Pop Idol had rocked the media world. Inspiring the Americans to take the same route, American Idol has subsequently been produced. Following which, many other countries had their own "Idol fever". Stars have been born: Will Young, Gareth Gates, Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, Kurt Nilsen and that cute guy from South Africa. God knows his name but boy he's good looking. -grinz-
Singapore Idol Fever has been met with a fevour (pun unintended) that has, well, shocked me. 10,000 forms that were printed and distributed and were completely picked up by Singaporeans all over the nation (2 of which was picked up by me and Gennie in an attempt to get some of our friends to participate. -smirk-). I strongly believed that they would have trouble finishing the forms, that Singaporeans aren't so delusional because there can't be 10 000 fantastic singers in Singapore. (another pun unintended)
Like i said, SI has shocked me. because there were that many jokers who thought they could make it. It's a pity that World Idol is over so soon because they had "top 10 worst performances all over the world" list. Singapore has had some really weird characters who joined. I believe NOBODY can forget the Banana Man. Or Lemon Tree Buffoon. Or the Careless Whisper (talk abt whispering. he definitely chose the rite song).
Speaking of bad jokes, William Hung definitely pops to mind. And from all these, i realise that my school has so many people that resemble a couple of these weirdos! Mr Chiam takes top prize for looking hella close to the guy who should be Hung (obvious pun) I remember 02's video of Mr Chiam doing a spoof...well, nothing could be a spoof of William Hung's audition. it
IS the spoof. I rmb the ripple of excitement that went thru my school when we spotted a lookalike right in our school. I wonder if we would get a fortune selling the video of him doing William Hung's audtion. "SINGAPORE'S OWN WILLIAM HUNG!" Its a wonder that our principal hasn't exploited Mr Chiam's marketability to attract the media to come to our school.
Then there's Woon Wei, the Careless Whisper lookalike. Complete with geeky glasses, rounded nose and beady eyes. He even has the figure of Careless Whisper - lanky. no wait. its skinny. When Singapore Idol had its debut, everybody commented abt the extreme similarity the next day. Everyone was suspicious of a distant blood connection. I suppose the only difference between the Careless Whisper and Woonwei is, well, Woonwei's not very soft spoken...not till the extent of the Careless Whisper.
I wonder if its just my school or wot. Maybe its a curse or a virus...an epidemic.
There are 4 Singapore Idol judges. (Usually there are only 3). Dick Lee, Florence Lian, Douglas Olivera and Ken Lim. From wot i've seen, i would say there's a tie for the title of "REDUNDANT JUDGE": Florence Lian and Douglas O. The things they say are really...well.. redundant. Not to mention pretentious. I suppose all of the judges are pretentious to a certain extent. but the 2 of them are really really getting on my nerves.
The judges are obviously fighting to be Singapore's Simon Cowell. What they don't realise is that they severely lack something that Simon Cowell has an overwhelming amount of: Class. In fact they replace the "L" in "class" with a "R". the judges are crass creatures who have no idea of the meaning of classy composure. Perhaps im being harsh but really. the judges lacked the certain factor that allowed Simon Cowell to pull off the cutting edge of sarcasm and blatant honesty. Maybe its because the judges are simply trying too hard.
I wonder, if i should join SI next year so i can get my five minutes of fame and hence exploit wotever i have been granted to my benefit.
