I Just Have One Thing to Say...

"Pants on the ground, pants on the ground, lookin' like a fool with your pants on the ground!"

:o)

Deep Thoughts...

by my hubby, Kurt.

"Did Adam Lambert borrow his jacket from the Tin Woodsman?"

"I didn't know Trent Reznor could sing 'The Ring of Fire'!"
(He said this while Adam was singing...long before Randy Jackson made the Nine Inch Nails reference in the critique.)

I'm thinking maybe next season they should add him as a fifth judge! :o)

He could sit between Cara and Paula...woo woo!

Dear...

Von~
Why do you remind me of Leonardo DiCaprio? I wonder if he can sing. Anyway. I think you did a nice job. I do not think you look or sound like Clay Aiken but I do think your outfit was better than most of his.

Taylor~
I always like to root for a local, but it seemed to me like by the time you warmed up and conquered your nerves, the song was over. I thought you sounded good for the last 1/4 of the song, but I don't think it was enought to get you through.

Alex~
You are full of personality and you make me laugh, but your singing leaves something to be desired. If this were American Karaoke, I'm certain you would win.

Arianna~
Song choice, song choice, song choice. I think the song you sang tonight sealed your fate. I really wish you would have chosen something young and fun.

Ju'not~
I like the song Hey there, Delilah, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the arrangement you sang. However, you sang it really well. You have nice tone and control. You seem like a nice guy and you have really white teeth.

Kristen~
You can definitely sing. Your personality comes across as awkward and kind of fake and for some reason that detracts from your voice. I'm not sure if America will give you one reason to stay here.

Nathaniel~
My mother in law makes amazing meatloaf. You don't.

Felicia~
Touchdown! I loved it. You are unique, confident and aware of yourself as an artist. It doesn't hurt that you are gorgeous either!

Scott~
You are a very inspirational person. You are real. You can sing, you sing from the heart and it's a tangible feeling. If you don't get through, then I'll be a monkey's uncle...err...aunt.

Kendall~
The first three words I thought of while you performed were...Cute...Country...and Canary. You're cute, the country angle definitely works for you, and you have a decent voice. I thought that curtain and feathery belt you wore made you look like a a canary.

Jorge~
Puerto Rico...my heart's devotion...
You are charming, talented and likeable. You sing effortlessly and with passion. And while I appreciate your diligent attention to the judges advice about your accent, I would love to hear you sing with it.

Lil~
I wonder how many more jokes the judges will make about your name this season. What an amazing talent. You have confidence, prescence and appeal. I also love your consistency. I think your performance was the best one of the night.

Dear...

Jasmine~
You are a beautiful, beautiful girl. You are talented and capable, but tonight you came off scared and lackluster. I agree that trying again with a few more years under your singing belt might be a good idea.

Matt~
I like you better with your piano. Tonight's performance just fell flat for me. You lacked stage presence. I also think you should have picked a Billy Joel song.

Jeanine~
My goodness! Where were your pants tonight? This is not the first time this season I have been distracted by a contestant's wardrobe. I honestly cannot recall what you sang or how it sounded. If it was good, then good for you. If it wasn't, then I guess it's back to bar tending for you.

Nick/Norman-Mitchell/Gentle~
It's kinda sick and twisted...but I like you. You make me laugh. You are memorable. You are funny. You are original. And you can even sing...kind of. I'm not exactly pulling for you to make it through, and I'm sure there are people out there who are livid that you got through to the Top 36, but you are very entertaining and hilarious.

Allison~
Way to rock it! I CANNOT believe you are sixteen years old. You look and sound much older. I like you...a lot!

Kris~
I enjoyed your performance. I think it was brave of you to take on a MJ song. But you sang it well. You have a nice look, confidence and personality. And your nose isn't falling off!

Megan~
It's definitely fun to have a local girl to root for. I think you are very pretty, sing well and exude confidence. However, I am not a fan of your awkward "dancing".

Matt~
You seem like such a nice guy. And the family man thing does appeal to me. I was a bit confused by the slow-ish version of the song and the agonizingly slow dance moves that didn't exactly go with it.

Jesse~
Solid, good, safe performance. I like your sound, your look and your voice. I also like that you are self-assured and can have a coherent conversation with the judges as they critique you.

Kai~
You are talented but you don't stand out. I was rooting for you a bit because of your heart wrenching story, but I think you needed to knock it out of the part tonight in order to get through. You didn't.

Mishavonna~
Take two. You got a second chance. I'm inclined to say you blew it. You can definitely sing, but your song choice was abysmal. It took you 3/4 of the song to even get it going and then it was over.

Adam~
You have some serious pipes, dude. I like your look and your versatility. Your experience shows. It doesn't hurt that you're in Wicked, which is possibly my favorite musical ever.

Dear...

Jackie~
I have no idea what you sang or how you sang it. I was too distracted by your most hideous outfit. Were you planning on teaching an 80's style aerobics class after you sang?

