OK, I'll accept that America sees something in Jorge I do not. Lil deserved her spot and I am happy about Scott even though KK thinks he is boring. I felt for Ju'not and Felicia Barton as I think they were good (well compared to the others).
Now for the Wild Cards. And an explanation of my title.
Von Smith? He didn't even excite the tweens with the pink cell phones but they are determined to find an Archie substitute. I thought Archie was passe last year and now they bring in a poor, no I mean awesomely poor, imitation of him. And while I don't hate him, his hair does look exactly like the troll dolls I played with as a kid.
Jasmine Murray? Well the kids bombed out this year so they are determined to get some youth in there. I don't know why they think she is so commercial. She stunk up the stage. That Jo Tone gal did better than she did (not that I think she should be back either).
The rest of the guys in the wild card I think I agree with. I recall thinking they were not getting a fair shake under the new format. Anoop is a bit old fashioned and Nick Braddy and Matt Giraud have potential. I guess I'm ok with them.
Tatiana was a given. The producers are like a dog with bone on wanting to continue drama. Simon's expression as she cried was priceless. He really loathes her and well...doesn't the the rest of America? She robbed Felicia Barton of a spot which sort of makes you wonder if maybe she took up some guys offer (as you recall there were many guys making this offer to her) and slept her way into the wildcard round. I'm thinking she found out who Joanna Pancitti's Idol producer's friends were and well....
I like Jesse and Megan because I like their bluesey voices. I hope Megan doesn't do her jerky dance tomorrow. I hope Jesse picks a good song with enough *range* to impress the judges.
My prediction on judges choice? Any of the guys except for Von (I think they actually might judge them on their performances tomorrow), Tatiana, and Jasmine. Because they are in the bag for Lil Rounds and heaven forbid America see another good female singer. Not that this is Lil's fault, mind you. I might like her if she sang a song I liked.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Predictions from Dial Idol
Well, we may be in for a shock tonight. According to Dial Idol, Lil Rounds and Scott McIntyre will make the final 12. The 3rd slot will probably go to a guy, with Ju'not given a slight edge. But...here is the surprise...the next one in line is little Nathaniel with the headband. OMG those tweens are voting again. Take the little pink cell phones AWAY from their ignorant little hands.
Do we have 12 yet? Seriously.
I'm tired of watching boring/bad people perform.
The Good:
Ju'Not - The #1 thing you can do on AI to win my vote is to take a popular/catchy song and make it your own! I love the Plain White Tee's version, but it's skinny, white-boy, punk. Ju'Not slowed it down, made it soulful and it was awesome!
Lil Rounds - Blew everyone out of the water. Best performance of the night. Nay, probably of all 3 weeks. If she keeps it up, she'll have this whole contest in the bag. (Side note - I especially like her because while she's good, she's not a diva.)
The Eh:
Scott - I want to like. And I'm sure if he makes it and gets to play his piano I will like him. But tonight he bored me to tears.
Jorge - I do like. A lot, actually. I think he's one of the few contestants who is genuine in his desire to take the judge's criticism and improve to make a successful career. If he went through, I absolutely wouldn't be upset.
Alex - cracked me up. Now HE would be funny to watch in later shows. And he's NOT that bad of a singer.
The Ugly:
Von - I hate. Not only does he look like a troll doll, but he just gives me the straight-up creeps. My husband and I looked at each other in utter disbelief when the judges said they liked his performance. Clearly, they didn't see the same crap we did.
Everyone else, in my mind, isn't worth mentioning. They were not that good, they haven't won a spot in my heart, and I don't really care about them.
The Good:
Ju'Not - The #1 thing you can do on AI to win my vote is to take a popular/catchy song and make it your own! I love the Plain White Tee's version, but it's skinny, white-boy, punk. Ju'Not slowed it down, made it soulful and it was awesome!
Lil Rounds - Blew everyone out of the water. Best performance of the night. Nay, probably of all 3 weeks. If she keeps it up, she'll have this whole contest in the bag. (Side note - I especially like her because while she's good, she's not a diva.)
The Eh:
Scott - I want to like. And I'm sure if he makes it and gets to play his piano I will like him. But tonight he bored me to tears.
Jorge - I do like. A lot, actually. I think he's one of the few contestants who is genuine in his desire to take the judge's criticism and improve to make a successful career. If he went through, I absolutely wouldn't be upset.
Alex - cracked me up. Now HE would be funny to watch in later shows. And he's NOT that bad of a singer.
The Ugly:
Von - I hate. Not only does he look like a troll doll, but he just gives me the straight-up creeps. My husband and I looked at each other in utter disbelief when the judges said they liked his performance. Clearly, they didn't see the same crap we did.
Everyone else, in my mind, isn't worth mentioning. They were not that good, they haven't won a spot in my heart, and I don't really care about them.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Let's Get Cynical
Where to begin? Von Smith, who makes babies cry and not in a good way (see my earlier link to a great Youtube video) surprised me by toning down his dramatics and coming across very Donny Osmond like. Still, sorry Von, you got the first slot which means you could have actually have been Mick Jagger unlike that tramp Adam Lambert and still would be given the heave ho.
Then Taylor, the incredibly boring high school girl. She was boring when she auditioned and she was boring tonight even though they did get rid of her polygamy hair.
