I know you haven’t heard from me since I was in shock over Michael Johns’ departure, but gosh darn it if American Idol didn’t completely restore my faith in their show- by crowning David Cook, perhaps the worthiest Idol ever.

The finale show rocked. I enjoyed it all, especially the winning moment for David. It was better than last year’s moment, better even than Fantasia’s (and that was my favorite one until now).

David Cook has definitely stepped up the game for all future American Idols. This is no longer a glorified Karaoke contest, people. This is about talent - finally.