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3/19: Kristy Lee Cook survives again, Amanda Overmyer is out
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Well, all the folks who thought Kristy Lee Cook was going home (including me) were wrong, wrong, wrong.
Two weeks in a row she was targeted and two weeks in a row her fans saved her. Think Julia DeMato. Or Haley Scarnato. Being cute at this tage doesn’t hurt.
The final result wasn’t shocking though: Amanda Overmyer is out instead. The folks at “Vote for the Worst” who picked her as their “screw Idol” vote are weeping and their lack of efficacy shows again. The rock-n-roll nurse’s one dimensional raspy voice and approach ultimately brought her down. I liked her personally but a lot of people didn’t. She’ll probably be better remembered for her black/white hair combo than her singing though that “Carry On Wayward Son” still pains us all. (Mike S.-congrats on calling this one correctly!)
This was an important inflection point for the Idols because the top 10 make the “Idols Live” tour. And no. 11? Just ask Stephanie Edwards or Mikalah Gordon, Amanda. Sorry.
NEXT WEEK’S THEME: Music from the year they were born. Here are the years I gleaned from the Web: Michael Johns (1978), David Cook (1982), Carly Smithson, Brooke White (1983) Kristy Lee Cook (1984), Chikezie (1985), Syesha Mercado, Jason Castro, Ramiele Malubay (1987) and David Archuleta (1990).
In order:
Brooke is safe. That’s fair. Surprise! Carly Smithson is in the bottom three. I don’t agree with that at all. But we know she doesn’t go home.
David Archuleta is fine, naturally. Ditto with Michael Johns.
After another break, David Cook gets clearance. Then Kristy is up and she’s in the bottom three. Jason Castro is fine. So is Ramiele Malubay (what the…?).
After really long break, Syesha makes it to the top 10. (Phew!). It’s Chikezie vs. Amanda. Amanda is in the bottom two. So I got two out of three right. In my funofficepools.com game, I was ranked No. 10 but I will fall way down because I picked Kristy Lee for 18 out of 20 possible points and only gave Amanda one.
The rest here is from the early portion of the show:
The four upcoming mentors will be Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey, Andrew Lloyd Weber and Neil Diamond. That’s pretty good.
The songwriting contest has been revived despite the lousy results from last year (“This is my.. bleh…”).
We break into the group sing (“Where My Guitar Gently Weeps,” “Here, There and Everywhere,” with a camera snafu during Kristy’s bit and “Because,” with a bit of “The End”). Fortunately, this particular group sing involved minimal dancing.
There’s a “making of” of the Ford video. David Cook goofs around. MIchael Johns said he did a “Susan Lucci” type of performance. It’s a typically silly ad.
During the pre-taped Q&A, Simon claims he has no ego. Would Simon do a sequel to the “kiss” skit from a few seasons back. He said yes. “You’re actually a very good kisser,” Simon says to Paula. “We have time to get to second base,” Ryan cracks. “Apparently, I peaked in Hollywood,” Michael Johns said to a question about his life.
Sadly, ever-adorable Kelly Pickler keeps her pups in place but she sounds great doing “Red High Heels.” Elliott Yamin and Fantasia, in a bit for “Idol Gives Back,” hand out bed nets to folks in Angola.
Comments
By JTesla
March 19, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this
Let me know how the group sing goes. It can’t be as bad as last weeks can it?
By War Eagle
March 19, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this
JT, I feel another Brady Bunch moment in the works for tonight.
By molly
March 19, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this
KRISTI shouldn’t go home
By Mike S
March 19, 2008 7:25 PM | Link to this
I agree it should probably be Kristy, but I am actually thinking Amanda is going to be the vote off.
By War Eagle
March 19, 2008 7:26 PM | Link to this
Who ever gets the hook tonight won’t make the tour and that will leave the top ten that will. So what it comes down to is who the producers feel will draw more fans. I’ll say that Kristy stays this week to add a country twist as well as eye candy.
By Justin
March 19, 2008 7:42 PM | Link to this
Nah I don’t think Ramiele will be in the bottom 3… even though I don’t think she was great last night.
It’s so weird watching this show with my dad. His comments are so weird. Before Ramiele started singing he’s like “I’m betting she will get the lowest number of votes and will leave”…and then when David Archuleta’s pre-performance tape was playing (moment) he goes “If this kid doesn’t step it up he’ll be gone very soon.”
I don’t think he understands that these people have fan bases LOL!!! What a weirdo.
I think that leaving in the top 16, top 11, top 3, and being the runner-up must be a major let down.
If you’re voted off before Top 12 in the top 16, you’re crushed you can’t be a part of the finale.
If you leave in the top 11, you can’t go on tour.
If you leave Top 3, you aren’t a finale contestant
And if you don’t win, well, you don’t win.
By Justin
March 19, 2008 7:44 PM | Link to this
Nah I don’t think Ramiele will be in the bottom 3… even though I don’t think she was great last night.
It’s so weird watching this show with my dad. His comments are so weird. Before Ramiele started singing he’s like “I’m betting she will get the lowest number of votes and will leave”…and then when David Archuleta’s pre-performance tape was playing (moment) he goes “If this kid doesn’t step it up he’ll be gone very soon.”
I don’t think he understands that these people have fan bases LOL!!! What a weirdo.
I think that leaving in the top 16, top 11, top 3, and being the runner-up must be a major let down.
If you’re voted off before Top 12 in the top 16, you’re crushed you can’t be a part of the finale.
If you leave in the top 11, you can’t go on tour.
If you leave Top 3, you aren’t a finale contestant
And if you don’t win, well, you don’t win.
By Deirdre
March 19, 2008 7:47 PM | Link to this
WE, are you suggesting that the producers do the elimination, not the fans? Because, having studied communications law, I can assure you that huge fines would have to be paid for cheating on the voting results. HUGE in the sense that it would really eat into Idol/FOX profits and I’m thinking they wouldn’t like that too much.
If results cheating was an ongoing problem, Idol would be off the air.
By Deirdre
March 19, 2008 7:48 PM | Link to this
JT…a true group sing lover would have appreciated last week’s disaster as much as the previous weeks’ success! :-)
By War Eagle
March 19, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this
D, has anyone ever seen the actual vote count? I remember at some time people were calling for the the actual total of votes for each contestant be made public and AI refused.
By Deirdre
March 19, 2008 8:06 PM | Link to this
WE…Nope, the public has never seen the actual vote count but I am absolutely positive that a regulatory agency keeps track of it EVERY week. There are a LOT of laws about this very thing. It all stems from the scandals involving some game shows in the late 50’s early 60’s where the show gave the favored contestants the answers to the questions.
The FCC is on every show’s azz because of it.
By War Eagle
March 19, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this
D, you are obviously more knowledgeable in this area than I am so thanks for your comments.
All I’m saying is that we are able to see the number of votes that each presidential candidate receives but AI feels the need to hide vote totals from the public. WHY?
