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Sanjaya steals the show
As you’d expect, Sanjaya Malakar’s fauxhawk has the Web all abuzz today.
Here’s a quick look at what people are saying:
USA Today: “Let’s get it out of the way up front: the much-vilified Sanjaya Malakar stole the show on ‘American Idol’ Tuesday. Not by superior singing (he was better than usual but hopelessly outclassed by his rivals), but by setting new standards for hair-raising adventure by sporting an astonishing fauxhawk. Perhaps he was auditioning for a modernized Disney Channel revival of Davy Crockett in which the title character doesn’t bother with a cap, instead affixing the raccoon tail directly to his natural hair.”
Chicago Tribune: “Where’s the ‘American Idol’ crying girl when you need her? When trying to take in Sanjaya Malakar’s Tuesday hairdo on ‘American Idol,’ let’s be real. The only option was to cry. Until you threw up. Every week, the only real reason to watch Sanjaya’s performance is to see what he did with that shaggy mane of his. And that bizarre fauxhawk/ponytail combo he wore on Tuesday — well, as often happens with Sanjaya’s performances — words fail. Did he actually sing? I was so stunned by the outrageously bad hair that I could hardly take in anything auditory.”
MSNBC: “Whether you like or dislike the style, one thing’s for sure: that hair is as big as his courage!”
Houston Chronicle: “Why, Sanjaya, why? So much criticism, so much controversy — and you show up with a feather duster on your head.”
St. Paul Pioneer Press: “My favorite Idol may have muffed a few of the lyrics, but that hair — seven individual ponytails that formed a faux mohawk — was utterly magnificent.”
Racine, Wis., Journal Times: “It’s Week 6 of Sanjayagate on ‘American Idol,’ and, well, let’s just say Sanjaya Malakar certainly didn’t disappoint with Tuesday’s, um, performance. After I composed myself from nearly uncontrollable fits of giggling at his Marvin the Martian hairstyle and generally uninspired, hilariously weak performance of ‘Bathwater,’ I realized he’s just mocking us now. Seriously. He knows he’s become a national joke and he’s throwing it back in our faces.”
The Buffalo News: “Wow, Sanjaya’s hair! It’s up in a tall faux-hawk, with the long part pulled up into seven pretty, poufy ponytails. Apparently he also sings, or something, but it’s forgettable.”
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: “What. Is. He. Thinking. The hair, the song choice. I don’t know where to start. Would that be a fauxnytail-hawk?”
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: That mohawk (or pony-hawk, as Ryan later calls it) is far more absurd than the one Nadia did a couple years ago. He sure likes to mess around with his hair, eh? It’s distracting but I still managed to catch him missing a word in the second verse.”
We could go on … and on … and on. But you get the gist. Sanjaya is a threat to civilization as we know it, and he must be stopped. Do your part today and cast a vote for one of the other finalists. In fact, cast several votes. We won’t tell.
Photo courtesy of The Associated Press
Comments
By Sharyn
March 28, 2007 10:24 AM | Link to this
Just when I thought things could not get more absurd, Sanjaya shows up with his Mohawk Troll do! Pul-l-l-ease!! For me, Idol is losing its edge—big time— and part of its loyal fan base that has watched through all seasons— with more judge-bickering, Ryan Seacrest’s lame after-song interviews and even the contestants themselves constantly creating little (and big) dramas. It’s become a Soap Opera and is far from the singing competition it started out to be. Sadly, Mm vote is not to watch any longer. If I wanted to see yet another reality tv show gone bad, this would be first choice.
By Jeff
March 28, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this
Here is your boy!!!
By Idolrace
March 28, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this
Sanjaya is amazing. One thing is sure. He’s gonna be touring.
By abitsane
March 28, 2007 5:04 PM | Link to this
“Sanjaya is a threat to civilization” - GET A LIFE. It is a kid that is outclassed by better singers, playing it fun - Remember he is not mocking or trashing anyone else - Seems to me it is an upgrade to our media culture!
By sassy
March 28, 2007 8:47 PM | Link to this
well sanjaya reaaally bringing it to the table. he sures reminds me of Michael Jackson with that cute face. keep it up i love u and i want u to start doing the dancing thing now. young people dont want boredom we need to have a little fun sometime. flaunt it mi bwoy. as we say down here in jamdown it sell off.