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mipoc, sorry for implying that you'd made the randy jackson comment... I was collecting from the whole thread.

Agreed, that you don't like the show. No biggie for me, I just wanted to try to explain what perspective was missing. I watch with my kids and am glad that there is a place for kids to get a shot. On the weight thing... WE BOTH LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE A YOUNG ARETHA WOULD HAVE TO BE THIN! Neither of us like it or respect it but it is reality! Ruben's career pfttt. He has a wonderful voice!

and last, YES, the kids on that show know that the show is only a SHOT at the brass ring... but they also recognize they are only part of the story (hence the silly ads and skits they do etc) it is just a narrative where part of the reason contestants will play is A) Opportunity for furthering career B) Fun! hang out with other young ambitious people, eat for free, meet celebs, be a kind of celeb, hang out in hollyweird etc C) beats hanging out waiting for phone to ring in small hometown.

thanks for the conversation on this micpoc... no heat from either of us and just sharing perspectives!