# American Idol 3/21 - the 1950s

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**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Created:** [March 21, 2006, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-21-the-1950s/349270 "2006-03-21T12:31:34Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 26, 2006, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-21-the-1950s/349270/381 "2006-03-26T04:08:48Z")

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> [@jsgoddess](#):
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> Does 2000 count as 21st century?

Technically, no. It’s part of the _2,000’s_ - 2000 to 2099 - but the 21st century properly is 2001-2100.

Now, whether the show will allow it is a whole different matter. I’ll be interested to see what they do, and any explanations they offer.

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