American Idol Buzz

By War Eagle

February 4, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

I guess that settles the lip-synch question. Or does it?

By I know for sure...

February 4, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this

See…

By War Eagle

February 4, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

Ok, you got that one right so like I said, if you happen to hear anything else let us know.

By I know for sure...

February 4, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

Tempting. Really, a few years ago I would tell all I knew but I’m trying to be responsible. Have others to think about. This particular bit intrigued me because I sing and I couldn’t resist. I had already figured it out before I asked for confirmation.

By War Eagle

February 4, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

Ok, nothing wrong with being responsible. But if you change your mind then feel free to spill it.

By I know for sure...

February 4, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

Hahaha!

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

February 4, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

With today’s technology, if someone had the tv recording digitally, they could have uploaded the SSB almost immediately after it was done; i don’t think that’s so totally impossible, especially if they were sitting there prepared to transfer it. just my opinion. for what it is…or isn’t… worth. and even if she DID prerecord it for release on itunes….that doesn’t MEAN that the performance before the SB was canned. just sayin’, cuz i can ~¿@ and… even if she DID have to end up synching, maybe the SB producers have gotten REALLY gun-shy about live performances after some of the total and absolute FAILURES they’ve had with so-called celebrities in the recent past!!!

but again i ask…. “in the scope of all eternity, how important is it?”

it was well done. she’s growing up, but yes, she still has a li’l bit of the chubbiness, may always have some, she’s not a small gal. better she should be a little chunky than to go anorexic and look like a skeleton. dare i say, she looks “wholesome” to me.

kelly looked like she was having a blast with the Rock Band thing….

By War Eagle

February 4, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this

Come on just tell me. I don’t think anyone else is reading right now. It can be our secret.

By Deirdre

February 4, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

Back from the trenches! Or Kroger! I see we still don’t know whether Jordin sang live or not. Guess it doesn’t really matter in the grand scheme of things…she sounded good no matter how it was presented.

WE…baiting the newbies is not acceptable! :-)

I know for sure…welcome to our little group. Do you mind if I call you IKFS(I’m surprised that linny hasn’t called you that already, she’s our resident abbreviator) Stick around, we’re usually loaded with reviews after each show.

By War Eagle

February 4, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

Baiting??? I would never do such a thing.

By AmyG

February 4, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

Good afternoon everyone!

I hope you all had a great weekend!

By Deirdre

February 4, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

RIIIIGGGGHHHHTTTT!!!! :-)

By War Eagle

February 4, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

You too Amy.

By Deirdre

February 4, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

How’re you doing Amy? What’s the schedule on the newbie coming to your house? Are you going to get to the end of Idol before you’re changing diapers again?

By Flats

February 4, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

Good afternoon everyone!Sitting at home getting over a hangover!that was the best Super Bowl ever played!!!DOLPHINS SILL RULE!

By War Eagle

February 4, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

Evening flats, I had to stop at 12 bud lights. That is about as many as I can get away with before I feel it the next morning.

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

February 4, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

Did you guys know that the first Monday in February (i.e., today) is the day of the year that has the largest number of “call-in-sick” calls in the US?

NOT because it’s the day after super sunday, but because it’s usually the first MONDAY after everyone get’s their first BIG christmas credit card bills AND because it’s been a month since a holiday and the next day off is still a long way away, unless you are lucky enough that your office (as the gov’t does) acknowledges MLK day as a day OFF…. some offices offer it as a floater for those who wish to take it, others, like our office, only get the absolutely BARE minimum holidays off, we don’t even get T’day fridays! and if you DON’T get MLK day off, the next holiday is MAY 31!!! that’s a long time! and usually the weather in early february is dreary, adding to the blahs.

just a bit of trivia for you. if anyone cares, of course. Þ~~~~~~~

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

February 4, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

Yup. Dolphins only UNdefeated team, still. But Pats DID win more games in 1 season, because of the longer season now. meh.

in the scope of all eternity…

By War Eagle

February 4, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

The number of wins don’t matter in pro ball. If you don’t get the ring it don’t matter.