By Deirdre
March 19, 2008 8:36 PM | Link to this
WE…first…I only know this cuz Greg had to take Communications Law 3 times. He passed it every time but because it was part of his major, he had to get a solid C in it. He HATED it and, on the 3rd try, I used to quiz him every day. After that, he hated me for awhile but he passed the damn class! :-)
Presidential elections are easy to interpret compared to Idol. Everybody gets ONE vote.
At Idol, everybody who votes, gets to do it as many times as they want.
Part of the reason Idol doesn’t reveal votes weekly may be to keep people from knowing just how far down the second to last person was. Sort of like the complaint about states going to one candidate or another before the polls are closed on the west coast…it influences the vote.
I really have no idea why they don’t reveal vote counts at the end of the season…..other than to protect the feelings of the contestants.
By War Eagle
March 19, 2008 8:47 PM | Link to this
Protect the feelings of the contestants? I guess Simon didn’t get the memo.
Wouldn’t it be beneficial if each contestant’s vote total was made public? That way each contestants fan base would know to try harder to keep their favorite in the contest, which would increase the total number of votes that AI could brag about each week.
By Justin
March 19, 2008 8:47 PM | Link to this
I bet Amanda will be in the bottom 2 tonight….I can see the moment now! But… then she’ll be told she’s safe.
By JTesla
March 19, 2008 8:49 PM | Link to this
Oh Deirdre, the insult! I like them good and/or cheesy… last week I felt a little embarrassed for them because I could actually pick out major goofs. Don’t let me down this week! Oh and as we thin the ranks I hope the commercials aren’t a mish mash of flashing faces. Make it a good night before I turn off the Pickler!
Greg took Communications Law, AND passed? Our little Flats did that? Is it April 1st or something?
I kid!
By Deirdre
March 19, 2008 8:54 PM | Link to this
LOL!! on Simon! I don’t think anyone controls him!
Actually…it could have the opposite effect. People could feel that their votes are being wasted because so and so doesn’t have a chance! So they vote for someone else.
I hope that someday Idol explains why it they don’t reveal totals…at least at the end of the season! But, whether they tell us or not, the feds would be down their throats if they were fudging the vote count.
Who knows…maybe they’ve figured out a way to get away with it.
By Deirdre
March 19, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this
YES!! JT…I love the commercials, too! The group sing really was awful last week! But either way, it’s still a ton of fun!
Now I’m heading out to watch the results and the Pickler(oh joy) and the other goodies that come with an hour full of results!! Back later!
Sorry WE…my head has always been like a sponge…soon as it gets too full, I spew it out onto poor, unsuspecting bloggers! :-)
By War Eagle
March 19, 2008 9:01 PM | Link to this
Thanks D, it was nice to have a serious, intelligent discussion with you. Now let’s watch the results show.
If Kristy Lee gets the boot some one book me on the seat next to her on the plane. I have some man juice to share with her.
By Deirdre
March 19, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this
OMG..did Y’all see Kevin Covais in the audience…he looked just like Woody Allen!!!!
By JTesla
March 19, 2008 9:09 PM | Link to this
WE LOL!
By War Eagle
March 19, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this
JT, I don’t know how much my opinion counts when it comes group sing but it sucked.
By War Eagle
March 19, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this
JT if you are using this blog to cheat and get the juice before everyone else in your area, Carly is in the bottom 3.
By Flats
March 19, 2008 9:29 PM | Link to this
The carl girl with all the drawings in the bottom 3…WOOO HOOOOO!!!JT.you trying to make fun of me?i’d hate to come out they’re and give you a talken too!!!LOL!!!I KID!JT,I thought you was my friend?
By War Eagle
March 19, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this
Where is that loser Constantine while the worst finalist is performing in front of millions?
By Achin4Aiken
March 19, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this
Hi Deirdre and Linny and thanks for having welcomed me back a couple of weeks ago, but if Carley gets voted off tonight, I’m gone again. Carley is the best singer in this competition and arguably the best EVER in the history of Idol, and you know that that is hard for me to say. She has a-close-to-Celine talent and if she goes home tonight, I am personally writing Simon a letter as I will hold him responsible. His comments against her were one of the few times I thought he got it completely wrong. And anyone who dislikes Carley for her tatoos … sorry but you aren’t worth my wrath! This is a singing competition and not a Clearasil ad tryout. Carley is the only REAL talent on that stage.
By Flats
March 19, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this
Maybe carl and akorn can hook up and your life will be complete!WATCH OUT SIMON!
By War Eagle
March 19, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this
Achin4Aiken, I’m positive that the blog will shut down if you leave again. I honestly think that your opinions are what keeps this thing rolling.
If you still think that AI is just a singing competition then you probably aren’t intelligent enough to have your opinion considered as meaningful.
By Achin4Aiken
March 19, 2008 9:57 PM | Link to this
I also wish they would spare us the commercials. No one sees the cars and the contestants aren’t into it. What I LOVE is the band!!! They are beyond smokin’. The best … whoa. Amanda should not be going home either. She was unique and I loved her personality. Please SOMEONE, sign her!
By War Eagle
March 19, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this
I told you so. Kristy one more week.
By Susan
March 19, 2008 9:59 PM | Link to this
So does this mean that VFTW picks Kristy next week???
By War Eagle
March 19, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this
I think it was MIKE S. that called it right tonight.
Good job Dude.
By JTesla
March 19, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this
No need to come out here for a talkin Flats, I need you to help provide me the early dirt on some of the details that the female bloggers may overlook, if you catch my drift.
By JTesla
March 19, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this
Amanda out… where is Neg? I think he called it too. We’re never going to hear the end of this ;)
By Deirdre
March 19, 2008 10:06 PM | Link to this
Sorry Aiken but I love the commercials! Tonight’s was fun and silly and you get to see different sides of the contestants.
I was blown away when Carly was in the bottom 3…WHAT…she has one of the best voices in the competition!
Amanda sang most of USSR flat last night and did it again tonight. I’m not surprised that she’s gone…I DID however, expect it to be kristie!
Night guys!
By Mike S
March 19, 2008 10:06 PM | Link to this
Well, I tagged the Bottom 3 100% and the vote off again.
Although I had it Kristy 10, Carly 11, Amanda 12
By Flats
March 19, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this
I cant do it all on here JT!Are you a ducks fan?Big dance starts tomorrow!
By chris
March 19, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this
Brooke has got to go. She thinks she is cutsie. She doesn’t even know how to clap. Watch a replay and you will see that she has her hand rested against her leg and uses the other hand to clap against it. I guess she is bored with the whole thing.
By Achin4Aiken
March 19, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this
Well, War Eagle, and I doubt that you can really lay claim to that title unless drunk, with that response you really proved your lack of what you question my having. Am I writing too fast for you? You made me laugh, actually. I have been in the record business so long that punks like you really tickle my funny bone.
