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4/2: Top 9 results show - bye bye Ramiele Malubay!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ramiele is cute and has a decent voice but she’s got several issues: awkward stage presence, minimal charisma and a poor ability to pick songs. In summary, bland and forgettable, as Simon might say. So it’s time for Ramiele Malubay to go home tonight. And thank goodness, she does. I was never a real fan, never loved any of her performances.
On the bright side, she was far better than several past contestants such as Lindsey Cardinale, Camile Velasco, Mikalah Gordon, Julia DeMato and last year’s yawner Haley Scarnato. Faint praise, I fathom.
I’m at a Ron White concert but someone texted me that I finally got it right after four weeks. I also got Kristy Lee Cook correct as part of the bottom two but instead of Carly, it was Brooke’s first appearance in the bottom three. This means every gal now has been in the bottom three and only the two Davids and Michael have escaped that fate.
UPDATED: It appears I didn’t miss too much else. The group sing of “9 to 5” was amusing mostly because the singers hung out with the judges. The Clark Brothers were impressive as always. And will Simon stop apologizing when he insults somebody, as he promised after someone asked him why he did that. The “what’s up with past Idols” piece out of Nashville was fun. A little catch up with Bucky Covington (who I interviewed last week for a CMT preview next week.) and Phil Stacey, who has added some facial hair (if not hair on top of his head.) They also did a short bit with Bo Bice, who noted he had severe intestinal surgery and took a year off. He noted how his new album is more to his roots than his first album. “Do what you love, genuinely give it what you’ve got and that’s what ‘See the Light’ is all about,” he said. And he’s a dad.
In terms of the order of safety and elimination, Ryan had all nine in the back and brought them out one by one. He placed Michael, Carly and the two Davids in the safety zone before placing Ramiele and Kristy to the bottom three seats. Later, he gave Syesha a thumbs up. Brooke and Jason are given the last slots. Brooke is at the bottom three. I think the fact she went first hurt her because I thought she didn’t do badly at all.
Simon agreed with the bottom three (all roomies!).
In advance of “Idol Gives Back,” there’s a video showing how difficult life can be in Ethiopia and how some of the $76 million raised last year helped out some children there, including a reunion of two sisters. Finally, there’s Dolly Parton doing “Jesus & Gravity.” She sounds a bit rough but she did a better job than Diana Ross last year. The choir helps hide some of the vocal flaws near the end. And for a 62 year old, she looks better than Priscilla Presley. (Her plastic surgery isn’t quite so plastique.)
And yes, Ramiele, even through tears, did better with her song post elimination than the day before. The producers also managed to ensure she got her entire song in before 19 logo came up. They’ve had better luck doing that this year. I think the times when they cut people’s exit song occurred more often when they had only 30 minutes.
Not much happened from the Nigel Lythgoe press conference today about “Idol Gives Back” except that he confirmed the TMZ report about David Cook’s heart palpitations and high blood pressure. He also said Mariah won’t be doing a duet with the late Marvin Gaye because the show couldn’t get clearance. He’s psyched to see Heart come on the show. And he’s looking forward to whatever antics Robin Williams will be up to. Part of the show is going to be taped Sunday and part will be live on Wednesday. And yes, Ellen DeGeneres can’t host the Sunday portion due to some strange production conflict. He said after two questions about Cook rather emphatically that he would only take questions about “Idol Gives Back’ so I dropped asking him about Michael Johns and went to the “is the Mariah/Marvin duet going to happen?” At least I got a newsworthy answer.
Comments
By JTesla
April 2, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this
Interesting notes from Nigel, but nothing surprising.
By MARYANNE
April 2, 2008 8:10 PM | Link to this
I believe its time for Remielle to go home…also Brook, and Jason, they BORING….I think the last two will be Michael, and David Cook , for the finale….and thats really goin to be hard, because they are both unique in thier own way….They’ll both make it no matter what…But Brook, is just too too sweet for my liking
By War Eagle
April 2, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this
MARYANNE……….How’s Ginger?
By War Eagle
April 2, 2008 8:59 PM | Link to this
Group song 9 to 5 ………….BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
By War Eagle
April 2, 2008 9:20 PM | Link to this
If you get a chance to sing to “millions” who the hell is going to sing the 2nd grade classic “This Little Light of Mine?”
By Jane
April 2, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this
Just watched Dolly Parton - sometimes people should just retire. It was very sad.
By Chuckles
April 2, 2008 9:57 PM | Link to this
America gets it right, unfortunately.
Sweet girl.
By idolfan
April 2, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this
Right choice, but Kristy had better watch it…that little arrogant bit with the note will likely only serve to p*ss off voters.
By Deirdre
April 2, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this
I was surprised to see Brooke in the bottom 3 tonight. She has to go eventually but I thought Jason needed to go before her. Guess it doesn’t really matter. I think we were all ready for Ramiele to leave.
Re the Clark Bros. I have to agree with WE… they didn’t do themselves ANY favors with that song. I loved the Clark Bros on Great American Band but I hated them tonight! What a disappointment!
By Justin
April 2, 2008 10:16 PM | Link to this
Wowowowow. I think this is one of the first times ever where everyone I wanted in the bottom 3 actually was.
Obviously I wanted Kristy in the bottom 3, then had that feeling Ramiele would be b/c she has made horrible choices in song. Then there was Brooke who I added 3rd to the bottom 3 list b/c she is becoming annoying and she’s not showing ‘a great singer’.
So I’m happy I got it right!
I’m not so happy, however, that Ramiele went home. I didn’t mind beforehand, but actually seeing it happened just didn’t make me that happy. Because I like her. She just had gotten boring. And adding to that seeing her leave over Kristy, once again, made me madder.
