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Just as I thought
Especially this:
This is where the human measurement comes into play. Those voting on the idol are future fans. And considering all the research done on the digital divide, there's little doubt who's stuffing the online ballot boxes. So it's not a stretch to predict Aiken will be the winner before he sings another note. That is a function of "A.I." reality. Would white teenagers have preferred to hear and see Elvis Presley or Jackie Wilson? Jerry Lee Lewis or Little Richard? New Kids or New Edition? A young John Lennon or Chuck Berry? History has shown us that the white star was preferred in each scenario. Yes, there's been some teen-idol exceptions -- Michael Jackson, Beyoncé Knowles and Lil' Bow Wow come to mind. But on a show as realistic as "American Idol," there's no reason to expect any difference.
I would love to know the voting demographics. What parts of the country are voting the most and what age groups? Like I said last week, I have to think its the south and midwest.amd probably the more rural areas of these two sections of the country, based on carmen, josh and clay. there is just no other explanation for how far any of the three of them got (i guess clay has talent if he is your taste but he doesnt compare to some of the others, esp ruben and he is just so plain vanilla which is probably the biggest problem with him). it would be great if we could access this data. and there can be no doubt that teenagers and preteens are doing most of the voting. adults have better taste than teens as this article nicely demonstrates.
I jsut hope they are wrong about Ruben. That would not be a pretty statement if he goes.
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