Alex, like Normund, was clearly put through as fodder for the favorites but I like his personality and I didn't thnk he was as bad as the judges said. Bye bye Alex.
Arianna. Cute as a button but awful. Awful song. Awful vocals.
Juno. I heart him. I have only heard that song twice I think but it was eerily familiar. I think it is updated version of *Please come to Chicago* or whatever that song was called about some guy being in 5 different cities pining for a girl. He did a good and understated job and I am sorry to say I suspect he is also fodder.
Kristen MacNamara doesn't know who she is because not long ago she was trying to be the next Nashville star. She looked like a Miss America contestant tonite and while there was nothing objectively wrong with her voice her winks and little hootchi coos turned me off.
Nathaniel. Well at least he didn't sing Disturbia and make me think he was on the verge of cutting his wrists for his art tonight. More fodder.
Felicia Barton the Joanna Pancitti replacement. I think she was the one in Hollywood who said are there really 8 girls sitting out there who are better than me? Of course she was right. There were not. But the producers had already given the black haired screamer slot to their friend Joanna. I would not mind seeing her go through. I thought she had good vocals, if screaming, but was a little leaden in her delivery.
Jorge. I do not get him at all. I thought his version of that song was old fashioned and overwrought. Hint for gay men trying not to appear gay: Do not sing Elton John.
Blonde country singer. Blonde country singer. Unless Kristy Lee Cook's fans are dialing tonight she will go on back to Texas. But I love that song.
Lil Rounds. She got the pimp spot. She didn't scream. I think she is a nice young woman with a gift trying to get ahead. Didn't vote for her.
Scott McIntire. I heart him too and I don't think it is because he is blind and I'm not normally attracted to those curley haired blonde sensitive types. But his performance moved me. It was a song I had never heard before. Reminded me of my youth. I hope he makes it through over that ridiculous Jorge.
I suppose tomorrow we will learn how the Wild Card show will be programmed. I'm pretty sure we will see Tatiana again as she is good for ratings. As for the rest of them? There were some women I liked who I hope come back.
But...bottom line...this new format has me not caring about any of them very much.
Then Taylor, the incredibly boring high school girl. She was boring when she auditioned and she was boring tonight even though they did get rid of her polygamy hair.
Alex, like Normund, was clearly put through as fodder for the favorites but I like his personality and I didn't thnk he was as bad as the judges said. Bye bye Alex.
Arianna. Cute as a button but awful. Awful song. Awful vocals.
Juno. I heart him. I have only heard that song twice I think but it was eerily familiar. I think it is updated version of *Please come to Chicago* or whatever that song was called about some guy being in 5 different cities pining for a girl. He did a good and understated job and I am sorry to say I suspect he is also fodder.
Kristen MacNamara doesn't know who she is because not long ago she was trying to be the next Nashville star. She looked like a Miss America contestant tonite and while there was nothing objectively wrong with her voice her winks and little hootchi coos turned me off.
Nathaniel. Well at least he didn't sing Disturbia and make me think he was on the verge of cutting his wrists for his art tonight. More fodder.
Felicia Barton the Joanna Pancitti replacement. I think she was the one in Hollywood who said are there really 8 girls sitting out there who are better than me? Of course she was right. There were not. But the producers had already given the black haired screamer slot to their friend Joanna. I would not mind seeing her go through. I thought she had good vocals, if screaming, but was a little leaden in her delivery.
Jorge. I do not get him at all. I thought his version of that song was old fashioned and overwrought. Hint for gay men trying not to appear gay: Do not sing Elton John.
Blonde country singer. Blonde country singer. Unless Kristy Lee Cook's fans are dialing tonight she will go on back to Texas. But I love that song.
Lil Rounds. She got the pimp spot. She didn't scream. I think she is a nice young woman with a gift trying to get ahead. Didn't vote for her.
Scott McIntire. I heart him too and I don't think it is because he is blind and I'm not normally attracted to those curley haired blonde sensitive types. But his performance moved me. It was a song I had never heard before. Reminded me of my youth. I hope he makes it through over that ridiculous Jorge.
I suppose tomorrow we will learn how the Wild Card show will be programmed. I'm pretty sure we will see Tatiana again as she is good for ratings. As for the rest of them? There were some women I liked who I hope come back.
But...bottom line...this new format has me not caring about any of them very much.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Tweens, The Judges, and Why Don't I Care this Year?
KK hit it on the nose with the analysis of the Tween vote. Some of those pink cell phones were going for Adam too...Mr. Emo who sings well but does absolutely nothing for my libido as he is certainly, unequivocably, irrevocably Gay.
I have not commented on the judges this year because they have been pretty much as boring as the contestants. I think they too, are bored silly with this new format and the dreck the producers forced them to put through so that Adam, Danny Gokey, and (watch for this next week as she will get the *pimp spot*) Lil Rounds would not somehow slip through the cracks by doing something awful like camping around doing a bad Elvis and Mick Jagger imitation while singing Satisfaction.
However, I spent time this morning with two ardent Idol fans (who I will call Big J and Little J) and Big J described Kara's judging style perfectly. *She is a barking dog*. I think he was referring to her manner and not her looks . And she is really breaking the judges code by talking about how *commercially viable* some contestants are which tells the audience at home its really not so much about the singing. Paula is looking more mediciated each show (she started off very clear) so the dreck is getting to her too.
