We haven't watched American Idol since Kelly Clarkson stole our hearts six long seasons ago. But we must take a moment to show some love to the winner of Season 7, David Cook, who grew up about twelve minutes from Scanner Emily (we measure distance in driving minutes in the Midwest).
And considering we can't say that the suburbs of Kansas City, Missouri have the best reputation — though we did go to high school with Albert Pujols and our hometown is famous for Crystal Meth and Harry S. Truman — we're more than a little excited for Cook.
No, we didn't know the guy, but apparently we have some connections.
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