By War Eagle
March 19, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this
chris is gay. I would bet on it. Only a gay would pay attention to where some one has their hand rested.
I know that this is not a singing competition but when some one focuses on how some one claps, they have issues. Come out man it is OK.
By Flats
March 19, 2008 10:22 PM | Link to this
LOL!!!EAGLE,SHE’S IN THE BIDNESS!
By Flats
March 19, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this
EAGLE,are you drunk posting agian tonight?You better get it together,akorn girl can write really really fast.
By JTesla
March 19, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this
Flats, I went to Wichita State so unless the Shockers are in it I don’t really root for anyone. I’ll root on the Ducks, Portland State, heck since I know you and you’re for the “Dawgs” I’ll cheer them on. You just have to fill me in on what school that is because I don’t know my southern university’s all that well.
By JTesla
March 19, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this
To go back a little bit: I knew there was more than one reason why I liked you WE, the thing you said regarding AI not being just a singing competition has been my mantra for the last few seasons, but no one seems to pick up on it.
By Harmony
March 19, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this
I think Kristy thought Kristy was going home. Randy looked totally shocked when Carly was put in the bottom three. Did they mention the theme for next week?
By Flats
March 19, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this
Georgia BULLDAWGS my friend!
By Jogger
March 19, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this
Really was not surprised. It’ll probably be all guys in a few weeks.
By War Eagle
March 19, 2008 10:40 PM | Link to this
Achin4Aiken, I would like to quote you if you don’t mind. You said “if Carly gets voted off tonight, I�m gone again.” which translates into “if I don’t get my way, I’m taking my ball and going home.”
You are comparing this lady to, and I quote you again ” a-close-to-Celine talent.”
I must determine that your that your time in the record business was spent cleaning the toilet bowls of the people that work in the electronics department of your local Wal-Mart.
If you are so advanced in knowledge when it comes to the record business, why was your best singer in AI history in the bottom three?
Wash your hands before you respond. I would hate for you to get some of that toilet bowl sh*t on your keyboard.
By Justin
March 19, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this
So Amanda was voted off tonight which isn’t surprising, i figured she’d be in the bottom 3. But Kristy through again?! Say what?? I would have rather had Amanda come i 10th, as she would be more entertaining on tour than the nothing we’d get out of Kristy…but who am I to say it doesn’t really affect me I’m not going to one of the shows lol
By Harmony
March 19, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this
Do you think Michael will finally have a breakout performance? He seemed really worried about making the top ten.
By JTesla
March 19, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this
I agree Harmony. I want to like the guy, but he needs to bring something or he isn’t going to get to far.
Flats: Xavier is going down!
By GA GIRL
March 19, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this
I was so glad to see Amanda go. I know she had a large fan base but I just can not enjoy her type of music. I was really surprised to see Carly in the bottom three because she does have a pretty voice. I don’t understand how Kristi Lee and Brook are surviving. I do believe they will be going soon. I am a big fan of David A., and very glad he stayed. I was real pleased to see and hear Kellie Pickler on tonight, she was my favorite when she was competing.
By Harmony
March 19, 2008 11:10 PM | Link to this
JT, I agree that idol is not strictly a talent contest,there are alot of reasons people vote the way they do. Some of the reasons have nothing to do with talent.
By CHess
March 19, 2008 11:12 PM | Link to this
I predict that Amanda Overmyer will do just fine on the motorcycle rendezvous circuit this summer and I’d be willing to bet that she will have plenty of offers to front some bands. Get your motor running…
By Negativo
March 19, 2008 11:17 PM | Link to this
Neg is still perfect in the eliminations. I missed on Carly tonight, but otherwise was perfect. Mike S. had the bottom 3 perfect, so major props to him.
Still, I am 1000% perfect on eliminations for the season and we’re down to the top 10, so if you listen tyo anyone but the Negster for your predictions you’re missing the boat.
Neg knows Idol. Amanda was entertaining and fun for awhile, but she had played out her relevance and needed to be removed.
By Harmony
March 19, 2008 11:24 PM | Link to this
For example, I think Carly has talent, but I wouldn’t vote for her. Jason doesn’t have exceptional talent,but I like him and would vote for him for no other reason than I like him.
By Songluvr
March 19, 2008 11:28 PM | Link to this
Justin, I completely agree. While I’m not like an Amanda Fan, I do think she would offer more entertainment on the tour than Kristy, who just looks uncomfortable up there when she’s singing.
She might have a range of only 4 or 5 notes, but at least Amanda sings those notes - and works that stage - with gusto.
By Lara
March 19, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this
Ok, WHY is that Kristy Lee Cook still there?!?!?!
What is the theme for next week?
By Songluvr
March 19, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this
Ooh Harmony, I gotta disagree with you there. Jason’s just-smoked vibe is getting really old to me.
I think it’s great when someone has the look to enhance the great vocal performance, but it sux when they keep going based mainly on something other than their talent. JMHO
He is likable though. : )
By Harmony
March 19, 2008 11:35 PM | Link to this
Negativo, I believe JT and I have also been 100% correct, we predicted last week that someone would be leaving idol tonight,indeed we were correct.
By Negativo
March 19, 2008 11:36 PM | Link to this
Kristy is a stronger singer than Haley was last year, but like Haley she is hanging on in the bottom two every week. I think Rodney and others are not understanding that Kristy is a pretty good singer despite her stiff stage presence, and she sings with a folksy, soulful style that many (like me) really enjoy. The parody-like countrified joke arrangement of last week aside, she really is a nice singer with good looks. She is tough to eliminate for a reason.
By Harmony
March 19, 2008 11:50 PM | Link to this
Songluvr, Perfectly fine to disagree with me,I was using that as an example of how people vote for reasons other than talent. He does come across as likable,happy-go-lucky,whatever kind of guy.
By Songluvr
March 19, 2008 11:57 PM | Link to this
…whew… I’m glad you didn’t take me wrong. : )
By Harmony
March 19, 2008 11:57 PM | Link to this
Songluvr, Good luck tomorrow! Are you anxious?
By Rodney Ho
March 20, 2008 12:05 AM | Link to this
Negativo — You are 100% right. Kristy Lee Cook is a MUCH better singer than Haley Scarnato was last year. She’s sweet, pretty and appealing in many ways. Her main problem is indeed stage presence. But there is definitely a country audience out there that appreciates her and keeps on voting for her. She could easily slip into the top 7 or 8 if she does reasonably well the next couple of weeks.
By Songluvr
March 20, 2008 12:12 AM | Link to this
I really am. I’ve been trying not to think about it, but it’s almost time to find out one way or the other. I was talking to this guy at work who a few months ago failed it 3 times and finally just gave up. Scary.
Thank you for asking! Hopefully I’ll have good news to tell you tomorrow night.