And Why Don't I Care this Year? This new format does not allow you to get to know any one well enough to bond with them. And the one's I sort of bonded with are now gone to Idol oblivion unless they come back with a wild card but I'm not counting on that.
Still, they are going to have to even out the girls and the guys at some point.
David Cook would not stand a chance with this new format. Bring back Nigel Lythgoe or whoever he was who was the head producer the past few years and throw out these young upstarts who have trashed my show!!
I have not commented on the judges this year because they have been pretty much as boring as the contestants. I think they too, are bored silly with this new format and the dreck the producers forced them to put through so that Adam, Danny Gokey, and (watch for this next week as she will get the *pimp spot*) Lil Rounds would not somehow slip through the cracks by doing something awful like camping around doing a bad Elvis and Mick Jagger imitation while singing Satisfaction.
However, I spent time this morning with two ardent Idol fans (who I will call Big J and Little J) and Big J described Kara's judging style perfectly. *She is a barking dog*. I think he was referring to her manner and not her looks . And she is really breaking the judges code by talking about how *commercially viable* some contestants are which tells the audience at home its really not so much about the singing. Paula is looking more mediciated each show (she started off very clear) so the dreck is getting to her too.
And Why Don't I Care this Year? This new format does not allow you to get to know any one well enough to bond with them. And the one's I sort of bonded with are now gone to Idol oblivion unless they come back with a wild card but I'm not counting on that.
Still, they are going to have to even out the girls and the guys at some point.
David Cook would not stand a chance with this new format. Bring back Nigel Lythgoe or whoever he was who was the head producer the past few years and throw out these young upstarts who have trashed my show!!
Tweens!!!
I fear we may have a Pukaletta II on our hands here.
Here's the deal:
Who is voting right now? What group is putting their little pink pre-paid cell phones with unlimited text messaging to use?
The Tweens.
I stand by my last post where I said that NONE of the guys in last night's group were worthy. NONE.
But there were multiple girls that rocked it. MULTIPLE. Several deserved through.
Why, then, did 2 guys get through and only 1 girl?
Tweens.
Kris, like Pukaletta before him, won the hearts of the Tween crowd with his baby face, over-plucked eyebrows, Abercrombie and Fitch clothes, and awkward dance moves. And through he goes - in spite of his piss-poor performance.
While Meaghan, Mishavohnna, and Jesse - all more than deserving - return home.
And I sit and plot revenge on my new nemesis, Kris (and his gaggle of Tween supporters)
Here's the deal:
Who is voting right now? What group is putting their little pink pre-paid cell phones with unlimited text messaging to use?
The Tweens.
I stand by my last post where I said that NONE of the guys in last night's group were worthy. NONE.
But there were multiple girls that rocked it. MULTIPLE. Several deserved through.
Why, then, did 2 guys get through and only 1 girl?
Tweens.
Kris, like Pukaletta before him, won the hearts of the Tween crowd with his baby face, over-plucked eyebrows, Abercrombie and Fitch clothes, and awkward dance moves. And through he goes - in spite of his piss-poor performance.
While Meaghan, Mishavohnna, and Jesse - all more than deserving - return home.
And I sit and plot revenge on my new nemesis, Kris (and his gaggle of Tween supporters)
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Bye Bye Norman :(
I didn't really watch the show tonite because I was wishing a happy birthday to my sister. When I saw how awful the group number was, I figured it was time to make a phone call and avoid the rest of the show. No surprise about Adam but I really hated his performance. Allison, the 16 year old who sang Alone deserved her spot. That Chris guy seems sweet and he wasn't awful but I wish either Megan or Jesse had filled the third spot.
No one has even given a clue as to how this wild card night will work except that Simon evidently suggested in an interview that people who were cut in Hollywood might be back. Now see, that is just wrong. It also reaffirms my belief that certain people (Jeanine, Norman, a couple of the girls from the first show) were just there as cannon fodder so the pre-picked stars would look better than they actually are.
Oh well...next Tuesday is another show.
No one has even given a clue as to how this wild card night will work except that Simon evidently suggested in an interview that people who were cut in Hollywood might be back. Now see, that is just wrong. It also reaffirms my belief that certain people (Jeanine, Norman, a couple of the girls from the first show) were just there as cannon fodder so the pre-picked stars would look better than they actually are.
Oh well...next Tuesday is another show.
"Well, I love that song"
Last night my husband and I decided to embark in a new direction with our careers. Clearly, there's a huge need for our services. And I think every AI contestant would pay top dollar ...
We're going to listen to a contestant rehearse, or just ask them "what song are you planning on singing", and then we're going to say "STOP! Why do you think you can sing that song?"
Jasmine - Love Song. No STOP! Or, if you must, then don't add 16,000 additional notes because you're trying to "jazz" it up.
Matt - Vida la Viva. No STOP! You can't be Chris Martin, ever, sorry.
Jeanine - This Love. No STOP! You do realize you're a beautiful black woman with a strong voice and not a skinny white punk kid, right?
Kris - Man in the Mirror. Hahahaha oh, that wasn't a joke?
Matt - If You Could Only See. Yes, Matt, I love that song too ZzzzzzzZzzzzzzz oh, sorry, were you singing? I fell asleep.
Is there NOBODY available to STOP these contestants from picking songs that are CLEARLY wrong? I do like ALL of these songs, but just because it's a good song, doesn't mean YOU can sing it.