It is not “that” you lose it is “when” you lose.

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

February 4, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

oh i know… i just figured i’d go ahead and point it out because if i DIDN’T, someone surely WOULD (if you know what i mean!)

By War Eagle

February 4, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

I’m leaving early to get my ears lowered so have a good evening.

Oh if anyone is interested 20/20 is suspose to do a show about Natalie Holloway at 9:30 tonight.

By kellyfan

February 4, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this

Hi y’all! Hope you all had a great weekend. Been busy at work. No sick day here, Linny! :(

I got the impression it was lip synched, but that was during the live airing. Haven’t seen the clip yet.

Thanks for posting the video Rodney. (Not that I haven’t already watched it. LOL)

Oh, and all of you with the Wii’s. I finally got mine…and boy am I sore today. Makes me realize how outtashape I am, though I am exercising! ;)

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

February 4, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

LOL KF! i didn’t get to call in either, oh well…. and congrats on the Wii…. i’m trying to talk hubby into it, but i JUST got my first digital camera, so it may be a while…

By linny

February 5, 2008 1:15 AM | Link to this

ok just cuz i mentioned it earlier… Gone Country replayed tonight so i saw it; not much to add to previous comments by others however… except that Mr. Brown and Mo need to GOOOOOOOO.

also watched the 20/20 special about the dutch kid’s confession. what a jerk he is; always thought so, but now… even if he DIDN’T do it and made all that up, how painful and how disrespectful to everyone… ewww if he were MY son, i’d be slappin’ him up side the head! or something. what a selfish, rude brat!

well anyway…. looking forward to Idol tonight…what will Atlanta have to offer? with the spoiler 24 we have some idea, but… well, we’ll see, i guess.

see ya!

By linny

February 5, 2008 7:52 AM | Link to this

and, regardless of political leanings, please please PLEASE don’t forget to VOTE!

By Deirdre

February 5, 2008 7:55 AM | Link to this

Good morning mushblogians!

I’m looking forward to Idol in the ATL tonight. Rodney has mentioned, in a print edition piece, that it appears at least one person from ATL makes it to the top 24 according to the spoiler list.

Then there’s the primary today. The outcome will be very interesting.

By Deirdre

February 5, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this

linny…when do you sleep?

And about that Aruba kid….what? Why would he say that stuff if it isn’t true? I know kids like to brag but…about murder?????

By War Eagle

February 5, 2008 8:12 AM | Link to this

D, I was wondering the same thing about Linny.

The Aruban kids lawyer says that he can prove that the story was made up. First he says the pay phone the kid reported to have used was checked by the Aruban Coast Guard and no such call was made. Also the lawyer says that the dude that had the boat and dumped the body was not even in Aruba in 2005.

I don’t know what to believe. But I still think without a body he will go free.

By kellyfan

February 5, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

Morning y’all!

Joran Von Der Sloot is an despicable jerk. I’ll hold him down to help out, Linny. To be honest though, that was my suspicion all along. That somehow she was thrown into the ocean…easiest way to make someone disapper with little or no evidence. It’s a pretty sad story. And while I’m hoping there’s a way he can pay for it, at least her parents know what happened to her. ‘Cause I don’t believe that he made that up….

ANYWAY. On to lighter stuff, did anyone watch Dance Wars? Um, I don’t know, but I’m quickly losing interest…the dancing has been okay, good at times, even. But the singing seems to be the weakest part.

So on to IDOL! Someone please tell me that this is the last week of audition? I want to go to Hollywood! :)

By Deirdre

February 5, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this

I agree, WE…..his ‘confession’ wouldn’t stand up in court, even in Aruba. And there’s no other proof. I think the kid did it but that’s just my opinion. He’s such an arrogant SOB! But arrogance doesn’t prove guilt either or we’d have a lot more people in prison. Sad story but maybe the girl’s mom will have a little bit of closure now if she accepts that story as true.

By Deirdre

February 5, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this

LOL! kf…the singing is the weakest part because Carrie and Bruno are dancers!

