Of My Luv For Singapore Idol

If you haven't been living in a cave for the past week, i'm sure you would have come across the names "Kung Fu Rapper", "Mirror Boy" and "Nong Nong Ago"... Remember these 3 names, for they are going to become "household-ed" very soon...

Yes, yes, i know i'm in no position to talk about this issue for the fact that i might be labelled a first class sour-grape, but hey, BITE ME!

Yes, yes, i know that featuring these jokers, i mean, contestants, is to increase the competition's marketability, and the fact that we all need a good laugh sometimes.

But how many of you know that these jokers actually MADE IT THRU THE FIRST ROUND OF AUDITIONS? Yep, these people actually made it through the first round of auditions, which are judged by producers instead of the 4 judges. Bet you didn't know that right? Correct me if i'm wrong, that means "Silent Whisper Man" made it through TWO first round auditions! And what do the judges tell him?

"Don't ever come back again!"

If he was that bad in the first place, why did the producers give him the thumbs-up not once, but twice? Is this some kind of sick joke? Or a lame attempt at improving the ratings? You tell me.

What about "Banana Man"? He was such a hit during the first round of auditions and everyone loved him! But i'm sure it was Ken Lim who told him to "Take off your mask or leave". What's the point there? It's like setting an accused free and shooting the poor bastard outside the courthouse.

From the trailers (I will not be caught dead watching the so-called "auditions"), i believe that Kung Fu Rapper actually tried to do a Chinese rap song by Jay Chow. Mirror Boy tried to do, i actually don't know what he was trying to do but after he was eliminated from the auditions, he fell head first before reaching the exit. Lastly, Nong Nong Ago was this guy who could not pronounce "Long Long Ago" properly.

I mean, how low do we have to go? Why can't we have a proper singing competition that does not involve clowns? I understand that entertainment value is very important but there must be a better way to do it. Take American Idol for example, the jokers are weeded out during the first round of auditions but not before they are allowed their 15 seconds of fame.

Just to sum up, i believe last year's winner released ONE album, and was last seen doing some "extravagant music" thingy while sucking soda out of a rather large, red, disposable cup. Second place fella released a CHINESE album and was last seen playing "Canon in D" at a charity show. As for the third place fella, we are beginning to see less and less of her, all thanks to the weight loss program.

In stark contrast, Project Superstar winner has released an album, and will be performing at his own concert later this year. Runner up also has an album out in the stores, plus a re-issue which includes her new single. Third place has released his first single, and the album is already in the pipeline. As for fourth place, he has already signed for a record company even though he is still serving his NS!

I rest my case.