TM 173: Write a fan letter
To: Sanjaya Malakar, America Idol
Dear Sanjaya,
I am not exactly a fan of American Idol. I have never found reality television to have much in common with reality and I find the conceit of the show - the audience choosing their idol - problematic as the masses seldom know what is best for them. However, I have fond memories of watching the show with my friends when they were still my friends and because of that I have been following this season for its nostalgic value.
I know a number of people are outraged at your success because they do not consider you to be the best - or even a good - singer. There are even a number of people who are calling into question the credibility of the show. I find this ridiculous. I have never found American Idol to be particularly credible as a talent competition. Simon Cowell is delusional if he thinks how well someone sings is what his show is all about. American Idol is a popularity contest and you, Sanjaya, are extremely popular.
I understand your appeal; and don't let the fact that people are voting for you because they think you are the worst performer get you down. Every time the camera shows your pretty sister I remember that you chose to comfort her for her loss rather than celebrate your own spot in the semi-finals. That compassionate display of brotherly affection is worth more than ten million votes. It is, in fact, priceless.
Good luck, Sanjaya. I hope you win.
Wanda Maximoff
ooc: Wanda has figured out there is only one person in the entire world who still likes her and that knowledge influences her opinion about everything else. That said, mun almost agrees with her.
Dear Sanjaya,
I am not exactly a fan of American Idol. I have never found reality television to have much in common with reality and I find the conceit of the show - the audience choosing their idol - problematic as the masses seldom know what is best for them. However, I have fond memories of watching the show with my friends when they were still my friends and because of that I have been following this season for its nostalgic value.
I know a number of people are outraged at your success because they do not consider you to be the best - or even a good - singer. There are even a number of people who are calling into question the credibility of the show. I find this ridiculous. I have never found American Idol to be particularly credible as a talent competition. Simon Cowell is delusional if he thinks how well someone sings is what his show is all about. American Idol is a popularity contest and you, Sanjaya, are extremely popular.
I understand your appeal; and don't let the fact that people are voting for you because they think you are the worst performer get you down. Every time the camera shows your pretty sister I remember that you chose to comfort her for her loss rather than celebrate your own spot in the semi-finals. That compassionate display of brotherly affection is worth more than ten million votes. It is, in fact, priceless.
Good luck, Sanjaya. I hope you win.
Wanda Maximoff
ooc: Wanda has figured out there is only one person in the entire world who still likes her and that knowledge influences her opinion about everything else. That said, mun almost agrees with her.