Being in the music biz, shows like American Idol infuriate those of us who grew up believing that "paying your dues" , actual talent and a bit of luck was the right plan for success. You had to be able to actually sing or play your instrument at a professional level, play a lot of gigs - learning your trade in front of disinterested audiences - and meet the right people in order to impress them enough for them to bank their reputation on yours.
But that's not the new model. Now you just have to look good, over-sing with too much vibrato and faux soul, and belt it out as loudly as you can. From bedroom wanna-be to "idol" by winning a game show. First prize: fame, a record deal, a tour. Handed to people who have never done a real gig in their lives.
Life imitates Art yet again....and so......
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you...President Barack Obama.
Has he got the goods, will he attempt to be my president, too? We shall see.
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