Ricky~
Very, very nice. Your song sounded beautiful and you performed it quite well. It is possible that you lack star quality, but you can definitely sing. And seriously...are you related to Greg, Peter and Bobby? No, wait...that was the BRADY Bunch.

Alexis~
You have a strong soulful voice. It is rather big and unexpected coming from such a small body. And speaking of small bodies, it's a good thing you have one. That lingerie you wore tonight wouldn't have looked nearly as good on me.

Brent~
You're a good looking, charismatic guy. I like that you weren't afraid to define yourself and commit to the country realm. You have a nice voice and good stage presence. That said, I think you're headed back to Hicktown.

Stevie~
Oh. My. Goodness.
Now that was rather a disaster wasn't it? In your defense, you are quite young and it seemed like you were scared spitless. Hopefully you can build your confidence and give this adventure another try.

Anoop~
You seem like a really nice guy. I think you have a good voice. It reminds me of all the boy band singers from the late 80's and early 90's. I think if this Idol thing doesn't work out you should start your own boy band. Maybe you could call it "Anoop Kids on the Block".

Casey~
You are a beautiful girl, no doubt about it. Your song was not beautiful at all. Your facial expressions and awkward dancing were distracting. I was truly concerned that you were going to swallow that shiny new microphone.

Michael~
The hard workin' blue-collar family man thing really appeals to me. So does your energy and obvious love for your talent. I agree that you could have performed your song a bit better tonight. I'm worried that you're going to be headed back to the playground and the oil rig.

Ann Marie~
You are gorgeous. It's too bad this isn't a beauty contest.
Two words...Big song. Two more...Medium voice. Final words...Buh bye.

Stephen~
Dang it! You just can't seem to get it together. How many chances do you get?

Tatiana~
I wanted so badly to hate you tonight. But I didn't, at least not totally. There were moments of redemption in your song. It is obvious you can sing when you try. Just one question...have you ever seen the movie The Three Faces of Eve?

Danny~
Wow. Just wow. I thought it was FAN. TAS. TIC. Out of this group of 12 you're my hero. You sing effortlessly and you are relevant. This is irrelevant, but it doesn't hurt that you have a heart wrenching story to go along with it and your "Idol Rejected" best friend there in the front row to cheer you on.

Because one is not going to be enough...

I may stick all 300 of these in my eye... Why, oh why, is Tatiana in the Top 36?

Deep Thoughts...

I have been easily distracted by this year's auditons.

While watching (or attempting to watch) I find myself thinking things like...

"Can we just get this show on the road?"

"WHY, oh WHY did half of these peeps even make it to Hollywood?"

"Is that guy's name Nick or Norman? I think he might be Richard Simmons' cousin."

"If 'bikini girl' were my daughter, I would KILL her."

"Did I miss the memo about odd facial piercings? Because, seriously...OUCH!"

"How come Rose doesn't ever wear shoes?"

"What is that hideous mesh on Paula's shirt?"

"Would someone PLEASE make Tatiana stop laughing?"

I confess, have issues! :o)

Really, I just want the show to cut to the chase. I thought it was going to happen until I heard Ryan mention the "Top 36". What the heck?

Come on! My diminished attention span can only take so much!

Here's hoping the Top 36 are captivating...

Jason Castro

Shot the Tambourine Man.

Yes, indeed.

I'm predicting an "All David" final two.

In the em em um uh uh I'll come followin' you

Wow. Just wow.

I think Kurt rewound and replayed Jason's crazy lyric screw up about sixteen times. We were laughing hysterically by the end.

Quote for the night by Kurt...
"A year from now when Jason wakes up from his stupor, he'll say "Whoa...I was an American Idol!?!"

After Jason's performances (or lack thereof) tonight, I think he should be the one to go. That doesn't mean he will, but there's my two cents!

Broadway Bound

Holy Canoli!

Could I be any happier? Andrew Lloyd Webber and American Idol? The drama geek in me was doing a "go, fight, win" cheerleader cheer. :o)

Seriously...I really loved tonight's show. While a bit unpredictable in spots, it was nonetheless enjoyable.

It was great to see Syesha PERFORM.

I wanted to pet Jason's dreads while he sang that girly kitty song.

I felt bad that Brooke forgot her lyrics, but thought she recovered well enough.

I liked David A.'s updated and manly version of another girly song.

I think Carly rocked the house.

I wanted to pop David C.'s head off and hang it from my rear view mirror.

Fun, fun, fun!

Sadly, I think Brooke will go. She just hasn't been able to turn in those solid performances when it really matters, her self-confidence has been seriously lacking and I think she's become a bit distracted by the "real life" things she's missing out on. Those three things combined may be her downfall.

An All Boy Final 3?

Kurt brought up an interesting idea tonight. He thinks David A., David C. and Jason will be the final 3. I think he may be right. Thoughts?

I'm glad Brooke got to stay tonight. I think she's a very genuine entertainer. I enjoy her performances and her "real-ness". She may not always be perfect, but that's one of the things I like about her. Unfortunately, I don't think America will agree with me for much longer. Here's hoping she can step it up a bit and make it through for a few more weeks.

