American Idol Buzz

By JTesla

April 4, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

My wife is a Josh Gracin fan, and I’d never turn down reading a good interview.

By JTesla

April 4, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this

Perhaps it’s time to stir the pot a little. After mulling over the CMT article, I’ve realized that the author is an elitist snob. I thought that country music had broken down the pretentiously rigid standards as to what a country artist needs to look and sound like.

By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home

April 4, 2008 6:17 PM | Link to this

Besides, it was NOT “country night” it was Dolly Parton night! While Dolly is undoubtably (indubitably?) country … her songs have always had tremendous cross-over potential. So CMT is being not only elitist, but also absurd, imho!

By JTesla

April 4, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this

Rodney, the problem isn’t that Clay is too far up the food chain… the problem is that he thinks he is too far up the food chain. That is a subtle yet important difference.

By Shay H

April 4, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this

I like Josh, so I’d be interested in reading an interview.

Clay is lame. He won’t say anything new or entertaining so I wouldn’t waste your time. I loved his voice when he was on idol, but lately he bothers me. He really thinks he is all that and a side of coleslaw.

By War Eagle

April 4, 2008 7:37 PM | Link to this

I don’t like coleslaw.

By Shay H

April 4, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this

Me neither. Therefor I don’t really like Clay.

By JTesla

April 4, 2008 8:48 PM | Link to this

I do like coleslaw, but can I get it without the Clay?

By War Eagle

April 4, 2008 9:14 PM | Link to this

JT once again I just can not picture you as a claymate

By JTesla

April 4, 2008 9:22 PM | Link to this

I’m an anti-claymate.

By War Eagle

April 4, 2008 9:33 PM | Link to this

LOL No doubt JT.

By Harmony

April 4, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this

Well, I’m back. Too bad for me though, there probably isn’t anyone else here now.You know I don’t like Archie, I also don’t like Clay or coleslaw. I do like Josh Gracin, hope he does well in the future. JTesla, have I been forgiven?

By Harmony

April 4, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this

Songluvr, Sorry that I had to abandon you last night ,between my computer problems and JT’s conspiracy to ban me from the blog, I just simply gave up.

By Harmony

April 4, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this

The good thing is now I have the blog to myself, I can be greedy. I feel like I’m the girl that used to post on here, don’t remember her name, she would drive around looking for internet access.Oh, Welcome to all the new bloggers , I would like to blog with you all, circumstances beyond my control have prevented me from blogging. WOW, I’m really bored.

By JTesla

April 5, 2008 12:59 AM | Link to this

Sorry I missed you Harmony, and if you are still out there… I’ll chat with you later because I’m headed to a NyQuil induced coma.

By Harmony

April 5, 2008 1:05 AM | Link to this

I’m through talking to myself now, cause, now I’m really tired. Everyone have a good weekend, hope to talk to you all soon, this talking to myself is no fun and I wouldn’t want anyone to think I have mental issues.

By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home

April 5, 2008 1:28 AM | Link to this

LOL! Harmony sorry I missed you… i couldn’t sleep and decided to check the blog, but it now looks like I am too late! ah well.

i too am an anti-claymate, but i do like my coleslaw…but the coleslaw i like isn’t your normal coleslaw, it’s one i make from my dad’s recipe… more tart than most slaws, not so finely chopped, but that’s besides the point, LOL!

hope everyone has a good weekend… it looks like the weather is going to be just weird…. wet and cold or wet or cold or … something… i dunno.

guess i’ll go find a good book or something…. later!

By Flats

April 5, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

Good morning everyone..Braves avoided another loss!!!Mother Nature bailed them out!

By Rodney Ho

April 5, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

Well, I may end up getting a few minutes with Clay after all so I spoke too soon. I’ve left a message with the Lyric Street Records publicist for Josh.

By JTesla

April 5, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

Rodney: Tell Clay that we are all big fans, hopefully it will buy you a little more time. Prod him a bit on what he thinks of David A, I’d be interested to hear his thoughts on the stage dad thing. That is the limit of what I’d like to hear, but I’m sure there are some real claymates that read the blog who would like to know more.

Linny: I like my slaw tart, care to share the recipe?

By War Eagle

April 5, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

flats, did you see Michael McDowell’s crash in qualifying yesterday?

Even if you don’t like NASCAR check out what hitting a wall nose first at 180 mph looks like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKcasmBxfLc

By JTesla

April 5, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

And he walked away! Impressive.

By War Eagle

April 5, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this

NASCAR has put a lot of work into protecting the drivers, especially after the lose of Dale Sr.

By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home

April 5, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

JT - i’d love to share the recipe! but it ALSO involves making “homemade mayonnaise” because commercial stuff just does NOT cut it.