I liked NONE of the guys. NONE.
I get that Adam is pre-picked to win this whole damn show, but I hated his Mick Jagger impression.
I like TWO of the girls:
Meaghan with the sleeve. Randy pinned it exactly when he compared her to Duffy, who I love, and whose CD I bought - again, that's how I decide if a contestant is good.
And Allison. Ever since I choreographed a dance to Alone in the 2nd grade, video taped it, and sent it to my Grandma and Grandpa ... I appreciate any woman who can do that song justice. I cringed when I heard she was singing it (I'd just repressed the memory of Ramiele Maluby butchering it) ... but she blew everyone else out of the water. I'm pulling for her.
We're going to listen to a contestant rehearse, or just ask them "what song are you planning on singing", and then we're going to say "STOP! Why do you think you can sing that song?"
Jasmine - Love Song. No STOP! Or, if you must, then don't add 16,000 additional notes because you're trying to "jazz" it up.
Matt - Vida la Viva. No STOP! You can't be Chris Martin, ever, sorry.
Jeanine - This Love. No STOP! You do realize you're a beautiful black woman with a strong voice and not a skinny white punk kid, right?
Kris - Man in the Mirror. Hahahaha oh, that wasn't a joke?
Matt - If You Could Only See. Yes, Matt, I love that song too ZzzzzzzZzzzzzzz oh, sorry, were you singing? I fell asleep.
Is there NOBODY available to STOP these contestants from picking songs that are CLEARLY wrong? I do like ALL of these songs, but just because it's a good song, doesn't mean YOU can sing it.
I liked NONE of the guys. NONE.
I get that Adam is pre-picked to win this whole damn show, but I hated his Mick Jagger impression.
I like TWO of the girls:
Meaghan with the sleeve. Randy pinned it exactly when he compared her to Duffy, who I love, and whose CD I bought - again, that's how I decide if a contestant is good.
And Allison. Ever since I choreographed a dance to Alone in the 2nd grade, video taped it, and sent it to my Grandma and Grandpa ... I appreciate any woman who can do that song justice. I cringed when I heard she was singing it (I'd just repressed the memory of Ramiele Maluby butchering it) ... but she blew everyone else out of the water. I'm pulling for her.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
First, We Kill the Producers
No that is not a terrorist threat simple taking liberties with Shakespeare.
Whose idea was it to take these 36, at least 20 of whom are marginal, and subject America to their lack of talent and at the same time embroil us in their personal stories only to see them crash and burn because most of them have no talent? And what ignoramus is advising these young kids on their song choices? Someone has to be. And who decides that with only the top 3 each week some wheat gets thrown away with the chaffe? I was so miffed at the producers that by the time Norman/Nick sang I was ready to call all night long on his behalf just to screw up their system.
IF there was a decent performance tonite it would be Allison. She is only 16 and very good plus she sang a song that...like...um... most of America would know and certainly Idol fans will know because it is sung at least 5 times each season. Still, compared to other shows it was merely decent. I had very high hopes for Megan and I still like her but neither she nor the redhead (who I also like) knocked my socks off with the song they chose. I see potential there though for both of them. And, I'm a little irritated I cannot remember the redhead's name. Bette Davis Eyes happens to be one of my favorite songs too as sung by Kim Carnes whose vocal chords were trashed far more than David Archuletas and which was a big hit the summer I drove back and forth from Wichita to Lawrence from clerking at Foulston to work on the Law Review. I still see me in my little yellow Opel on the turnpike singing along to that song.
I liked Kai. I think he is hot. He made my toes curl. (Nieces don't go EWWWWWWW).
Adam got the pimp spot (you know who they think is the best by who they give the last spot to). I love men who love their mothers. That said....no one and I mean no one...should sing that song but Mick Jagger. Has anyone else even TRIED? I mean like any other rocker since 1966? *Crickets Chirping*.
What the judges were programmed to say was just a major disconnect to me. All I saw was some musical theatre guy camping up that song. It was SOOO camp! I hated it.
It made a mockery of Mick Jagger. The guy can sing but boy he lost me with that song choice. Probably forever.
Whose idea was it to take these 36, at least 20 of whom are marginal, and subject America to their lack of talent and at the same time embroil us in their personal stories only to see them crash and burn because most of them have no talent? And what ignoramus is advising these young kids on their song choices? Someone has to be. And who decides that with only the top 3 each week some wheat gets thrown away with the chaffe? I was so miffed at the producers that by the time Norman/Nick sang I was ready to call all night long on his behalf just to screw up their system.
IF there was a decent performance tonite it would be Allison. She is only 16 and very good plus she sang a song that...like...um... most of America would know and certainly Idol fans will know because it is sung at least 5 times each season. Still, compared to other shows it was merely decent. I had very high hopes for Megan and I still like her but neither she nor the redhead (who I also like) knocked my socks off with the song they chose. I see potential there though for both of them. And, I'm a little irritated I cannot remember the redhead's name. Bette Davis Eyes happens to be one of my favorite songs too as sung by Kim Carnes whose vocal chords were trashed far more than David Archuletas and which was a big hit the summer I drove back and forth from Wichita to Lawrence from clerking at Foulston to work on the Law Review. I still see me in my little yellow Opel on the turnpike singing along to that song.