I don't think it was totally fair that on one of Kristy's better weeks that she got the boot. But American Idol isn't about being fair! And speaking of the fair...I'm sure Kristy will be singing at a county fair near you this summer. :o) It's also entirely possible that we'll see her face in some sort of make-up or skin care advertisement...she really is beautiful.

"Ode" to Kristy

Kristy, you are beautiful, some might even say you're "hot",
But an amazing singer and performer, you definintely are not.

It seems over the last few weeks you've been surprised you got to stay,
And truth be told, I think it's time for you to go away.

So, take your smile and your hair and go sing at the county fair,
I'm sure your fans will love you there.

You've had your Idol run and it's been a real fun ride,
But I'd recommend you exit and leave intact your pride.

*Disclaimer*
I am NO e.e. cummings, but I think that one may give Dr. Seuss a run for his money! :o)

Looking forward to the next three nights..and...here's hoping America gets it right this week!

What do you think?

An Open Letter to Paula

Dear Paula~

I respect you, I really do.

Back in the 80's you were one of my American Idols. You had a good voice and some awesome moves. One of my favorite dances ever with my dance team was to "Straight Up". I also loved the "Opposites Attract" video of you dancing with that cat.

I know time has gone by, you've gotten older, life has come at you and you're not a "spring chicken" anymore. Some might even say you're past your prime.

I know your lucid moments are few and far between. I really appreciate it when you try and save those precious moments of lucidity for Tuesday and Wednesday nights. I know you aren't always successful, but the effort isn't lost on me.

However, please...when your inner voice tells you to don a chain mail halter top and finger-less gloves...tell it to SHUT UP!

Sincerely~
Marianne

*A side note...
I think this is a great top 10! I don't know who will go tonight...
My prediction/hope...
Ramiele

The Twilight Zone

Do do do do....

Did anyone else feel like they had entered the twilight zone while watching last night? I seriously think (with the exception of a few performances...thank you Carly, David C. and Syesha) that I was transported to a parallel "American Idol Universe" and it was the absolute antithesis of what American Idol should have been.

The whole thing was just really bizarre to me. Performances were lackluster, contestants were making random, non-coherent comments to the judges (confusing, I know...making those kind of commments is usually Paula's job), and it just felt "off".

I'm a big fan of Beatles songs, but I think (like Brooke said) after such a phenonmenal show last week, it was tough to live up to that standard again.

Here's hoping the Top 10 exit the twilight zone and get back on their game for next week's show.

My prediciton for tonight...Kristy. She's cute, has a decent voice, but is lacking in performance ablilty. We'll see...

Oh My...

Clickety on this, I dare you!

It brings American Idol obession to a new level, no?

If any of you buy one, I'll beat you with a wet noodle!

Dear...

Syesha,
You are beautiful. You are skinny. I think you have a nice voice and an ability to give an entertaining performance. Please step it up and rise to that ability.

Chikezie,
Hello! Thank you for sharing your personality with us tonight. I was very entertained. I am so sorry you had to be present while Ryan jumped around the stage attempting to be a "brother". How awkward!

Ramiele,
You normally have a big voice that escapes from your tiny body. Tonight your voice matched your body...TINY. I had to stick a fork in my eye during your performance to keep myself from falling asleep.

Jason,
I like your voice. I think it is nice. It is, however, difficult for me to watch you sing. You remind me of Sanka Coffie from Cool Runnings. I guess I just can't get past the dreadlocks. Sorry!

Carly,
I like your Irish accent. I like your singing too. I think you will give several contestants a run for it. I did not enjoy your outfit. Nope, not at all.

David C.,
I am thrilled to see you finally opening up and feeling comfortable. I agree you are a "dark horse"...or donkey...or whatever. I like your voice, your singing style and your hair.

Brooke,
Thank you for being real. For playing the piano barefoot. For bringing a presence and maturity to the stage. Oh, and for having an awesome voice too.

David H.,
Um...the New Kids on the Block just called. They are doing a reunion tour and wondered if you'd be interested in joining them.

Amanda,
I think you are a very pretty girl. And while I don't necessarily enjoy your singing style, I know you have rocker fans out there. But you seem unhappy. Could you perk up just a bit? And please, don't wear black and white stripey pants anymore...they match your hair.

Michael,
I love Australian accents. My kindergarten teacher was from Australia. Did you just smile and give me a Veggiemite Sandwich? Seriously...I like you...a lot. But you are rather predictable. Don't get stuck in a rut, okay?

Kristy,
Oh, Kristy. I think you are down home pretty and genuine. I think you have a pleasant voice. I also think you committed American Idol suicide tonight.

David A.,
I think you're amazing for a 17 year old. I want to pop your head of and hang it from my rear view mirror. I'm sure tonight was hard and intimidating. You didn't do great, but I still like you. Could you do me a favor, though? PLEASE stop licking your lips! Thank you.

Sincerely~
Marianne