OK, for those uninterested in an old-fashioned tart coleslaw and ahomemade mayonnaise recipe, just skip over this post:

First the Mayo: 2 cups veg oil (i use canola); 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon each: mustard, salt, sugar; 1 raw egg; (best if done in a deep bowl with a mixer on slow speed, blenders tend to be too fast) put the mustard, salt, sugar and egg in the bowl and mix slowly until thoroughly blended, and a bit frothy. slowly, in about 1/8 cup increments, add the oil, mixing between increments until it starts to firm up.. when there is 1/8 cup of oil left, dump in the vinegar, mixing constantly but slowly, and when that is blended in, add the final segment of oil and continue mixing until firmed up again. I scrape it into a rubbermaid storage bowl, and sprinkle the top with paprika (doesn’t do anything but make it look pretty, LOL). Great on any sandwich, and as a salad dressing too. Keep refrigerated, obviously.

Now for the coleslaw. I cut up into strips one small head of green cabbage, one large sweet (preferably Vidalia if you can get it) onion diced, shredded carrots, and mix thoroughly. the cabbage is shredded instead of being diced up into tiny bits, btw. i sprinkle fairly liberally celery seed, salt, pepper and a dash of garlic. There’s no exact measurement of these, just put some of each (very little garlic) and if it’s not how you want it when done, you can add more of anything. Now spoon the homemade mayo into the mixture and stir until thoroughly coated. sprinkle cider vinegar (for the tartness…to taste, i usually use at least a couple of tablespoons)… mix it well, and taste it… then add seasonings to bring it to a taste you like.

end of recipe time

It’s not scientific, but the homemade mayo is what makes the difference; if you use commercial, it’s too sweet for my taste, and i don’t like the preservatives they use anyway.

the mayo sometimes will separate, not sure why…don’t throw it out! add some spices, maybe some ketchup, shake and voila! you have a pourable salad dressing!

By Lila

April 5, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

I don’t like Clay, Nascar or coleslaw. I do like Idol and read here occasionally but am getting turned off by the crude comments. I am hoping for a Brooke or Carly S./David C. finale with David C. as victorious.

By JTesla

April 5, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the recipe Linny.

By War Eagle

April 5, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

I can’t remember ever reading a crude comment here. You must have this blog mixed up with another.

By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home

April 5, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

Lila — sometimes things get a little out of hand, usually due to boredom during the “off days” from AI. Additionally, there are those who seek out blogs to try to disrupt them with off color or crude comments. Generally, we try to IGGIT that sort of stuff because there is NOTHING we can do about it. If it’s extremely crude and offensive, there is a feature called “Comment Removal Request” (on the left of the blog just below the “American Idol Buzz Links” that you can submit a request to remove a comment, but you have to have a reason why.

just FYI

By Harmony

April 5, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

Hello everyone. What crude comments? I really don’t like coleslaw,I’ll pass on that recipe.I’ve also on occasion enjoyed a nice, relaxing Nyquil induced coma.

By War Eagle

April 5, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

In the future all comments must be approved by Lila before posting since everyone cares so much about what she thinks. Every one’s cooperation is expected in this matter.

Send all comments to shutthehellup@d**.com for approval.

Thank You

By Harmony

April 5, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

I thought the rain was supposed to be gone by now. This day is turning out to be yucky. No one jump on me about the rain, I know we need it.

By War Eagle

April 5, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

No one is going to jump on you about the rain Harm. We do need it just not on the weekend.

By Harmony

April 5, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

I have enough problems getting on this blog War, now you tell me I’ve got yet another person that has to approve of me?

By War Eagle

April 5, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

It appears as if Lila does not approve of some of the post that are made here. I agree some of us guys push the limit sometimes but it is all in fun. People have different interpretations of what “crude” is.

You can skip the part about getting approval from Lila. I will let you know if you cross the line.

By Harmony

April 5, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

Thanks War for the pass ,I already have to go through JT and Willie to use this blog.

By War Eagle

April 5, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

No problem. Just keep your post short and don’t be crude.

By Harmony

April 5, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

No problem ,keeping them short because I can’t type. I would never post anything crude, I’ll leave that to you guys, you know who you are.

By War Eagle

April 5, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

I still can’t remember reading anything crude on this blog.

By Harmony

April 5, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this

Different interpretations of what is crude, thats probably why you don’t remember anything crude.

By Harmony

April 5, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

There is no way of getting around the fact that I am going to get wet and muddy,yuck. I have to go outside and feed the dogs.

By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home

April 5, 2008 8:23 PM | Link to this

lol Harmony, you’re a trip, gal!!!! and WE, head shaking what are we gonna do with you???? Ain’t NO way Lila’s gonna tell you what to say or not, or JT, or Flats or anyone…right???

rain is doing crazy things to my brain, i think…. i know we need it but i agree, let the weekends be sunny, LOL!

