Let's see. "American Idol" is making its current monster run for ratings and publicity. You're a former, failed AI contestant looking for some coattail-riding time. You're thinking, "How can I milk this for my own stalled career?"

Hmm, milk ... I'm getting an idea ... Hey, we'll give free copies of a new compilation album to Save Mart customers who buy two Slow Churned Light (that's 48 ounces, folks) or Light Ice Cream Bars from March 12 to 18.

Seriously. That's in press release info we received this week from folks representing Dreyer's. OK, so these AI performers probably didn't come up with this bright idea themselves. But it's still pathetic: A compilation album featuring eight former idol-wannabes like Chris Richardson (pictured here), Anthony Fedorov and Nadia Turner ... Who?

And Richardson just competed last year. Chris, this is a sure-fire sign that you're 15 minutes of fame was over 10 minutes ago. Have some ice cream. You'll feel better.