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Mar 21 09 1:17 PM
Now that we're all agreed Adam has star power, I'm going to disagree that he'd have become a star without Idol. I think he'd have always been employed in the entertainment field, yes, but the guy's already 27 years old, not a dinosaur, but on the downhill slide for star-making. So, for whatever reason, Idol is what it took to make him a household name, more power to him, and lucky for us!!! I don't know if he'll win the season, but Adam's career is clearly headed for the stratosphere. And does anyone else just love the way he accepts his critiques? Re Danny's cheesiness, smarminess, Pat Boonishness: I detect more Jimmy Swaggart/Jim Bakker than Pat Boone. And I still can't wrap my head around the judges' Gokey love. The show loves to rag on Taylor Hicks, but if they didn't know how to market Taylor, who was thoroughly likeable, how on earth are they going to market Mayor McCheesecake? So Magical, oh yes, the NCIS conundrum! Thank heaven for endless reruns. And Anoop and Kris, sadly for this fan, are probably going to end up cancelling each other out. Especially with the judges now pimping Matt and giving him the pimp or near-pimp spot repeatedly. Peach, I hadn't heard the line "Women grieve; men replace" before, but damn if that ain't the truth!
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Mar 26 09 5:36 AM
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Mar 26 09 7:45 AM
GR, it sounds as though your hubby may be having a one-sided bromance with Adam Fucking Lambert. He he. Seriously though, Adam was nine different types of awesome last night and the only contestant up there that can fit any freaking mold they throw at him. He's sort of the Gay, Intergalactic Cookie For All Ages. To quasi-quote Bret Michaels from Rock of Love Bus, who I think was stealing from South Park, even Baby Jesus cried after Adam's performance.
I can tolerate Matt, even with him trying to be Justin Timberlake who I absolutely do not GET, if I don't always watch him. He has toned down the smarm factor quite a bit - - and I really liked his performance last night. Will he win? No. But I think he has more talent than half the pool there, and certainly more so than any female currently left standing.
Breakfast Club Allison reminds me of a kid who has been told she's cute and she sings pretty good and she's taken it this far. I just don't see what's so great about her. She's Amanda Overmyer 2.0, IMO. She has a different sound, but commercial? Don't know. Seriously, WTF would she do with Andrew Lloyd Webber? And the girl needs a stylist, pronto. Just because the judges have annoited her the "rock girl" doesn't mean she has to dress in Joan Jett's and Pat Benetar's rejects from 1983.
I think Simon has absolutely nailed it with regards to Scott. His song choices are not good and they sound the same every week. He needs to attempt to move out of the ballad-y sounds and maybe try something more upbeat. If he feels more comfortable being behind the piano, aim for Billy Joel, when he's not crooning.
Are you speaking of Kris when you say Sweetie Pie? Or Anoop? While I think they are both good singers, I think when you put them up against Adam Fucking Lambert, there is simply no contest. Game over.
And Gokey and LRR basically cancel each other out, IMO. Both of them are so overhyped by the judges and have yet to really, seriously bring that "IT" we are looking for - - color me underwhelmed. I can deal with LRR much easier than Gokey though. I keep expecting him to try to sell me a used car, or throw a Scientology pamphlet at me. Ugh.
Megan is a trainwreck, plain and simple. But I don't find her enjoyable the way I found Sanjaya. She seems to be this season's Kristy Lee Cook, with marginally less talent and more tattoos.
Hilarious picture of the pomeranian. I do think the pom looks better in the wig than LRR did.
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Mar 26 09 8:18 AM
Mar 26 09 8:23 AM
Psychotic, sweetie pie is Scottie, sorry I wasn't clear. (By the way, hubby was also wondering if he was packing a codpiece. Just what are the signs that one's husband is actually gay)? I love your description of Intergalactic Adam! Why aren't you on staff in Hollywood somewhere already? Seriously. One more comment about Allison, because you seem to be overlooking the one fact which will make you change your stubborn little mind about her. Did you not know she's only sixteen??????
Mar 27 09 3:24 AM
First and most importantly, why on God's green earth can Idol not get the entire show, which could be 5 minutes, within the hour time frame? People, like me, with DVRs are getting mighty pissed at not seeing the final result or end of the show. Or maybe my DVR was so pissed at all the shenanigans Idol is dishing out, my DVR went on strike and refused to continue recording.
