This is an imagined situation in Haz Wayne's World where The Keongomaniac interviews Adam Lambert after his defeat to the Criminal Kris Allen.As The Keongomaniac sat comfortably at the Starbucks of Dame Audrey Palace, he waited with full anticipation the entrance of Adam Lambert, the runner-up for American Idol Season 8. Moments later the door opens to reveal a rather calm-looking Adam, 27, spotting a simple blue and green chequered top with jeans. The Keongomaniac stood in awe the presence of The True Idol, and was returned with a customary handshake and a great smile.
ADAM: So sorry to have kept you waiting... I understand you are a very busy man. (still smiling)
KEONGOMANIAC: No, not at all! It is my greatest pleasure to have the honour of this interview. You do know that here in Haz Wayne's World, you have been called "The True Idol"?
ADAM: So I heard! And thank you, I am deeply flattered. But no I cannot accept that, America voted for Kris, he IS the American Idol. He was my roommate and a great guy, and I am truly proud of him.
KEONGOMANIAC: Oh but the laws of the world does not apply the same here, Adam. Here you are our True Idol, as the legions of your fans would concur. And speaking of Kris Allen, he is technically still a Criminal, and we have to refer him as such.
ADAM: U guys are so mean! Kris is talented in his own right. Maybe because many did not expect him to go so far, but I've seen him from the start, and that guy certainly has his own merits.
KEONGOMANIAC: Which I do not doubt, of course (smirking). Well in case you have not read, after the show last night, the Billboard website declared the Criminal Kris's win a "surprise victory". So new judge Kara DioGuardi was right to say he was the "dark horse" in the competition?
ADAM: Err.. I'm not sure what to say about that. But it is still a popularity competition of sorts, so I think the results can still go either ways even at the very last minute.
KEONGOMANIAC: That's right, and therein lies the problem. Danny Gokey was never in the Bottom 2, and his elimination in favour of the Criminal Kris sent shockwaves throughout the world. Danny and yourself Adam, have been the favourites of Paula Abdul right from the beginning to be in the finals. The Criminal appeared out of nowhere to unseat Danny. This is a classic case of the underdog winning the race!
ADAM: Erm like I said, Kris is a talented chap too. And can you please stop calling him "the Criminal"?!
KEONGOMANIAC: Talented?? Not when he desecrated Donna Summer's She Works Hard For The Money in Disco Week! Oh and I'm sorry Adam, only with Tuanku His Majesty the Sultan's pardon can his criminal record be removed.
ADAM: Okaaay... I just don't understand why you guys are being so hard on him?
KEONGOMANIAC: Well I have watched the entire Season 8 from the beginning. Like all competitions, I believe the most deserving ought to receive what he or she deserves. And in this case, it is crystal clear there are those more deserving than him to win! (like yourself Adam... don't tell me you don't feel that way)
ADAM: Well it is still a voting contest...
KEONGOMANIAC: True! Thus it becomes a matter of public opinion isn't it, and less to do with talents. I'd wanted both you and Danny to be in the Finals because it would be the perfect finale for a perfect Season 8! Come on, the finals performance show between you and Kris was the most boring part of the entire freakin' season! Don't even get me started on the Criminal's singing of No Boundaries. Good God the horror of it! That is your Idol, America?? Shame on you guys.
ADAM: I really don't know what to say, you guys are so mean... (looking genuinely sad)
KEONGOMANIAC: It's alright Adam. I just feel a Adam-Danny showdown would be way better than a Adam-Kris, vocal performance-wise, that's all I'm sayin' dude. He's not your match. I wouldn't have mind a Adam-Matt, or a Adam-Anoop, or even Adam-Allison! That would be the greatest showdown ever! And I'm sure you remember, the Criminl Kris Allen himself said "Adam deserves this" after he was crowned winner! Need I say more!
ADAM: (sat silently with his eyes fixed on The Keongomaniac, mesmerised by the conviction the famed blogger has for him)
KEONGOMANIAC: Erm, I see you have no comments for that. And may I add, after the Criminal was announced the new American Idol, all the judges gave a standing ovation EXCEPT head judge Simon Cowell. He remained sitted! This is maybe the first time he remained sitted when the other 3 judges stood up, because usually he will do so as well. Yes he did give a congratulatory handshake to Kris later on, but we cannot deny the plain fact that Simon felt you deserve it more, Adam...
ADAM: (still too stunned for words, a little teary-eyed)
KEONGOMANIAC: You are the only contestant who had done more than the rest, surprising us with each performance. Week after week you take great efforts to renew yourself. You are the True Idol, Adam. America just did not see that.
ADAM: (speaking at last) I don't blame America. I am truly grateful for the experience and exposure. American Idol is just the beginning for most of us, it will open a lot of doors.
KEONGOMANIAC: You are right again, Adam. I think many of the Top 13 can cut albums and make a whole career out of it, including you. If Kris winning is about 'how commercial' or 'mainstream' he is, I'd say that's bullshit. If anything, I am glad for the platform this competition gave the likes of you, Danny, Matt, Anoop, Megan and Allison. Or the Bikini Girl for that matter! Hahaha. But still, you still deserve to win.
ADAM: But I did not, so... I guess this is when "being good is not good enough"? Isn't that one of your LiveJournal entry titles?
KEONGOMANIAC: Oh gosh! (blushing) I didn't know you read them!
ADAM: Well it's in the Internet, I happened to chance upon them. You're a good and enlightened writer (giving a quick wink of the eye).
KEONGOMANIAC: (blushes even more) Oh! Don't do that! Hehe. Well I am enlightened enough to recognise talent where it matters, regardless of who you are. May I take a dig at the Net speculations over your sexual orientation given the supposed exposed pictures of you kissing other males, and in drag?
ADAM: (unfazed) Well like I've said before, I am who I am, I have nothing to hide. [Keongomaniac Note: This is an actual quote]
KEONGOMANIAC: There are some who claims that this may be the reason for the sudden dip in your popularity votes towards the end, after the release of this net photos which can be Googled oh-so-easily. I am just disgusted if that is truly the case. Like I said, all of Haz Wayne's World stood by you for your talents and how much you deserve the Idol title, not by biased unrelated things like your orientation, which BTW, is totally your problem, not theirs.
ADAM: I'm loving you already man. (smiling)
KEONGOMANIAC: (shifts in his seat) Well, Season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken recently came out of his closet, after staunchly denying it for years. Given that you are almost in the same situation as him, being the runner-up, can we expect the same from you then?
ADAM: (laughs heartily) Hahaha! Well I never did deny anything at the first place did I?
KEONGOMANIAC: Well okay, Adam (smiling sincerely). I'm afraid that is all the time we have for now. Thanks very much for agreeing to this. We pray for your future success. And you will always be The True Idol in Haz Wayne's World, no matter what.
ADAM: (standing) Yeah I'll send a petition to the Sultan for Kris's pardon okay. And thank you... I really appreciate this. (comes closer to give The Keongomaniac a warm thank-you hug)
KEONGOMANIAC: No problem Adam... (before he could say anything more The Keongomaniac felt a lip-glossed peck on his left cheek)
ADAM: Thank you again. (smiling with his eyes, the True Idol turns to leave the cafe)
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