Lamenting Adam Lambert's Loss: Sexual Orientation to Blame?
by Hilton Hater at .Fans and celebrities are still coming to grips with the fact that Adam Lambert is not the American Idol.
While Kris Allen is clearly an impressive talent, it's hard for critics not to wonder about the basis for his victory; namely, did it have anything to do with Lambert's presumed homosexuality?
Here's a sampling of ways various critics have tackled that issue/asked that question:
- The Chicago Tribune: "It's difficult not to wonder if Lambert's sexuality played a role in Allen's victory... If Lambert's popularity on Idol was any indication of how tolerant and accepting America has become, his loss may indicate there's still further to go."
- Professional poker player Annie Duke: "I seriously think Adam lost just because he is gay. Bummed. Bummed. Bummed."
- Examiner.com: "Adam was too gay for America."
What do you think of these arguments? Weigh in below...
Did Adam Lambert's sexual orientation cost him the American Idol crown?
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Comments (21 Total)
listen adam lambert and kris allen have equal talent and different styles of singing. the reason kris won was because he was more like danny gokey. when he went home, all of his votes went to kris because thier style is closer. eEVEN THOUGH ADAM DIDNT WIN HE WILL BE ICONIC.!!!!!! GO ADAM
I vote for Adam because of his talent in singing we should not discriminate because we are created equal in the eyes of God.
Well Austin, all i have to say is "thou shall not judge".... Shame on you!
Im glad Kris won. He's a better singer, performer and is overall more marketable, which is what America needs. Kris is current, and Adam is not. Idk maybe Adam can sing for Journey, Aerosmith, or do the new Led Zeppelin tour, if they do one. If I want a 70's or 80's vocal, I'll just listen to them, not Adam. If I want new, current music, I'll pick up Kris' cd.
I can't beleive how prejudice some people can still be. I beleive in fairness, and Adam definitely out performed Kris on the final show. I fealt he outperformed him the entire show. I was really shocked when he didn't win. I figured it was another case of popularity vote rather than talent! If there was fowl play involved shame on AT&T!