Don't Snow On My Parade

Naperville Sun, dateline April 11th 2007: We Love You, Gina!
A homage to local heroine Gina Glocksen. Today the town was due to throw her a parade, (honestly) but poor weather has meant a slight change and her homecoming party has now been moved to a local college.
Local mayor George Pradel is to give Gina the keys to the city. She will then speak to the crowds and answer questions.
College spokeswoman Jennifer McGuffin is reported as saying: "We are very excited and happy to help the city in her welcome-home event. It should be a great day for all her fans."
Mayor Pradel added: "The excitement is building, and the City Hall is really in a buzz trying to get everything settled."
Now I appreciate those of you across the pond may be wondering who this local heroine is.
Did she single handed save 100 children from a burning building?
Did she leap in front of George Bush and take a bullet for him?
Afraid not. The fact is Gina was Naperville's hope in American Idol. I cannot even say she won. Last week she was voted out in ninth place.
In the land which spawned Superman, I can only wonder what it takes to qualify for the post of hero these days.