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George Washington Weeps

May 25, 2006

Sources close to dead presidents report that he wept in his grave last night when Ryan Seacrest — the happy host of “American Idol” — announced that more than 63 million votes were cast during the final competition.

“That’s more than any president in the history of our country has received,” he said with a straight face.

It’s unclear if instead holding debates, the 2008 presidential election will feature a reality show segment so Americans may be inspired to leave the couch and head to the polls.

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J.W. wrote:

This is ridiculous and absolutely untrue. Besides the fact people UNDER 18 can vote on American Idol but NOT PRESIDENT. Everyone also conveniently forgets that ONE person can vote MULTIPLE TIMES in American Idol.

However, ONE person can only vote ONE time for president.

And considering that some voters on American Idol literally vote over a hundred times, this stat is extremely skewed and is no way true that more Americans vote for American Idol than president.

Think about it, even if the average is say 5 votes person (which is generous) that already drops the number of possible voters to 12.6 MILLION.

Wake up people, and don't believe every twisted word the media likes to say.

posted at May 25, 2006 05:16 PM

Nick wrote:

Well, Seacrest shows what an idiot he really is. 63 million votes is indeed more than any one Presidential candidate recieved but that 63 million was for two idol contestants. I mean come on, who did this guy sell his soul to?

posted at May 25, 2006 07:03 PM

Eric Estrada wrote:

More importantly. Who did his hair?

posted at May 26, 2006 08:01 AM

Tyler B. wrote:

Okay, has anyone taken into account for the amount of people who... I don't know, may be under 18 who vote for this thing. Not to mention that, but all of the "Soul Patrol" (Yes, I said it, it shall haunt me until death.) who voted from others phones in attempt to get Taylor Hicks in the next American Idol slot? I don't know, stop making a big deal about this, until Simon makes a show called "The Next American President" Where the winner gets a free ride to the next debates and maybe the Primaries, as a card in the Dope Party. (No I'm not talking about illegal propaganda here.) Yes, people want to vote for the next particular icon that they feel they can relate to most, but it doesn't translate as well to politics. So in essance, yes American Idol is a popularity contest, but it shouldn't parallel what is going on in todays world.

posted at May 27, 2006 02:53 AM

Victor E wrote:

That's probably the best way an independant candidate will actually have a chance to get voted in as president, or at least invited to a debate.

posted at May 27, 2006 05:34 AM

Amara Rohr wrote:

If Americans could vote as many times as they like, without leaving their couches (let alone their homes), regardless of age or legal citizenship, I think it is a safe bet that there would be many, many more votes for President than for "soul patrol". (No offense, Taylor.)

posted at May 27, 2006 06:22 PM

Katie wrote:

Yea right, idol lies out there butt. In reality everyone probably voted about 3-4 times each for the person they wanted, and family and friends even more. 63 million votes, is just that not 63 million voters. And there's the whole under 18 can vote, and have nothing better to do then vote.

posted at May 29, 2006 06:43 AM

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