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Here's an excerpt from a great article posted on MSNBC today, in which it's theorized that Paula, gentle readers, is Idol's most important judge.

"On a recent “American Idol 5” performance show, host Ryan Seacrest asked judge Paula Abdul to compare this year's finalists to past groups.

Here’s what she said: “Ryan, I think that this is the most unique, well-diverse, most-talented and most talked about top 12 that we’ve ever had. There’s not a day that people don’t come up to me and everyone has different favorites, so it’s anyone’s game, and it’s exciting as can be.”

Paula said 50 words, but she actually said not much at all. In Paula’s universe, stating the obvious incoherently qualifies as answering a question that demands subjective, critical analysis ..."

Andy Dehnart, the writer, does some terrific pieces on American Idol, as well as other pop culture phenomena. It's a terrific article ... ENJOY!