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It looks like David Hernandez is in the clear. And he’ll be under greater-than-normal scrutiny in terms of song choice. Diana Ross’ “I’m Coming Out” or Adam Ant’s “Strip” are unlikely choices. Maybe he’ll opt for Jermaine Stewart’s “We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off.”

Indeed, Ken Warwick, co-executive producer of “American Idol” has told TV Guide: he doesn’t care about Hernandez’s past, documented in this AP story.. Here’s the press release:

AMERICAN IDOL EXEC PRODUCER on DAVID HERNANDEZ’S STRIPPER PAST: “We’ve had strippers on the show before; we’re never judgmental”

March 4, 2008 (New York, NY) - American Idol’s executive producer Ken Warwick tells TVGuide.com that he doesn’t care about contestant David Hernandez’s stripper past. “The truth is we’re never judgmental about what people do to earn a living. They’ve gotta put food in people’s mouths,” he says.

For three years, 24-year-old Hernandez worked as a stripper at Dick’s Cabaret in Glendale, Arizona, where he danced nude and gave lap dances to a mostly male clientele.

“We’ve had strippers on the show before [that would include season one finalist Nikki McKibbin] …We’re never judgmental about people who do things like that. If it were some sort of heavy porn, then maybe we’d have to take action. But certainly not on this,” Warwick tells TVGuide.com.

In previous seasons, Idol execs have avoided establishing hard-and-fast rules about a contestant’s past. (When it was discovered that Frenchie Davis posed topless for a website, she got the boot, but when racy pics of Antonella Barba showed up online, she was allowed to stay.)

Might this jeopardize Hernandez’s place in the top 16? “If there’s a stretch of the public that thinks, ‘Oh, dear, he was a male stripper, I’m not gonna vote for him,’ then that’s the luck of the draw,” Warwick says. “If the public doesn’t like him, then they’ll get rid of him.”

Danny Noriega also goes all negative in this xmas rant found by tmaz.com.

On with the show: Isn’t this ironic that the topic tonight is “most embarrassing moments”?

This was actually a very good night for the boys, save for that Wham! performance.

The top three in order: David Cook, David Archuleta, Jason Castro. Closely behind them is Danny Noriega (I ranked him much higher than most, now that I’m looking at it) and David Hernandez. In sixth a bit further back is Michael Johns. Then Chikezie. The bottom by a long shot: Luke Menard. (I have not looked at dialidol.com yet.)

Wow. Who goes home? I’m 100% certain Luke is a goner. But who else? Maybe Danny’s welcome has been worn out. Or Chikezie, who doesn’t excite me much but he did get that magic final slot and seldom does anybody get canned at this point when they sing last. Michael Johns is not safe either at this stage. But I must make a call. Luke is out. And I’ll call it for Michael Johns so the Vote for the Worst folks can rejoice in Danny’s spot in the top 12!

Luke Menard (“Wake Me Up Before You Go Go” Wham) Luke’s most embarrassing moment is a photo of him wearing a tutu. Ahem. When I joked last week about them picking “Safety Dance” or “Rock Me Amadeus,” I didn’t think someone would go even cheesier with this Wham! classic. He starts extremely weak, truly embarrassingly so. It’s just such a jokey song, how can anyone keep a straight face. His only saving grace is a nice ending high note. But that’s pretty much it. Randy: “Started a litte rough… but you kind of got it together at the end. Paula: “?????? I loved it.” Simon: “A bit girlie. There’s no chance you’ll even make it through the final 12. You won’t win.” That was the opener?? Doesn’t bode well for the rest of the night. C

David Archuleta (“Another Day in Paradise” Phil Collins) He went to Honduras for a fundraiser and he sang a Spanish song but his voice was gone. My mom ran up on stage and finished the song for me. He picks a song that hasn’t been heard in awhile, a socially conscious song — again! This one’s about homelessness. He’s the first one to hit a real piano, at least in the beginning. He does absolutely nothing to disprove the contention he will be the winner. It’s another brilliant performance. Nuanced, mature, controlled, everything. Randy: “I thought it was good. It didn’t show up all your vocal prowess. It was nice.” Paula: “I loved that there were a couple of notes that were off. Proves you aren’t this hologram.” Simon: “It wasn’t as good as last week. You should have stayed at the piano. It’s all getting a little bit gloomy. You’ve got to lighten up.” A

Danny Noriega (“Tainted Love” Soft Cell) His embarrassing moment. A female friend trips him in a movie theater and he falls in front of his “crush,” gender not referenced. He goes for a punkish version of a rather easy song to sing. It’s surprisingly good, far better than anything Sanjaya could ever do. Randy: “It started a little rough but I love the arrangement. I liked the way you did it at the end.” Paula: “You’re like this bright light in this competition.” Simon: “I thought it was horrible. Absolutely useless. Hated the arrangement. Hated the performance.” A-minus

David Hernandez (“It’s All Coming Back To Me” Meatloaf/Celine) Most embarrassing thing is a photo shoot where he had a booger hanging off his nose. Nothing about his dancing. Who sang this in the ’80s? Wasn’t this a ’90s song for Celine? He wasn’t bad but he definitely missed some notes, not as clean as he has been in the past. Randy: “You sometimes overshot the notes. Good song choice for you.” Paula: “I really feel like you’re getting into your groove.” Simon: “It wasn’t as good as last week. I prefer when you’re doing the soul songs. But you’ve 100% secured a spot in the finals next week with that.” B-plus

Michael Johns (“Don’t Forget About Me” Simple Minds) He was a kangaroo mascot at a rugby match and got beat up. He changed up some of the keys on this classic “Breakfast Club” theme but it’s not half bad. The more I listen to him, the more I feel he’s a very good cover band singer but not quite good enough to win this. Randy: “The Aussie boy goes home for ’80s week. It’s so you. You kind of remind me of Michael Hutchence.” Paula: “I’m so glad you are the type of artist who really is defining you who are. I like the strength in your low range.” Simon: “I liked it. I didn’t love it. I still think with you are like one of the girls. Great talent but hasn’t quite connected with the song. I prefer you on the soul singer than a wannabe rock singer.” I agree with Simon 100%. B

David Cook (“Hello” Lionel Richie) His most embarrasing moment— he forget lyrics during a talent show. Song choice hit me with a huh? Why would he pick this eye-rolling turd? He turn s it into a strong power ballad and does amazingly well with it. He has a great rock voice with warmth, depth and conviction. But where’s the Whitesnake, man? Randy: “You made a slightly emo version of an extremely pop Lionel Richie song. I thought that could be a single man!” Paula: “That was fabulous.” Simon: “That was a very brave thing to do. And I loved it!” He’s definitely in the final 12. A

Jason Castro (“Hallelujah” Jeff Buckley/Leonard Cohen) He pulled out a dread on a date. That was his embarrassing moment. Okay. Anyway, isn’t this a ’90s song, too? Maybe they gave them an extra decade! He got rid of the guitar and decided to focus on the vocal. He’s got a wonderfully pure vocal and a sweetness about him. He botches the soft point at the end and knows it. This is kind of a melancholy song and he’s a wee bit too happy go lucky. “You did a pretty good job. It’s a tall order… I give you props for it and give you props for going out with the guitar, showing a different side.” Paula: “You made it sound so effortless, with ease.” Simon: “I thought it was absolutely brilliant what you did. Loved it! You are getting better and better and better!” B plus

Chikezie (“All the Woman” Luther Vandross) He surprisingly gets the pimp spot. His embarrassing point: he had been using a girl’s bathroom in high school. Smart song choice. He’s a perfectly good singer but for some reason, I just don’t feel him like Luther. I’m not sure what he’s missing. It’s hard to pinpoint. Randy: “You did a good job. I was really impressed.” Paula: “Your vocals sound really good tonight.” Simon: “I don’t think that worked at all. You were okay in bits. It was much more cabaret than last week.” B

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By Mike S

March 4, 2008 6:03 PM | Link to this

Well, pencil Danny Noriega GONE along with David H after the press gets thier teeth into this.

http://www.tmz.com/2008/03/04/idol-punk-boys-shocking-x-mas-rant/

Danny tells the kiddies that he hopes Santa Rapes thier mother.

By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home

March 4, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this

Strange…it showed 1 comment already on the number, but no one is here yet when i click in… must be in that 5 minute holding pattern, eh? what a waste!

I sort of figured this would be AI’s position…

Justin, thanks for re-posting your predictions… it will be interesting to see how close you come, LOL!

ok…gonna go do the fixin’ dinner, washin’ dishes thing, and see you guys later maybe, after the show…

peace :^)

By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home

March 4, 2008 6:11 PM | Link to this

holy cow, Mike! i know last year he was trying to be all punk and all but yeah, i hope that makes a LOT of people p/o’d…that’s just WRONG!

By JTesla

March 4, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this

A male stripper I can vote for… Santa a mommy rapist? Danny just passed Micalah as the worst idol contestant EVER!

Shake your money maker David H.!

By Chuck Berry

March 4, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this

I got a good song for the gay stripper.

ABBA’s “Dancing QUEEN”

By Deirdre

March 4, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this

Should be a fun evening! :-)

By Negativo

March 4, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

Well, safe to say whom will be the next two male contestants to go.

By JTesla

March 4, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this

I think we need to take some time between male stripper and Santa hater to recognize the passing of the great Gary Gygax� now he knows if Einstein was right.

Back to the stripper bashing.

By Negativo

March 4, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

It will be interesting to see how they hold up under the intense pressure. I can’t even imagine.

D was right in an earlier thread. If David was just a stripper it would be more tolerable, but since he was a nude lap dancer at the gay bar it just gives off a seedy, prostitution appearance.

By Negativo

March 4, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this

BTW, I feel like the only straight guy on the board. Is there any other men out here who are only attracted to women? Anybody? Beuhler?

By War Eagle (from home)

March 4, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this

I personally don’t care if the dude stripped or not but I will use this ocassion to tell a funny joke.

Three gay men died, and were going to be cremated. Their lovers happened to be at the funeral home at the same time, and were discussing what they planned to do with the ashes.

The first man said, “My Ryan loved to fly, so I’m going up in a plane and scatter his ashes in the sky.”

The second man said, “My Ross was a good fisherman, so I’m going to scatter his ashes in our favorite lake.”

