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1. I think it's a little bit of that, and a little bit of teeny bopper girls who don't want to see a 16

Thu Apr 12, 2012, 11:37 PM

Apr 2012

year old girl succeed no matter what her race.

Here's the thing, it's American Idol, not Randy's Idol.

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Does American Idol voting reflect American racism? [View all] RandySF Apr 2012 OP

Oh, I know. RandySF Apr 2012 #2

The greatest number of votes come ohheckyeah Apr 2012 #4

Jessica was in the bottom because her song OKNancy Apr 2012 #5

Fit the category in what way? RandySF Apr 2012 #6

don't make this something it is not OKNancy Apr 2012 #8

But not too crazy of a WGWG n/t Goblinmonger Apr 2012 #9

Tweeners pick the winner. Hands down. Goblinmonger Apr 2012 #7

It's a middle school and high school girl popularity contest. HappyMe Apr 2012 #10

Look at the four female winners and see who is doing well 4lbs May 2012 #11

I'd kinda be surprised if it didn't. Iggo May 2012 #12

Final Four OKNancy May 2012 #13

what is the the american idol singing competition really about? democatman Jan 2015 #14

I think all shows that have the audience voting are suspicious QuebecYank Jan 2015 #15