By Sharon D

April 5, 2008 9:22 PM | Link to this

I am a American Idol fan and i read this blog daily. I am a first time poster. My thoughts is that this blog is open 24/7 and ther just isnt enough American Idol discussion to fill all of that time. I get a kick out of reading what flats, war eagle, jtesla, negavito and some of the other bloggers oh yea and willie contribute. I might not admit to my friends that I find most of their dialogue funny but inside I laugh.

By me too

April 5, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this

me too

By Deirdre

April 5, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this

Good for you, Sharon! Long live free speech!!!!!!!!

And don’t let your first time be your last! We like fresh meat…uh, I mean, new thoughts here! :-)

By Deirdre

April 5, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

You, too, me too!

By me too

April 5, 2008 10:58 PM | Link to this

yes me too

By Sharon D

April 5, 2008 11:18 PM | Link to this

What I like about the regular men on this blog is that they post as if they were talking to their friends at their backyard barbeque. They are being theirselves. Honest conversation is hard to find these days. It may be a little crude but at least they are blogging and not hanging on the corner.

By Songluvr

April 5, 2008 11:41 PM | Link to this

Hey, Harmony, sorry you had to talk to yourself for so long last night. I feel like that some nights on here too.

Sharon and me too: Welcome!

Flats: Kelly Johnson called, and he said take that.

By Sharon D

April 5, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this

Songluvr, KJ’s grand slam was off the chain. thanks for the welcme

By Songluvr

April 6, 2008 12:10 AM | Link to this

You a Braves fan too? Cool! I wasn’t home yet when he hit that, so I heard it on the radio. Sounded pretty. : )

By Harmony

April 6, 2008 12:33 AM | Link to this

Welcome Sharon and me too. Songluvr, I’m ready to blog, don’t know if computer is willing though. I went into the spare bedroom a little while ago and stepped into ankle deep water, it appears we have sprung a leak or the water heater has sprung a leak, either way that carpets going to have to be replaced.so now I hit the post button ,let’s see what happens.

By Songluvr

April 6, 2008 12:36 AM | Link to this

Harmony, forgive me for asking, but WHYYYYY are you still using dial-up? Your life will be so much easier with high-speed internet, honey.

By Harmony

April 6, 2008 12:51 AM | Link to this

Songluvr, I’m lucky to even have a computer, My husbamd is finally looking into changing from dial-up, It’s a big step for him,he thinks he should’ve been born in the 1800’s instead of the 1900’s. hopefully soon I won’t have dial-up anymore.

By Harmony

April 6, 2008 1:00 AM | Link to this

JTesla,Are you still in your coma?

By JTesla

April 6, 2008 1:14 AM | Link to this

Nope, but now I’m going to try and sleep without the coma. I have a minor cold so it is annoying but not worth another dose of NyQuill.

By Harmony

April 6, 2008 1:20 AM | Link to this

Hope you feel better soon. Good Night.

By Harmony

April 6, 2008 1:38 AM | Link to this

Charlton Heston dead at 84……Think I’m gonna call it a night, if I don’t get to blog for awhile,please don’t forget about me, I’m probably going to be busy repairing the bedroom, moving furniture,ripping out carpet,etc.You all could help. GOOD NIGHT

By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home

April 6, 2008 1:54 AM | Link to this

I LOVE the analogy to the back yard barbeque!!!! Welcome Sharon, and met too, too… err… also… um… whatEVAH!

And yes, KJ’s GS was beeeeUUUUTEEEEFUL!!!

RIP Mr. Heston. Thanks for all the many beautiful stories you portrayed!

nite y’all… JT got anymore of the nyquil? i need some :-(

By Deirdre

April 6, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this

Morning!

This week they flooring on my main level will be redone. As a consequence, my computer, at some point will be disconnected. I can’t tell you how long I will be out of touch but…I’m already suffering from withdrawal!!!!! :-(. I’ll stick around as long as I can and return as quickly as possible.

By Deirdre

April 6, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

In the meantime…Sharon, I agree. I used to find myself defending some of the guys all the time to the more sensitive among us. When Negativo first dropped in, I got his sense of humor right away. War Eagle,never hesitating to speak his mind, has been a welcome addition to the crew and JT has that dry wit that gets right to the point. flats is an entity unto himself! I like conversing with RC, too when he forgets for a few minutes how pizzed off at us he is. Mike S isn’t on often but when he is…you KNOW how he feels about a particular topic. Blackshepherd drops in now and then for one of his ‘stream of consciousness’ posts(which I love) and even the would be harassers, like Willie and Gill are kinda fun to have around.

OK, guys….don’t let all this nice talk inflate your egos TOO much. Just letting you know that I appreciate the down to earth chatting!

