I've been an avid fan of American Idol for years and I'm gonna be real honest here...I've always been pretty critical of the people performing. I mean I have such expertise on judging people's musical skills *insert sarcastic grin* and all.
Anyway, I have never really experienced the feelings that I have been feeling this year. Maybe it's because I am a momma, maybe I am just PMSing. I don't really know, but all I can think about is that each one of those performers is somebody's baby. And for ever harsh and critical word the judges dole out, there is a mom whose heart breaks in pieces. A mom who aches as she watches her child face rejection head on. A mom who would probably duke it out with Simon and take him. After all, he's bashing her baby.
And so this year I sit and cheer and cry (only a couple of times) and think of those moms out there.
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Sweet, but I promise you, you'll grow out of some of that empathy. I just think A.I. picks people to fail, which isn't right... They have a "few" good singers (ringers) and then the rest, who they tear to shreds.
ReplyDeleteI think there are so many really young ones this year. However, it was a pretty rough first night for all of the guys.
ReplyDeleteSo when I was pregnant with Kyler my first year of teaching, one of my student's mom said, "oh you'll be an even better teacher after your have a child of your own." I totally didn't get it, but after having Kyler and jumping back into the classroom, I felt the way you posted about...each of student was someone's baby and I was entrusted with their precious child all day long. It definitely changed me as a teacher!
ReplyDeleteI know, BIG American Idol fan here!
You are very musically talented :). Maybe you should apply to be a judge!
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