For months now, Sanjaya Malakar has faced the wrath of thousands. At just 17, his mere participation in a stupid game show has provoked a level of hatred and ridicule some men don't see until they've made awful trespasses after a career spanning decades.

But it appears that Sanjaya is getting the last laugh. He's attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner, taking cute pictures with models and stepping out with huge feet, which, despite all the evidence to the contrary, really make you hope that this kid's packing a microphone big enough silence all the haters.

Congrats, Sanjaya! Now that you've proven yourself unexceptional, it's time to start attending important events and cashing large checks. That's the new American way, idol or not.

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