Kristy has long over stayed…should have left back in top 16! Her voice is nice once in a while… but we all know that those who left before her were better singers. I sometimes wonder why people vote for her. Not trying to be mean.. just very curious…
And might I add…”It won’t be Brooke”, says Simon. SEE!!! HE WANTS BROOKE TO WIN! HE’S MADLY IN LOVE WITH HER AND PROVES WHY HE IS BIASED!!!!!! YEAH!
Syesha is safe :) … and let it continue.
By kevin
April 2, 2008 10:18 PM | Link to this
Dolly was great! Class act
By kevin
April 2, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this
Dolly was great! Class act
By Justin
April 2, 2008 10:29 PM | Link to this
AND it is quite obvious a guy will win this season… out of a total of 4 Top 12 results shows, and 12 times of being in the bottom 3, only 3 out of 12 are guys in the bottom 3…all the rest girls. And all girls have been in the bottom.
Top 12: one guy in bottom, 2 girls Top 11: 3 girls Top 10: 2 guys, 1 girl Top 9: 3 girls
By judd
April 2, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this
Yea, Kristi Lee Cook. She is one HOT girl. Should not have been in bottom 3.
By Harmony
April 2, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this
Was not surprised by the bottom three. Linny , I think we are talking about the same guy, he was on Oprah when Simon was there. [Paul]
By Harmony
April 2, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this
Songluvr, I didnt forget!!! GOOD LUCK tomorrow.
By ga girl
April 2, 2008 11:04 PM | Link to this
I wasn’t surprised to see Ramiele go tonight because I thought it would be her or Syesha. I think Syesha,Jason,kristi,Brooke will be the next four but its anyones guess what order they will go. I think the top four will be David c. and David A. Carly and Michael.Of those four I predict Carly to go first and the three guys in the finals.Does anyone else agree? I thought Brooke did a great job with Jolene but I do get tired of hearing her speaking up when the judges are giving their opinions. It seemsa like Kristi is her own worst enemy with her “poor me” note tonight. She may not know it but she will be correct probably soon enough. I like Jason but he really needs some excitement to his performance. Its the same each week! I am a David A. fan but Michael Johns is really stepping up to the plate, I think. Only time will tell how well we predict each week.
By Harmony
April 2, 2008 11:11 PM | Link to this
I know its still early, but I’m beginning to think that all the remaining guys will make the top five.
By omega17mom
April 2, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this
Ramiele sings nice but it’s time she went home!! Too boring!! Also David, David and Michael should be in the top 3!!!!!!!!! They are the three best singers this season!!!
By Songluvr
April 2, 2008 11:30 PM | Link to this
Harmony: Thank You!!! ..trembles..
Justin: I feel exactly the same way you do about Ramiele and Kristy. Plus, I actually thought this week was one of the best for Ramiele. Go figure.
By Negativo
April 2, 2008 11:33 PM | Link to this
Ramiele needed to go. She’d worn out her relevance and had no extra gear. I was relieved that Syesha and Kristy are still around. Jason is somehow cutenessing his way along still…God knows he has zero talent.
Brooke is in trouble. Her whining mouth and blubbering may be annoying enough to get her removed next week.
Someone please send Archuletta home. I can’t stand him anymore.
Nothing is more certain than that David Cook will win it all. All of the others are posturing for second place.
Kristy better be careful; her flippant attitude towards Simon’s criticism will not serve her well with voters.
Syesha better learn her vocal limitations. Another misguided Diva song and she’s toast.
Michael Johns is doing much better, but he’s still a poor man’s David Cook. That should be good enough, though, for Top 5.
Carly is good as long as she avoids the high registry, where she misses every time. She needs to stick to the lower notes.
Neg has spoken.
By Harmony
April 2, 2008 11:41 PM | Link to this
Harmony has listened.
By Pete
April 2, 2008 11:42 PM | Link to this
I really don’t like David A. I’m not sure why but I just don’t like him. Maybe it is that the judges just kiss his butt every week even when he is horrible. I don’t think he is the worst one left but I think he is middle of the pack but the judges just keep puckering up. He is Clay Aiken but Clay was much more Butch.
By Pete
April 2, 2008 11:45 PM | Link to this
I really don’t like David A. I’m not sure why but I just don’t like him. Maybe it is that the judges just kiss his butt every week even when he is horrible. I don’t think he is the worst one left but I think he is middle of the pack but the judges just keep puckering up. He is Clay Aiken but Clay was much more Butch.
By Pete
April 2, 2008 11:46 PM | Link to this
I really don’t like David A. I’m not sure why but I just don’t like him. Maybe it is that the judges just kiss his butt every week even when he is horrible. I don’t think he is the worst one left but I think he is middle of the pack but the judges just keep puckering up. He is Clay Aiken but Clay was much more Butch.
By Harmony
April 2, 2008 11:49 PM | Link to this
Pete,You are not alone here. Lots of people on this blog, just don’t like Archie.
By Bill
April 2, 2008 11:51 PM | Link to this
Kristy lee cook will be the biggest star to come out of this grope.She will be a big country star. She may not win american Idol but it won’t matter
By Bill
April 2, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this
Kristy lee cook will be the biggest star to come out of this groop.She will be a big country star. She may not win american Idol but it won’t matter.
By search engine placement
April 3, 2008 12:06 AM | Link to this
She is actually very likeable, but also forgetable. She was the right choice.
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By tanning lotion
April 3, 2008 12:10 AM | Link to this
Does anyone know how tall Rami actually was? She was so short and cute. She made Ryan look tall tanning lotion
By tanning lotion
April 3, 2008 12:15 AM | Link to this
Goodbye Ramielle. She was very adorable, but very forgetable. They definately got it right.
tanning lotion
By bena
April 3, 2008 12:16 AM | Link to this
Bill, next post try “group”. (smile)
Did anyone else think Ramiele did a much better version of her song tonight? Now that’s emotion!