The third man said, “My Jack was such a good lover, I think I’m going to dump his ashes in a pot of chili, so he can tear my a** up just one more time.”

By JTesla

March 4, 2008 7:12 PM | Link to this

What are you talking about Negativo? The only reason I visit this blog is in the desperate hope that Rodney will post another picture of Asia’h.

By War Eagle (from home)

March 4, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this

Neg your are not alone. Only women for me.

By Songluvr

March 4, 2008 7:19 PM | Link to this

Well here’s the proof that I have NO gay-dar. It never even occurred to me that David H. might swing that way.

By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home

March 4, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this

LOL Songluvr! he may not, it might have just been a money-tree for him!

By Negativo

March 4, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this

OK, thanks guys, I just needed to know my audience. JT, I thought you had admitted being gay before. Sorry I misunderstood…I think it was the you have kids just like the Idaho senator comment that threw me off.

By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home

March 4, 2008 7:30 PM | Link to this

LOL!!!! you guys are nuts! yeah. totally.

tmz is about to come on, the half hour before AI… i know all the network fox news was going on and on about David H… it will be interesting if TMZ says ANYTHING about their posting of the Danny thing. shiver it’s just SO wrong!…YES…they are going to cover it! THAT should be grounds to tell ol’ Danny-boy that he’s OFF the show, and just bring back whoever last left to round it out…. or vote off only 1 or whatEVER.

it’s just WRONG!

by the way, it’s funny to watch the news and they say “will David Hernandez’ stripper past get him kicked off the show” when the AI folks have already addressed it in a press release… can we say sl-o-o-o-o-ow??

By War Eagle (from home)

March 4, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this

I’m not buying this money-tree non-sense. The only time I get naked and swing my willie is in the company of a woman. Well, also sometimes when I am alone.

By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home

March 4, 2008 7:36 PM | Link to this

lol…you know me WE, i love to play devil’s advocate!

By JTesla

March 4, 2008 7:40 PM | Link to this

Neg, I thought that might throw people, but decided to include it anyway. I just find some stereotypes to be humorous. So where someone may say that I�m not gay because I�m married and have a kid, I would say that I�m not gay because I�m not a man who enjoys having sex with other men. This particular stereotype breaks down due to the prominent cases where it�s discovered that a married men with kids enjoys having sex with other men.

By Deirdre

March 4, 2008 7:45 PM | Link to this

Too much info, WE!!!!!!

By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home

March 4, 2008 7:53 PM | Link to this

almost show time gang! see you guys after the show!

{{{{{{{{D}}}}}}}} for you and your mom!

:^)

By Songluvr

March 4, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this

Does anyone else find it mildly ironic that David H.’s song is apparently going to be It’s All Coming Back to Me Now?

By Negativo

March 4, 2008 8:04 PM | Link to this

Luke singing WHAM? He stole Hernandez’s song!

By Songluvr

March 4, 2008 8:10 PM | Link to this

I think David H. is doing that Meat Loaf song.

BTW, can someone PLEASE tell me how to fix this? Whenever I click “post”, the whole thing freezes up for about 5 minutes while my post is trying to go up, and I can’t read others’ posts or do anything with this. Very frustrating! : \

By War Eagle (from home)

March 4, 2008 8:16 PM | Link to this

Songluvr, wait about a minute then hit the refresh button. Your post may still not be there yet but at least you can read while waiting.

By War Eagle (from home)

March 4, 2008 8:31 PM | Link to this

Danny blows,

I mean Danny sucks,

I mean,

You know what I mean

By Songluvr

March 4, 2008 8:32 PM | Link to this

Thanks, WE, I’ll try that. For some reason, the little green bar on the bottom that shows progress (or whatever) just takes foreeeeeeeeeever to finish doing its thang.

And I must mention, I can’t help it but I like Danny being on the show because he’s so FUNNY. Plus, pitch problems notwithstanding, David H. can sing.

By War Eagle (from home)

March 4, 2008 8:32 PM | Link to this

Danny blows,

I mean Danny sucks,

I mean,

You know what I mean

By Negativo

March 4, 2008 8:34 PM | Link to this

David Hernandez’s most embarrassing moment? hmmm…Ironic, eh??

By Songluvr

March 4, 2008 8:38 PM | Link to this

The irony abounds…

By War Eagle (from home)

March 4, 2008 8:40 PM | Link to this

David Hernandez�s most embarrassing moment……………………

Getting the nickname stubby at the strip club

By FM Fats

March 4, 2008 8:42 PM | Link to this

Hey, Randy Jackson, Michael Hutchence and INXS had zilch to do with “Don’t You Forget About Me”. That was Scotsman Jim Kerr and Simple Minds.

By War Eagle (from home)

March 4, 2008 8:43 PM | Link to this

David Cook HELLO. I loved it

By Songluvr

March 4, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this

WE, LOL about stubby!

Agreed. LOVED ‘Hello’.

Come on CHIKEZIE! Bringin it home with some Whitney!

By Achin4Aiken

March 4, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this

Three good (not great) performances out of 8 wasn’t so I’ll put my money on the women. I liked David, Michael Hutchen… sorry, the Australian guy, and the guy with the guitar. Still haven’t memorized their names. Everyone else was mediocre to p** poor and I know the women will outshine them. They can only do better. Danny Noriega HAS to go. He and his hair have grated on my last nerve but we may see him anyway because he is a fav or VFTW. They should only crash and burn.

By Deirdre

March 4, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this

A question…Do you think Idol put out the fake song list?

The boys surprise me every week.

David Cook…I never thought much about him but he was frickin brilliant tonight
Jason Castro….It was a beautiful performance of a beautiful song.
Michael Johns….this guy is a rocker but I’m still waiting for a ballad.

4.David Archuleta…good job, a few flat notes…not his best
David Hernandez…that took guts tonight and he pulled it off.
Chikezie…Very nice
Luke..but only cuz Danny really has to go…
Danny…that being said, I love his attitude with the judges, he’s funny…too bad about the Christmas video…it makes him look like a sick idiot!

By Songluvr

March 4, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this

Okay I’ll go first…

ahem … Based on vocal performances (tonight and cumulative), the two guys I think should be heading home are Luke and Castro.

By Flats

March 4, 2008 9:20 PM | Link to this

LOL EAGLE!!!!THAT JOKE WAS THE BOMB!!!

By War Eagle (from home)

March 4, 2008 9:22 PM | Link to this

D, when you say David Hernandez pulled it off, what exactly were you referring to? I’m confused.

By Justin

March 4, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this

First of all I’d like to say I completely wasted my time with those Song Spoilers…however Danny did sing Tainted Love, which was on the list…

Luke Menard- Bad, bad, and bad…Simon’s right, but here we go with his declarations of who will and won’t make the top 12.
David Archuleta- Good, not as good as last week, but still good… and I have to say this kid really is digging himself a hole of success. He’ll be on top every week on DialIdol, so why not call it a season? But.. I still believe we have others to see.
Danny Noriega- Do us some justice and vote him off! Or in other words, don’t vote for him. Simon is right on tonight!
David Hernandez- Good, but strange song choice. I really like David so I’m counting on him making the top 12… too bad he’s in danger on DialIdol already… I’m voting for him some just in case.
Michael Johns- Simon’s right on!…I bet he was comparing him to Kady Malloy…hopefully she can pull through too. Right when he started I was like man, come on we still are waiting on a nice vocal performance from you.
David Cook- My dad says he looks like his head was squeezed with a vice. I happen to quite like him… and thank god he did the right thing tonight.
Jason Castro- I’m happy to see that he can actually sing… but I didn’t think it was as good as the judges thought…I still don’t think he’s good enough to go very far, but he is still unique.
Chikezie Eze- Mmmm, see good vocals, but I wasn’t crazy about it. I thought his last note he’d blow it away, but as long as Danny and Luke are eliminated, then it’s fine with me that he’s in the top 12.

WHO SHOULD GO: Definitely Luke and Danny. Will it happen? I don’t know… Danny seems to have the backing up trail of fans… I hate the attitude.

By War Eagle (from home)

March 4, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this

How’s it going flats?

By Deirdre

March 4, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this

Very nice, WE! :-) I guess we’d better hope that David H gets eliminated this week or we’ll have to listen to these jokes for the rest of the season!!!!

By Lara

March 4, 2008 9:35 PM | Link to this

Hey guys! Hey Rodney, hope you had fun with the friends! I am still out in the boonies with the cat! Oh my god, I was so wanting someone to break out the Hair Band songs, but no….we have to sing Lionel Richie and Celine Peeon!!! I am so tired of the sap! Bring on some rock music (I miss Daughtry!). Danny was really horrible and made me so glad I had Tivo’d the show - badoop badoop, and I am past him!!!

Not sure who the other one to go should be, but I like David Cook tonight. Yeah, he did Lionel Richie, but he brought some funk to the sap.

By Justin

March 4, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this

Before I post my actual rankings, why does DialIdol always fluctuate so much…the end result is always David A. in green and the rest in danger… I hate that..

Best —> Last.

David Cook
David Archuleta
David Hernandez
Michael Johns
Jason Castro
Chikezie Eze
Danny Noriega
Luke Menard

By Lara

March 4, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this

Not sure who the other one to go should be, but I like David Cook tonight. Yeah, he did Lionel Richie, but he brought some funk to the sap.

By Negativo

March 4, 2008 9:41 PM | Link to this

OK, here you go…

ONE - David Cook. This guy is getting scary good, better every week. He is now a top tier contender.

Two - Jason Castro. He is also getting better each week. If not for a grand slam by Cook, his home run would have been the best of the night. He actually CAN sing after all!

Three - Jacuzzi. Great job. When he avoids being a total cheese ball he’s a stud singer.

Four - Archuletta. Good but not great. A little slow and blah vocally. Back down to earth for the little giggle boy.

Five Hernandez. Gay, nude lap dancing aside, he did just an OK job tonight. Nothing special, nothing horrible.

Six Michael Johns. Two straight sub par performances has his top tier status in serious doubt. I think we are now seeing that once he leaves the rock/soul genre he is well below ordinary.

Seven Luke Manard. His Wham performance was so gay I began to wonder if it wasn’t really him who used to be the gay lap dancer. He’s history.

