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Posted on Oct 2, 2012

Similarities Between American Idol And The 2012 Election

Have you ever noticed the uncanny similarities between American Idol and the 2012 Presidential Election?

by Andrew Clinton

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tagged: American Idol, Election, 2012, Obama, Mitt Romney

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Similarities Between American Idol And The 2012 Election

1. Both were more interesting 4 years ago.

2. Wacky characters in the early rounds.

3. Biased Fox coverage.

4. Afghanistan never comes up.

5. Both controlled by corporations.

6. Utterly nondescript TV hosts.

7. Your vote doesn't matter.

8. Randy Jackson's input is irrelevant.

9. Elaborate confetti-filled primetime productions.

10. The winner basically signed away their right to any control of their career.

Similarities Between American Idol And The 2012 Election

1. Both were more interesting 4 years ago.

2. Wacky characters in the early rounds.

3. Biased Fox coverage.

4. Afghanistan never comes up.

5. Both controlled by corporations.

6. Utterly nondescript TV hosts.

7. Your vote doesn't matter.

8. Randy Jackson's input is irrelevant.

9. Elaborate confetti-filled primetime productions.

10. The winner basically signed away their right to any control of their career.

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