More Idol Chatter

Maybe it's just me, but I'm sensing something about the judges on American Idol that I don't like. They've been doing the job for so long, and the show is such a huge hit, that I sense a certain arrogance. Not just from Simon--we expect that from him. Randy and Paula, too.

They're starting to act as if they deserve to be there. As if they're more qualified than anyone else to do their jobs. Sometimes they almost seem on the verge of grumbling about how tiresome it all is.

The truth is, all of them, even Simon, should thank their lucky stars every day. Singing well takes talent, but judging singers--there are literally millions of people who could do as good a job, perhaps better. The show has made the three rich(er) and famous. If they start getting complacent, I say fire 'em.

There's one guy on the show who seems to get it. Ryan Seacrest. Of course, he saw up close what happened to Dunkleman.