Eight Danny Sanjaya. So feminine it makes you want to cringe. So over the top womanly it probably embarrassed Hernandez. I wouldn’t be surprised if he offered David H $20 for a lap dance back stage. Besides his female impersonation shtick, his vocals, song choice, and arrangement were all terrible. Consider him gone.

By Lara

March 4, 2008 9:41 PM | Link to this

Ooops, sorry, computer issues. Not my computer. sorry it posted twice.

By War Eagle (from home)

March 4, 2008 9:41 PM | Link to this

Lara I think we might have the same taste in music. David Cook was great tonight and I grew up with the hair bands. Don’t get me started talking about the 80’s.

By Deirdre

March 4, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this

Lara!!! Glad to hear from you! In the boonies with your cat….that doesn’t sound too bad!

By War Eagle (from home)

March 4, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this

Neg I agree with your rankings. Chekize is a little boring but I like him. I’ve liked Castro from the beginning. I hope he develops a following.

By Deirdre

March 4, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this

Lara…this blog format dates from the 80’s…it’s slower than molasses! Hit ‘post’ once, go make some coffee, watch a 30 minute sitcom and you MAY see your post appear after that!

By War Eagle (from home)

March 4, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this

I lived in the boonies one time. There is nothing better than taking a morning pee off the front porch with no one around to see you.

By Deirdre

March 4, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this

Oh WE…you’re such a smooth talker!

By Justin

March 4, 2008 9:57 PM | Link to this

Ok but question is why are we using this blog format? Why can’t we have what we had before?

By Deirdre

March 4, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this

Justing…the ‘good’ blog was from an outside contractor, not the ajc people. The ajc no longer holds a contract with them. We hope they find someone new cuz this format sucks!

By War Eagle (from home)

March 4, 2008 10:02 PM | Link to this

Just keeping it real D. The city is nice to visit but I wouldn’t want to live there. I’ll keep my ten acres by the lake in a small town.

By Deirdre

March 4, 2008 10:02 PM | Link to this

Sorry about the ‘g’ on the end of your name, Justin…my fingers were out of my control!

By Deirdre

March 4, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this

My hubby loves peeing in the woods, too, WE…I think it’s just the male instinct to mark your territory!

By Justin

March 4, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this

Haha don’t worry about it…i can’t believe you wasted your half hour posting that…and me posting this too

By Justin

March 4, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this

Oh man, Danny keeps moving up the Dial Idol list… honestly what is wrong with America… Paula said during his performance this is a singing contest and he deserves to be here…that may be true but if you’ve gotta whacky, girly, and annoying personality, and rude, then we don’t want you!!!

By War Eagle (from home)

March 4, 2008 10:13 PM | Link to this

D, I don’t want to get your husband in trouble, but I bet he has p** in a lot of places when you weren’t around. It’s just what we do. Men need something to hold on to.

By Songluvr

March 4, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this

Okay I just dvr’d my way through the whole thing again, and I must admit Castro did better than I first thought, but … I don’t know.

Can I just say PAULA!?!?! The ~~crazy~~ version was out tonight! Every time she gave her comments, I felt more and more like Simon. Shut UP already!

By Rob the Realist

March 4, 2008 10:18 PM | Link to this

Luke and Danny gotta GO! The rest will be very interesting who will rise and who will stumble!

By War Eagle (from home)

March 4, 2008 10:27 PM | Link to this

Rob the Realist, agree dude. I think Luke is OK but that song choice was awful.

By Songluvr

March 4, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this

Luke will be fine. I heard he’s got an audition lined up for Beverly Hills 90210 … The New Millenium.

By Mike S

March 4, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this

Been doing fantasy baseball stuff getting my league draft ready so I am a little late with my ratings tonight.

David Cook - Hello - This may have been the performance of the season to this point. Absolutely friggin brilliant. Print it, cut it, sell it and it is top 10 next week.
Michael Johns - Don’t You - I notice some have him pretty low. I thought this was a great vocal, I really liked it.
Chikezie - You’re All I Need - His best performance of the year. This is the Chikezie we saw flashes of in the audition and Hollywood.
Jason Castro - Hallelujah - excellent vocal from Jason. The kid really does have a great voice.
David Archuleta - Another Day in Paradise - I am actually shocked I have him this low, considering I thought the performance was great when he did it. But, as the night went on the others stepped it up to a new level. I still think he is the front runner, but he was just one of 5 good performers tonight.
David Hernandez - It’s All Coming Back to me now - Not horrible but not great either. A little pitchy in spot, a lot nasally, and he verged on shouting the big parts. his worst performance so far.
Luke Menard - Wake me up before I gogo - OK, Luke my boy, a little fatherly advice here : NEVER EVER EVER TELL A STORY INVOLVING YOU AND A TUTU AND THEN SING GEORGE MICHAEL!!! beyond that, it was OK.
Dannyelle Noriega - Tainted Love - In paula speak : two words - SUH UCKED!!!!

Should leave : Danny and Luke

By War Eagle (from home)

March 4, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this

I wont be able to blog again until tomorrow evening, because of new management so I will be looking forward to the ladies. The fellows stepped it up tonight and hopefully the girls will do the same. If not, at least the scenery will be nice. Except for skunk head aMANda. I’m hoping Kady can step it up. We will see. Good night.

By Justin

March 4, 2008 11:12 PM | Link to this

RODNEY (got it right this time) why do you keep saying Robbie Castro?? It’s Jason!

By RK

March 4, 2008 11:16 PM | Link to this

I actually liked the music on Danny’s song, but he is so unwatchable. I really hope he and Luke are gone…

By Rodney Ho

March 4, 2008 11:19 PM | Link to this

Justin-very simple—I still have Robbie Carrico on the brain. Scary, eh? That’s why i keep calling Jason Robbie. As for Danny—I think people are unnerved by his rather effeminate looks. He actually sang well tonight.

By bena

March 4, 2008 11:24 PM | Link to this

Top 3 for me were David Cook, Jason Castro and Michael Johns in no particular order. David A was a bit of a letdown, but I feel he’ll come back strong. David H and Chikezie were adequate. Luke’s song choice was strange. Think he sang his swan song. Danny was like fingernails on a chalkboard - my skin was crawlin’. And after the Santa rant he’s got to go!

By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home

March 4, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this

In light of the recent TMZ “discovery” of Danny’s foul mouth and foul personality and nasty thoughts, i think that AI should announce thursday night that “Mr. Noriega has had to leave the show unexpectedly, so we will only be voting off the lowest vote-getter in the guys” … probably Luke goes with. They don’t need to explain, they don’t need to elaborate, or make excuses or anything else. Just get the guy off the show. If anyone missed it, go to the TMZ that Mike S posted in the first post of this blog.

Otherwise, I’m pretty much in agreement with the order that Neg has. I didn’t think Michael was that strong, sorry Mike.

By JTesla

March 5, 2008 12:21 AM | Link to this

First for the bad: well David H. could rip the head off a bunny on stage, Luke could punt puppies into the crowd and I would still like them immensely more then Danny. I didn�t like how he did the song, hated the attitude and catty comments. He isn�t joking with Ryan and Simon, he is simply a rotten person.

I disagreed with Simon�s comments regarding Chikezie, he wasn�t the best of the night, but if you need to find out if it is a Whitney song before you rip on him then there is something wrong.

Otherwise, it was a great show, some good some bad, but I can see that we can have a great top 10. Maybe it was the 80�s songs. I look forward to David A., Michael, David C., and Jason being around for many weeks to come. It would be nice if David H. could be there too(if it was up to me he would be.) In my mind the strong side is really swinging to the guys, there are a few consistent women, but the rest need to worry.

By Negativo

March 5, 2008 1:21 AM | Link to this

Why do I get that scary feeling Danny Sanjaya will be haunting and torturing us for at least another 2 weeks. It’s a disturbing deja vu I can’t seem to shake.

By the way, is it possible for us to vote Paula off the show? She is totally worthless. IQ of about 30, high/drunk all the time, and incapable of putting a single sentence together. She’s as annoying as the Sanjayas at this point.

When seeing how she was relatively coherent (and far, far more attractive) in the season 2 rewinds, one can’t help but wonder what she’s done to herself the past 5 years.

My guess: “Here is your brain. Here is your brain on drugs.”

By BJohnson

March 5, 2008 4:24 AM | Link to this

Danny N. I totally agreed with Simon. That was a mess, purple hair or not. The singing seemed too over dramatic and the catwalk performance was too much posing. Sorry, I don’t care if it gets you a soundbite the next day, going “Whatever” to Simon really makes you look like a brat then a serious artist.

By Janie

March 5, 2008 5:50 AM | Link to this

Good show last night. What is this news about a male stripper - he stripped for men or women???

Where is Deidre and Mike S this season??

By Janie

March 5, 2008 5:52 AM | Link to this

Good show last night. What is this news about a male stripper - he stripped for men or women???

Where is Deidre and Mike S this season??

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 7:20 AM | Link to this

Morning mushblogians!

Hey Janie…I was on last night…so was Mike!

It seems like a lot of people scored the top 4 as David C, David A, Michael and Jason. But michael is in the bottom 3 on dialidol so there’s a lot of you out there who are not voting. Why is Danny so high…because this is the time, while there are a lot of contestants, when VFTW and their ilk are their most powerful.

The girls have some work to do because other than a boring performance from Luke and a quirky performance from Danny, the guys were rally good last night!

By Downtown Guy

March 5, 2008 7:51 AM | Link to this

If you read the AI Executive Producer’s comments re David Hernandez in Rodney’s post above you will see he will not be pushed out by AI. I also doubt his “past” will be much of an issue with the majority of voters. It IS a singing contest and he’s done a great job the last 2 weeks. Simon’s comments were definitely a vote of support for David last night.

Danny Noriega’s juvenile comments on a You Tube post should be viewed for what they were, silly ravings by a Emo/punk wanna-be. Again, I think it’s much ado about nothing. Danny may be a bit feminine, nelly as we say in the gay community, but he’s also funny, self-deprecating and self confident. Do you know how much courage it takes to be “yourself” when you’re out and gay in high school today!?! He’s also NOT this year’s Sanjaya. Danny has a good voice and provides a interesting couterpoint to the other contestants. It’s about time AI embraced a fun, self-confident gay contestant!

