I second that emotion
Where to begin with this evening’s American Idol? All I can say is, emotions ran high. And as always, it did not fail to please. Most rewarding: the secret behind Sanjaya’s unfathomable and infuriating success reared its ugly head, revealing itself in the form of an over-excited, pre-pubescent, delirious crushed-out girl. Yes, Vote for the Worst, you’re really screwing with the voting this season, BUT your power is NOTHING compared to the lightening fast digital reflexes of emotionally charged 12-year old girls like this one, who can’t help but do the “ugly cry” on national television over a bad, lady haired singer. There are millions of them, and their ability to obsess and succumb to a world of irrational fantasy is great. I should know, I was one of them. But here’s pretty much how the show and emotions went down, in case you missed it.
Sanjaya sings.
Feeling hurt. Discomfort. Shame.
Overwhelming excitement. Self-loathing.
Fear. Confusion. Pity.
Regret being born. Disbelief. Despair.
Sympathy. Compassion. Guilt.
Delirious Pre-Teen turned out to be an equal opportunity cryer, so her emotional rollercoaster didn’t end with Sanjaya. She got back on the crying train during Melinda’s performance, too.
Confident. Impatient to dominate world.
Jealous. Unworthy. Scared for future.
As you can see, emotions were all over the map tonight, including after the show when someone’s vote for Melinda finally went through.
Victorious. Elated. Proud to be a fan of the Muppet.
And me?
Tired.
Exhausted.
Embarrassed I am so into American Idol.
Hiding.
Now.
