Call them what you want: Fanjayanatics, Fanjayanista’s, or Teenyboppers it should be clear by now that America’s teenagers love Sanjaya. Little Ashley left little doubt that Ryan Seacrest will say these beautiful words to Sanjaya tonight, “America voted your Safe”.If you are still unable to figure out what is happening then maybe Peter Noone hipped you in last night when he simply explained: it’s not a “singing” contest, it’s a “voting” contest. If you can’t accept this then all I can say is, “God Bless You.” Right, Simon?
Frankly, I am really getting tired of people knocking this kid. He emanates a pureness that is rare in today’s age. For me and millions of voters across the country this “purity” is what makes him so appealing. Is he a great singer, NO! He gets our vote anyway—baa humbug.
I admit that Sanjaya’s machinations on the floor and stage left a lot to be desired for many of the shows “purists”. But, at the end of the day his million dollar smile and the tears of Ashley let you know that he was sure to live another day. Like it or not.
It was odd that Simon somehow concluded exactly the opposite of what everyone was seeing. Did he really believe that little Ashley hated the performance? Is that possible? You tell me. One thing for sure, Sanjaya confuses Simon and did something no one else has been able to do—he left him silent.
The fans of Sanjaya proved the power of the vote by sending him on to the Tour where they will be able to express their adulation in person. Can they continue this trend as the season progresses? Only time will tell.
Our young people are learning one very good lesson in my opinion—the power of the ballot box. If nothing else they are learning that if you get up off your butt and vote for what you believe in, you can change the world. In the big scheme of things it won’t change much if Sanjaya continues on each week. Or will it?
It is a tough call tonight between Gina, Stephanie, or Phil as to who goes home. I’ll go with a lukewarm prediction of Stephanie.
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