It also seems to me that many of the comments on here regarding David H and Danny are uninformed at best, and bordering on homophobia at worst. A gay male stripper should be judged no differently than a straight female stripper regarding their past. Danny’s persona is no different than someone embracing a butch sports-jock persona. If that’s who they are it’s simply who they should be. Get out in the world people and meet someone “different” You might be surprised. Positively.

By duke

March 5, 2008 8:02 AM | Link to this

THAT FLAMING DANNY WITH THE HAIR IN HIS FACE NEEDS TO GO…HE IS ABSOLUTELY SICKENING….HE IS WHAT GIVES GAY PEOPLE A BAD NAME AND I PERSONALLY AM SICK OF IT……WALKING ON THE STAGE LIKE HE’S A FEMALE MODEL WITH HIS HAND ON HIS HIP…..I HOPE HE GOES NEXT…..WHY DON’T YOU JUST WEAR A DRESS MS. NORIEGA……..

By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home

March 5, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this

my problem with Danny and the rant he posted online is this: Last year Danny auditioned AS that punk wannabe and was rejected. THIS year, he said, in one of his taped things, that the only reason he did the punk thing was that “he was trying to do something different that he thought the judges would like, and that he made a mistake and chose the wrong thing, that it wasn’t really him” ok. if so, then when exactly did he do his little xmas b/s??? obviously long after the auditions were over, right? but if it wasn’t really HIM and he did it only to get on AI, why was he still doing it. ERGO, he lied.

In addition, I personally feel that the xmas rant is over the limit, over the top. it’s there, permanently, for the world to hear/see over and over, and if he continues to succeed, kids who “idol-ize” him will find it and see it and hear it, over and over. youthful indiscretion? definitely. unacceptable behavior? imho, yes, definitely. should he have consequences? imho, again, yes, definitely. if he was punk violent stupid last year, and gay swishy cutie mr. sensitive THIS year… what will he choose to be NEXT year??? and the year after?

he needs maturity, but he also needs to understand that, maturity or not, his choices WILL have consequences. i have now come to believe that he’s a con artist! he’s using whatever works! punk didn’t. sensitive gay boy is working. i don’t trust him!

just my take, and it has NOTHING to do with gay-ness or lack thereof.

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

I’m just going to ignore Duke(BTW, welcome back Duke, long time, no rant)

Downtown guy, you make valid points about both Danny and David. I’m going to assume they are both gay although we have no proof of that. And yes, there was a lot of homophobic reaction…however, you’re assertion that David being a stripper should make no difference to the voting public leaves out the fact that he also was a lap dancer. Two different things in my opinion. While I understand that stripping is a form of entertainment, lap dancing is much closer to prostitution. Getting paid to come in close physical contact with a client for the sole purpose of…well, you know what the purpose is!

To me, that difference is significant and would be whether he was dancing for men or for women…and would be if the dancer was female.

I like David….he’s a good singer and he seems like a nice guy. I hope he makes the top 12 and I hope he does well in the contest. But to say that his background won’t affect the voting is naive. There are people who won’t vote for him because of his background….AND there are people who will try to start a movement so that David H. can win.

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this

linny…agree about Danny! Nicely said!

By kellyfan

March 5, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this

Hi y’all…watched the show (of course) and enjoyed it. I thought the guys did a lot better than last week. I’m looking forward to the girls tonight to see what they bring…

Other than that, I’m quite honestly put off my all the comments and jokes about Danny and David H. Not that it’s surprising in the least that some of you feel the way you do…you are definitely entitled to your opinion. Yet it’s sad when what you attempt to escape seeps into a place you didn’t expect.

Anyway. I hope y’all have a good day and enjoy tonight. I may be back sometime.

By flats

March 5, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this

GOOD MORNING ALL!!!I’m ready for another day of chineese ping pong!!!!!LOL!!!!!D…I thought the guys did really bad and i’m mad about it!!!!!!YOUR THOUGHTS???

By Shaun

March 5, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this

Morning All, Deirdre, i have to disagree with you on the stripping/lap dancing thing. They are one in the same. I dont know any stripper that doesnt lap dance, that is how they make the money. $20 a lap dance. Even the strippers that perform at parties give lap dances, they count on those for the money. There is not one girl at Cheetah’s or Majic City that wont give you a lap dance, they ask you if you want one. JMO.

By Blkshepherd

March 5, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

“I hope Santa Claus rapes your #ing mother?” well all righty then! And you want this to be your American Idol for younger kids to look up too? Its ok though.

America is simply being amused by this colorful animated character. We have one every season. Sandy(sanjaja) Chicken Little, the red headed guy who sang in the old Frank Sinatra style, William Hung(who was is and ever will be Clueless) So its Ms D’s.(Danny N. if your nasty)shot at 15mins of Flame. I mean fame. Its cool. Enjoy him now. He will disappear real soon. The other guys are far superior. My fav of the night was the fellow on the guitar with the short brown hair forgot the song. The 17yr old of course is in a class by himself. The Australian guy..is a professional he holds his own. Chickeezee..I have a job for you on the LOVE BOAT..he would do well on a cruise ship. not good enough to by a whole cd by. His persona is a little square..nothing distintive or Stand out about his voice..Nice range but nothing special sorry chick, your just an Ok singer.kinda like Ruben. Soulful but locked into one genre of music.perfect voice for you and your date at a R&Bs Cocktail Lounge, BBQ grille joint or a /Friday/Saturday Night. Ms.D..your 15mins of Flame is about to die out. Danny has a decent voice if he would only drop the over dramatic punk/gender confused act. Like one post said..Just wear a dress. No one will think anything different. Folks will form their opinion regardless. Henandez did not first seem like he danced nude on guys laps but hey atleast he Butches up for the viewing audience. But now that the girls Know who he really likes..this could hurt his markeablity since mostly young teenage girls buy “male” singers music. When they determine hes really singing to a guy rather then a girl..they loose interest, sales fall off, record company drops him. I wish him luck anyway.

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

kf, I liked the boys last night as well. The girls have a lot to live up to.

Sorry you were put off by the comments. But this place has always been a little ‘slice of society’ so we get to hear all sorts of opinions…wanted or not, valid or not. I know that it’s one of the reasons linny and I stayed after the division this year.

When I talk to people, I want to hear what they think…whether I like what they think or not. I don’t want to exist in a Stepford world where everyone nods in agreement, smiles and toes the party line.

Am I offended by some of the statements….absolutely. Am I irritated by some of the contributors? Without a doubt. But I learn about the world around me and learn not to put too much weight on the words of the offensive in the same way I shouldn’t put much weight on the words of the people who agree with me.

It isn’t fun sometimes but it’s worth the effort.

By Shaun

March 5, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

By Shaun

March 5, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this

Kellyfan, this was the same tone that ran off Mitch and Luvs, i tried to tell you early on, but you didnt get it, sorry you had to experience it first hand.

By Carla

March 5, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

Since the Exec Producer can make this comment, �We�ve had strippers on the show before [that would include season one finalist Nikki McKibbin] �We�re never judgmental about people who do things like that. If it were some sort of heavy porn, then maybe we�d have to take action. But certainly not on this,� Warwick tells TVGuide.com.

AND THIS WAS ALSO INCLUDED: In previous seasons, Idol execs have avoided establishing hard-and-fast rules about a contestant�s past. (When it was discovered that Frenchie Davis posed topless for a website, she got the boot, but when racy pics of Antonella Barba showed up online, she was allowed to stay.)

It must mean that if you are not African American, you can do just about anything and remain on this show. What a bunch of crock!

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

OK!!! Shaun…I get it. :-) Then stripping has become a legal form of prostitution, IMO! Here’s an example. I wouldn’t object to my hubby going to a strip club(for a bachelor party, not regularly) but I WOULD object to him getting a lap dance…Seriously Object!!!!!!!! How would your lovely wife feel about it?

By Songluvr

March 5, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this

I just read in an article that Simon muttered something about stripping immediately after David H.’s song ended. Did anyone notice this? Can anyone with Tivo check it? I’m curious.

By duke

March 5, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

YEAH FOLKS…..YOU CAN DEFINITELY TELL DEIDRE IS BACK WITH HER SMARTA$$ COMMENTS. NOBODY CAN GIVE THEIR OPINION WITHOUT HER CHASTISING AND PICKIN THE BONES OF EVERY LITTLE OPINION OR COMMENT…..NOW THE SLANDERIZING BEGINS….GOOD WORK DEE DEE……

By flats

March 5, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

I agree…this place is so much fun but sometimes people say thangs that make you mad too!!Just have fun and keep blogging..I’m looking for huge numbers again today!!!

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

Songluvr, I heard Simon say something but I’m not sure what. I taped the show so I’ll check later and let you know.

By Mike S

March 5, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this

Yes Carla, American Idol is just a racist arm of the vast KKK government conspiracy! You caught EM! Good job!

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this

I love you, too, Duke! :-)

By Sarah

March 5, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

Most of you guys on here probably couldn’t make 20 bucks in a month stripping. Your out of shape bodies and you infantpenis will get you…what…maybe 50 cents in a month.

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

Carla…I think it’s all about disclosure. If the powers that be at Idol were informed of your indiscretions before the Hollywood round, then you’re ok but if not, you’re out on your ear.

By flats

March 5, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

I feel a good day coming on!!!

By Shaun

March 5, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

Deirdre, she probably would not want to hear the details, but she is aware this type of thing goes on in ALL strip clubs. The patrons are not allowed to touch the stripper, but the stripper can touch you. I didnt make the rules D, I just follow them. What is the harm in a lap dance?

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

Thanks, Sarah…that was very informative!

By Songluvr

March 5, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

Thanks, D. I’ll be back on later. Gotta run for now.

By Carla

March 5, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this

Deirdre … it I’m not mistaken, the Male Stripper did not VOLUNTARILY disclose this information, just like in the past contestants’ drama it was LEAKED.

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

Shaun….I don’t want some strange, possibly diseased female touching my husband(yeah, I know they get check ups but…) I don’t care if he looks at her while she’s dancing on a stage naked…I DO care if there’s physical contact cuz then it isn’t just entertainment anymore..it’s something else! If you can’t see the difference between watching and touching then I won’t be able to explain it to you.

By Carla

March 5, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

CORRECTION: ‘if’ instead of ‘it’

By harrietth

March 5, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

I definitely heard Simon say “stripper,” but I could not make out what else he said. He often comments over the applause and is slightly audible. He is talking to Randy and Paula, so I guess he doesn’t realize we can hear him.