I tivo’ed Ellen and watched Chikezie and Pickler. Chik sang his Luther song and Pickler sang Red High Heels. And the guys would have loved it — she was dressed in short shorts, a tank top, and, yes, red high heels! LOL.
By Bill
April 3, 2008 12:34 AM | Link to this
kristy cook is the best looking Idol on the show.And i think looks do matter to go along with singing.NO i think America got it wrong she did not belong in the bottom there.Like i said she will be a big star in country.I think Carly has the best train’ed voise and sounds profesional but does’t have the looks but may win it all.
By Harmony
April 3, 2008 12:35 AM | Link to this
I think I’ll call it a night. Thank all of you for letting me back on this blog. JTesla, please don’t conspire with the others to keep me off the blog.
By JTesla
April 3, 2008 1:06 AM | Link to this
Night Harmony, glad that you got by all the roadblocks we threw up. I actually had a few lockups when loading the blog tonight.
Group sing was good tonight, I liked 9 to 5 when it first came out, but I was 10, which was only a few years removed from eating boogers. Having them up by the judges saved them from moving too much, and they actually handled that part nicely.
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 1:08 AM | Link to this
Getting down top the nitty gritty, eh?
Here’s my personal top 8.
1. David Cook - Simply the best. 2. Brooke - As annoying as her personality may be, I really enjoy her singing and music style. Her voice is really pure and strong. 3. Michael Johns - I do like him well enough, but don’t love him. His being Australian is a negative to me, and what he does best David Cook does ten times better. 4.Kristy - Like her genre, love her look, but she’s not star quality. 5.Carly - Like her voice, especially the low registry. She’s been nicely humbled a bit and that makes her more likable. Being Irish hurts her, and having a tattoo fetish kills her. 6.Syesha - Nice voice when under control, but not as good as she thinks she is. She needs to sing pretty not powerful, but she won’t and that’s why she’ll be gone soon. 7.Castro - Not much talent from this stoner air head, but he would make for pleasant background music while drinking beer at a beach bar. 8.Archuletta - I can’t stand him. Hate his face, hate his voice, hate his attitude, hate his arrangements, hate his style of music, hate his giggling, hate his personality, hate his father…need I go on?
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
April 3, 2008 1:29 AM | Link to this
Song, if you stop by before…GOOD LUCK we’re all ‘behind’ you here!!!
sorry i couldn’t get here sooner, tuesday and wednesday are hubby’s “weekend” so i wanted to spend some time with him; he indulges me in my contest and results shows, LOL!
see you guys tomorrow if possible… niters!
By stephanie
April 3, 2008 2:38 AM | Link to this
My predictions based on real talent and potential for record sales: David Cook, undeniably the best, Carly Smithson, the most talented and constistent girl, Brook White, annoying personality, but great talent, Michael Johns, sexy and nice voice, Jason Castro, great for the indy arena, which has grown in popularity, Sayesha Mercado, love her, nice voice, but nothing special, Kristi Lee Cook, good for a narrow country market, and David Archuleta, boring, though he has a nice voice.
By Idleblogger
April 3, 2008 3:33 AM | Link to this
Funny but the kid you hate will be the one with the biggest marketing upside and will be in the final 3 without question. The voting is a shame as witnessed by past winners and losers vs their actual market share.
Brooke White will be very successful because of the unique quality to her voice. You don’t have to be a great singer to be successful but you do need to be a great entertainer to be successful.
By Catsy
April 3, 2008 6:55 AM | Link to this
Dolly Parton should give it a rest. It was painful to watch her last night. Her time has come and gone.
By DawnH
April 3, 2008 7:16 AM | Link to this
Guys, once again great comments and observations. Pls add me to the group of David A is annoying. I’ve felt it since week 2. He is like a little smurf - and he always looks and acts like a 10 year old who is about to get in trouble. How old is he? - and that giggling. He can sing, but I wish he would just go home. Poor Dolly… time to give it up girl. Love David C and Michael J.
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 7:52 AM | Link to this
Morning mushblogians!
DawnH…you are hereby added to the group that thinks Archie is annoying. And Idleblogger, while I agree that Archie will be in the top 3, I seriously question his ‘marketability’. Other than his picture on the cover of TigerBeat(is that the name of it?) I can’t see what he can do in this particular market.
By sharon
April 3, 2008 7:54 AM | Link to this
David A has that look on his face a child has after they’ve pooped in their pants. He has a great voice but no star quality. I love Syeshia, Micheal Johns and Kristi Lee. I agree with Bill. Kristi Lee will be a country star. Brooke is so annoying to me.
By sharon
April 3, 2008 7:57 AM | Link to this
David A has that look on his face a child has after they’ve pooped in their pants. He has a great voice but no star quality. I love Syeshia, Micheal Johns and Kristi Lee. I agree with Bill. Kristi Lee will be a country star. Brooke is so annoying to me.
By Mugglemikki
April 3, 2008 8:11 AM | Link to this
I agree 100% with Negativo. Syesha thinks she’s better than she really is. David Cook should win…but even if he doesn’t.. he has a great future ahead of him!
By Lara
April 3, 2008 8:15 AM | Link to this
Good morning all. Well, I got 2 out of 3 right last night. And KLC lives to sing another day - wwwwwhhhhyyyyyy????!!!!! Ramiele needed to go, but Kristy Lee should have been gone 2 weeks ago. She has made it along by singing AMERICAN and having a week of country fall right into place.
Does anyone know the theme for next week yet?
I enjoyed the Clark Brothers, I love watching them play. They are so different and you can tell they get so into it all.
