Like we've already written here, this is not a complete shock to most. Kris was sure to have picked up some Danny votes (even though many voted for Kris to be in the finale as a Gokey Block), and Adam can be a bit off-putting to some (*cough* who are idiots *cough*). But let's not loose perspective: there were almost 100 millions votes cast and dial idol claimed it was the first time they had no reasonable guess who was going to win. If you won essentially 49% of 100 million votes, you shouldn't feel like a loser!
And gosh darnnit if those two cute kids didn't make it seem like they were just there to have fun, anyway. Kris's mom put it best when she almost forgot why they were there the show was such a blast.
My favorite moment? The Kara Surprise! Once I accepted the dismal fact that Idol was going to waste time giving a bonus 15 seconds of fame to the corny/tacky Norman, Tatiana, and Bikini Girl, I was at least happy that they were going to let Bikini crash and burn on stage for all the mock. Did you HEAR her first couple of notes? Oooo trainwreck. I would have been happy enough listening to her suffer, but then Kara came out goofily diva-ing out. Is she the best singer and performer in the world? No! But she's a heck of a lot better than most of the Top 13. And moreover, she has a sense of HUMOR! She flashed her slammin' body in front of all of America (let alone thousands of LIVE viewers) to see for the sake of fun and charity. Way to go!
The night featured chart-topping performers covering the entire spectrum of music genres and history. Some guest singers were more welcome than others. I love her majesty, Queen Latifah but am lost on the appeal of Lil Rounds. Rod Stewart is a great crooner, but is kind of scary to look at and certainly in the wrong venue (do tweens even know who this guy is?). Steve Martin is fantastic, but Corkrey sort of slaughtered that sweet diddy.
On the other hand, I'd never turn down an opportunity to see masked striped weirdos frisk will.i.am! And I thought the Cyndi Lauper/ Alison version of "Time after Time" was pretty incredible (the dulcimer never gets enough respect!).
I'm not a Keith Urban fan, but Kris seemed to handle that number quite pleasantly.
But c'mon... KISS?!?!?! How frakkin' fantastic! Not to mention Adam's wardrobe straight from the closet of Lady Ga Ga or some sort of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles villain. And then to have that number followed not to shortly by the Queen performance. Please tell me there were some backstage wheelings and dealings (especially after the Adam loss) where Brian May at least proposed the idea of hiring Glambert.
When the results were announced, I was happy for Kris! I think he is going to be a great artist. I also have to admit I was happy he gave Adam the praise he deserved. And in further snarkiness, I am happy for Adam that he doesn't have to deal with being an "Idol." If he wants to wear the highest of club-boi platform boots with the shiniest of guyliners, he can do so without any producers giving him notes. All the press without the constraints!
Lastly, for anyone buying into the culture war, please take a cue from these guys. Kris is a person of faith who does not see his love of God interfering with developing a close friendship with a (possibly) gay man. Kris oozes love and peace, and I hope his music brings enlightenment to those who have hate in their hearts.
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