For those of you doing the debate over which to watch tonight AI or Lost I can across this article and thought you may enjoy it.
The ultimate TV showdown happens tonight. No, not Taylor versus Katharine on American Idol, but American Idol versus Lost. ABC is dedicating its prime time to Lost to steal a little of Idol's thunder, although the first Lost hour is a clip show. Later, however, you're going to have to make a choice (unless you're one of those people who believes in changing channels or turning off the TV). If you're confused, we have a guide to settle things for you.
You're a Lost fan if ... When you think of islands, your mind goes to a weird geographical location that seems to have a mind of its own.
You're an Idol fan if ... When you think of islands, you think of Islands in the Stream and say, "I gotta sing that Kenny Rogers-Dolly Parton masterpiece on karaoke night!"
You're a Lost fan if ... You hear the word freckles and think of Sawyer's nickname for Kate.
You're an Idol fan if ... You hear the word freckles and think of Clay Aiken.
You're a Lost fan if ... You hear the word crash and you think of the plane wreck that stranded 48 people on an island in the middle of nowhere.
You're an Idol fan if ... You hear the word crash and you think, "Wonder how long it will be before Paula finally crashes and burns?"
You're a Lost fan if ... You see a lovable teddy bear and think of
Hurley.
You're an Idol fan if ... You see a lovable teddy bear and think of Randy Jackson (or Ruben Studdard; we're not picky.)
You're a Lost fan if ... The name "Locke" conjures up John Locke, the man of faith who believes that the island has some control over the survivors' destiny.
You're an Idol fan if ... The name "Locke" conjured up Kimberley Locke, who placed third behind Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken in season two.
You're a Lost fan if ... Your favorite numerical sequence is 4-8-15-16-23-42.
You're an Idol fan if ... Your favorite numerical sequence involves the word Idols followed by a single digit.
You're a Lost fan if ... A mysterious disappearance reminds you of Walt.
You're an Idol fan if ... A mysterious disappearance reminds you of Brian Dunkleman.
You're a Lost fan if ... You hope the survivors will find a seaplane out at the end of the series.
You're an Idol fan if ... You hope you'll survive another "Seacrest, out!" at the end of each show.
You're a Lost fan if ... You think, "For a bunch of people stranded on an island, they sure change clothes often."
You're an Idol fan if ... You think, "For a millionaire, Simon doesn't change clothes very often."
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