By flats

March 5, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

LOL!!!!!!!!

By Carla

March 5, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

CORRECTION: ‘if’ instead of ‘it’

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this

Nikki announced to AI BEFORE the show started that she worked as a stripper. Scott Savol told AI BEFORE the show started that he had a police record. Bo Bice told AI BEFORE the show started that he had been charged with possession. None of this info got out to the public until somebody leaked it…The show didn’t talk about it until AFTER it was leaked. Either, in this case, they knew about the stripping ahead of time, or they’ve broken their own rules. I’m sure we’ll get clarification on it eventually.

By Shaun

March 5, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

Deridre, I never said there was not a diffrence between watching and touching, those are your words. And yes, i am intellegent enough to know there is a difference. I was simply trying to tell you that ALL strippers lap dance. You surely dont want your husband in a crack house, or brothel, but they do exsist. Just like lap dances.

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

All strippers lap dance but not ALL patrons buy a dance. I’ll bet it’s still possible to go to a strip club and just watch.

However, since I have no experience with strip clubs, I’m just spouting off! But, I bet I’m with the majority of females when it comes to lap dancing. “Get that nasty-azzed b*tch off my husband! :-)

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

March 5, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

whew. one of those days, i see! Deirdre, we can tell people over and over and over about ignoring the idiocies of certain people and certain TYPES of people, but they will never get it. This blog IS a slice of life… we’ve had rants about just about every aspect of life here, and always someone is offended.

on the racism rant, all i can say is Ruben and Fantasia sure had great tans for white folk!!! (just a little tongue-in-cheek humor there, folks). on the gay rants… with me what a person does with their personal life is just that … “their personal life”.

IF someone with an alternative lifestyle to the straight missionary monogamous whatever whatever lifestyle becomes famous, they have to expect that their personal choices WILL be made public, and WILL be discussed, usually both pro and con. It’s just a fact of “public life” that your personal life becomes public. It’s still your choice. People will also still choose to talk about it, either favorably or not, usually.

Slice of life… you get good, bad, ugly, and beautiful… you learn to deal with it appropriately — or not. only thing i’ve found to be an absolute truth is that you can’t hide from it.

By kellyfan

March 5, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

Sorry, Shaun, I don’t recall that conversation…but I could just be a little fuzzy.

Deirdre, yes, this blog has been a “slice of society” as you put it. Which I guess also translates to homophobia, innuendo, and jokes.

We’re definitely coming from different places regarding this issue. Do I agree with David’s choice of being a stripper? No, I do not. Do I always appreciate Danny’s attitude? No, I don’t. But the fact is that today is still takes a great amount of courage to be an “out” gay person. To be confident in who you are and accept yourself when everyone else mocks you, or tells you you are wrong. No one can really understand it unless they’ve been there…

I guess we’ll just have to disagree about this. It honestly sucks (for lack of a better term) because I really like(d) this blog and looked forward to sharing my opinions on the show with all of you. That was my main purpose for being here, which is why I abstained from giving my views on politics, Michael Vick, religion, and all those other “controversial” topics.

Maybe whenever the gay bashing goes away I may come back. I just don’t really feel very welcomed here now.

By Carla

March 5, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

Did someone steal my identity ewhen I left?? I feel violated.

By Carla

March 5, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

Did someone steal my identity when I left. I feel violated.

By JTesla

March 5, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

Hey Flats put on your hip waders and shine up your ping-pong balls because we got a hot one today!

By Mugglemikki

March 5, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

I still don’t understand how Frenchie could have been voted off, but other contestants who have done “racy” things can remain in the competition. Can someone explain this to me?

By Carla

March 5, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

Just for the record you all know that “Carla” is not the original Carla that used to post on here. I am she, she is I.

By timthebrave

March 5, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

Deirdre 9:08 PM. I agree with your rankings except the bottom 3

1.David Cook�Great arrangement and good song 2.Jason Castro�good stuff 3.Michael Johns�reminds me of Jim Morrison from the Doors 4.David Archuleta�got a little excited 5.David Hernandez�this guy can sing even if he is a “dancing queen” 6.Danny-has a really good voice but he is a little over the top for me. Better singer than the bottom 2 7. Chikezie�zzzzz. I’ve heard a thousand people like him and his falsetto is bad 8. Luke..ouch.make him stop

By duke

March 5, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

YEAH, DEIDRE I LOVE YOU TOO….ABOUT AS MUCH AS I LOVE ….BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA….YES FOLKS HIS MIDDLE NAME IS HUSSEIN AS IN SADDAM HUSSEIN..BUT LETS ALL VOTE FOR HIM ALONG WITH DANNY THE FLAME NORIEGA…….

By Shaun

March 5, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

lol @ jtesla, you are a riot.

By Terry

March 5, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

who cares Carla? They did not stop naming kids Carla after you were born. I personally know about 50 carlas.

By Shaun

March 5, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

yes his name is Hussein, did the fact that Reagan had the same name as ronald mcdonald stop you from voting for him?

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

kf, you’ll always be welcome here!

Think about leaving a little longer…and here’s why. Most of the jokes and comments yesterday were made by people who have little or no experience with being gay, having gay friends or relatives. They speak mostly out of ignorance and also because hetero men a frequently uncomfortable with gay men. When you’re here and offering your opinions, it gives them the chance to interact with someone who they wouldn’t ordinarily talk to.

That’s what I always liked about this blog. Because we can’t see or hear each other, we have to depend on our words and the words of others. There’s not the automatic prejudices that comes from seeing someone. “I’m not interested in what you have to say because you’re(fill in the blank…old, young, male, female, black, white, Jewish, Christian, Chinese, gay, straight).

You, by being here, allow someone who might not ordinarily interact with a gay person to get to know you. And getting to know someone breaks down built in prejudices.

The guys will tell you that they were just joking, and they were. Next time, remind them that you belong to Danny’s club :-) and tell them they’re offending you. The good ones will stop and the bad ones don’t count.

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

March 5, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

kf — please reconsider leaving. i happen to agree with you — coming out about ANYTHING is hard, and being gay is particularly hard, and has always been. But your input on the show is what is important. The ignoramuses will be around no matter what we do or say, not just here, but anywhere. isn’t it better to just ignore them, not let THEM rule your decisions about what you want to do or say???

can’t you see that MOST of the people who post here regularly don’t HAVE an “anti-gay” agenda, or a “racist” agenda — we’re here to discuss AI. as long as the blog is a public blog, which it IS…there will be idiots who want to make trouble. they LOOK for buttons to push. and when people react, they just are totally gleeful about it.

sigh

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

March 5, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

Terry, we know why Carla was identifying herself and putting separation between herself and the other Carla. It’s ok.

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

Sorry, original Carla…thought it was you…I hate this format…have I said that before…yea! I think I have!

By Carla

March 5, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

I wasn’t speaking to you Terry whoever you may be. I was speaking to Mike, D, linny, et al, who know what I’m referring to. Now go on and have a merry day and stop trying so hard. Please and thank you.

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

March 5, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

frenchie wasn’t voted off, she was “expelled” because of the posing with pornographic and pedophilia connections of her photographs.

Antonella was just photographed at spring break being stupid and revealing too much.

i don’t care if danny is gay or not. the xmas rant wasn’t by a “gay guy” it was by a “punk” wannabe, but it was over the top wrong. and it’s there for every kid to see, and the more there danny is on AI, the more people will be googling his name… and they will be finding the xmas rant… just what you want your 10 year old to see. HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH “GAY”.

By timthebrave

March 5, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

Duke…is your first name David? I know another guy named Duke with first name david? You have a lot in common with him

By Shaun

March 5, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

Kellyfan, you are always welcome on the Exiles blog.

By Negativo

March 5, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

All female strippers give lap dances. At the vast majority of clubs, they are very SEXUAL, GRINDING, GROPING acts that induce the men get sticky in their pants. Many, if not most, also engage in prostitution and try to get the men into private VIP areas for hundreds of dollars where most, if not everything, is done for a price. I kknow this from personal experience, so take my word for it.

Now, it seems that with male strippers there are two different types of clubs. There’s the kind where men strip for women at Chippendale’s style bars, but don’t do any groping or grinding. In fact, I think they are forbidden to get hard if I’m not mistaken.

Then there are the kind like David H, who are nude lap dancers for men at more raunchy gay bars. These types are much, much more likely to be gay prostitutes, and I’m sure the majority probably are. It’s a very good bet, therefore, that Mr. Hernandez indeed was a gay prostitute when he was in the lap dance biz.

By Shay

March 5, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

Wow!! What happened to the blog?

Carla, I knew that wasn’t you!!

I’m afraid that because we have a few contestants that appear to be gay (nothing confirmed), alot of the MPDs are going to take that and run with it. Expect the worst this season.

Sorry Kellyfan and anyone else who is offended by the rude comments.

By Mike

March 5, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

Duke, are you for real dude? He was born in 1961.. Saddam Hussein became president of Iraq in 1979… yeah he was named after him i guess?

Between your homophobic and anti-black rants, i’m guessing Duke is your last name. Could David be your first name?

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

March 5, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

Shay same thing that happens all over blogs everywhere…there are usurpers who come in and make trouble. you can deal with it, you can ignore it, you can go start another blog, you can just not blog anymore, you can try to argue with the idiots, so many ways to cope with it, all suitable to one or another. It’s not just this one. As D’s said many times, if you think THIS AJC blog is bad, you should read some of the OTHER ones!

I too am sorry if someone, anyone, is offended by some of the comments made by troublemakers. I am offended by some comments made by people who come to this blog. I just choose to stay here and try to deal with it. I refuse to let others tell ME where i can and can’t blog by “running me off”… it’s just my nature to be too stubborn to let someone do that. If that bothers anyone, well, life’s tuff, and i’m not apologizing for being myself. I tried explaining and all THAT did was offend yet another group of people. Lesson learned. I’m me. I’ll blog where and when I want. I’ll continue to TRY to have respect FOR and get respect FROM those i blog with, and the idiots can fall by the wayside. If someone else chooses another route to deal with the offense, that is absolutely 10000000% their right and privilege and even obligation to do so. I’m not dictating to OTHERS where to go or what to do. And i won’t be dictated to.

now. i’m getting a little perturbed by the whole thing. so.