By Rodney Ho
March 20, 2008 12:13 AM | Link to this
I just got the theme and added it to my entry: the year each contestant was born. Michael Johns (1978), David Cook (1982), Carly Smithson, Brooke White (1983) Kristy Lee Cook (1984), Chikezie (1985), Syesha Mercado, Jason Castro, Ramiele Malubay (1987) and David Archuleta (1990).
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
March 20, 2008 12:36 AM | Link to this
WE, lol, you don’t need to be attackin’ A4A — A4A really IS and has been in the music business for ever and knows it well! Well-respected from years in the past, and well-missed in the last couple of years for incisive commentary… not that i always agree… for example, i absolutely agree that Carly is VERY Celine-esque… but i cannot stand Celine, LOL. So I understand A4A’s observation, and agree … but the results are polar opposites! But i think we still appreciate each other!!!
Don’t know if or when A4A will see this, but hey kiddo, come back again soon!
~¿@
linny
By JTesla
March 20, 2008 12:38 AM | Link to this
Harmony, we might have to go out on limb next week and say that someone else will be eliminated on Wednesday’s show. I know it is risky to keep the same strategy, but it has worked so far.
Theme: the year each contestant was born always sounds good on paper, but for me it usually ends up being one of the weaker shows. I’ll give my “I am the Walrus” votes to Chikezie if he does Broken Wings. Maybe I’ll have to pick a favorite song from each year and see if the contestants do them. Granted I don’t remember anything good coming out of 1990, but I’m sure I can find something after I do some digging.
By Harmony
March 20, 2008 12:49 AM | Link to this
JT, I think it,s worth the risk. I say lets just go ahead and predict that someone will be leaving idol next Wendesday night.
By Songluvr
March 20, 2008 12:52 AM | Link to this
Linny, I must say with all due respect to any and all, the statement that Carly is the only real talent on that stage … well that’s not what I consider incisive commentary. I’m just sayin…
Rodney, thanks for the theme info! I am beyond Beatled out.
JT, you may be onto something. Someone might just be eliminated next Wed. night.
By Harmony
March 20, 2008 12:55 AM | Link to this
Oops, make that Wednesday.
By Harmony
March 20, 2008 1:09 AM | Link to this
Songluvr, I hope you will use JT’s strategy, so far it’s been 100% accurate.
By JTesla
March 20, 2008 1:14 AM | Link to this
OK, I’ve gone through and picked one of my personal favorites for each contestant to sing from their birth year. This list will tell you two things 1) I have too much time on my hands and 2) My taste in music is basically poop. I’ll give 20 votes to anyone that sings the song I selected for them, but I think the only person who would sound good with the song I’ve selected is Jason Castro.
Michael Johns 1978 = Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees. Not going to happen, and I don’t even like that song much, which tells you what I think of 1978.
David Cook 1982 = Kids in America by Kim Wilde. He’ll probably go for I love Rock N’ Roll instead.
Carly Smithson 1983 = Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics. There are a lot of songs she can pick from 83 that would suit her.
Brooke White 1983 = Africa by Toto
Kristy Lee Cook 1984 = When Doves Cry – Prince. Double votes from me if she does Dance Hall Days.
Chikezie 1985 = Broken Wings by Mr. Mister
Syesha Mercado 1987 = Heart and Soul by T’Pau. She will have my eternal hatred if she does Luca
Jason Castro 1987 = The Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh. This is the only entry on this list where I think one of my favorites matches something that I think they would do good with.
Ramiele Malubay 1987 = I want your sex by George Michael. She of course would dedicate this song to me.
David Archuleta 1990 = Epic by Faith no more. What a turkey of a year for songs. There are songs that will fit him, but I didn’t even like those songs in 1990. I will forever sing his praises if he does the Humpty Dance or anything by Milli Vanilli. And when I say forever I mean until the next night when he is voted off.
By Harmony
March 20, 2008 1:26 AM | Link to this
Well JT, I believe your strategy for elimination night is becoming very popular. I hope you don’t mind that I have started endorsing your strategy. This nightowl is outta here .
By JTesla
March 20, 2008 1:27 AM | Link to this
Deirdre: Decent group sing, the funny part for me came when I noticed that Amanda wasn’t singing along. She was just mouthing the words, I know because I do that same thing every time I go to church. The only real flubs this time seemed to be technical, a camera bump and someone forgot to turn on Ramiele’s microphone.
By War Eagle
March 20, 2008 6:49 AM | Link to this
Kristy Lee will be gone next week. The producers got her on to the tour as I said they would, now she can go.
By TJW
March 20, 2008 7:42 AM | Link to this
1: Could the producers influence the vote, quite easily… set up a few auto-dialers directed to their preferred contestants would go a long way and be reasonably hard to track.
2: Despite what anyone says, Idol is NOT a singing competition. If it was, it would be on the radio so you could only hear the voices. Idol is a Performing Competition, and there is a lot more to a great performer then just singing. Take Amanda and Kristy Lee.
Amanda: Biker chick, average singer, voice really shows those 3 packs a day, can sing rock, but little else, decent stage presence.
Kristy Lee: Hot chick, good singer, clear, pretty voice, prefers country, but not limited to it, horrible stage presence.
Roll that all together and Kristy wins over Amanda any day of the week… Now, she won’t last much longer as she is just outclassed…
3: Try Watching Idol without actually ‘watching’ it. Audio only, no Visuals, and tell me if your rankings don’t change…
By Deirdre
March 20, 2008 7:47 AM | Link to this
Morning mushblogians!
JT…I noticed that Amanda wasn’t singing too. She just didn’t seem connected to this group at all. Even when she was eliminated, instead of accepting their hugs, she stood like a stone and practically straight armed them. I would have though she was just upset but she seemed to do that EVERY time they did the ‘group hug’ thing. Definitely a lack of warmth on her part.
I loved reading what everyone had to say after I went to bed last night. All the guys were talking about their prediction accuracy(nice job BTW, guys)slamming poor Aiken for daring to have an opinion(shame on her that she’s soooooo definite about how she feels)or comparing Kristy to Haley(a very good comparison)
I thought the group sing was really nice last night. I wanted everyone else to shut up and let Carly or (amazingly) Kristy sing Here, There and Everywhere cuz they were the only 2 who were getting it right.
LOVED the commercial especially after watching the ‘making of’ video. Turns out, from the looks of things, that Michael is the clown of the group…never would have guessed that.
By Ford
March 20, 2008 7:51 AM | Link to this
Carley needs to go. She’s had her chance. If the quotes are right Carley blamed everything but herself (including 9-11) for the failure of her previous cds!Should she end up winning it will just show what a farce AI is.
By GAPeach
March 20, 2008 7:57 AM | Link to this
AMANDA IS GONE! Oh thank goodness! I could not listen to that raspy growl one more week. She was the most talentless person in the competition. Did anyone else notice that she was not even singing with the group last night? Probably a good thing as she could no more harmonize with everyone than the man on the moon. I knew she was out the minute that she was on stage smiling and holding the microphone. She was not even singing!!!!!
