Sanjaya – American Idol or American Hurt?
Since 28 million people watch American Idol, most know about or have heard about Sanjaya. Sanjaya Malakar is the 17 year old contestant on American Idol who has persevered on charm, cuteness, and a unique connection to the tween demographic. But, and I say this with a very pronounced “but”, very little singing talent. Honestly, he is better than most, but clearly out of his league when it comes to professinal talent and the talent of the other contestants on American Idol.
Since this is the case there has been quite a bit of controversy surrounding the show with many questions and allegations. Why is he still on the show? Does it have anything to do with satellite radio host Howard Stern and the support he asked his listeners to throw Sanjaya’s way…as a joke???? Is it the website votefortheworst.com and their revengeful attack to destroy the show? Is is India’s secret ambition to destroy America and an ingenious effort to organize the hoard of Indian telemarketers with a call-in voting campaign? Or is it the sympathetic vote and America’s tendacy to root for the underdog?