Girls, you better bring it tonight… for all the touting of the talent this year, i’ve seen a lot of mediocrity on both sides of the gender line. Time to step it UP… the guys did last night, so gals, bring it ON!

see you all later!

By Blkshepherd

March 5, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

To be honest I was asked myself to strip..:-)I certainly thought of it also make porn in Paris. I lost my nerve lol you think of things when your in your 20s! without thinking of the consequences. But if it meant starving I probably would put on a mask and dance the NiGHT away like David L. Roth(love to hear that guy sing dance the Night away(me and Roth is the same age and neither of us have body fat.go DAVE!and both of us can still Hold a note!) One of those rocker guys could have tackled that song Dance the Night Away by Van Halen but I am not sure that song was from the 80s:-/.well we had 70s last week and they passed on all those good songs..Where are these folk getting their songs from? Bad Bad song choices OMG.

By Mike S

March 5, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

*yes his name is Hussein, did the fact that Reagan had the same name as ronald mcdonald stop you from voting for him? *

I nominate this as post of the year!

Thank you, Shaun. Yes his name is Barack Hussein Obama Jr. - named after his father Barack Hussein Obama Sr. Hussein is a common name in many middle eastern and african countries.

Do we hold it against co-workers if thier names are Dahmer, Manson, Bundy, Gacy, or Clinton (Ok I couldn’t resist)?

No we don’t, and I say that as a person who is about as right wing as it is possible. Obama’s name is just that - His name! It means nothing more than that is what mommy and daddy named him.

By flats

March 5, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

We need to all come together and have fun today..Thanks JT…I shined my balls this morning and the hip waders still fit.

By duke

March 5, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

TO SHAUN….THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WELL KNOWN FAST FOOD CHAIN THAN A WELL KNOWN CHAIN OF FOOLS WHO LOVE CUTTING OFF AMERICANS HEADS AND BRAGGING ABOUT IT……..YOU PEOPLE BETTER SMART UP AND REALIZE WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THIS WORLD……OH BY THE WAY HE ALSO WORSHIPS THE KORAN………

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

March 5, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

BShep, i love your posts!!!! you go!!! still chuckling

By Mike S

March 5, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

Duke, you may be the single stupidest person in the history of blogdom - and I say that with all sincerity (sorry for the multiple syllable words, take a tylenol it will ease the headache)

By Mike S

March 5, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

Duke, you may be the single stupidest person in the history of blogdom - and I say that with all sincerity (sorry for the multiple syllable words, take a tylenol it will ease the headache)

By Lara

March 5, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

Hey Diedre!!! I haven’t been around in awhile, so thanks for the welcome back. Boonies are ok, not my cat though - and this one is CRAZY! Glad I am getting paid to take care of her!!! I was wondering if anyone caught the comment by Randy about Michael Hutchence and down under - I was thinking -what does Simple Minds have to do with that? Sometimes his attempt to name drop really bites him in the booty.

And about the Danny rant…all I can say is that may have been taken out of context, what was he replying to with the comments he made? Silly little Emo boy!!!! Still, don’t like his singing and the way he looks at the camera is creepy!

And speaking of creepy - what is with the eyebrows….so many of these guys like to sing with their eyebrows!!!!

By Mike S

March 5, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

Duke, you may be the single stupidest person in the history of blogdom - and I say that with all sincerity (sorry for the multiple syllable words, take a tylenol it will ease the headache)

By duke

March 5, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

WELL WELL WELL MIKE S…FIRST OF ALL STUPIDEST IS NOT A WORD AND YOU CALL ME STUPID……HA…..THE ONLY THING THAT WOULD EASE THIS HEADACHE IS TO GO BACK TO THE 60’S………SO THERE…..TAKE IT AND RUN WITH YOUR TAILS BETWEEN YOUR LEGS…….

By JTesla

March 5, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

You know I was joking yesterday when I said this about Flats, but today I honestly believe that Duke is using one of those random sentence generators.

By Mike S

March 5, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

I HATE THIS BLOG FORMAT!!!! GRRRRR!!!!

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

March 5, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

linny ships MikeS some WD40 for his apparently stuck “post” key

but boy, i sure agree with your multiple-posted post!!!

Lara!!! so funny about the eyebrows… i was thinking something similar last night too!!!

and whoever asked, yes, i DID hear Simon say something about stripping or stripper at the end of DavidH’s performance, LOL!!! in fact, i frequently hear just a word or two from him underneath the final notes or the applause!

By MItch

March 5, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

I just wanted to pop on and say good bye to the AJC blog forever. I know I have not been on as much lately but the rants and comments made the last couple of days have helped me decided this is not a place I want to be. You jump on Duke for his comments but they are no worse than what some others have been saying. Just more to the point.

We have all made mistakes in out lifetimes and I am sure we will all make more. Yes, as flats puts it, this is a public blog and people can say what they want but it seems that on this public blog, people do not seem to care about the feelings of others. I have tolerated many comments made during the time I have spent and most of the time enjoyed on this blog but unfortunatley there is not room on the blog for gays and homophobes (and you know who you are) to coexist.

With that said, every have a nice time continuing to cut every one down that is even the slightest bit different than you.

By Mike

March 5, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

Duke.. he’s a Christian.. not that if he was a Muslim that it would make a lick of difference in my eyes.. more than a billion peaceful muslims out there… you’re obviously a white male, as am i, but just cuz you’re a bigot doesn’t mean I am..

By Blkshepherd

March 5, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

Love yours too =^=! But you know what I am saying! David Lee rocks! I am probably the only Black rock and roller/r&b on here lol..I love both, beginning with rock n roll and blues later rhythm and blues. These artist today got a lot of catching up but last night shows that all is not lost with a few of the guys last night.

By JTesla

March 5, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

Hey Duke, you might want to research “Stupidest” it is considered by some dictionaries to be the superlative of Stupid.

So yes it does apply in your case.

By flats

March 5, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

The blog has endured some tough times Mitch…nothing is personal to you or anyone else..just laugh and be proud of who you are..look at me,i’ve the education of a 3rd grader and made fun of on a daily basis!I dont get made,just makes me want to build the blog stronger than ever.

By Mike S

March 5, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

Duke, not to beleagure the point or discuss the entymology of the word stupid, but it seems that the dictionaries disagree with your assessment.

Per Websters : stu�pid Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[stoo-pid, styoo‑] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation adjective, -er, -est, noun

Per New American Dictionary : stu�pid (stōō’pĭd, styōō’-) Pronunciation Key adj. stu�pid�er, stu�pid�est

But, thank you for playing. Please tell him about his lovely parting gifts Johnny

By Mike S

March 5, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

Duke, not to beleagure the point or discuss the entymology of the word stupid, but it seems that the dictionaries disagree with your assessment.

Per Websters : stu�pid Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[stoo-pid, styoo‑] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation adjective, -er, -est, noun

Per New American Dictionary : stu�pid (stōō’pĭd, styōō’-) Pronunciation Key adj. stu�pid�er, stu�pid�est

But, thank you for playing. Please tell him about his lovely parting gifts Johnny

By JTesla

March 5, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

You know for some reason it seems that a few people feel if you don�t like Danny you are a gay basher, yet it hasn�t even been established that Danny is gay. Perhaps the self-righteous should take a long hard look at their stereotypes.

Aside from the normal riff-raff coming in as they do every Tuesday and Wednesday can you please provide examples or point out what it is that you consider hurtful? Because obviously I am missing it.

By RC

March 5, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

I see the double standard.

Frenchie got put off the show cause she showed some skin….. Hernandez didn’t although he effectively did the same. Geez.

But the truth is, anywhere you look decadence is there. Television? Internet? Anything you want to see or do is there. There are also hateful people here and everywhere else.

I do believe AI has served its purpose and is in decline. It was began with a certain purpose but has become something else. If things continue as they are Ho won’t have to worry bout this blog much longer anyway.

PS - LOL!!!!

By Shaun

March 5, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

(in my best announcer voice) Just for you duke, we have the limited edition double wide trailor with the extended porta potty and generic paper towels. lol

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

OMG…I go off to measure some rooms and everybody goes crazy!!!

It’s the blog’s fault. This format leads to misunderstandings because, while you’re replying to one thing that somebody says, they say something else and then your post shows up and….oh well, you know the rest.

Mitch, we’ve never really been good and the iggiting thing, have we? Some of us choose to ignore idiots, then we don’t then we do. I hope you won’t ever think that by ignoring the jackasses, I’m condoning what they say.

We’ve been missing you and I guess we’ll continue to. :-(

By War Eagle

March 5, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

One quick word. Anyone that actually gets offended by what people say on this blog probably shouldn’t be reading or posting anyway. To quote flats, as Mitch did, this is a public blog and if anyone can’t separate their personal life from blog life then they need to get a life. If you don’t like something said skip over it.

By shaun

March 5, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

sup RC, and speaking of strip clubs, where is KPH? Deirdre, you have mail.

By flats

March 5, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

LOL @ SHAUN!!!

By RC

March 5, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

all good Shaun….you?

I ain’t seen KPH in a while……we need to go man…..but I ain’t gettin a lap dance!

By Negativo

March 5, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

Perhaps if we end every potentially insensitive comment with, “not that there’s anything wrong with that”, nobody will be offended.

By Rodney Ho

March 5, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

wow. Folks need to take a time out today! I spent the morning with Chris Sligh. I’ll post a new blog entry mid afternoon and hopefully we can clear the air!

By inferno

March 5, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

Mike - Just had to pop in to respond to your post. Obama is absolutely NOT a Christian. Going to United Church of Christ once a month does NOT, repeat NOT, make one a Christian. Obama is PRO abortion and PRO gay marriage, therefore NOT Christian. True Christians believe in the word of God (the Bible), which says murder (of any kind) is wrong, and that there is a special place in hell for homosexuals. Don’t tag this man as a Christian and give CHristians a bad name.

By RC

March 5, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

For all you regulars here, what or where’s the payoff for your dedication of participating here?

Why do you do it?

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

March 5, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this

Well said, War Eagle, well said. thank you.

By JTesla

March 5, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Did someone set the board switch to wacky?

FLATS? It was you wasn’t it?

By kellyfan

March 5, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

sigh You CAN dislike Danny…everyone is entitled to their opinion, after all. It’s the comments made in reference to him that make some of us uncomfortable.