By War Eagle
March 20, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this
TJW, Good points
Morning D,
Ford, watch what you say buddy. Some one on here, that is in the “business” claims that Carly is the only one with real talent this year.
By Bob
March 20, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this
Tatoo Too-tall
2-ToneCarly didn’t belong in bottom 3, but she engaged in ill conceived interpretation. Don’t change the lyrics to a classic. That not interpretation. Its the path to exit door.
Christy-Lee: Sing the melody correctly - especially on the hook lyric of the song. Sing something straight soon, or you’re going to be gone.
Amanda - Should have been gone last week.
Ramiele Malubay is cute, but she’s out of her league. The unknown is if Chisty-Lee will wise up and take direction or keep doing things “her way” and be shown the door before Ramiele.
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
March 20, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this
A4A may be WRONG, lol, but has as MUCH right as any of us to express an opinion!!! That is all i am saying (i already said i totally disagree that Carly’s the only good one…she’s ok, but to ME she’s not all that) I’m just saying, WE, that A4A has as much right to express an opinion, AND for the record, IS in the business (so, hey, Simon’s in the business too, and he’s sometimes so far off the mark it isn’t funny!!! and Paula’s in the business… but i don’t put a LOT of credence in to anything SHE says…. and just because Randy KNOWS everyone in the business….. get my drift? i was defending A4A’s right to an opinion and the right to express it!
dat’s all!!!! so relax WE, it ain’t no big deal!!!
By flats
March 20, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this
EAGLE…Nice job on aiken for acorns last night!!!!I’m very proud!GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!
By Deirdre
March 20, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this
Hey, WE! I DO have to say that, while I believe she’s not alone as far as talent is concerned, Carly has the best voice in the competition….and the group sing was a perfect example last night.
There’s a lot of talent this year from Chikezie’s unbridled enthusiasm for performing to Archie’s subtle yet heartfelt songs. From Michael’s potential as a singer to David A’s full out rock and roll vibe. From Syesha’s emotional performances to Jason Castro’s almost emotionless singing….they’re all talented.
By flats
March 20, 2008 8:30 AM | Link to this
Eagle…toilet bowls @ wal-mart!!!!LOL!!!!
By flats
March 20, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this
Just enjoy the frickin show for what it is!I’m not looking for next cd to put in my collection!!!!WOW!
By Pen
March 20, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this
Now that we are down to the top 10, it doesn’t really matter what order they go as long as the top five are: David Cook, David Archuletta, Carly Smithson, Brooke White and Jason Castro (in no particular order).
The remainder are good, but they aren’t stellar or have a unique sound.
I am not sure who will win, but right now my money is on one of the David’s taking the title.
David Archuletta’s nerves seem to be hindering him lately. It could ruin things for him.
Jason Castro is far, far from perfect, but I like his sound and he’s a very likable fellow.
Carly has the pipes, but she isn’t the girl next door and that could hurt her.
Brooke White is very humble, sweet and genuine. I love the tone of her voice. Watching and listening to her play, she reminds me of Carole King.
David Cook seems cocky sometimes, but his performances are fast becoming a highlight for me. Last season lacked an entertaining performer, and David Cook is rescuing this season from the same fate. He is one who is worth watching as well as listening too.
By Deirdre
March 20, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this
And I agree with linny. Aiken came on and expressed an opinion! Just like the rest of us. You may not have liked her tone or her opinion but that’s all it was.
She can be strident, hard headed and a know-it-all. I believe I have been called that myself at one time or another. :-) But she’s allowed to have an opinion!
I’m out for awhile as hubby has some work to do on the computer. The frickin nerve!!!!! Be back later!
By Lara
March 20, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this
Ok, I am over last night’s elimination. I understand why KLC is still there. She is definately not as bad as Haley last year. My mom was saying something last night about how she hates how they are pumping Archie as this teen hearththrob - ick!!! Now, to go investigate the songs - thanks for letting us know the theme, Rodney!
By flats
March 20, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this
LOL!!!!
By Mike S
March 20, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this
Carly’s problem is she does not connect with the audience.
If you close your eyes she sounds exceptionally good, but on stage she looks like some possessed demon.
“Blackbird” is not an ANGRY song, but the woman standing there singing it looked like a Psycho Killer Bunny From Outerspace.
Carly seems to be a really nice fun-loving person in her interviews and stuff, but on stage she is just not likeable - no matter how well she sings.
By War Eagle
March 20, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this
D, I’m glad that you able to see that there is more than one talented contestant this year. Carly probably does have the best voice but as discussed previously on numerous occasions (no neck Melinda), best voice doesn’t mean much on this show.
By David M
March 20, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this
I don’t understand what the infatuation with David Archuletta is? He sounds like a poor version of Frank Sinatra JR. The judges keep saying he is great. I think he stinks and cannot put on a good performance. BORING!!!!
By Blkshepherd
March 20, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this
No should have been suprised about last nights cut. Still, The girl that sang Blackbird was much better sounding then “Here comes the sun” and that other chick that was in the bottom three I think it Christy? not sure. Still think its a popularity contest rather than a talent contest.
What bad memory of this week that sticks out is “Here comes the Sun…doo doo doo doooo here comes the sun I say..its alright” LOL the worst dancing iI had seen in along time. But she did make me smile..lol
By Blkshepherd
March 20, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this
Golly, I must be still asleep..should have read No One should be suprised at last nights cut..and instead of What bad memory should read One bad memory..This is for the idoit who critique my novel yesterday that goes by the name of “glow worm” dead worm? inch worm? whatever..The only reason my post is short its because thats all I have for the moment. When I got more to say I will write another novel..suggestion..to long..skip to the next..or go throw rocks at your car!
By War Eagle
March 20, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this
I jumped on Achin4Gaykin for this statement… “And anyone who dislikes Carly for her tattoos … sorry but you aren’t worth my wrath!”
I, as have many others, mentioned a dislike for Carly’s tattoos. For each and every one of us that have said anything about the tattoos we are not worth this idiot’s wrath.
Weren’t we just expressing our opinion. If gaykin want’s to comment on our opinions she should be ready for us to comment on hers.
By Tagalee
March 20, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this
RAMIELE SUX…’nuff said.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 20, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this
good point WE … sometimes i think each of us gets a little hot under the collar about something someone says … ALL of us need to remember it isn’t … or should not be … personal.
my apologies if i came off defensive in A4A’s defense; i guess i, like D, just remember her from the past, and D pegged it… she can be “strident, hard headed and a know-it-all” — and she was called down on her opinions a LOT be a lot of people; but the point is to not make it a ‘personal attack’ … that’s all i was trying to say but i was sleepy and grumpy and…
see, i wanted Amanda to make it ONE more week so she’d be on the tour — i honestly think she’d make the live show a heckuva lot more entertaining that SOME of the top 10!
