Final Result - Win-Win-Win Edition

Mrs. RAD, Mrs. RAD's Mom, and I watched most of the season finale of the usual fluff and filler with the sound muted. Before commenting on the actual result, a few observations on the moments that caused us to take notice (even if it was mostly morbid train-wreck notice) and briefly turn-up the volume:

* Boy, how desperate is Kara DioGuardi to stay on this show next season? The "Check-Your-Self-Respect-At-The-Door" Network strikes again. I know just about everyone (me, very included) has turned against her as the season wore on (with the crescendo coming with the double debut of that "song" she wrote), but it seemed rather pitiful that she would consent to remind us of that ridiculous feud with the obviously troubled "Bikini Girl". And, to do it in such spectacular fashion (pun pitifully intended) with her own bikini was pretty sad. Mrs. RAD said that it was just embarrassing for everyone involved (including us as viewers). Mrs. RAD's Mom felt bad that Kara's dream of a successful singing career that she so desperately wanted was never (and will never be) fulfilled and also tried to convince me that my one-year old daughter would never hate her father as much as "Bikini Girl" obviously hates hers. Fingers crossed.

* We sure did get a lot of Megan Joy tonight, didn't we? Suffice it to say that was just a visual observation, and we felt no compulsion whatsoever to hear if her singing ability had improved since her ouster many weeks ago. However, it is mildly interesting that the producers are still trying to push her on us. The only contestant to get more favoritism than her this season was Adam. Could we possibly be hearing of a FOX Television series dramedy pilot deal starring Megan (for comedy) and Adam (for drama, of course) in the very near future?

* I am probably the only one that thinks this, but, on the few occasions we saw her this season, I was always pretty impressed with Tatiana Del Toro's singing voice. But, of course, she might be the craziest, mentally unstable personality we have ever seen on this show in eight seasons. I really hope that was all a stupid act or that her family performs an intervention on her soon before it is too late.

* Ending the non-results filler part of the show with Adam and Kris dueting on "We Are the Champions" by Queen? You're kidding, right? Biased towards Adam all the way to the end I see. Can you imagine being in Kris's head when he was told they were doing that? Why not just have everyone on stage wearing Katy Perry capes embroidered with Adam's name while he and Kris duet a song from "Wicked"?

American Idol Winner Prediction: Kris Allen
Actual American Idol Winner: Kris (The best possible result for EVERYONE)

Kris is the humble underdog winner that makes for a great American story. Adam gets even more publicity for being upset than even if he had won as expected. As mentioned yesterday by commenter Curly QT (saw you on Fox NY 5, by the way), he can now sign with a record company that might have a clue what to do with him (which I guarantee "19 Entertainment" had none). Fox got the ratings of having a compelling favorite vs underdog of stark opposites finale. This was a satisfying ending to what had turned into a less than compelling season. Of course, it would have been more satisfying for me if it were Allison in the end (for goodness sakes, RAD, let it go)…

One more Mrs. RAD observation regarding Kara's song to end the season and start the American Idol Kris's career: "…so, it took three people to write that song????"

So, that's it. On a personal note, I want to sincerely thank all the readers, supporters, and commenters of this blog. It has been quite fun sharing my opinions with you, and you putting up with them and even encouraging me further along the way. I have not decided if I will back next season, so, if this is it, thank you everyone again, take care, and enjoy the music.

Now, on to "So You Think You Can Dance"!