By Jackie
April 3, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this
I agree with GA Girl about the top 4 (the Davids, Michael & Carly). Carly isn’t going to win Middle America, with that hideous tatoo. Brooke also drives me crazy with her sappiness.
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this
In the article I quoted yesterday from mj…the suggestion was that Archie is better suited for Branson than he is for the pop idol scene. While teen girls LOVE him, affording him a brief and somewhat fickle fanbase, he doesn’t actually DO anything that teens would be interested in listening to.
Like someone else suggested, we can only hope that the undeniable talent of David Cook and the rising popularity of Michael Johns will start to distract some of Archie’s fans.
By Shay
April 3, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this
I agree withe Deidre about Archie. Beyond the whole cute teenager thing, I don’t see a marketable presence there. He’s BLAND.
I never watched American Band, and that performance didn’t get me excited about the winners. I don’t think they won many new fans last night. Unfortunate, because I have read that they are really talented.
Michael Johns makes me think really dirty thoughts.
By Mike S
April 3, 2008 8:30 AM | Link to this
Morning bloggers.
Well, I got another vote off right. It was Ramiele’s time to go.
I wonder if the rest of the contestants are gettig scared of making the bottom 2 with kristy Lee. You see Kristy in the bottom 2, you automatically know you are going home. It is like the bottom 2 is a death match and Kristy Lee is a Sicilian Hitman. LOL
By Shay
April 3, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this
Has anyone else in Idol history survived the bottom two as many times as Kristy?
I never much cared for Ramiele, but when she sang last night I was impressed. Maybe she should have bawled before every performance, because she sounded great.
By DawnH
April 3, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this
Shay, I completely agree with you! Michael J causes me to have dirty thoughts too. I thought the Clark Brothers were absolutely awful and wished Simon had been given the opportunity to critique them! He probably would have had to apologize again. What was with all that yelling…?
By Shay
April 3, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this
I would really like to see some other performances from the Clark Brothers. I could tell that there was a lot of talent there but I really think they picked the wrong song. I didn’t understand all the yelling either Dawn. It was like he was mad at the song.
By Greg
April 3, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this
Good morning everyone..I just wanted to BEAT DEY AS$!!!Kristy has turned into one of the best singers they got.She has really turned it around!BULLDOGS SWEEP CLEMSON!!!BRAVES FINALLY WON A GAME!!!WOOOOO HOOOOOO!
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this
Mike S. - LOL!! Kristy Lee is the grim reaper for anyone unlucky enough to land next to her in the bottom two. She’s so tough to eliminate because: A. she does sing well; B. she looks pretty damn hot; C. Country has a smallish but powerhouse and loyal base. She is also the ALL AMERICAN GIRL of the group, and, after all, this is AMERICAN IDOL.
She and Brooke are eventually going to slam into one another’s base. Kristy is hotter, Brooke is softer and more emotional. Brooke has a very strong and pure voice, Kristy has a similar voice, but not quite as diverse. Brooke is annoying, Kristy is getting some ‘tude.
It will be interesting to see which one outlasts the other. I suspect it will be Brooke by a hair.
By flats
April 3, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this
Sorry..IT’S FLATS!!!!
By Lara
April 3, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this
I am sure there are other performances from NGAB and the Clark Brothers on YouTube - you should check them out. While I think they are awesome, I would agree that the song they picked to perform last night wasn’t the greatest.
I can’t believe I didn’t mention how much I love the updates on the past Idols - especially Bo. If you love Southern rock, you will love this cd! Go buy it!!!
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this
You guys are funny today…Kristy as the Sicilian Hitman….dirty thoughts about Michael…yesterday i read some lady talking about making her husband wear and ascot to bed “whether he likes it or not”! LOL!!! Michael definitely made an impression Tuesday night.
Re the Clark Bros. They are terrific and last night’s performance was not up to the quality that I’m used to from them.
By DawnH
April 3, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this
Can anyone tell my why Bo had to have such extensive surgery? He mentioned his intestines and stomach - maybe too much info… Anyway, I also heard he had a drug / alcohol problem and / or was in rehab. True?
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this
Re Kristy…um, no! She needs to go. I think the only way she stayed last night was cuz of VFTW.
By chattypatty
April 3, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this
Someone help me out please. My DVD recorder messed up and I missed the first 30 minutes. I saw everything that mattered, but I’m curious about the apologies from Simon. I heard him (semi) apologize to the fiddler, but who else got the nod?
By DS
April 3, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this
PEOPLE, This is not a contest on who looks the best, this is a singing competition, if it were based on looks, David C. would always be in the bottom 3 because he has a square head. I think that David A. has one of the best voices out there and he also has the biggest following of people right now. Votes count but I think the producers have the last say on the winner.
By DS
April 3, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
PEOPLE, This is not a contest on who looks the best, this is a singing competition, if it were based on looks, David C. would always be in the bottom 3 because he has a square head. I think that David A. has one of the best voices out there and he also has the biggest following of people right now. Votes count but I think the producers have the last say on the winner.
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this
DawnH…I don’t think I ever heard about Bo having a drug problem. Shortly after his season of Idol ended, he admitted having serious abdominal pain during the last few weeks…I’m not even sure if he got to go on the tour. But he had a number of surgeries related to his intestines…never heard exactly what was wrong. I think he would have done really well right off the show if he hadn’t been ill.
Which raises the question about David Cook as a viable winner(and I believe he IS headed toward winning this thing)
By kellyfan
April 3, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this
Howdy y’all….
Well, I can’t say I was too disappointed on Ramiele going home. She’s ok, but I was never really blown away. As far as Brooke in the bottom 3, well, that’s the kick in the pants her fans need to keep her on. We’ve already seen that with Carly.