By dolphin
March 20, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this
The only contestant whose album I can’t wait for is David Cook. Although Jason is not ALL THAT, I can picture myself chilling on the patio listening to his soft voice on the CD player too. David Cook definitely has the IT factor that Chris Daughtry has though.
P.S. I love Carly’s tattoos and think she should be proud to show them off. Erin go bragh!
By Lara
March 20, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this
The tattoo thing is totally a matter of taste. Boy, would this world be boring if we all liked the same thing? I personally like a guy with a couple of tattoos, but not all over like Carly’s husband - but obviously she digs that.
I am not a big fan of tattoos on women, but to each their own. They make her unique and boy, it gives people something else to talk about her - right!?
By Truth B Known
March 20, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this
101 comments on this moronic blog about this moronic TV show. I would venture to guess that no one here knows who the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States is. Who are our Senators. Who is the Lt. Gov…..you know the guy that is voting to affect your pocketbood and wallet for the next 25 years….you people need to get your priorities in order.
By dolphin
March 20, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this
EXACTLY Lara!!! I honestly like them now, even her husbands. But can you imagine 20 - 30 years from now? UGH!!!!!
By rabbit
March 20, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this
War Eagle: Are you back on Melinda again?
By JTesla
March 20, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this
WE: personally I can’t be bothered to debate with a person that will stop watching the show if X happens… whatever X is, it doesn’t matter. There are many things that will get me to stop watching the show, but I’m not going to jump on here and make an ultimatum as if the world needs to heed my selfish desire.
Truth B Known: John Roberts
K Thanks buh-bye
By dolphin
March 20, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
Truth B Known - Did it ever occur to you that us Aerospace Engineers, College Professors and Brain Surgeons may sometimes need to come on here and blog as a retreat from the intense pressure of being so intelligent all day long? Go teach American Citizenship classes in Buford to all the ESL wannabes hanging in the parking lots and leave us alone.
By War Eagle
March 20, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
Just a little bit rabbit. How are you today?
By Stern Nation
March 20, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this
Howard Stern’s 7-million strong listener group is going to get Kristy through to the finals, just like we did with Sanjaya last year!!!! HAHAHA!!! This show is such a joke!
By War Eagle
March 20, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this
Hey Stern Nation, I missed Howard this morning. They won’t let me log into the internet site so I can listen at work. Did Howard mention that he is backing Kristy? Maybe I can catch it on the replay this evening.
Bubba Army
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 20, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this
TBK, you’re an idiot!
sorry, that was personal.
OK, let me put it this way. After a hard day what do YOU do for relaxation? Let me guess… perhaps you have a beer or a glass of wine or a mixed drink; perhaps you like the satire shows such as family guy and south park? or perhaps you go more for sitcoms? or perhaps you play a video game with your kids, jog, play some basketball, or watch sports?
Let’s say you love basketball. You watch a game on tv. Next day you and your co-workers talk about the incredible 3-pointer that some guy made in the game, and how it’s a miracle that the team pulled it out!
oh. wait! Do you know that The Chief Justice is a gentleman named Roberts? Do you know our Lt Gov Casey Cagle is the first republican LT Gov in Georgia in many many many years? (ok i confess i forgot how many) Do you know what the Fair Tax is and how it would work to get rid of the unweildy, incompetent and frankly unconstitutional IRS system currently so acceptable to politicians? Do you … well nevermind.
My point is this: each of us relaxes and has ‘soft’ parts of our lives that are not earth shattering and world saving. some watch AI. some read. some play sports. some exercise. some watch other tv shows. you, obviously, read blogs you find stupid and take the time to make comments ON the ‘stupid’ blogs about how ‘stupid’ anyone is to blog there….WHOOPS…. a little logic dictates that you have just included your sweet lil self in that group!!!!
By 4U2BFREE
March 20, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this
Honestly I feel Kristy may be on a few more weeks now this Beetle crap is behind them. One week was enough of the Beetles and really had some good contestants struggle. I think Kristy Lee is every bit as good as Kellie Pickler and probably can be nearly as good as Carrie. I don’t see her winning, but I see a huge improvement in the next few weeks as long as something as difficult as the Beetles doesn’t get in her way.
I see either Brooke or Ramiele as the next to go. Syesha is one of the best singers, but she is so forgetable (I had to go to the AI website just to remember her name) and I think she will be one to go way to early. I think it will be hard for AI not to have an all guy final 3 this year since the guys seem to be on their game.
By rabbit
March 20, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this
Truth By Known: Why so serious, it’s only a little entertainment? Lighten up; laugh a little, roll up your sleeves, loosen you tie. You seem a bit stuffy. Life is too short? By the way, Hmmm…is Sears the answer to your of your questions?
War Eagle: I’m quite fine.
By Paul McCartney
March 20, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this
Hey 4U2BFREE: It’s spelled “Beatles”, you moron. And it’s not crap, it’s some of the best songs ever written. Sorry if you prefer the top 40 crap that 90% of the American robots listen to. Your IQ must be REALLY low if you are brash enough to call anything made by the Beatles, “crap”. Either you have really bad taste in music, or you are so naive that you mispell “Beatles”, simply due to the fact that you know nothing of the music. If you don’t know the words to a song, do you not find it interesting, unless MTV or some other Pop culture d-bag tells you it’s good? Nice life, loser.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 20, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this
LOL rabbit
that was great!!!!
By Lara
March 20, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this
Isn’t John Roberts the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? Saxby and Johnny have been our senators for awhile. And Lt. Gov? Casey Cagle.
And because I know all that, I am not supposed to enjoy a little tv show? Come on now, it is mindless entertainment - we are all free women and men who can make our own decisions of what to focus on. Does it really matter if I want to spend a little of my time not worrying about what you think?
By flats
March 20, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this
EAGLE..I’M IN YOUR CORNER!EVEN THOUGH SHE’S REALLY IN THE BIDNESS!!
By Mark
March 20, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this
I think it was all that Tongue action that ousted Amanda, I mean everytime you see her she s sticking her tongue out at people its not what American Idol is about our Polictians do enough of that to us..Good Choice but she does look cool on her k** and i bet she s a wild one to be around with
By War Eagle
March 20, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this
LOL Thanks flats.
By RK
March 20, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this
Point of clarification: Did Ryan ever call the 3 women the “bottom” 3, or were they just 3 that weren’t “safe”?
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 20, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this
OH! RK…you know that’s a good point… and unfortunately i already deleted the dvr recording :-( so i can’t go back and look … anyone still have it saved? Carly may very well NOT have been “bottom” in votes! i don’t remember exactly how Ryan phrased it!
^5 to RK! (even if it turns out he DID use the term “bottom 3” it’s still a great point!) (imho)
By Deirdre
March 20, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this
LOL!!!! Just catching up while hubby is taking a break. You guys are hilarious! It’s fun when a lot of anti’s drop in and you guys slam them to the ground!
RK…I believe Ryan DID say ‘bottom three’.
