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We find that when most people talk about "American Idol," they always start with something like: "Well, I don't watch 'American Idol,' but [insert knowing sarcastic remark about 'American Idol' here]." Considering the show's ratings rival that of God's, we assume most people are liars. We'll confess to watching a couple episodes, enough to know who everyone is but not enough to understand what exactly is going on.
But every time we've seen the show, we've struggled to put our finger on just why that prematurely gray Taylor Hicks seems so famiiar to us. Did we go to high school with a guy like that? Did we see him sing in a bar band once?
Fortunately, Sugar, Mr. Poon? has the answer: He is obviously the son of Mavs owner Mark Cuban and ESPN Bonds follower Pedro Gomez. It's kind of freaky, actually.
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He also scored like 20 points in six minutes of his basketball team's last game.
Between Cuban and Gomez, which one has the uterus?
I've said it before, but I'll say it again... God Bless the WHIMSY category!
If George Clooney's excrement came to life....Taylor. Ta Da. since he's the most marketable one (CD of oldies covers is on the way), he'll most likely win. A solo Chris would be too george michael. the other guy could possibly, but not goofy enough. And I have a hunch Simon is going to start American Senior Idol next season, and Taylor is an experiment of sorts. But all it really means is young girls are in desparate need of a father figure, I can't see any othe reason why this guy is liked by the viewers. He's about ABOUT as good as the crack ridden losers that go to this bar on Thursdays for Karaoke. Commence the complaints about this not being a sports related story. But you guys do dabble a bit in the pop culture, which is cool. Especially the 80s/90s baseball stuff.
Too George Michael? Only if he has a Sports Machine.
Isn't there a maximum age to be a contestant on American Idol? This guy is the AI version of Dominican baseball players - looks to me like he shaved years off his age to be able to compete.
taylor's the man, anytime i think to myself "i hope somebody sings [insert song]" he ends up singing the very same song. This was exemplified by his performance of "In the Ghetto" on Elvis night.
Most marketable my ass. The best contestant was kicked off last night. Furthermore, I'm not convinced an anus baby is outside of Cuban's wheelhouse.
Roy: Gomez, hands-down.
Gomez, out! I'd watch American Idol more if the contestants didn't always sing directly into the camera every second of every fucking song.
American what?
siobhan- they've widened the age requirements over the past few years to allow people between 16 and 29 to compete. a few years ago taylor would not have been eligible at his current age
jesus, you guys watch this? i have my own dirty viewing pleasures (i watch professional wrestling), but american idol is certainly not one of them. (shudder)
Isn't there about 15% of former WCW honcho Eric Bischoff in there as well?
and just for the record i am not some reality tv nut. i do enjoy american idol...especially when gambling is involved.
Obviously he can't be Cuban's son, he's respectful to the judges.
He's really under 29, UM? Christ, you coulda fooled me. I'd have guessed at least 40.
I've unfortunately met Cuban. And he has massive (I mean massive) feet. So I think his dad was Taylor Hicks and his mom was a hobbit.
So UM is really Eric the Midget? Weird. I'm Kelly Clarkson!
who the fuck is eric the midget?
oh, he's hi pitch's little buddy...carry on.
McDonkeyboy - Cuban's feet grow for every billion that he has
Oh, and for the record, I've watched about 4 episodes of AI. Mostly in the Clay Aiken season, waiting for him to have a breakdown.
Elliott needs braces and a shave; Taylor needs to go home; Chris needs a band and another chance; Kat needs to call me.
After watching American Idol with my girlfriend last night I realized we've all been duped.... It's just Star Search with an insult spewing British guy instead of Ed McMahon people!!!
i seriously don't watch american idol. nor do i follow barry bonds if i can help it. so i only even know one name in the equation. guess i'll have to take your word for it.
I admit it--like Unsilent Majority, I too watch American Idol. But, the main reason I've watched this year is that I went to high school with Taylor Hicks. He graduated a year behind me (I'm 30). He's the youngest gray person I've ever seen--the dude was going gray at 14. Kinda freaky. At any rate, I hope he wins--he's a hell of a performer and definitely deserves it. Although I'm fine if Katharine wins as well, because, you know...she's freakin' hot.
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