Personally, my issue wasn’t with anyone not liking his attitude or the fact that David was a stripper. (I’ve already stated that I don’t agree with them). It was the jokes and mockery. It’s par for the course, I get that. But if I don’t speak up on their defense or voice an opinion form someone who can relate to them, I would be a hypocrite. My being here isn’t meant to be anything other than another AI viewer discussing the show.

WE, I get what you are saying…and I agree. That being said, if I skipped everything that I didn’t like, I’ve done that as best as I can, but at some point you have to challenge people’s view. Besides, if I really did that I wouldn’t be reading the blog since yesterday (and who knows when I’d come back).

By flats

March 5, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

RC…I love this place and always will!

By RC

March 5, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

Hey Inferno!!

With an attitude like yours, what makes you so sure that when you pass on, you won’t be feelin a little heat on that a** of yours too?

Just askin……

By War Eagle

March 5, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

KF, I agree about challenging the views of others sometimes. I have done it from time to time but I try not to make it a personal challenge. I have too much to worry about in real life to get bent out of shape over something said by someone that I will never meet.

By flats

March 5, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

LOL @ RC….Gotta love idiots that think like that!

By Lloyd

March 5, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

Inferno, you don’t have to worry about Mike S. giving Christians a bad name, you did that yourself. What happened to “Judge not, lest you be judged?” Unless you’re perfect or Jesus himself, shut the hell up.

By RC

March 5, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

WE!

How’s school goin?

By Negativo

March 5, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

KellyFan, the roasting and mocking of the contestants is one of the biggest attractions to blogging. If they are too fat we’ll mock their fatness, if they are short we’ll mock their shortness, if they are exceedingly stupid we’ll mock their intelligence, if they’re overly feminine (males) we’ll mock their femininity, if they’re overly gangsta we’d mock their ebonics, if they’re dressing too provocative they’ll be called s**, too countrified they’d be mocked as rednecks, etc, etc.

Nothing and nobody is safe, so if you are an activist with a sensitivity to gay/feminine mocking of men this probably isn’t a great place for you. It is not the place for the politically correct, but the good thing is it is an equal opportunity mocking zone…no bigotry to speak of because everyone gets slammed, regardless of race, creed color or sexual preference.

That’s what makes this place so much fun!

By RC

March 5, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

In the end, I don’t care what the AI contestants have done unless they have committed some serious crime, etc.

I like Hernandez somewhat as a singer although he tends to sing sharp a good bit.

I’m sure all of the contestants are and have been human to some extent. We’ve all made mistakes….what’s important is that we learn from them and react in a way that shows we’ve improved. That’s about all we can realistically expect?

By flats

March 5, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

THANKS NEG….I MISS THE BIG BUTTS!

By War Eagle

March 5, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

Pretty good RC. I got two weeks left this quarter and I will have my management degree. I am going to follow up with some electronics classes just for the hell of it.

Neg, thanks for spelling out “countrified” I have heard it, used it, and been called it, but I have never seen it in writing.

By inferno

March 5, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

Lloyd - I am not the judge here, GOD is the judge. How am I giving Christians a bad name by agreeing with God?

RC - Per God, my place is Heaven is secured because I put my life and trust in the hands of Jesus my savior, His only Son. On these two points, God is clear in the Bible on His truth and consquences. I don’t think I’ll be “feeling that heat” for agreeing with God.

By RC

March 5, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this

Inferno!

Is that the same as call ahead seating? you got the number?

Just kiddin…..glad you’re sure of your fate. Just remember that anyone can be forgiven.

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

JT..your 11:46 am comment…I’m still ROTFL!!!!!!!!!

Shaun…was it you that asked why we stay here??? Cuz this is fun!!!!!!

No I’m serious…we’re in a crazy yet serious, loopy yet sincere discussion. It’s exciting and energetic and mostly it’s pretty easy to ignore the off the wall stuff and focus on people’s opinions. And we’re LISTENING to each other.

We’re not all marching to the same drummer(some of us aren’t even marching on the same planet) at that’s what makes a blog good! Frustrating, infuriating but GOOD!

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

March 5, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this

RC … it’s where i started, and where i prefer to be … idiots come and idiots go. payoff? gee, am i missing something here, i thought it was just a free, public, and sometimes crazy, blog. you mean i can get PAID for this????

~�@

Seriously, though, I guess the bottom line is why should i let others dictate to me where i spend my words? I refuse to let idiots dictate my choices! so i try to ignore them, and sometimes when i can’t i try to reason/argue/respond as an intelligent, reasonable person.

Will i get respect from them? Nah. But then I don’t get respect from a lot of people who choose to make a judgment about me. Will that make me choose to go somewhere else or to stop blogging? I don’t THINK so.

Does it make me a better person to stay, or to go? My opinion: Nope. Neither is “right” except for the person making the decision. Wanna stay? then stay. Wanna go? then go.

i hope that i’ve answered your question at least from MY point of view.

By RC

March 5, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this

Glad to hear all is well in school WE!!

I’ll be finished with mime in October, Good Lord willing!

By Tanning lotion

March 5, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

i didn’t think that the men did that well last night. I know the judges loved them for the most part, but I just didn’t get it as Randy would say. Danny was flaming so bad last night that I thought that he was going to catch on fire. David Archuleta I thought was good but not as good as usual. tanning lotion

By inferno

March 5, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

RC - don’t need call ahead seating. Read the Bible for yourself. God tells us if we believe in Jesus, that He is the Son of God and that He died for our sins, and was raised from the dead, and if we call on his name, repenting for our sins and turning from them, that we WILL BE SAVED and that our names will be written in the book of life. And you are absolutely right, EVERYONE and ANYONE can be forgiven. IF they repent, ask God for forgiveness, and STOP committing that sin, God promises to forgive all.

By RC

March 5, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

Thanks Linny,

I wasn’t really trying to get at why some decide to stay or go. I was asking WHY do you participate? What do you get out of it? Maybe I shoulda made it clearer. Maybe that’s too private for some also?

Just askin……

By RC

March 5, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this

oops…..

By Shaun

March 5, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this

Inferno, what about the verse, Judge not, least ye be judged?

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

See what I mean…where else in the world are we going to get all this entertainment. We’ve got God, strippers, lap dancers, gay people, rednecks, Idol lovers, AND flats all rolled into one blog……I mean, where else could this possible happen…it’s better than the circus!!!!!!

By RC

March 5, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

Hey thanks Inferno!

Actually though, I have read the Bible several times….I’ve never received the message from it though that God sent Jesus into the world to condemn it but just the opposite…..but that’s probably all a discussion best left for somewhere else…..lol.

By inferno

March 5, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

Shaun,

I agree with that verse, and have no doubt that I also will be judged by God, since I know I have many faults and am nowhere close to perfect. I do try not to judge others, but I think we are all guilty of it to some level, it’s a human trait after all. Someone said above, whether a person is fat, skinny, gay, straight, black, white, etc. someone will be making fun of them (judging them) for SOMETHING. It doesn’t make it ok. My only saving grace in this situation is that I am not the one judging. I am only stating what God says in the Bible. I, personally, have a very close friend who is a lesbian. I love her dearly,however I also know that God does not agree with her lifestyle and, when she dies, she will go to hell. It is hard to deal with at times, but I answer to God and no-one else. Who am I to disagree with God?

By RC

March 5, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

Actually D I think it IS all rolled into one!

I think Flats may be a gay redneck lap dancer for God that watches AI?

By Blkshepherd

March 5, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

I’m your Private Dancer! a dancer for money! do what you want me to do..and if you want a lap dance it will cost you extra! And any ole music will do! Aint nothing wrong with showing a lil skin(heh heh) for money! Hey thats on the folks that are paying! not the ones that are dancing! and if Hernandez dont win, which I am sure he wont because of all those holier than thou voters..he can pick up where he left off. Infact he can Up his tab! Promote himself..”Ex-American Idol contestant Bares all, AGAIN!” I can see it raining money! LOL. just dont forget his a Private Dancer, a dancer for money! NO FREE LAP DANCES! OK? dont get it twisted!..heh heh.

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

Wow!!!!!

By inferno

March 5, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

LOL at RC. You forgot fat and racist in there. :-)

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

No RC…not flats…Rodney knows but you don’t trust Rodney so there’s not much else I can say.

By Shaun

March 5, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

Inferno, i hear ya, I just try to remember where God has bought me from and I try to focus on me and my family. No sin is greater than the other, so I am not sin free so I dont tell others about their relationship with God. JMO.

By RC

March 5, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

LOL D!

What exactly does Rodney know? Who said I don’t trust him? Did I say that?

By RC

March 5, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

lol inferno….

I’ll try to do better next time!

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

We’ve been telling you all along it’s not flats but you don’t seem to trust that answer.

Believe what you want…we like it here, even on days like today, or we wouldn’t have stayed. That doesn’t mean we condone certain behaviors, just that we’re more comfortable here.

Admit it RC, you kinda like it here too, don’t you? Even with all the crazies. Makes the day go faster doesn’t it? :-)

By JTesla

March 5, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

Deirdre, your 12:33 post sums up my feelings on this blog day.

All this and no discussion of the girls tonight!!!

By inferno

March 5, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

Shaun,

I agree with you. I also try to remember that if a Christian had not pointed out my sinful ways a few years ago and told me that they were wrong in God’s eyes, I would also be going to hell now. One of the most important things we are supposed to as Christians is share the gospel with those who don’t know it. I don’t try to tell others about their relationship with God, not in a judgemental way. But if I don’t share God’s word with those who don’t know it, I am not fulfilling my duty as a Christian.

By timthebrave

March 5, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

inferno, the bible also says a Christian should NOT judge other people…just saying. Don’t quote the bible just for the quotes that fit YOUR lifestyle

By flats

March 5, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

RC….THANKS MAN!

By Negativo

March 5, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

Flats, why didn’t you tell us? Gay/Lesbian/Transgender/Redneck/God fearing/Lapdancers are considered a protected class and cannot be mocked for any reason. Damn…if only you were also a black dislexic midget with an STD you’d be untouchable.

