Thursday, March 12, 2009

My American Idol Wrap-up

You know a show is on its last leg when they start to “mix it up.” Now there’s the judges save? What’s that all about? So now we have, not only the judges' new walk-in, (which is as pathetic as a picked-over sale at the Gap) but now the judges’ save. So many new things to remember to track from week to week. Will they use their save this week? If they do can they save someone else ever? I’m so confused. However, amid all these changes, can I make a suggestion to the producers?

CAN WE STOP WITH THE ULTRA-CHEESY, DISNEY-ESQUE, MIND NUMBINGLY CORNY GROUP SONGS?

Just a thought.

Anyway, PTL (praise the Lord) Nunez and Jasmine are gone. I’m sure it hurts a little to be rejected by MILLIONS of people all over America, but again I say, “Were they really two of the 13 best of ALL the singers they auditioned?” My thought is no and if by chance they were, I totally should have auditioned (except I think I’m too old since my 30th birthday is on March 22.)

Side note – I will happily accept any and all birthday gifts until March 30. A thank-you note will be promptly sent out.

Obviously if Meagan doesn’t get her act together she’ll be the next cast off. I have no idea how to gauge the others. Although, I don’t see “roughneck” hanging around for many weeks.
Can I stop here and say how much I love Kelly Clarkson? OK, thanks. “I LOVE KELLY CLARKSON.” I think she is so great – her outfit choice from last night? Not so great. And by not so great, I mean, “What old lady at a senior citizen ballroom dancing marathon did you beat up and steal her jacket?” YIKES. I know, I know “Kelly isn’t worried about stuff like that.” “Kelly is comfortable with her body.” That’s all well and fine but my heavens, somebody help that girl.

Sarah and I were just talking about all the past AI alums who actually contribute back to the show and come back and perform. You know, like Jennifer Hudson – OH WAIT – she doesn’t really remember her time on AI. And then there’s Taylor Hicks. Oh I’m sorry, I just threw up in my mouth. WHA???? He was just on a talk show performing. I think it was Ellen. All I know is that I was saddened when I saw it.

In conclusion, I can’t wait to see what the song choices are next week. I can’t wait for the producers to tell Kara that she doesn’t have to hunch over and lean into the microphone to speak. I can’t wait for Paula to make me feel uncomfortable and embarrassed (on the inside) for her. I can’t wait to see what medley of hits the contestants will perform. I can’t wait for Ryan to say, “Kirin, hit the lights.”

I mean, who is this Kirin? Are we ever going to see her? Do she and Ryan have a special host/lighting technician relationship that we need to know about?

In other news, I’ll be posting +/- weight loss tomorrow. I’m skerd. Wish me luck!

2 comments:

The Traveling Turtle said...

you did not write about how insanely arrogant Danny Gokey is. And how he has the "dirty" look. He thinks he is so much better than he really is. I want him to go home soon. Sorry to all you Gokey fans - in his mind, he is way better than AI in the first place.

And HELLO, Kelly's outfit was probably chosen on some sad level by Reba. Didn't it look like Reba? Don't they have the same manager or is Reba her manager? Something about Kelly and Reba is the same. Aside from very poor stylizing.

Anonymous said...

Kelly could wear a burlap sac and I wouldn't care any less. With that voice, you're allowed a fashion pass.
I saw Taylor Hicks on Ellen and he does have a nice sounding voice. The song was rather poor and I hate watching him (like I hate watching Celine..) but it wasn't a total train wreck.