Howard Stern is rooting for Kristy? I thought he was on the same train as VFTW. Did they have a falling out?
By RK
March 20, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this
It dawned on me this morning…and I know they’ve done that sort of thing before. And we all know they would love to drum up support for Carly.
By 4U2BFREE
March 20, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this
Paul everyone has opinions and you apparently feel strongly about your favorite. But you misjudged me way off. I am not of the POP culture, but I could have sworn the Beatles were POP culture of their time. I haven’t watched MTV since they quit being Music Television (about 1984). My musical taste is far from most of AI, but I do regonize good voices when I hear them (Mandisa had one of the best voices).
By War Eagle
March 20, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
Mandisa had a nice voice but she also had cankles.
By Making Sense
March 20, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this
QUESTION FOR WE: So, did you get the job? How was that handshake?
By Lara
March 20, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this
Just some thoughts on next weeks theme. Please take with a sense of humour. Michael Johns
Dust in the wind - Kansas Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty Hot Blooded - Foreigner
David Cook Don’t Talk to Strangers - Rick Springfield Do you really want to hurt me - Culture club (I would vote extra for him if he did this one) Girls on Film - Duran Duran
Carly Smithson, Brook White Africa - Toto Candy girl - New Edition China Girl - David Bowie Foolin’ - Def Leppard (oh please SOMEONE do this!) Suddenly last Summer
Kristy Lee Cook All through the night - Cyndi Lauper Borderline - Madonna I want to know what love is - Foreigner (please please please DO NOT do this song!)
Chikezie The Boys of Summer - Don Henley Broken Wings - Mister Mister Everybody wants to rule the world - Tears for Fears
Syesha Mercado, Jason Castro, Ramiele Malubay Don’t Dream its over - crowded house I get weak - Belinda Carlilse Here I go again - Whitesnake (oh please, again, someone do this one!) I wanna dance with somebody - Whiney Houston (oh, you KNOW one of those two girls will do this one) I want your sex - George Michael (that would be funny!!!) La Bamba - Los Lobos (hey, Jason tried French, right?) Shake your love - Debbie Gibson
David Archuleto Trying to find a song with meaning in the 90’s - not easy Janie’s got a gun - Aerosmith Cherry Pie - Warrant Friends in low places - Garth Brooks
By War Eagle
March 20, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this
MS the hand shake was alright. The interview was with three different dudes so I didn’t get to play fingers with the ladies.
The hiring process for KIA is in eight stages. The interview I went to was only stage 3. I will not know anything for a while. I did receive positive feed back from one of the dudes. He said I did a good job and have a very strong background.
They want to have at least 1500 people hired by the end of July.
By Truth B Known
March 20, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this
Congrats all…I see you took the bait. In answer so some of your questions No I do not have a beer, wine or a mixed drink. I do not drink alcohol. I don’t condem those that do but my personal choice is not to imbibe. I watch very little television but when I do watch it I watch the Discovery or History channel. I don’t jog because I have cancer and am not physically able to do that, however I would love to. I do have a woodworking shop and I make things for family and friends and I also make toys to give the kids in the neighborhood. I hope this finds all of you well and hope to fire you up again soon. Truth
By rabbit
March 20, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
War Eagle: You’re cruising for a bruising. I’m not sure what cankles are, but I think you are being insulting; watch it. Mandissa was the power voice of AI & with charissma. She was booted off because the other contenders were threatened. AI only used her nude photos as a scapegoat.
By Deirdre
March 20, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
OMG Lara!!!!! Please let Michael sing Dust in the Wind…Just the mere mention of it curled my toes!!!!
By flats
March 20, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this
LOL @ TRUTH….WHO CARES!!!!!
By War Eagle
March 20, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this
LOL rabbit, please don’t rough me up too much.
Definition of cankles………
A reference to a pair of legs that have no defined end of the calf area as well as no defined beginning of the ankle area. Does not only refer to fatty legs, simply shapeless legs.
It’s kind of like Melinda not having a visible neck. Mandisa has no visible ankles.
By Deirdre
March 20, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this
rabbit…you’re confusing Mandisa with Frenchie. It was Frenchie with the nude photos.
By Deirdre
March 20, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this
Truth B Told…so that’s what you do for fun??? Pop onto a blog and say something insulting???
Why don’t you hang around and chat with us for awhile. You’d be amazed that we can actually put full sentences together(most of us anyway) and occasionally we even come up with something intelligent to say that involves words of more than one syllable. (again, most of us! :-) )
By Deirdre
March 20, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this
rabbit, I’d like you to meet War Eagle…I think you two were made for each other! :-)
By Deirdre
March 20, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this
And I’m still laughing at cankles. Hubby asks what I’m laughing about and I say(cuz I’ve never heard the term) have you ever heard of cankles…and he offers me the exact same definition that WE just gave. MEN!!!
By FedUp
March 20, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this
C’mon folks…get real. Cheesy, Kristy, Syesha, Kristy and Ramiele all need to go. Instead of looking at them next week, close your eyes and LISTEN. Would you REALLY buy a CD of any of these losers, or go to see them in concert? If so, then you are TONE DEAF. This is a SINGING competition, not a POPULARITY contest.
By flats
March 20, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this
D…I LIKE WHAT YOU SAID TO THAT TRUTH GUY…WE CAN REALLY TALK GOOD TO EACH OTHER(MOST OF US)!
By Get Real
March 20, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this
The only one with any sense in here is Truth Be Known. It’s easy to dis what you don’t understand. I totally agree with you TBK. Get your priorities straight.
By Get Real
March 20, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this
The only one with any sense in here is Truth Be Known. It’s easy to dis what you don’t understand. I totally agree with you TBK. Get your priorities straight.
By flats
March 20, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this
GET REAL!!!!HE PLAYS WITH STIFFIES!!!!
By Deirdre
March 20, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this
Actually, Fedup…it’s both a singing competition and a popularity contest. The best singer doesn’t always win because the best singer isn’t always that interesting onstage. It’s a performance contest.
Have y’all noticed that I’m trying to talk as much as I can in a short time before hubby grabs the computer again? Is it obvious? :-)
By Deirdre
March 20, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this
Get Real…my priority is my elderly mom who can barely walk and who I care for 24/7. This blog gives me a laugh and a mental/emotional break.
So until you walk in my shoes for awhile…get your own frickin priorities straight!
By Rodney Ho
March 20, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this
Mike S—you hit it on the mark with Carly and echoed what I pre-wrote last night for posting at about 1 p.m. today on the subject.
By rappaport
March 20, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this
Am I the only one that thinks Brooke sounds like Jimmy Fallon doing his goat voice on Saturday Night Live? I don’t like her talk-too-much personality either.
By rabbit
March 20, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this
D..thanks for the clarification both Mandissa & Frenchie were absolutely phenomenonal.
War Eagle: You are terrible. It’s no way getting through to you.
