Oh Danny Boy

I know I'll get emails for this, but what the hell. Fuck 'em.

First off, yes, I watch American Idol. Deal with it. I also watch NASCAR. And no, I don't live in a trailer or pump kin. However, I do enjoy watching and critiquing young talent and seeing if I'm still on the ball with pop culture. Thus, I watch American Idol and playing at home.

This season has been a rare one, with talents ranging from Norman Gentle to Adam Lambert, who is nothing short of Freddy Mercury reincarnated. One such talent wedged in between and still on the show as of this week, is Danny Gokey. The lovable widower who has the looks, talent, and personality to be a pop star. Having lost someone close to me I can relate to the guy. I'm very happy for his current and hopefully ongoing success. But for the love of Simon Cowell's hairless chest stop singing spiritual songs! Every week it's like he's trying to remind us that he lost his wife. Which is devastating, I know. But can't you just sing a fast beat fun tune at least once?

I hope I haven't offended everyone. But it's a contest about talent, which he's got. Now let's see some more of it.