Yes, tonight is the last regular audition show. Tomorrow night is called The Best of the Rest…and please dear Lord…let that mean the BEST singers, not the best goof-balls!!! Hollywood Week is next week.

By kellyfan

February 5, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

WE, I guess that the lawyers can prove that part of his story is a lie by using the phone records, etc. But then again, have they checked all phone records in the area? He could be “confessing” but changing the details so they can “prove” that he didn’t do it. I still think he was involved… I really believe she was thrown into the ocean and won’t be found. It’s a pretty sad case.

By AmyG

February 5, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

Good Morning everyone!

Deirdre, I’m sorry, I didn’t read your question until this morning. I am due May 15th, so I don’t know if I will make it all the way thru Idol or not (when is the finale)? One of my girlfriend’s just had her second daughter on Sunday, so I am really ready to go now. I don’t know if I told you or not, but we have decided on a name - Caitlin. I know it’s a really popular name, but when I was in highschool (20 years ago), I read a series of books where the main character was named Caitlin and I have loved that name ever since.

With regards to Van der Sloot, what kind of a dummy says all this stuff about murder when they have been a suspect in the murder they’re talking about? I don’t believe it’s a lie.

I second Linny when I say, “regardless of your political leanings, get out there and VOTE”!

By Deirdre

February 5, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

Amy…Caitlin is a beautiful name. If Greg had been a girl we were going to use that name. Maybe her middle name should be Idol!! :-)

YES!!! Vote everybody!!!

By War Eagle

February 5, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this

The only thing he admitted to was calling someone to dump the body. He was with her when he claims she died of possible alcohol and cocaine use. So that is why I say unless the body is found and they run the test, his confession will not be enough to charge him with murder. I don’t believe he took her to the beach with the intentions of killing her. Something happened but I don’t know if we will ever know exactly what it was.

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

February 5, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this

Oh boy am I frustrated! I sat here and typed and typed…answering questions, making comments…. and hit ONE keystroke combination that blew me “back” and lost everthing I’d typed. So…

I’m going to do a series of small posts, sort of a’la Diane, to try to avoid me beating myself up for being stupid (actually it’s a function of typing too fast… and not paying attention, because i have NO clue what keystroke combination blew me back!)

bbiab…

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

February 5, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

1-Dance Wars

I was stunned that Bruno’s team lost again, for I felt he’d really stepped it up during week two. And I REALLY hate that Tony had to be the one to go, tho’ given the choices, Bruno really didn’t HAVE a choice except Phillip or Tony—Zack being the “golden boy” and all. I don’t like Phillip. He’s too “look at ME” for my taste. That first couple of weeks I thought i’d throw up if he strutted his suspenders-vest-jacket-or-shirt one more time. oh well.

Personally I think that the 12 original should perform together as a dance troup that sings sometimes… all together i think they are much better than separated.

and what a cute couple Qis and Malia make!

on to the next topic… bbiab

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

February 5, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

2 - Natalee/Joran

grrrrrrr. i know the boy would never be convicted for murder but i do think that he’s a stupid, selfish, over-indulged, BRAT. If he could call his so-called friend (which obviously WASN’T Daury!) to come “help”…he could have called for REAL help, even “anonymously” … even if Natalee died, then at least he’d be able to say he TRIED to get help for her. But nooooooo he’s more worried about being caught “out of the house, no one even knew i was out” … mumble mumble mumble…

I think someone hit the nail on the head…he’s basically telling the truth, but he’s sly-smart enough to change some of the details so that there’s no way to follow his actual trail. I think what Beth Tilley said is the ultimate truth. He has to walk through this world, everyone in the civilized world recognizing him and that he probably IS at worst a selfish brat who let a girl die, and possibly as much as a Murderer. Who would trust him now?????

bbiab…

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

February 5, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

3-Gone Country

Apparently this won’t be a “get voted off the island” show, and all of them will be on the whole series. Too bad. I’d love to vote Bobby I’m Drunk and My S* Don’t Stink Brown and Maureen Whiney Mo Marcia McGovern should be voted off pronto! I mean…she tiptoes into Bobby Brown’s room and calls him “hon, baby….time to get up” **BARF I loved Dee putting Bobby in his place on stage…I kind of like that old goat!!! But to me, Diana shines. “Don’t you feel sorry for Bobby?” “NO! We aren’t here to drink we’re here to compete!” you go girl!!!