Best parts of last night: Smokey Robinson performing (even if it was a bit on the scary side); Stevie Wonder performing - the man is a genius even if he might not have sounded his best; Kris be-bopping to Stevie, he is just too cute for his own good; Anoop doing the nerdy/geeky get down moves - - luuuuuuuurve!; Several of the Idol-izers bowing down to Steve during and after his performance - - not that Stevie could actually see them do that!; Adam's genuine gratitude over being declared safe and how down to earth and lowkey he is (I'm telling you, the Gay Intergalactic Cookie); Anoop's family's reaction, particularly his parental units, on him being declared safe - - too cute; Lil's total bitchface on standing with Michael to determine who was in the Bottom 3; Michael's classy singout and leaving Idol. Worst parts of last night - Smokey Robinson crooning a love song to Joss Stone; All the emphasis placed on Lil during the "group" sing; Marlboro Megan making ridiculous monkey faces at the camera during the "drama" over whether or not she would be in the Bottom 3; Marlboro not making the Bottom 3; Matt in the Bottom 3 - - total shenanigans, Idol, and so not funny; Gokey not only sporting a honking cross, but his smarmy "Thanks, Simon" when Seacrest is recounting what the judges said the night before - - what a complete and total asshat; Gokey's "HA!"-like reaction when told he was safe, as well as his continuing to stand for what seemed like forever instead of taking his damn seat; The way the judges pretended like they were going to debate over Michael's fate - - we all knew they wouldn't waste their one save on him, so why so cruel?; Simon's pronouncement that the Bottom 3 were there because the public doesn't like them - - huge OUCH and so unnecessary.
Interestingly enough - - Breakfast Club didn't annoy me, for once. And yes, she's ONLY SIXTEEN!!
Mar 27 09 7:55 AM
Mar 27 09 8:17 AM
GR, as far as I'm concerned they can replace Gokey with absolutely anyone and it would be an improvement. Gokey tops my current Shit List for people I simply cannot stand. I mean, this guy is a dude from Wisconsin who got lucky enough for the judges to buy his sob story and put him thru the auditions, isn't even in the industry yet (despite Gokey claiming otherwise) and ignores the advice of Smokey F-ing Robinson!!! Who the hell does Gokey think he is?? He is so conceited, so full of himself, so damn smarmy, I simply cannot wait for what I hope is the inevitable blowout when Gokey's fan base is over-powervoted by anyone's. He's such a douchey tool I cannot even stand to look at him.
I do agree, GR, that Idol pulled those shenanigans in order to cause Matt's fanbase to panic and go insane next week. I do think they don't want him to get lost in the shuffle of Kris, Scott, Anoop, etc. as perhaps he is becoming their underdog (not to be confused with Tender Dawg or Anoop Dawg).
Far as I'm concerned, LRR is the female version of Danny. Smug, overbearing, way too confident and needs a slapdown.
Mar 27 09 8:24 AM
GoebbelsRedux wrote: Psychotic, they tease me so cruelly with Matt in the bottom three! Might as well have just lit a string of firecrackers and cherry bombs under the asses of his fanbase. They are clearly grooming this guy as the Merry Widower's replacement. * runs off to power vote for Danny Gokey * I honestly can't see anyone other than Adam walking away with the crown, and rightfully so.
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Mar 27 09 9:49 AM
psychoticstate wrote: GR, as far as I'm concerned they can replace Gokey with absolutely anyone and it would be an improvement. Gokey tops my current Shit List for people I simply cannot stand. I mean, this guy is a dude from Wisconsin who got lucky enough for the judges to buy his sob story and put him thru the auditions, isn't even in the industry yet (despite Gokey claiming otherwise) and ignores the advice of Smokey F-ing Robinson!!! Who the hell does Gokey think he is?? He is so conceited, so full of himself, so damn smarmy, I simply cannot wait for what I hope is the inevitable blowout when Gokey's fan base is over-powervoted by anyone's. He's such a douchey tool I cannot even stand to look at him.
Mar 27 09 10:12 AM
Mar 27 09 11:40 AM
psychoticstate wrote: Callmecrazy, I think that is why they specifically hurried thru Gokey's critiques from the judges. They have never been overly concerned about running out of time before - - and I think it was 9:45 at the time, with only Breakfast Club left to sing - - so plenty of time. I don't think they wanted to address the "ignoring Smokey" factor in fear that people would rebel against Gokey. I am pleased, however, that Simon called him out on his grandstanding, hokey shit and attempted to knock him down a few pegs - - even though Gokey is too fatheaded to realize it. Tool!
Mar 27 09 12:24 PM
PP, it happened during Wednesday night's performances. Kara and Paula, as always, kissed the Golden Gokey ass and Simon kept it real - - he told Gokey he found his performance clumsy and amateurish. (Too bad Simon didn't also say "Gokey, you assclown, you should have listened to Smokey Robinson. The man is a damn legend!" Doubly too bad they didn't actually go to Smokey and ask him what he thought of Gokey ignoring his advice. I would have died laughing if Smokey had said "He's a tool!"
So during the results show last night when Seacrest was recapping what Gokey sang and what the judges thought, he reminded everyone of Simon's comments and Gokey looked right at Simon (and the camera) and said "Thanks, Simon!"
Honestly, it doesn't matter at this point if all the judges anoit Gokey The Next Coming of Jesus or shit all over his performances because his fan base is obviously sitting on the phones for hours right now. But hopefully Gokey won't try to coast next time, doing the same old shtick, and maybe, just maybe, he will realize that he is actually touchable and can be voted off the Idol Island.
