer without reading about the "showdown" and it's social implications.
My only comment after reading the article is now I sort of wish we had watched. I liked the perspective of the relationship rather than the contest.