American Idol began its seventh season last night when it aired auditions from its summer 2007 visit to South Philadelphia. As with early season episodes of the past, the show was dedicated mostly to the untalented singers of the Delaware Valley and beyond. To honor the airing of the "Philadelphia Episode", the city decided to don its founder, William Penn, in an under-sized white t-shirt atop City Hall. Simon Cowell, the show's most critical and insightful judge, has made the fashion his trademark. "We used one of Andy Reid's old t-shirts from before he lost all the weight," said City Hall manager of Statue Decorating, Paul Coronski. The city has placed oversized sports jerseys on the statue in the past, when area pro teams have reached the championship rounds of their respective sports. The 30 ft statue will display the shirt until all Delaware Valley contestants are eliminated from the competition.
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