It isn't over til the jury is Hung; TV's `Idol' has become more about meanness.(LOCAL NEWS)

From: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) | Date: January 23, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Dianne Williamson

COLUMN: DIANNE WILLIAMSON

For many fans of "American Idol," Simon Cowell crossed the line from amusing to mean with his now-infamous critique of wide-eyed contestant Kenneth Briggs, who has since assuaged his wounded ego on the nation's talk shows.

"You look a little odd," the caustic Simon observed, as the young Mr. Briggs could only stare back silently. "You look like one of those creatures that live in the jungle, with ...

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