Ender’s Games

Man, I really wasn’t expecting to have to write another Celebrity Spotting so soon, but hey, when the famous people wanna fly, they just fly. Who am I to question their tightly-packed schedules?

Yesterday I am at work when I notice a tall fellow that looks familiar to me. Being a huge American Idol fan (shut up), I immediately realize that this is none other than Ace Young, of American Idol fame.

Ace was a Final 12 contestant on the 5th season of American Idol, and was eliminated 6th of the 12. His big draw was good looks and sex appeal, as the women went nuts for some Ace. Yesterday at the airport was no different, as the ladies were swooning at the sight of him (embarassingly so, I might add). No one spoke to him, as I think we all assume that celebrities would like to be able to get on their planes without being bothered or even recognized. I didn’t find out why Ace was down in this part of the country (possible for a performance; he does have a new album coming out soon).

For the most part, he seemed like a cool guy. I wasn’t a big fan of Ace on AI, because I thought he was merely an average singer who rode the coattails of his own good looks. I do remember being particularly annoyed with him on one episode of American Idol that season. Apparently Ace received a scar on his chest during childhood, and during a live performance, he pulled his shirt aside to expose the scar. Of course, he claims it was a symbolic gesture for himself, but anyone with a brain knows it was an attempt to sway more votes by flashing some skin. It was lame and came off as gimmicky and awkward.

Fly safe, Ace Young.