I liked Kai. I think he is hot. He made my toes curl. (Nieces don't go EWWWWWWW).
Adam got the pimp spot (you know who they think is the best by who they give the last spot to). I love men who love their mothers. That said....no one and I mean no one...should sing that song but Mick Jagger. Has anyone else even TRIED? I mean like any other rocker since 1966? *Crickets Chirping*.
What the judges were programmed to say was just a major disconnect to me. All I saw was some musical theatre guy camping up that song. It was SOOO camp! I hated it.
It made a mockery of Mick Jagger. The guy can sing but boy he lost me with that song choice. Probably forever.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Peace Out Indeed!
I sincerely hope this is the last we see of Tatiana but I have my doubts. She actually got like the 5th most votes according to dial idol.com. So she may end up in the Wild Card group. I wish they would explain how that group is put together. Maybe we can send some sort of petition to the producers saying we don't want to see her again. The more I think about it, the more I dislike her. Hey lady...8 other people had their dreams crushed tonight too.
Predictable Suspense: Danny v. Tatiana
I couldn't have done this show better if I'd done all of the voting myself!
(And watching Carly and Michael sing "Letter" reminds me that the 9 that went home tonight deserved it.)
Peace out, Tatiana.
(And watching Carly and Michael sing "Letter" reminds me that the 9 that went home tonight deserved it.)
Peace out, Tatiana.
A Tragedy of Epic Proportions
Or so Tatiana believes. Don't worry, Idol isn't through with you yet. You will appear on the wildcard show and may yet make it to the top 12.
Overall, I was happy with the results (which Dialidol.com predicted). All, with the exception of Tatiana, took it with good grace. Michael Sarver, who I really like, got there because he was not an ass not because he sang so well. I hope that Anoop and that Ricky Braddy guy get to the wildcard round too. I'm not sure how they pick them but I bet Tatiana's fans (yes there are some...I believe they are all narcissists who identify with her) will let us know soon on the official idol forums.
However, I did have a moment of sympathy at the end for Tatiana when she tried to reach out to Danny Gokey and he sort of ignored her approaches. I mean everyone within earshot of that broadcast (except for Tatiana) knew that Gokey wasn't going away. I'm pretty sure no one likes Tatiana and who can blame them, but it would have been nice for him to show some sort of togetherness there since he had to know he was going through given the earlier results. So...I'm not convinced he is as nice of a guy as has been portrayed and I will be watching him for future signs of huge ego.
And I hate his glasses and his clothes. Show a little respect this is not garage band city. And you are not Kurt Cobain.
Ok..don't know for sure where that came from because he is good....maybe I just don't like that he has been preordained to win this thing because there is some really good talent there who don't have dead wives. Also, I went to dentist today and had laughing gas for over an hour and maybe it is affecting me still.
Overall, I was happy with the results (which Dialidol.com predicted). All, with the exception of Tatiana, took it with good grace. Michael Sarver, who I really like, got there because he was not an ass not because he sang so well. I hope that Anoop and that Ricky Braddy guy get to the wildcard round too. I'm not sure how they pick them but I bet Tatiana's fans (yes there are some...I believe they are all narcissists who identify with her) will let us know soon on the official idol forums.
However, I did have a moment of sympathy at the end for Tatiana when she tried to reach out to Danny Gokey and he sort of ignored her approaches. I mean everyone within earshot of that broadcast (except for Tatiana) knew that Gokey wasn't going away. I'm pretty sure no one likes Tatiana and who can blame them, but it would have been nice for him to show some sort of togetherness there since he had to know he was going through given the earlier results. So...I'm not convinced he is as nice of a guy as has been portrayed and I will be watching him for future signs of huge ego.
And I hate his glasses and his clothes. Show a little respect this is not garage band city. And you are not Kurt Cobain.
Ok..don't know for sure where that came from because he is good....maybe I just don't like that he has been preordained to win this thing because there is some really good talent there who don't have dead wives. Also, I went to dentist today and had laughing gas for over an hour and maybe it is affecting me still.
Eh
Since this is a blog, I suppose I have to say more than Eh. But that's how I felt about the whole show, really.
Nick Braddy - was one of my favorite, although he's the type I normally hate: lounge singer, complete with purple velvet blazer. And I guarantee that if he makes it through, I'll end up hating him later (Elliot Yamin, anyone?)
Alexis Grace - was my favorite girl, and I think she looked absolutely adorable in her little black dress, pearls, and red lipstick with the "dirty" twist!
Michael "the roughneck" Sarver - I agree with Simon that I hope people vote for him because he's likeable and nice, and I loved his song choice, but was disappointed in his performance. (I'm muffling my "Eh")
Danny Gokey - milking the "my wife died young" thing will get him through, but he's NOT David Cook and he needs to get his own personality.
As for everybody else (yes, Auntee, even Jackie Tohn) - I could have seen the same thing at Las Fuentas' Thursday Night Karaoke Night.
But my blog wouldn't be complete without a comment about Tatiana - she was not the worst girl tonight. I hate her still - more so since she's turning the Hispanic "accent" on and off like it's a character - but she was not the worst at ALL.
Nick Braddy - was one of my favorite, although he's the type I normally hate: lounge singer, complete with purple velvet blazer. And I guarantee that if he makes it through, I'll end up hating him later (Elliot Yamin, anyone?)
