I cannot watch American Idol at all. I think it's rather sad that these people go into this thinking they'll be rich and famous if they win and the only winner I can remember is the first one and I can't even remember her name. But I also try to watch as little TV as humanly possible - and if it is on, it's either on Lost, CSI, House, or HGTV. I'm usually reading, on the intarweb, or drawing :/
I'm glad your boss is at least knowing the situation you're in - it's a good thing that you're not alone!