Hollywood vs. America: Double standard for strippers?
The latest "American Idol" sex scandal sure poses a fascinating question: If it's cool for Hollywood to heap an Oscar upon 
a heterosexual stripper-turned-screenwriter Diablo Cody, then how should America greet the news about "Idol" finalist David Hernandez?
Reports the Associated Press: "The 24-year-old finalist from Glendale, Ariz., once worked as a stripper at Dick's Cabaret, appearing fully nude and performing lap dances for the club's 'mostly male' clientele, club manager Gordy Bryan said Monday.
"It's not clear whether a history as a stripper could disqualify Hernandez from the competition. In 2003, finalist Frenchie Davis was dismissed because of her appearance on an adult website; but last year, Antonella Barba remained in the competition after racy photos of her surfaced on the Internet. "READ MORE and MORE!
Hernandez is one of 8 male finalists, who you can see up-close HERE.
(Editor's note: Oops, a previous version of this post said 7 male finalists when there's actually 8 male finalists remaining)
Who cares about his past employment record? We all gotta earn a living somehow. What matters now is how well he can sing, and he can sing well -- though not as well as David Archuleta.
Posted by: jamesincalifornia | March 04, 2008 at 01:59 PM
He doesn't look like a Silver Lake trendroid like Diablo nor has he a trendy, catchy name...so like who cares?? yyyyaaawwwwnnnn....he could sing naked for all I care...
Posted by: FrankieR. | March 04, 2008 at 12:48 PM