Alexis Grace - was my favorite girl, and I think she looked absolutely adorable in her little black dress, pearls, and red lipstick with the "dirty" twist!
Michael "the roughneck" Sarver - I agree with Simon that I hope people vote for him because he's likeable and nice, and I loved his song choice, but was disappointed in his performance. (I'm muffling my "Eh")
Danny Gokey - milking the "my wife died young" thing will get him through, but he's NOT David Cook and he needs to get his own personality.
As for everybody else (yes, Auntee, even Jackie Tohn) - I could have seen the same thing at Las Fuentas' Thursday Night Karaoke Night.
But my blog wouldn't be complete without a comment about Tatiana - she was not the worst girl tonight. I hate her still - more so since she's turning the Hispanic "accent" on and off like it's a character - but she was not the worst at ALL.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
So Long Its Been Good to Know You.
I hate this new format! It is so unforgiving and good talent will be sent packing. I'm speaking of Michael Sarver, Nick Braddy, and Jackie Tohn. Of course, I like Michael cause he is a manly man but his performance was not gut grabbing tonite. I really would like to hear more from Nick Braddy, even though he was a bit melismatic. And I love Jackie Tohn's raspy voice and she is a funny lady! But I totally did not get her song choice. She should have sung Janis Joplin and risked the criticism that Amanda got for always doing Joplin. I would love to hear her sing Piece of My Heart. And, I agreed she did a bit too much dancing around on the stage. So...if they could make it to Wild Card night that would be great.
And, I finally have female singer to root for in Alexis Grace. I love her bluesy jazzy voice. And, she looked awesome. If I were her age and size I would wear that black dress and those long pearls every single day and night. I even forgivie her multi-colored hair because its done *tastefully* lol. It was painful to watch Stevie, Casey, and Anne Marie perform. Anne Marie might have pulled off that song if she had sung it more like Carole King and less like Aretha.
Danny Gokey was good but I wish he would quit beating his dead wife and imitating David Cook. I'm pretty sure Cook sang the Heroes song at some point and I know he has recorded it. Anoup was disappointing to me but he was never in my top male list to begin with. The other guy who sang a country song is a sweetheart, but this new format will kill him off.
Now, in case you think I have forgotten Tatiana (how I wish I could) let me just say I knew she would sing Whitney. She didn't butcher it but she didn't nail it either and I thought she was offkey during the dramatic parts and her *high* note was weak. Her low notes were just plain awful...as she made David Archuleta's gasping look normal.
Her new *persona* (she tries a different one on all the time evidently in her marketing quest) did not fool ME and I bet it didn't fool America. No dearie, I am not buying that the person we saw at your first audition handing out sexy photos of yourself and laughing manically and continuing to sing when they told you to stop is not the *real* you. And, did anyone notice that all of the sudden she speaks with a Puerto Rican accent? I'm not just talking about her rolling her R's on Puerto Rico. Anyone would think she just fell off the boat tonite hearing her phony up her hispanic credentials with an accent she either faked or which she worked hard to lose when she went to Hollywood to pursue her dream and which now she thinks will make her endearing to Selena fans.
Stll, I think Idol likes her drama and I bet she gets through if not tomorrow nite, in the Wild Card section. She is the new Sanjaya!
And, I finally have female singer to root for in Alexis Grace. I love her bluesy jazzy voice. And, she looked awesome. If I were her age and size I would wear that black dress and those long pearls every single day and night. I even forgivie her multi-colored hair because its done *tastefully* lol. It was painful to watch Stevie, Casey, and Anne Marie perform. Anne Marie might have pulled off that song if she had sung it more like Carole King and less like Aretha.
Danny Gokey was good but I wish he would quit beating his dead wife and imitating David Cook. I'm pretty sure Cook sang the Heroes song at some point and I know he has recorded it. Anoup was disappointing to me but he was never in my top male list to begin with. The other guy who sang a country song is a sweetheart, but this new format will kill him off.
Now, in case you think I have forgotten Tatiana (how I wish I could) let me just say I knew she would sing Whitney. She didn't butcher it but she didn't nail it either and I thought she was offkey during the dramatic parts and her *high* note was weak. Her low notes were just plain awful...as she made David Archuleta's gasping look normal.
Her new *persona* (she tries a different one on all the time evidently in her marketing quest) did not fool ME and I bet it didn't fool America. No dearie, I am not buying that the person we saw at your first audition handing out sexy photos of yourself and laughing manically and continuing to sing when they told you to stop is not the *real* you. And, did anyone notice that all of the sudden she speaks with a Puerto Rican accent? I'm not just talking about her rolling her R's on Puerto Rico. Anyone would think she just fell off the boat tonite hearing her phony up her hispanic credentials with an accent she either faked or which she worked hard to lose when she went to Hollywood to pursue her dream and which now she thinks will make her endearing to Selena fans.
Stll, I think Idol likes her drama and I bet she gets through if not tomorrow nite, in the Wild Card section. She is the new Sanjaya!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Let's Take Bets
On how long it takes tee70 to be banned from the American Idol website forum! Tonite I posted that the Joanna Pacitti controversy was contrived because everyone knew she was a plant and Idol just got scared when she bombed in Hollywood and still made it into the top 36, thus making it so obvious the fix was in. I also suggested that Idol bought her off with a separate record deal to avoid a lawsuit as she sues when she doesn't get her way. And to watch for this news in about 6 months or so after the Idol season is over and controversy is gone.
