What's in Paula's drink? (American Idol)

American Idol has been a hit since its start in 2002. From what I’ve heard, this season has been the lowest rated season so far. What I want to focus on though for my blog, is the way Paula Abdul has acted since the start of this year’s auditions and how it seems the show has become a joke. I reacted to Paula’s behavior during the first show’s auditions by laughing hysterically. She acted completely out of it as if she were hammered, making strange comments and getting up and walking around during judging. Paula has gotten into trouble with acting strangely during interviews before, and her behavior now doesn’t seem to have gotten any better. For example, during the second week of auditions there was an American Idol hopeful whose audition was completely horrible. The choice of whether this contestant would be going to Hollywood or not seemed obvious to viewers and when Simon asked Paula what her vote was, the cameras zoom in to her head down on the table with her hands covering her face as she mumbles what seems to be a “sure”. Shortly after the contestant leaves the room, Simon makes the comment to producers that someone should check Paula’s drink. The show just seems to be missing what it is set out to do, and that is to find a great singer who can become America’s next big singing sensation. The show does show a handful of talented singers, but it seems as though most of the auditions are of people who suck. Don’t get me wrong, I too enjoy watching the American Idol auditions because they are funny to watch as well as entertaining, but when I think about the show in a different aspect, I think it’s ridiculous the way shows today are set up. Maybe if Paula wasn’t drunk during most auditions, there would be more spots for those with actual talent to go to Hollywood to pursue their dream.