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

JT speaking of the girls tonight..I guess it’s pretty clear that the spoiler song list was ‘totally bogus’!!!!

did I sound like I’m from the 80’s

By RC

March 5, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

You got me….I have no idea of what you’re talkin about ….what’s not flats? you think I’m saying someone else is flats? If so maybe you shouldn’t defend him so closely, I never implied that and really don’t know what you’re saying. But I enjoy talking about AI on different blogs, I am a fan of it that’s for sure.

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

Inferno…to quote a friend of mine…I think the hell train leaves here at about 3:40pm…it’s good to know at least one of us won’t be on it.

Now inferno…that was called a ‘joke’.

By flats

March 5, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

neg…i’m a fatass shemale.

By timthebrave

March 5, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

I am not politally correct by any means. I don’t have a problem with someone talking about how Danny is gay as hell but please don’t quote the bible in condemning people. It makes you look stupid. Jesus said “those without sin cast the first stone”. By quoting the bible and throwing stones you are saying you are perfect or THAT YOU ARE A F*** HYPOCRITE. You know which one is my guess

By RC

March 5, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

LOL!!!

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

Neg!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!

By flats

March 5, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

LOL!!!!!IT’S OK RC…RODNEY ALREADY BUSTED YOUR OLD ASS!!!

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this

OK, RC.

By Blkshepherd

March 5, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

I can see Danny casted in Fantastic Four III as the Human Torch. He adds a new meaning to Johnny Storm” battle cry, “FLAME ON!” OH Danny Boy, poor fellow is clueless. OK ladies..hmm I cant think of any of the ladies that stood out enough to even remember any of their names.:-( thats so not good. Any lady Private Dancers in the contestants we dont know about? May as well come clean or it will come out!

By RC

March 5, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this

WOOHOO!!

THIS IS A PUBLIC BLOG!!!!

By War Eagle

March 5, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

flats, did I see you dancing at Commotions one night? It’s all coming back to me now.

By timthebrave

March 5, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

This is a blog for AI. Although I like talking about religion I prefer talking about AI. If you are interested in being a racist, sexist, homophobe while talking about religion there is a great web site out there for you. www.ImAStupidHypocriticalJerkAndGiveChristiansABadName.com

By JTesla

March 5, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

Timthebrave, it’s a two way street. Think about it.

The blog did seem to have some intelligent dialogue on the matter already, so while we do some rehash, maybe I should do my “homework” for tonight and hunt down some naughty pictures of Ramiele.

By flats

March 5, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this

The girls will bring it tonight i just know they will from what i read on some other blogs earlier today on the computer i have here at work.

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

BTW WE, as long as you’re hanging around…your 11:27 post…thumbs up!

By timthebrave

March 5, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

I’m allowed to throw stones because I only use bible quotes when disproving idiots with language they can understand.

By JTesla

March 5, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

Flats you have a computer? Dude, you never cease to amaze me ;)

I look forward to comparing our notes tomorrow regarding the female performance.

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

JT …good idea.

And may I remind everybody that just yesterday I mentioned something about this subject and the blog on front page was going to be trouble! Prepare yourselves…I said!!! A BIG sense of humor helps a lot!

By flats

March 5, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

EAGLE…I’ve got the best of both worlds…you wanna go out sometime?

By inferno

March 5, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

timthebrave - read my posts carefully. I said I try not to judge others, but, as we all do, sometimes I slip. I also mentioned in one that I know God will judge me, because I am far from perfect. That makes me NOT perfect and NOT a hypocrite. I am an imperfect human, who was born a sinner, as we all are. The Bible DOES condemn sinners (all of us), it also says FORGIVENESS is free and available to ONE and ALL. Jesus came into the world to SAVE us sinners by offering that forgiveness. We have to accept that forgiveness too though, by repenting. Jesus never said live how you want, do what you want and I will forgive you regardless. He said come to me, REPENT and turn from your wicked ways and you will be forgiven.

By flats

March 5, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

Inferno…dont judge me baby, just cause i’m one those special girls.

By timthebrave

March 5, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this

I thought the guys did really well last night. I hope it is luke and cheesy chikezie that go home

By War Eagle

March 5, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

About the chicks, I’m still hoping that Kady can pull something together. But if stinks up the place again tonight then she should go.

I will mute the tv and close my eyes while aMANda is performing because I just now got over the nightmares I was experiencing after that horror of a performance and appearance she had last week.

I feel pretty good about the rest of the chicks. Should be a good night.

By Blkshepherd

March 5, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

I should have become a Private Dancer instead of joining the Army. They make so much more! Rats! too late now. I dont know any Private Dancers over 50!

By Negativo

March 5, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

I wish SOMEONE would come down from above and save me from Inferno’s infernal preaching. This must be what hell is like.

By timthebrave

March 5, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

inferno, thanks for the religion lesson. i know what the bible says i just prefer to be a lying, drinking, f***(not married), fun person. i just don’t pretend to be something i’m not. to each their own

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

Neg…new thread up..hop over…maybe they won’t follow!

By Mike S

March 5, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

OK , long post/rant whatever coming.

Why do I stay here - Because I was here first DAMMIT! I am not going to let any number of inbreds, morons, racists, activists, tree-huggers, idiots, bible-thumpers, kneejerkers, twits, buttholes, dumbarses, (am I being redundant here) etc etc etc chase me away from the blog I began on with AI, and that is my home. Be it a regular or a MPD or just a drive by dipstick, people on a blog are going to say things that are stupid or offend someone or attack someone. That is the nature of the beast and I just say to myself “shake it off bro”. and on those occasions I can’t I may strike back, and that is purely my choice.

Now on to a different subject :

Kellyfan, Mitch, anyone else - if I said something that offends you, I apologize. But when I do, TELL ME. Call me out on it.

For example lets use Danny. Yes I call him Dannyelle - because he acts like a girl. And the key word their is ACTS — it is all an ACT. I don’t know if he is gay, bi, hetero, or into beastiality; and I don’t care. BUT, I think his ACT is stupid. Just like his PUNK ACT, was an act last year. This year everything is choreographed - right down to the hand on the hip, the left palm toward the judges, the sashay, the pursed lips, the head bob, the rolled eyes and the “Whatever”. It is all acontrived little ACT, and it is annoying and stupid, and I am going to make fun of it. I am sorry if that offends anyone, but that is the way it is. He is acting, and I happen to think it is a horribly bad act, and I am going to comment on it. And in the end Danny can go home and kiss Mary or Larry or Fluffy and I don’t give a flip which one he does, but I will continue to comment on his ON STAGE ACT!

By inferno

March 5, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

Negativo - your wish is granted. I actually only intended to make the one comment, but felt inclined to defend myself after the negative comebacks. My piece is said, I will bow out with dignity and continue to enjoy this blog from the sidelines as I have done for years. Sidenote - Deidre thanx for the joke, I really do have a sense of humor. I will continue to pray for your mother’s health as I have been for a while now. Have a great day peeps! :-)

By War Eagle

March 5, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

TTB that sounds like my resume.

flats I don’t think we can go out at this time. If I ever decide to be the cushion instead of the pin I will let you know.

By inferno

March 5, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

Big hug for Mike! And I agree! Even on the part about Danny acting. He’s a master at his schtick. He’s delighted that we talk about him. he did punk to get attention last year and he’s doing gay to get attention this year.

Frankly, if I were a gay male, I’d be offended by Danny!

By timthebrave

March 5, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

inferno, in the bible it says don’t worhip idols but what about worhipping american idols? lol. and don’t worry about my soul..i do a cheers to jesus before taking a shot…and all i hear is “oh god” when i’m heaving sex.

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

Thanks inferno! No offense intended and I know you didn’t mean any either. It’s just a teensy bit intense in here today! :-)

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

March 5, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

I know there’s a new blog up but MikeS my friend, thank you for expressing, as USUAL, what I’m feeling in a perhaps more concise way. That’s EXACTLY what I was trying to say!!!

also, I have to second the request — if I say something to offend you personally, please, call me on it directly, not via secret emails and slander campaigns, but tell me you are offended and why…and then give me a chance to either

(a) apologize,

(b) explain why you might have misunderstood my intention,

(d) tell you off [in the rare circumstance that you are so off base that it’s not worth trying to explain and i have nothing to apologize for!]

Sometimes words on a screen can be misinterpreted. WE ALL make mistakes, misspeak, say stupid stuff. God knows, I have!

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

Ditto! (and I apologize to all who are offended by Rush Limbaugh)

By Downtown Guy

March 5, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this

Overall, I’d say there’s been a very good discussion in today’s comments.
A few observations: Negativo: Not all male strip clubs are sleazy. Grab your girlfriend, wife, female friends, whatev and head over to Swinging Richards on Northside Dr. You can see how the dancing/table thing works there and you might have some fun. LOL Also, “most” of the dancers are (supposedly) straight. They’re no more “gay prostitutes” than female strippers are prostitutes.

Deirdre, Mike S, Kellyfan: Thanks for some great comments.

BlkShepherd: Very Funny Man!

,,,=^..^=,,,: I understand your comments re Danny’s You Tube tirade. As an adult I see the childishness and sillyness in it. I can see why you wouldn’t want a young child to see it.

inferno: Some Christians believe in humility and not judging others. Many also believe that those who profess their piety the loudest are often the biggest offenders. If there is a hell, guess I’ll see you there, because this PRO Choice, PRO Gay Marriage, PRO Gay Rights, Liberal Libertarian, GAY, Athetist disagrees with just about everything you’ve said.

DUKE THIS ISN’T “LITTLE GREEN FOOTBALLS”! And ALL CAPS is SCREAMING in this world. Quit it. Thanks, DTG

ALL: How do you think the girls will do tonight?

By Deirdre

March 5, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

Downtown…thanks! Good points. Although I really do NOT think you’ll get Negativo into Swinging Richards! :-)……but if you do, give me a heads up..I’d LOVE to be there!

The girls better be good tonight cuz the guys were very good. I like Syesha but I don’t think many others feel the same…not sure why. I’m also a fan of Carly’s and …I’m pretty much alone there, too!

Nothing new…I liked Kat a lot 2 years ago and nearly got my head handed to me every day on the blog! :-)

By heybud

March 6, 2008 12:33 AM | Link to this

My rankings:

David Cook
David Hernandez
Chikezie
Michael Johns
David Archuleta
Jason Castro
Luke Menard
Danny Noreiga

My predictions on who’s going home are Luke and Jason.

I hope Danny is going home, but I don’t see that happening any time soon.

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