I can’t wait for Carrie’s performance for Idol Gives Back. Well, I’m hoping she performs. Does anyone know if she’s doing I’ll Stand By You again?
By Brenda
April 3, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this
Thank goodness Ramiele went home last night. I was so tired of hearing her voice. Next, I would like to see Brooke “I’ve never been to an R rated movie” White go home—-I think she is incredibly fake—-she reminds me of Melinda Dolittle
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this
Dee, Kristy would look a hell of a lot better in an ascot than Michael. ;)
Remember, she has not been surviving by flukes. She has a real base, she’s hot, and she has a very good voice. Country style music tends to be all or nothing…similar to rap. Either you love it and are very loyal to it, or you hate it like poison.
I’m one of the weirdos in the middle. Love the pure, soulful, ballad style country, hate the line dance crap. Kristy touches either a raw nerve or a real spark depending on the person. A little like Haley last year, the women seem to hate her more while the men, ahem, seem to appreciate her assets.
Anyway, David Cook wins it all or we bomb the studio; the rest is “idol chit-chat”.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 3, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this
chatty:
What happened was during the “audience questions phoned in” segment, Ryan called on a lady who asked Simon “Why do you always apologize after making a negative criticism?” Simon said he LOVED her, and that he would NEVER apologize again! … That’s the whole background, really, on that. Other than yielding to apologize to the fiddler for Brooke, he was being a bit sarcastic about apologizing, just pointing to various areas of the room and going “and to you, and to you…”
at least, that’s the way I saw it, LOL!
Dawn, I don’t know that I ever read exactly WHAT his problem was, but it was some serious disease in his intestines and stomach that caused on-going problems, and because he kept pushing himself, he ended up needing surgery. I never heard that he had drug problems and was in rehab, the rehab he was doing was because the multiple surgeries after suffering with digestive problems for years just wore him out and he needed time to grow healthy again.
Someone else may know more, but that’s just all I ever heard.
and re the Clark Brothers — the number they did is apparently their “signature” song — it was the number that got them into NGAB’s competition, and it was a version of that used to catapault them into the winning spot over SixWire, who are also DAYUMED good. However, they do a lot more…. They’re intense when they play… i like ‘em a lot! But I still want to see more of SixWire … or as they became known on NGAB — “SexyWire” …
By DJPCPS
April 3, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this
DawnH - to answer your questions about Bo: The surgeries were to correct problems with both his large and small intestines - the boy was very seriously ill. The drug thing was really only a minor charge for possession years ago - no real problems or rehab. It came out during Season 4, Idol knew about it, all had been resolved by that time. Everything since Season 4 was issues with his health, nothing more.
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this
DS. Archie has a wonderful voice but no ‘center’ He sings for adults but has the adulation of pre-teens. He’s 17 years old but seems MUCH younger. He sings every song the SAME. Five years from now,with a little more maturity, he would have knocked the socks off EVERY Idol fan…but, while I agree he may win, I doubt that he’ll have much of a career.
By DawnH
April 3, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this
Thanks Deirdre.
By timthebrave
April 3, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this
I disagree with everyone about the clark brothers. The guitar and banjo players were amazing. It was the best part of the show.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 3, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this
DS, if the producers were to take the vote away from the viewing audience, they could be subject to some serious penalties. No, the way the producers control the results is by restricting what you see and hear about the contestants, manipulating your emotional responses to each person, giving you the sympathy factor (my dad died but i’m going to sing anyway for him) (i’m a single mom who wants to do better for my daughter) (i’m just a poor country girl who’s daddy is in prison for the umpteenth time) and so on… not that there is anything WRONG with that, it’s just that the producers/directors get to pick and choose what you see and hear … and there is NO way you get to see and hear everything about everyone, so we are at their mercy in that regard.
its a totally imperfect system, but we’ve had fun with it for 7 years now, so … hey, it must work!
By Tiger
April 3, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this
First of all, let say this about the C
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 3, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this
To Brenda and others who hate on Brooke because she’s a “good girl” and who, like you, compare her to Melinda who is also a “good girl” … are you SO cynical and caloused by your life that you just cannot believe there are genuinely NICE people out there in the world? I got tired of that line last year with Melinda, and I’m tired of it this year with Brooke “no one can be THAT nice” (said in a slightly whiney voice)
hate to tell you — YES they CAN be that nice. And rather than be brutal and sarcastic and mean-spirited, perhaps you should try the “nice” side for a change! It’s immensely satisfying!!!
By timthebrave
April 3, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this
Ramiele Malubay could have gotten a lot farther if she learned to relax and not sing so nervous. She sounded her best after she got kicked off and had less stress. I think it was a confidence problem more than she is a bad singer.
By Stephanie
April 3, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this
First of all, I take issue with the group Clark Brothers singing this little light of mine. That song is a child’s song,not to mention a church song and the way they played it along with two of the instruments was outrageous and am insulted by thier actions.They should be ashamed of themselves for destroying Such a cute religous song and turning it into a rock song.As for the instruments, two of those instruments are not meant to be played that rough and hard.
By Stephanie
April 3, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this
First of all, I take issue with the group Clark Brothers singing this little light of mine. That song is a child’s song,not to mention a church song and the way they played it along with two of the instruments was outrageous and am insulted by thier actions.They should be ashamed of themselves for destroying Such a cute religous song and turning it into a rock song.As for the instruments, two of those instruments are not meant to be played that rough and hard.
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this
chattypatty…the awful segment they’ve been doing where they answer phoned-in questions had a question for Simon about why he always apologizes after criticizing someone….he said he’d never apologize again, then got picked on for saying something nasty about Brooke’s fiddle player Tuesday night and that’s when all the apologies started!
