Abdul conjures up images of Latino Transsexuals I've met!
Today, when Paula Abdul announced she'll bow out of a highly-rated Fox entertainment show, I was inclined to breathe a sigh of relief, for her sake.
How long was the second-tier talent (a bit of fluff on stage that blew with the prevailing wind this way n' that during her quirky run) going to grovel before she took the hint?
Surely, she wasn't blind to the fact her days were numbered on American Idol?
The suits at the Network were obviously anxious to give her the old heave-ho!
When the new season revved up - with nary an offer dangling in sight - the wishy-washy Judge (who more-often-than-not wore her heart on her sleeve to her detriment) should have taken a cue and gracefully exited with a bit of class.
Instead, she languished on the sidelines, and whined incessantly to the press.
A pitiful ploy to rustle up sympathy with loyal fans?
Well, Paula, you forgot the golden rule in Tinsel town.
It's just business - as usual - in the dream-making factory that is Hollywood.
How long was the second-tier talent (a bit of fluff on stage that blew with the prevailing wind this way n' that during her quirky run) going to grovel before she took the hint?
Surely, she wasn't blind to the fact her days were numbered on American Idol?
The suits at the Network were obviously anxious to give her the old heave-ho!
When the new season revved up - with nary an offer dangling in sight - the wishy-washy Judge (who more-often-than-not wore her heart on her sleeve to her detriment) should have taken a cue and gracefully exited with a bit of class.
Instead, she languished on the sidelines, and whined incessantly to the press.
A pitiful ploy to rustle up sympathy with loyal fans?
Well, Paula, you forgot the golden rule in Tinsel town.
It's just business - as usual - in the dream-making factory that is Hollywood.
Nothing personal, Ms. Abdul.
Just ask Ryan Seacrest.
Industry power-brokers (keen to the bottom line) whipped up an offer the likable host couldn't refuse.
In one delicious fell swoop, the high-profile ratings-getter pacted a lucrative deal, sure to guarantee a cash-flow of millions over the next few heady years.
"I'll miss 'ya, Paula," were the only parting words the metro sexual male - with a penchant for high-end hair-styling products - managed to diplomatically utter up on Twitter a few days ago.
Hapless talentless contestants - Abdul was inclined to root for - will mourn her, too.
Golly, I'm a tad teary-eyed now.
Shakespeare said it best:
"Parting is such sweet sorrow"
