Good Lord. I watched "The Chair" episode last night, complete with a massive, raging migraine, and I can sum it up in one sentence.
"Season 8: Crazy is the New Black". You know when Paula seems lucid and rational by comparison to a great deal of the Wanna Bes, there's going to be trouble.

Quick breadown:
Sing off between Cody and Alex Something-Something. Cruel. Utterly cruel. However, these two teens demonstrated more grace and decency than many of their adult counterparts. And I will say that Alex has improved immensely since his audition - - although his eyes are freaking me out a bit.
Danny is in; Jamal is out. While Jamal may not have been the best singer there, he was miles ahead talent-wise over people like Multiple Headband Loving Nathaniel and Joanna Second Chance Times Ten. He also had a unique look, which seemed to be very important to the judges.
Multiple Headband Loving Nathaniel. You know when they intro footage of Nathaniel's grandma and a story about how his mom is a drug-addicted jailbird, the dude is staying. He's not terrible, but he's not that great either. And I swear, the last time I saw a dude in pants like the red ones MHL-Nathaniel was sporting was when George Michael was appearing with WHAM! Actually, he might have been wearing them. And MHL-Nathaniel? You need to pop a Midol or three for your PMS.
Adam Lambert. I love Adam Lambert. Yes, he's theatrical but I'd rather take theatrics over Tatiana Del-Terrible's histrionics. Adam has a unique look, he does have a good voice and I'm already visualizing the eyefucking that's surely in store for us this season.
Tatiana Del-Terrible. Get ready for your dose of crazy this season and double it (at least). I think Tatiana will make Paula feel normal. (If not force her to double the amount of Vicodin and vodka in her cup). Is this chick capable of conversing without screaming? Does she realize other people do exist? And do Simon, Randy, Paula and Kara already have restraining orders out against her ass because you know she's going batshit crazy when she's pink slipped. Sadly, it seems crazy Tatiana might actually be able to carry a note - - but who would know or care when Tatiana is busy screaming at us "Thank you, God! Thank you, Jesus! Thank you, Tom Cruise!"
Carly Smithson Number 2. Because Carly Smithson went over so well last season let's do it again but let's pick someone that not only has had TWO record deals, music videos and been in a reality show but also can't remember the lyrics and totally fucks up when on stage! Yes! Her name is Joanna Pacitti and no one will ever do a background check (like they did on Carly Smithson) and realize how many connections she has and has had. We'll even tell Simon to drop a line that she will make it when someone gives her a break! Classic! Unfortunately Idol underestimates the tenacity of their viewers and the patience they will have for someone like Second Chance Times Ten Joanna, who sounded as though she was having an asthma attack on stage, before she forgot her lyrics. No offense to asthma sufferers. She didn't sound that good.
Norman Gentle. Does anyone seriously think Norman Gentle (aka Nick Mitchell) was one of the best? Should he have even made the first cut? Absolutely not. But he is funny and his kind of crazy I can tolerate a hell of a lot better than Tatiana Del Terrible's or Multiple Headband Loving Nathaniel's. However, Norman/Nick, please do not threaten us with the visual horrors of putting on a bikini a la Bikini Girl.
Matt and Michael Singoff. These two were saved for last. You may remember them as the roughneck and the welder. Both can sing well and both seem like genuinely nice guys. Not a headband or a shriek in sight. Unfortunately Idol ruins the possible drama or tension by showing so much during commercial breaks and building it up into a "you won't believe what happens!" that you know immediately that both guys are going to be put through. Which is exactly what happens. Happiness abounds. I'm glad.

ETA: Heard that Joanna Second Chance Times Ten Pacitti has now officially gotten the boot. Apparently Idol just realized her connections . . . UH HUH.


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