Archive for tag: Idol

Chikezie and Cries of Racism

March 27, 2008 10:50 am Entertainment

The conclusion of last night’s American Idol Results Show found two African-Americans and one Hispanic in the bottom three. Almost as a knee-jerk reaction, cries went up across the internet of racism, discrimination, and manipulation by white producers. Statistically speaking, the show is no more discriminatory against African-Americans than it is against Anglo-Americans.

American Idol and the Fear of Feedback

March 24, 2008 5:09 pm Career Advice, Entertainment

Why can’t we just send them home? You know who I’m talking about- that handful of contestants who are a tier below the rest. I’ve narrowed it down to one solitary problem: Americans hate feedback. Check out these five tips become a better feedbacker.