i give up

Looks like the Sanjaya news is here to stay. City officials in the mohawk-flaunting contestant's hometown of Federal Way, Wash. have refused to give Sanjaya a welcome-home celebration, according to this article.

Check out this quote from town manager Neal Beets: "Federal Way has more important things to deal with, and unless a council member tried to push through a proclamation, then that 'Idol' wannabe should not expect a similar honor."

Sure, Sanjaya must not be as important as pressing business in Federal Way (where "it's all within reach"), but considering how much of a boost the kid is likely to give tourism, slight acknowledgement could be a good thing.

Just without any live performances.