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So an American Idol hopeful faces possible early elimination from the competition because scandalous photos of her have popped up on the Internet. Heck, I say she’s already won! Anybody can get a record deal (just ask Paris Hilton), but not everybody can get the country to clamour over seeing them naked (just ask Paris Hilton). She has it. Handling a controversy like this should be a part of the elimination process, for cryin’ out loud.
Seriously, so what if we see her naked on the Internet? Since when has the music industry represented decency? Last weekend we practically honeymooned over the Britney “Shears” story, and a flood of other examples come to mind … Remember when an actress could pose for Playboy and be considered multi-faceted? “She can act, and model, too? What a well-rounded performer!”
No. American Idol is intended for an all-ages audience, and it mustn’t risk exposing our country’s youth to pornography any earlier than a brief examination of their father’s laptop’s Internet history will. Because weeks’ worth of making fun of the mentally retarded while they pursue a noble albeit fruitless career in the singing industry is family entertainment.