Linny…re Sixwire…NOW you know why they called him Sawyer every now and then! :-)
Neg…Kristy is pretty and she sings very nicely(unlike Haley)However, she, like Ramiele, who also could sing, is NOT on a par with at least 5 maybe 6 of the remaining contestants. Has nothing to do with her being country(Carrie won, remember)
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this
Linny, you go girl! Get down witchya bad self! While I think most of us agree Brooke is annoying, whiny and needs to just shut the F up, she is also sweet, moral, and what’s wrong with a “good girl” in a world filled with Paris and Britney wannabes anyway?
Regarding Melinda, well, anyone that says she isn’t a genuinely nice and good person is excessively cynical and bitter.
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this
And DS, one more thing. While looks may have something to do with the recent response to Michael…I say it has more to do with the WAY he sang It’s All Wrong. It was sultry and sensual(I’m not speaking for you guys, ok) It had an adult quality that let us hear what the song was ABOUT. Archie is not capable of doing that YET. When he is, hold onto your hats!
By SD
April 3, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this
What a rip off putting Brooke in the bottom three when the girl that came trying to sing the same old tired Whitney Houston version of I Will Always Love You and nnever hit a note on key. She was horrrid. I mean…come on, is that predictable or what. Talk about not being able to think out of the box, she should have been booted off. So typical that a black girl would sing that ONE song from 3,000 that Dolly has written. Also, did you see her at the end, she has no rhythm. What a rip off! She is about as original as cereal for breakfast and about as boring.
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this
Stephanie, you have got to be kidding. Get a life. Songs are not copy written to an age group.
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this
Stephanie…ditto what Negativo said!
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this
Wow, we’re moving really fast today…I’m having a little trouble trying to keep up!!!!
By susan
April 3, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this
So thrilled to Ramiele gone! I believe she was totally blown away to even be in the bottom 3. She was “smug” beyond belief. She thought she had plenty of fan base after the BFF Danny thing and that was all she would need to keep her in. She was almost sarcastic everytime Ryan asked her something and I would just cringe to hear her talk. That hair in her eyes was also extremely annoying. She rode it as long as she could, thank goodness she’s gone!
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this
Dee, you actually helped make my point regarding Kristy.
Regarding you sexually charged women drooling with a Michael fantasy, I only hope that means he’ll pull votes away from the other boy toy Jason, who is a feeble singer on his best day.
By Mike S
April 3, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this
I tried the nice thing for a while but my horns kept knocking my halo askew.
Negative - I agree on Kristy, Ascot and NOTHING ELSE!!! :-) checks to make sure Mrs Mike didn’t see that
As for Bo - In July 2005 he was rushed to the hospital during the Idols tour suffering from an intestinal blockage that required emergency surgery. He returned to do the last two shows of the tour.
Over the next year he was in and out of hospitals over 20 times with severe intestinal pain, vomiting blood, etc, but each time would recieve treatment to relieve the sysmptons and would release himself to honor concert committments.
This went on until November 2006 when Bo was hospitalized again and doctors found that he was suffering from a rare genetic abnormality in his digestive tract. They were forced to remove a large portion of his small and large intestines, and Bo was hospitalized with complications for over 2 months.
The surgery and treatment seem to have worked though, and Bo has not had any recurrance of the problem.
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this
Re Dolly Parton. She is a pistol…energetic, bawdy, wide open friendly. I’ve always liked her..especially as an actress and songwriter. Not my favorite singer. Last night was fun, lively and happy BUT….I think it’s time for Dolly to stop singing. I really liked the lyrics to her song but I never really heard the melody. She seemed to go everywhere and anywhere to find the note she wanted.
I have a great deal of respect for this woman. She’s a savvy businesswoman and a prolific songwriter. The performance last night was just not good.
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this
Neg…well then thank Michael and give him some votes. I agree that Jason is feeble-voiced. Right now, Michael is his ONLY competition…. The Davids have already made it to the finals. If you want Jason gone…give the votes to Michael.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 3, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this
This Little Light Of Mine was taken from its folk/church roots and made into an intense song that is NOT NOT NOT “ROCK” in nature. The Clark Brothers, if you had watched Next Great American Band, are members of a musical and extremely close-knit and religious family who express their fervor through music. Your criticism sounds like back in the 60s when preachers and parents were totally freaking out because their children who were raised in church were suddenly doing “jesus rock” to express their joy in the Lord. One set of parents i knew went so far as to commit their child to an institution for shock treatments!
Music in ANY form is an expression of emotion and thought … and the Clark’s joyful intense performances are JUST AS pleasing to MY God as the “cute little children’s song”.
sorry, but you strike a NERVE on that one!
By DawnH
April 3, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this
I really like Brooke, even if - or just because - she doesn’t “go over to the dark side.” I was glad to see Ramiele go, butI was also sorry that Syesha didn’t go. I simply don’t think she is that good. However, I do think it is unfair to compare any contestant to Whitney just because she made the song famous. No one compared Whitney’s version to Dolly’s (duh, I know…). My point is that you shouldn’t have to be a Whitney or Celine or Mariah to sing a song. You should be judged on your own ability and style. I also think Kristy is very weak. As for her starting to speak out - maybe she isn’t as sweet as she lead everyone to believe. Everyone wants to think of her as the girl who had to sell her favorite horse to get to Idol, not the smarta** she is turning into. Be careful, Kristy… you could lose the sympathy vote.
By Mike S
April 3, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this
Stephanie - Have you ever heard of the term “Christian Rock”? The Clark Bros. have been playing and singing “This Little Light of Mine” like that for years and it has brought the a lot of fame and fortune.
You really should google or you tube them. They are a very good group that bring the WORD to a whole new group of people with thier musical style.
Also, when was there an edict that instruments must be played ONLY THE WAY THEY WERE MEANT????