Truth Be Known: Just enjoy life you. Let your smile be your umbrella.
Get Real: Get a life! You seem as though you are lonely and miserable. Do you need some attention? Are you crying out for help?
By Blkshepherd
March 20, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this
D-Dre Now I understand why we connect so well. I too am a Caregiver for an elderly handicap mom(cant walk anymore,94yrs old) 24/7 aint no joke it can be Highly Stressful(even causing me to catch the flu or contributing to it because my immune system was compromised from the daily Stress. It is a mental breakdown and I too come on here for a break-away However I am at work and half to peep in and out:-)..I do have a nurse for 7hrs 5days a week. Only a Caregiver can understand what another Caregiver goes through. Thats why I have zero tolerence when my post is attacked and will strike back like a cobra. I perfer the NICE side of me.and would rather keep the Dark Spawn of Satan(my evil side locked in the basement.until some idoit Picks the lock and let it out which is a total different person altogether when provoked. But every day some bozo no lifes on here will attack folks posts.(now thats what I call NO LIFE if you have to come on here attacking folks who are not even talking to you.. .Again a suggestion..eat dirt and bark at the moon! No one Cares what you think of our posts Long or short. Anyway back to you D-dre..We (caregivers) will receive our reward from the Most High..Happy Easter to u and your family.
By flats
March 20, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this
25-21…5 minutes left in the 1st half!!!!DAWGS LEAD!
By rabbit
March 20, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this
Rapp Brooke has a very pleasant voice and demeanor. She’s simple, not over the top
By Willie the One Eyed Wonder Worm.
March 20, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this
KEEP IT SHORT LONELY OLD MAN!!!!!!!!
By War Eagle
March 20, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this
rabbit, we can agree on somethings. I like Brooke to.
By Deirdre
March 20, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this
Thanks B-shep…yeah, it’s a difficult, stressful job but we manage! Just ignore the Worm…he’s not worth getting the Dark Spawn of Satan out of hiding for…little and insignificant!
I’m not crazy about Brooke either. She and Jason seem to belong in the same category…sort folksy and guitar strumming quiet people who sing nicely but don’t get to me very much. Nice voices but they make me kinda sleepy.
By War Eagle
March 20, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this
Truth B Known, sorry to hear about your cancer man. Go ahead and watch some TV and drink a few cold beers. What do you have to lose? Your on your way out anyway!!
By flats
March 20, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this
LOL @ WILLIE!…EAGLE..35-26 AT THE EALF!!!!
By rappaport
March 20, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this
Hey Rabb, yes, I can understand how Brooke would appeal to large audience. But she would not be doing as well if she were less attractive. I liked her at first, but she’s begun to interrupt and talk too much when judges & Ryan are talking. And there’s that goat tone to her voice and those strange flailing arm movements. Simon used to complain about Clay Aiken’s weird looks when he sang, and Brooke’s are much more distracting to me.
By kochany
March 20, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this
OMG War Eagle! I almost choked reading your last post!
By Rodney Ho
March 20, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this
I just posted the Carly entry, with the Amanda Overmyer exit interview comments.
By War Eagle
March 20, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this
Thanks kochany, becareful there is no telling what you might read up in here.
By rabbit
March 20, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this
War Eagle: That’s not nice at all. That’s just plain out facetious.
Truth Be Known: Please forgive him he’s just being comical. He took it to a whole new level.
By Deirdre
March 20, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this
kochany!!!!!! Hey!!! Where’ve you been!?
By kochany
March 20, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
Sigh. Can’t blog from work anymore, but I can still lurk! Miss the exchanges. Have to run now; you guys have a great time.
By Deirdre
March 20, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this
Well rats! We’re on in the evenings on show nights. Pop in and say hello.
By kochany
March 20, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this
Sigh. Can’t blog from work anymore, but I can still lurk! Miss the exchanges. Have to run now; you guys have a great time.
By War Eagle
March 20, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this
rabbit, I don’t need anyone to apologize for me but thanks anyway.
You seem to be infatuated with me for some reason.
Are you a stalker?
By Blkshepherd
March 20, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this
D-dre your so right..LOL..infact seems to Me like they are the Lonely One since they keep coming on reading my posts..LOL..sorry Inch Worm but thats all I got for now..I surely aint keeping it Short for you. Next week it will be Even Longer now that I Know your lonely and need a Good Novel to read..i will be very happy to write one for you. Would that be ok with you Glow Worm? or is it Inch Worm? I think the title of WORM fits you perfectly..LOL LOL ah ha ha ha hee hee..(signed Lonely Old Man:-)
By Willie the One Eyed Wonderworm
March 20, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this
THAT’S A LITTLE BETTER BUT IT IS STILL TO DAMN LONG. SHORTEN IT UP LONELY OLD MAN!!!!!
By rabbit
March 20, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this
War eagle: NOT….I find you some what intriguing…. you don’t have any empathy. That’s fascinate me. Doesn’t monsters fascinates you? don’t you want to know where it came from, what universe? You are obviously abnormal. Non-human.
By War Eagle
March 20, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this
Willie, I will have to admitt that I like the name.LOL
By War Eagle
March 20, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this
LOL rabbit, Thanks
By Bee atch
March 20, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this
Hey Hey Hey…whats up Gay Nation??? Especaily you one eyed willie worm.
By rabbit
March 20, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this
War Eagle, it’s been a pleasure. Happy Easter. until next time……
By War Eagle
March 20, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this
Happy Easter to you to rabbit.
By Deirdre
March 20, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this
See…I told you that you two would hit it off! :-)
By Blkshepherd
March 20, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this
Hey Inch Worm(glow worm) WHATever..ya kinda like me dont you..you sly worm you..hows the dirt and garbage taste today..oops! my bed..your head is stuck in the sand you poor thing you.:-( if I see you, I wont hesitate to step on you and smash you like the insect you are. (signed Lonely Old Man hee hee..I kinda like that title..think i will be using it from now on. Thanks
D-Dre by the way..whats the theme for next week? and did I hear it would be mentors again? I thought the producers werent going to go that route again? Gosh I wish I had more to say to make my post longer..hmm will have to wait until next week rats! Did you know rats eat worms?
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 20, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this
BlkShep - new blog up but to answer your question — theme next week is “year born”, rodney posted a list of them which i am copying here:
NEXT WEEK’S THEME: Music from the year they were born. Here are the years I [Rodney] gleaned from the Web: Michael Johns (1978), David Cook (1982), Carly Smithson, Brooke White (1983) Kristy Lee Cook (1984), Chikezie (1985), Syesha Mercado, Jason Castro, Ramiele Malubay (1987) and David Archuleta (1990).
Regarding Mentors, there will only be FOUR mentors this year - Dollie Parton, Neil Diamond, Mariah Carey and Andrew Lloyd Webber (Cats, Les Mis, Phantom of the Opera, etc etc etc)
so we will NOT be inundated with mentors this year, thank goodness!!!