Contestant Typing: I.B. Negative

The Boston Globe has a funny story this morning analyzing what might be key moments for contestants on shows like "American Idol" and "Dancing With The Stars" - when they react to the judges' comments. Snap back and you could end up looking like a bitchy diva who ought to be voted off. Hello, Danny Noriega! Or rather, goodbye, Dan-o! But sniffle and confess all your failings and cheerfully accept Simon's abuse and you could end up looking like, well, Brooke White. The story has put me back to thinking that maybe "sheepish talent" David Archuleta (right) will pull it out over rocker David Cook after all - Cook's slightly odd approach to the judges might not go over as well with 12-year-old girls "Idol" voters as well as Archuleta's wide-eyed, grinning, You mean I really am good? look. Although seeing it week after week it's getting a little hard to credit the kid's sincerity.