Is a Violin a violin? Or can it be played as a FIDDLE?
Is a guiter meant ONLY to be played by Sister Mary Holier than Thou or can it also be played by Jimi Hendrix or Eric Clapton?? Is the Trumpet only meant for MARCHES? Or can Al Hirt and Louis Armstrong make it sound like something totally different?
Just because these young men have an amazing talent that allows them to get sounds out of a steel guitar and a dobro that most people can only dream of does not mean they should be insulted or demeaned.
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this
Have yet to see a single comment upset that Ramiele was voted off. Guess that shows it was definitely her time to go.
Anyone know the theme next week?
By Bob Nagle
April 3, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this
What was the angle to have a group like The Clark Brothers???
This group is worst then any Idol contestant since the start of the program…there must be an owed debt to someone in Idol mangement and productions…the Clark Brothers…WOW…
By noKristiluv
April 3, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this
I don’t know how that girl ever made it to the Top 24…Kristi that is. She will never be a Carrie Underwood because not only can she NOT sing, she needs to grow up. Every season there has to be “chicken little” or “mohawk head” and she is “IT” this season. I’ll be glad when she goes home. This has been the worse season yet —- of the thousands that auditioned in every city, you cannot make me believe that this group was the best. Give me a break!
By Shay
April 3, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this
Deidre - I mostly agree with you on the Dolly comments. I love HER, but not always her singing. I was hoping she would do a different song from her new cd. She does a cover of the Fine Young Cannibals song “Drives Me Crazy” that is so cute and fun. It makes me happy.
Jason might not be the best singer there, but I would totally hang out with him.
By flats
April 3, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this
Hey Neg…Did dolly give you a stiffy last night with that skimpy dress on?
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this
Glad you’re back, Mike! :-)
By redneck toilet boy
April 3, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this
WOO WE ARE BLOGGIN UP IN HER TODAY! THEY SHOULDNT LET THOSE GAY BOYS DO RELIGIOUS SONGS CUZ THEY ARE GAY AND GOD SAID THATS NOT RIGHT! HE PLAYED THAT FIDDLE LIKE IT WAS STIFFYWOOD!WOOO! LETS TELL GAY JOKES ALL DAY UP IN HERE IN THIS BLOG UP IN HER!!!
By flats
April 3, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this
Good morning D…It’s jumping today!!!!
By RC the 'chap'
April 3, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this
I think most critics of David A would/should also have a problem with Melinda from last year. Behavior-wise, they are much the same. They both have that, “you can’t be talkin bout me surprised look” when someone praises them and both are somewhat unexciting as stage performers. Both also possess the BEST singing voices of their respective years. That’s why I like both and will continue to support David A with my votes.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 3, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this
Nagle, you’re an azz! You OBVIOUSLY didn’t pay attention. The Clark Brothers won the competition entitled “Next Great American Band”. It was another Fox production. Clark Brothers are from Nashville and as said before, are members of a large bluegrass/christian family. They’ve been performing all their lives. They do backup on tour for the likes of Carrie Underwood. It was Country-Dolly Parton week. Dolly is another Christian Country singer/songwriter.
can you add up the parts to get the total, or does someone need to do it for you?
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this
Shay…Jason reminds me so much of my college days…just this nice guy sitting on a bed in a dorm room, strumming his guitar and singing a little. Those guys I knew didn’t go anywhere either! :-)
AWWW the naysayers have arrived. I’ve been wondering where they were…Must’ve slept in!
By RC the 'chap'
April 3, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this
I didn’t get to see the Clark Bros on AI but did see them on the NGAB show and they were phenomenal IMO.
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this
WAIT!!! I’m wrong! If y’all know who Bill Sadler is(actor…been in lots of stuff) HE used to sit on beds in dorm rooms strumming his guitar and singing a little. I know cuz I was there! HE went somewhere!
By T.O
April 3, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this
Hey Negativo!!!
You have got to be the biggest loser I’ve ever run into on a blog. Please shut up and get a life. You’re so annoying.
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this
Thanks for the input, T.O. but we kinda like Negativo around here. If you don’t, feel free to hop on over to another blog!
By flats
April 3, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this
TO!!!!BEAT DEY AS$!
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this
TO, seeing is how many total losers and scumbags blog, I am quite flattered that you have nominated me as the blogosphere’s biggest loser! It’s good to have a following.
Neg is taking over the world one blog at a time.
By Blkshepherd
April 3, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this
Not being a fan of country I have somewhat of a passay type attitude towards the last two nights..However, contrary to another post on here who says Dollys time has come and gone..I beg to differ. Even though I never really like her voice she is such a Doll. So sweet I just cant help but Like her..What a sweet fun personailty. Folks bash her and Diana Ross(past mentor) saying their time is gone..but truth is these ladies are Legends accomplishing something NO one on this blog will ever do..and that is.Their names are in the Hall of Fame. stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame(ross 2 one solo and with the supremes)guniess book of world records..can any of you haters show me where your names are listed? do you have 45 years of hits gold records soldout concerts? I think not. so get over yourselves.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 3, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this
Sawyer…. Sixwire…. Sawyer…. OMG, LOL, Deirdre until you pointed it out, i’d totally missed that!!!!
YES!!!!! (wiping drool from the corner of her lip…)
~¿@
By Steve
April 3, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this
Flats,
Not sure you knew but Negativo is gay! Just read his posts.
By flats
April 3, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this
D..Remember,it’s a public blog.T.O. has every right to do his thang!
By Shay
April 3, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this
Okay, so I’ve been on youtube checking out The Clark Brothers, and they are phenomenal. I really hate that song, so that might have swayed first opinion.
By flats
April 3, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this
He has probally held one or two.
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this
I never said he didn’t, flats!