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Apr 1 09 7:58 AM
Okay, I don't have a full review because I had a minor medical procedure done yesterday and I was still feeling pukey and a bit out of it. What was last night's theme anyhow? Boring? Talk back to the judges and get an asshole stamp? Whatever, I was totally unimpressed with the show and impressed with myself for staying awake thru the whole mess. I continue to find that waiting for and commenting on Paula's outfits one of the best parts of the show. Last night, I swear she was wearing a modified version of a dress my Barbie had circa 1978. And someone bedazzled her neckline, so she was super sparkly. Simon, during the intro on the Super Galactic Stage, looked frighteningly and humorously like a grown adult version of Bart Simpson. Anoop - Got the kiss of death first spot. Expect to see Anoop on the Seal of Death regardless of how well he does or does not perform. He sings some Usher song that I don't know. It's okay. I'm loopy and can only hear out of my left ear, since I am lying on my right side. Anyhow, Anoop does seem to be bringing back the Anoop Dawg the judges requested last week. So of course - - the judges rip him a new one over his performance. Randy goes the easiest on him, telling him the vocals were good. Anoop seems surprised and a bit angsty over the critiques. Understandable, since they keep changing the game on him. Marlboro Megan - Why is this chick still on my tv screen? Why can't she cover up that nasty tattoo? She sings a Bob Marley song, which she knows should be considered off-limits. The judges have stated this soooo many times. Marlboro does her usual spastic/seizure/nerve damage wack moves while she "sings". The judges rightly tell her she sucks, without even a comment on how lovely she looks, so Marlboro should be toast. She also subjects us to her stupid monkey on crack faces while Seacrest is asking her why she sucks and giving out her number (like anyone but Vote for the Worst will call). Gokey is next and I am at the point where I can't even look at this guy, he smarms me out so much. I note that he wears his wedding ring in his interview but not while performing. Naturally, he is singing a weepy, "I have a dead wife" type ballod from Rascal Flatts. Yawn. If he wasn't so smarmy, he would bore me. The judges eat it up like Gokey just shit gold pieces. I think we all know who the judges plan on using their "save" on, don't you? By the way, Gokey has out-Melinda Doolittle'd MD herself with the "who, me?" expressions and acting (ahem) "humble". Forget tickets to a live show, I want to win the opportunity to smack the shit out of Gokey.
Breakfast Club is next and Good Lord Almighty, if she doesn't look a hot mess. Of course, she is ONLY! SIXTEEN! I hope sometime soon someone tells her that a bird crash landed in her pile of hair because that could turn into a dangerous situation. She is singing something by No Doubt and the beginning is horrible, the end is horrible and the middle is okay. She does play guitar for the first time, just for about 10 seconds in the beginning of the song, and she hurries thru it like I did during my first piano recital when I was 9. The judges seem a bit freaked because they didn't flove her as much as they usually do and will therefore have to transfer their love elsewhere tonight. They are also all in agreement that Breakfast Club looks as though she went thru Paula's closet circa 1987 and then Paula threw her in the dryer before shoving her out on stage.
Scott is next and someone did his hair!! He is also wearing all black and looks much hipper. He will be singing Billy Joel (which I love) and playing the piano, with no further accompanyment. I agree with Simon - - Scott's best performance by a country mile, city mile or whatever mile. "Just the Way You Are" is a bit dated and there were a few slightly bum notes but I think Scott will pull through. There was so much other suckage I think he will escape the dreaded Bottom 3.
Matt is assaulting the keyboard in the middle of the mosh pit, singing some Fray song that I don't know. And . . . it kinda sucks. I like Matt, I thought he was screwed last week with the Idol shenanigans of putting him in the Bottom 3, but . . . it kinda sucks. It's a repeat of the Coldplay disaster. The judges all think he sucks, Matt looks postal but Kara does say she doesn't think he deserves to get voted off. Because there is no room for creativity on this show?
LRR is singing a Celine Dion song after the judges trashed her last week. She is also wearing a flapper wig. Guess she couldn't find it last week when she wore the flapper dress. Anyhow . . . she looks nice but . . . well, I'm a bit underwhelmed. Again, a safe choice. I'm not feeling anything from her, other than she's performing. The judges give her mixed praise. Seacrest talks to her kids. LRR cries, guaranteeing safety.
Adam F. Lambert is, naturally, singing Wild Cherry's "Play That Funky Music". And . . I'm not getting it, for the first time. It's almost too theatrical, it's definitely wild and crazy and maybe hearing the song in its entirety would do it better justice. That said, I would rather hear Adam F. Lambert's version of this song on a continual loop than be subjected to any more Gokey-foolery.
Tender Dawg get the pimp spot and he is so cute. He is singing "Ain't No Sunshine" and Tender Dawg brings that shit! He is playing keyboards and he sounds really good. Great song choice. The judges give him due praise and poor little cute Kris looks like he wants to tell Seacrest to hurry up with his pointless comments so he can go squee offstage. Safe: LRR (tears and kids work); Adam F. Lambert (duh!); Gokey (he is inexplicably unstoppable) Possibly in Danger: Anoop (kiss of death first spot); Matt (self explanatory); Marlboro (no explanation needed unless you're deaf); Breakfast Club (getting tiresome) Should Go: Marlboro
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