Idol, you cash cow!!!

So as a family tradition, I partake in watching American Idol every year. It's season 9. Whoop-de-doo. American Idol would be a much better show with a few slight adjustments. First of all, the auditions need to change. They show way too many bad auditions, and not enough of the people who do very well in their auditions. I watch American Idol to find the next superstar, not to see people make fools of themselves on national television. Unfortunately, this money-making move only reflects how American society feeds off of others' woe. Secondly, the panel of judges needs to change. Randy is a music producer, but is incredibly trite. He can go. Secondly, Ellen... I think she's hilarious, but I don't exactly know how she could give accurate music advice. She can go. Kara is nice enough, but still very realistic, and makes for a good judge. Simon probably best represents the kind of criticism that these contestants need to hear. Unfortunately, Ellen and Randy are on the panel because Idol wants to associate itself with as many celebrities as possible. I just wish Idol were more about the contestants, and not about the show making money. Unfortunately, this reflects America, and how truly money-hungry our society is.