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this
Steve,
Actually, I’m a lesbian trapped in a man’s body. So close!
Looks like the Neg Fan Club is out in full force today.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 3, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this
Deirdre, i think i “knew” Jason (or, rather, someone very much like him) when i was in college — had a HUGE crush on the guy, would “sit at his feet” and listen to that strumming guitar and folky voice for hours … didn’t have the dreds, but other than that… yeah. i remember ‘him’ ~¿@
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this
Glad you checked out the Clark Bros., Shay. They are so good. Between them and Sixwire on Next Great American Band…I didn’t know which way to turn!You might want to check out Sixwire as well.
By flats
April 3, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this
D…BEAT DEY AS$!!!
By JTesla
April 3, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this
Blog’s a hoppin today. Linny and Deirdre have taken the gloves off, Neg is back in his element… so I’ll let you all continue to handle things.
Neg you were right regarding Ramiele, no one seems disappointed that she left. She had potential, and she was easy on the eyes, but week after week she failed.
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this
LOL!!!! Neg…I guess it’s going to be your turn this week.
Linny…that was just the FIRST thing that attracted me to Sixwire!
By flats
April 3, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this
neg…did dolly give you a stiffy or not?
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this
Oh come on, JT…You’re too good at this stuff to stay on the sidelines!!!
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this
Flats gives his ULTIMATE test to Neg
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this
Wouldn’t it be cool if instead of voting for who we wanted to stay we could vote for who should be tossed?
By flats
April 3, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
D…????BEAT DEY AS$!!!!!!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 3, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this
Well, D, when I was watching Sixwire compete, of course, i’d never seen Lost … so “Sawyer” meant absolutely NOTHING to me at the time!
Speaking of…. i find him a helluva lot more attractive that Dr. Jack…. Jack’s a little too … self righteous? for me! gimme the bad boy ANY day!!!
linny looks around…. did i actually SAY that???
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this
I guess, Negativo, that the show wants to stay ‘positivo’! :-)
OK..that was really bad…sorry, it was just so irresistible!
By Negativo
April 3, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this
Dolly is way too old for my tastes. Sorry Flats, and all the women in their 60s who were offended by my comment.
By JTesla
April 3, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this
D. you guys are already doing a great job handling things, throw in some good comments from Mike S. and all the points I would make have already been made.
Flats, I think you’re getting a little too obsessed with Neg’s man parts.
Neg: I know the blog had this discussion last year, I think it was Deirdre who at that time made a great argument that it would give the show a negative, almost hateful feel. Before that time I hadn’t thought about it, but I think voting for who should be eliminated would have killed the show long ago.
By Shay Wright
April 3, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
The Shay that is commenting on here is not me. I haven’t commented on her since the day Linny impersonated someone else.
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this
Linny…I’m VERY fond of them both! Jack has some EXTREMELY dark days ahead that may change your mind…
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
Sorry Shay Wright but we had no idea. besides, the fake Shay seems like a really nice person.
Maybe she’s not an imitator, maybe she’s just somebody named Shay and and has joined the group.
By JTesla
April 3, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
Duly noted Shay Wright.
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this
To the ‘new’ Shay. Sorry, we had you confused with a Shay who used to post on here. Can you add an initial to your name so we know the difference. It would help the rest of us and probably save you from some harassment.
By flats
April 3, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this
D…Shay,rc,and shaun dont come over here on good terms!!!Dont sweat the special ones!!!!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 3, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this
Shay Wright - i did not “impersonate” anyone. There is a difference between “using different login names” and “impersonating” someone. Impersonation implies that i pretended to be another person known to exist. Didn’t happen. Just to set the record straight.
end of conversation, won’t argue about it.
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this
Moving on: Did anyone else want to scream when the phone-in question segment came on last night?
Group sing: FUN
Ford commercial: Cute
By flats
April 3, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this
NEG…I ended up with a one after she came out and sang!!!
By JTesla
April 3, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this
I really wish people would stop obsessing over us, I mean look at our blog format! It’s the worst format EVER!! What’s there to be obsessed with?
By JTesla
April 3, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this
I guess I should just shut it and get the popcorn ready.
D: I did watch the question portion, NEVER AGAIN. That was just painful, make it stop. Group sing was fun, need to watch the commercial tonight.
By flats
April 3, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this
JT….I must be me!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 3, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this
D, did you notice when Ryan got to the call for Simon … his tone of voice when he announced the age “52!?!” as if he was stunned that someone over the age of 16 would be calling in. and yes…. in fact, i actually muted some of that segment so hubby and i could talk!
i liked the Ford Commercial; they’re getting pretty darn clever, and aren’t over-selling the cars so much as having fun “around” the cars… i like it!
probably the best group sing of the season so far, but that’s NOT saying a lot!!!
By Shay Wright
April 3, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this
Maybe impersonate was the wrong word. That wasn’t the focus of the post. I was trying to point out this person was not me. She has not done anything wrong. I just didn’t want y’all to think it was me and also so that this person didn’t have a confused look on her face when she got insulted for no reason like she did yesterday by flats when he told her to go away.
Linny, if you felt offended, my apologies. Trust me, I was only trying to specify the last date I posted on here.
By Deirdre
April 3, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this
LOL!!!!!! JT!
By DawnH
April 3, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this
WOW - there’s a lot going on here that, as a newcomer, is making my head spin!
By RC the 'chap'
April 3, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this
I want to point out that I am RC the ‘chap’ and have not impersonated anyone either, don’t confuse me with anyone else please.
I agree on the point of different log-in names.
greg/flats/new shay/jim j is a good example and is not illegal here.
Thanks, RC the ‘chap’
By flats
April 3, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this
LOL!!!!!!!BEAT DEY AS$!!!!
By Deirdre