Then..I subtly suggested that Adam Lambert is gay (even though I noted I loved his voice and he seems like a nice guy...he really does I saw some of his video interview) by saying he had no sex appeal to me because I am a woman. I'm sorry but some of these people just have to face reality about this. Is there anything sadder than a teenage girl mooning over a gay guy?
Then..I subtly suggested that Adam Lambert is gay (even though I noted I loved his voice and he seems like a nice guy...he really does I saw some of his video interview) by saying he had no sex appeal to me because I am a woman. I'm sorry but some of these people just have to face reality about this. Is there anything sadder than a teenage girl mooning over a gay guy?
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Credit to Our Follower Christine
Who was the FIRST to crack the case about Joanna Plantcity in our comments section. Thanks Christine for following our blog and keep the comments coming!
Some JUSTICE!
Fox has just announced that Joanna Pacitti (Plant City) has be disqualified from the competition due to conflicts of interest (like her former manager being involved with the show and her boyfriend recording with Kara) and to avoid the appearance of impropriety. You know, I wasn't thrilled about her plant status but figured hey if she can sing thats sort of how life works. But when she screwed up every single Hollywood performance and got through I was really enraged. How stupid do they think viewers are? I'm wondering if Fox got a huge amount of fan outrage over last night's episode and finally had to tell Pacitti's friends...you've gone a bridge too far here and we cannot let your little plant stay.
I cannot imagine Tatiana will last long because EVERYONE hates her. I didn't catch her clapping when someone left (who did she clap about?). I did notice that when she came emoting into the room after she was told she was in, not ONE contestant came to congratulate her. I imagine they were all thinking .... well this is a f*ing joke just like that very astute viewer R.
I cannot imagine Tatiana will last long because EVERYONE hates her. I didn't catch her clapping when someone left (who did she clap about?). I did notice that when she came emoting into the room after she was told she was in, not ONE contestant came to congratulate her. I imagine they were all thinking .... well this is a f*ing joke just like that very astute viewer R.
Diversifying the "Top" 36
The sing off -
Because there can't possibly be 2 skinny, white, teenage boys, right? Or two tall blondes with big boobs? Two brunette girls with "edgy" voices would be one too many.
So, pair them up - two by two - and don't worry that it's completely obvious that they're paired with their "twin". A "diverse" cast is clearly more important than talent.
But two roughnecks - rather than face riots in the street, we'd better let them both through. (Thank God!)
And the most heinous act of the night - Jamar! Jamar!
A very keen and clever viewer, R (whose real name is withheld to protect him from having to admit he watches - and votes) said it best (and asked me to quote him here): "What a F&*%^n joke."
Rubbing salt in the wound:
Nick/Norman - really?
Tatianna - really? (did anybody else catch her clapping when Jamar left? clapping.)
Cry baby Nathaniel - really?
More than 7 or 8 randoms who we've never seen - really?
Wrong call, judges. Unfortunatley for Jamar, they already had their "black guy" quota filled.
Luckily there are still SOME people I want to pull for:
Danny, of course - who now can not only play the "my wife died young" card but also the "my best friend got kicked off and supports me 100%" card. Awesome!
Stephen Fowler - needs to get back in my good graces after his temper-tantrum at the piano. But I do still like him.
The sleeved single mom, Meaghan - who we didn't get to see this week, but I liked so much in auditions!
BOTH roughnecks, Matt and Michael - because a girl can never watch too many roughnecks sing romantic songs.
And, because I'm not technically a judge, there are SOME people I'm going to hate and bitch about until they're gone *cough Tatiana cough*
Because there can't possibly be 2 skinny, white, teenage boys, right? Or two tall blondes with big boobs? Two brunette girls with "edgy" voices would be one too many.
So, pair them up - two by two - and don't worry that it's completely obvious that they're paired with their "twin". A "diverse" cast is clearly more important than talent.
But two roughnecks - rather than face riots in the street, we'd better let them both through. (Thank God!)
And the most heinous act of the night - Jamar! Jamar!
A very keen and clever viewer, R (whose real name is withheld to protect him from having to admit he watches - and votes) said it best (and asked me to quote him here): "What a F&*%^n joke."
Rubbing salt in the wound:
Nick/Norman - really?
Tatianna - really? (did anybody else catch her clapping when Jamar left? clapping.)
Cry baby Nathaniel - really?
More than 7 or 8 randoms who we've never seen - really?
Wrong call, judges. Unfortunatley for Jamar, they already had their "black guy" quota filled.
Luckily there are still SOME people I want to pull for:
Danny, of course - who now can not only play the "my wife died young" card but also the "my best friend got kicked off and supports me 100%" card. Awesome!
Stephen Fowler - needs to get back in my good graces after his temper-tantrum at the piano. But I do still like him.
The sleeved single mom, Meaghan - who we didn't get to see this week, but I liked so much in auditions!
BOTH roughnecks, Matt and Michael - because a girl can never watch too many roughnecks sing romantic songs.
And, because I'm not technically a judge, there are SOME people I'm going to hate and bitch about until they're gone *cough Tatiana cough*
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Don't Cry For Thee Tatiana
The truth is that no one likes you, not the young men, not the old men, you are annoying ... you will get no votes. With the exception of Vote for the Worsters who will put her up this week.
