Sometimes I think people totally miss the strides that are made in earlier generation?

I could list 100 examples but this is the one that is bugging me big time. Y'all know I'm a reality show junkie and I watch American Idol. In fact last year I made a donation to Idol Gives Back on the off chance I would get to talk to Michael Johns (and because of the amazing charity work that was done). No such luck. This year I've been pulling for Allison. I can't believe she's barely 17, but I wish I could have picked her songs for her. Sadly she went home last week. I think they should have pulled Adam Lambert months ago because he is in a league of his own. Doubtful that anyone can even come close and not because they lack talent but because he's larger than life. I was content with the final 4 and I am honestly happy with whoever wins. I think Kris needed to go home before Allison, because I didn't think he was vocally as strong, he's kinda hot. He reminds me of my major crush when I was 18. I don't totally love Adam, but I recognize he's really good. I keep seeing these pictures crop up of him dressing in drag. I don't think anyone was surprised to discover he's gay. But I saw a screen capture of some homophobe site that showed all the drag pics and him kissing other guys and they say "Do you want this man to be YOUR next American Idol?" Uhh, actually yes I do because in my opinion he's by far and away the best. He also comes off pretty humble and nice. I like him. I'm glad he lost the Michael Jackson crotch grabbing thing, though.
But America acts as if he's some freaky one of a kind perv. Am I the only one who paid attention to the music in the 80's??? Glam rock isn't new, most guys wore full out makeup in the 80's and more than one guy used my Aquanet. Some were obviously gay (Boy George, Elton John who went back to the 70's, I realize, and Pete Burns who was far hotter than most of the girls I knew) and some guys were totally straight. What is the big issue here? Adam Lambert may bring 80's glam music. That's a good thing and it's about time. Music has never been the same since!