Granted, I haven't seen much of the kid, but he didn't seem to be creating anything new to me.

The only thing he's really creating, or rather, redefining, is the range of material that an artist is "supposed" to be covering based on their appearance or background. This guy has rare range and knows how to work it to maximum effect all while keeping a core signature look. It's pretty mind-boggling in this day and age of the pre-packaged pop tart.

I can understand the judges' issues with her catwalk abilities, but she can take a photo better than anyone else in the past two seasons.

I think they really want a man to win this season is part of it.

I agree. I don't think Mountaha has a prayer in hell.

This guy has rare range and knows how to work it to maximum effect all while keeping a core signature look.

I'm pretty sure that signature look is what kept him from winning, because he can seriously sing rings around Kris Allen. Not that I don't like Kris, he's a very competent and accessible singer and find his music enjoyable, but I will buy Adam's first album unheard where I probably won't by Kris's. And Adam's the first Idol I've ever wanted to buy an album before it's out.

I don't think it helped that EW basically outed Adam on its cover. But I have no doubt that Kris picked up the majority of Gokey votes.

And I'm fine either way. They both seem like good guys and I think they both can sing, but have very different styles.

I generally lose interest in seeing reality show contestants once the contest is over (see also SYTYCD), but I think I would actually go see Adam in concert or a show.

But I have no doubt that Kris picked up the majority of Gokey votes.

Yeah, I think that's pretty key.

I also think there is a strong possibility of a backlash vote that prevented Adam from winning.

I think Adam should have won, but I was irritated that his name was on Katy Perry's coat when she performed. Simon begging people to vote for Adam after the Top 3 performed was just beyond the pale.

So if I was tired of the AI producers' shenanigans, I might have voted against Adam just because.

Then too, I heard 38 million votes came from Arkansas. That's hard to beat.

I wish Katy Perry would shrivel up and disappear into some deep dark black hole. Preferably super-charged with the Big Red Matter from Star Trek.

Did everyone see how irked Simon looked after the announcement? Poor little Svengali.

Also, a lot of people may have figured that Adam was a lock, so didn't bother to vote.

I...kinda forgot to.

Sorry.