OK, had to get that out of my system.
Now, can we trade Jorge, Nathaniel, anyone? for Jamar?
Good news is they showed a few more women tonite besides Tatiana and Kristin McNamara (who was showing off her boobs tonite) and I think I like that 16 year old redheaded gal and Jackie Tone.
I am more than pissed about Joanna Pacettie (or as the VFTW people say...Plant City). She totally screwed up in Hollywood and they let her through which means she has an agent. Plus...I think I read that her boyfriend is recording one of Kara's songs. Here poor Rose forgot her words once and was gone but Joanna who has connections with Kara forgets them THREE times and sort of mumbles through Hollywood *MMM MMM MMM * and gets in because this is her chance? What about the last record deal she had? God this is annoying.
KK, my heart is not throbbing for emo Adam because its pretty clear he is gay. I do like his voice though. I'm totally with you on the oil rig guy and the welder. They have very much sex appeal potential for me but I like manly men.
I THINK my gal with the tatoos made it through. I think her name is Megan Corkrey. I am so irked they spent all that time on Tatiana we never got to see the other people sing.
A side note about Kristen McNamara. She has done nothing to make me hate her but I think Simon was right. The other gal is better. I have an aversion to anyone but Dolly or Whitney singing Dolly.
Nick/Norman cracks me up. Phil Stacey on the eagle blog has a theory that Simon let him through just so he gets far enough he cannot keep coming back. I think he has a kind heart. He will probably go quickly.
Now...who in America is going to vote for Tatiana? She has to be fingernails on chalkboard to men of all ages. She is pretty and has a curvy figure but once she opens her mouth she has to be anathema to men. Tweens won't go for her. Women have hated her almost as much as bikini girl. Surely she will be voted off next week? She will be the VFTW pick so that might save her . I wonder if gay men would like her? I wish I still knew some gay men to ask them. But, in her defense, she didn't forget the words, she sings no worse than Joanna Plantcity and probably deserves to be there as much as Joanna Plantcity does.
I have nothing personally against Joanna except that poor Rose was bombed out because she forgot the words plus being paired with bikini girl.
And what is this with Jorge? He is so not even retro. He is just boring. And they let Jamar go home so we could see this guy sing boring falsetto?
Also...Von (Yawn) Smith the Archie pretender. I'm pretty sure we will be stuck with hm for a very very long time unfortunately. At least he has short hair so we will be spared the Sanjaya mohawk.
Ok...right now...I'm rooting for the big men, Scott the blind guy, Danny Gokey, and Stephen Fowler (the good one). Also rooting for Jackie Tone and Megan Corkrey. The other women are just boring to me. Maybe they will change my mind later on.
OK, had to get that out of my system.
Now, can we trade Jorge, Nathaniel, anyone? for Jamar?
Good news is they showed a few more women tonite besides Tatiana and Kristin McNamara (who was showing off her boobs tonite) and I think I like that 16 year old redheaded gal and Jackie Tone.
I am more than pissed about Joanna Pacettie (or as the VFTW people say...Plant City). She totally screwed up in Hollywood and they let her through which means she has an agent. Plus...I think I read that her boyfriend is recording one of Kara's songs. Here poor Rose forgot her words once and was gone but Joanna who has connections with Kara forgets them THREE times and sort of mumbles through Hollywood *MMM MMM MMM * and gets in because this is her chance? What about the last record deal she had? God this is annoying.
KK, my heart is not throbbing for emo Adam because its pretty clear he is gay. I do like his voice though. I'm totally with you on the oil rig guy and the welder. They have very much sex appeal potential for me but I like manly men.
I THINK my gal with the tatoos made it through. I think her name is Megan Corkrey. I am so irked they spent all that time on Tatiana we never got to see the other people sing.
A side note about Kristen McNamara. She has done nothing to make me hate her but I think Simon was right. The other gal is better. I have an aversion to anyone but Dolly or Whitney singing Dolly.
Nick/Norman cracks me up. Phil Stacey on the eagle blog has a theory that Simon let him through just so he gets far enough he cannot keep coming back. I think he has a kind heart. He will probably go quickly.
Now...who in America is going to vote for Tatiana? She has to be fingernails on chalkboard to men of all ages. She is pretty and has a curvy figure but once she opens her mouth she has to be anathema to men. Tweens won't go for her. Women have hated her almost as much as bikini girl. Surely she will be voted off next week? She will be the VFTW pick so that might save her . I wonder if gay men would like her? I wish I still knew some gay men to ask them. But, in her defense, she didn't forget the words, she sings no worse than Joanna Plantcity and probably deserves to be there as much as Joanna Plantcity does.
I have nothing personally against Joanna except that poor Rose was bombed out because she forgot the words plus being paired with bikini girl.
And what is this with Jorge? He is so not even retro. He is just boring. And they let Jamar go home so we could see this guy sing boring falsetto?
Also...Von (Yawn) Smith the Archie pretender. I'm pretty sure we will be stuck with hm for a very very long time unfortunately. At least he has short hair so we will be spared the Sanjaya mohawk.
Ok...right now...I'm rooting for the big men, Scott the blind guy, Danny Gokey, and Stephen Fowler (the good one). Also rooting for Jackie Tone and Megan Corkrey. The other women are just boring to me. Maybe they will change my mind later on.
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