oh well, we’ll see how the crew does next week, eh!

bbiab…

By War Eagle

February 5, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

Linny give me some of what ever it is you are on this morning. I need a pick me up. That is the only way that you can have so much energy with only about 4 hours sleep. LOL

I heard Dee Snider on a radio interview this morning. He said at some point in the show Bobby is sleepwalking (drunkwalking)and pees some where near Dee.

By Deirdre

February 5, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

So far, Bobby Brown is living up to his reputation!

I’m heading out to vote, then I’ll come back home and take Mom out to vote. Fortunately, they let her cut in line since she’s using a walker and probably should be in a wheelchair. I can tell you right now, when the time comes for a wheelchair, she is NOT going to be happy about it!

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

February 5, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

and finally 4 - sleep

what’s that? no seriously, i had to run an errand at freaking midnight and so was wide awake, so i checked the blog, then did so again when i got up this morning, lol…. and i usually DON’T sleep before 1ish even during the week…but on weekends, i sleep when i want to, all day if i feel like, LOL…

ok…. i think i’ve covered everything so far, yes, i DID go vote on the way to work…

and for those who pray, please keep my son’s roommate situation in your prayers, he’s trying out a new one… but this one TOO is looking for work… and guess who has to help cover the shortfall on rent….

sigh once a mom, always a mom, i guess…

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

February 5, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

D, get her one of those scooter thingies! she can be more mobile than YOU!!!! some of them are truly amazing!

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

February 5, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

WE — I type way fast. Funny since when i started out working in 1971, i could hardly type at all…in fact they FAKED my typing score UP to 32 so i could even GET a job… within a year, i was up to 50, got out of secretarial for a while into quality control — for Loveable Bra Company and then for Harland Checks, what a blast that was…then back into secretarial and i upped my speed to the 80s…THEN got on keyboards, all that was on selectrics!!! so now… no telling how fast i REALLY type… testing i come in around 100, usually, but testing slows me down; i KNOW it’s psychological, but it does!

aight….see you guys later!

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

February 5, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

P.S. D, I’d say BB is living DOWN to his reputation. No way i’d look up to, at, or for him!

By Deirdre

February 5, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

The scooter thingy would be great, linny but guess who gets to lift it in and out of the trunk! :-(

On the roommate thing…I can’t tell you the trouble both my boys had with apartment mates…..the stories are long and horrifying. First requirement should be a steady job…with 3 pay stubs for verification. I can’t begin to tell you how many lowlife scumbags seem like really nice people when you first meet them. AND how many ‘best friends’ take advantage of the situation.

By kellyfan

February 5, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

Holy posting, Batman!

Linny, you are on a roll! I agree with you on the Dance War 12 being better than the teams. Guess the better ones cover for the weaker ones, which you can’t do as easily with the smaller teams.

Go vote…early and often. LOL

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

February 5, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

Yeah, my loving trusting son is fast becoming a cynic sigh

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

February 5, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

oh i guess i should say my boss is out of town today so i can pop in and out of here with more frequency today…at least until the work that’s coming for me to do gets here, LOL!!! i’ll disappear for a while, later…

days like this don’t come along often, and i AM a little bit hyper today, i think… maybe that “second wind” you get when you are tired and have to keep going? which means i’ll crash like CRAZY later!

By Shaun

February 5, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

Morning Everyone, just dropping by to say Howdy.

By ,,,=^..^=,,,

February 5, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

Hi Shaun, nice to see you :-)
(linny peeks over the stack of papers that have landed on her desk, waves with a smile, and gets back to work)

By Deirdre

February 5, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

Hey Shaun…I just got back from voting. How’re you doing?

By War Eagle

February 5, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

What’s up Shaun. How’s it going?

By flats

February 5, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

Whatup Shaun!

By War Eagle

February 5, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this

flats, are you feeling better today?