By Deirdre

April 6, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

Ok..now I’m feeling all philosophical. If I’m boring you guys, feel free to skip over it.

A ‘Brief’ History of the Blog :-)

I’ve been blogging here for a long time but I was, by no means, the first. This place started out as your normal every day ajc blog. People would pop in and comment….every now and then someone would respond to another commenter rather than to Rodney. But generally, it was on topic ALL the time with large gaps between posts. AND, btw, the posts didn’t take this long to appear….they weren’t instant but they rarely took over a minute.

I remember that achin4aiken was here when I first joined in…Lara was here, too. I think linny was around as well but I’m not positive on that. Mike might have been…if I’m leaving anyone out, I apologize. I came on about mid-season of season 3 I think.

We got to talking to each other, almost exclusively about Idol, and that’s when things started to get lively.

By the time season 4 started, we were adding new people and the topic would start out on Idol then start to shift a little.

We had always had ‘interlopers’ People who came on to tell us to get a life or how stupid we were but now we added MPD’s. People who posted as more than one person. We also got WAY too friendly, exchanging email addresses and photos…turned out to be a big mistake.

After season 4, some people stayed on and used the blog as a chat room during the off-season. Maybe 4 or 5 people…I would pop on occasionally and say hello.

During season 5, our ranks grew enormously. This season was extremely popular.

After season 5, many people stayed on during the off season, chatting about all sorts of things and, generally having a really good time.

Season 6 rolled around and we were granted the wonderfulness of the social networking blog! We were in heaven…avatars, network email capabilities, profile pages with pictures and fun info…..it was ‘the best of times and the worst of times’ That old adage ‘familiarity breeds contempt’ reared it’s ugly head. Things were said that couldn’t be taken back…anger and arguments started to take the place of friendly blogging…and during the summer that followed season 6, things changed drastically.

A large group of friends left to form their own blog. A smaller group remained here. We suffered through the end of heaven, as the social networking blog was taken away from us and we returned to this antiquated format.

But times are good again on the ole blog! New, happy voices have joined in…old friends pop in occasionally to say hello….and the topics stick pretty close to Idol(much to Rodney’s relief!)

Good people talking about a common interest! And it really helps that this season has “the BEST talent EVER” to quote Paula.

By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home

April 6, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

Nicely done, D!!! Not at all boring, either grin

By Deirdre

April 6, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

Thanks, linny…but really…I need to just shut up! I realize that all the above is caused by the effect on my psyche of not knowing how much I’ll be able to blog this week! ARGH!!!!!!!!!

By JTesla

April 6, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this

Deirdre, you forgot the part where “JTesla graced us with his presence and a chorus of angels sang.”

By Deirdre

April 6, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this

Sorry JT…I forgot ‘the angels singing’ part! :-)

I didn’t want to continue complimenting you fellows….it’d go to your heads!!!

By Harmony

April 6, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

Hello, just popping in to say that. Deirdre I’m with you on the withdrawls, thats the price we pay for being addicts.Turns out the water heater busted! I have a big mess to clean up and no water for awhile. I’m going to have soooooo much fun today. I’ll be lurking today if I get a chance. Until we meet again GOODBYE

By Sharon D

April 6, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

Deirdre, I’m honestly glad the others that use to blog regularly left. I have been reading the post here since season 5. There was a group of about 5 or six that seemed to have developed to close of bond with each other and it was a little sickening. Everyday was “whats for lunch” and “who in my family needs the thoughts of blog people that they will never know.”

I think I like the guys that blog because they remind me of my three older brothers.

By Harmony

April 6, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

Deirdre, enjoyed the History of the Blog, hope I”m one of the new ,happy voices.

By Deirdre

April 6, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

Harmony…so sorry to hear about the water heater…..life’s a big pain in the behind sometimes, isn’t it!?

Sharon…I think I enjoy the guys because I never had any brothers! :-)

By War Eagle

April 6, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the kind words ladies. Were thinking about taking our act on the road. Were currently in the middle of contract negotiations with Willie. He says the contract is too long and needs to be shortened a little.

Is it possible to overdose on Prune Juice. I remember drinking prune juice as a kid to help things slide along a little eaier, so I got a bottle yesterday to help relieve some pressure. I now have a new respect for the power of fiber.

By Harmony

April 6, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

I like the new people too, most people on here now don’t take things personal.

By Deirdre

April 6, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

LOL! WE….are you home yet or just visiting? It’s amazing the effect that a change of residence has on one’s ability to ‘slide things along’. Probably one glass of prune juice would have been plenty.

Don’t worry about Willie. My History of the Blog will have his head spinning for awhile!

By Deirdre

April 6, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

Of course, Sharon…I’m just realizing that I love our guys here so much cuz I lived with 3 men for a long time…my hubby and 2 sons. The ‘fart’ banter alone was enough to de-sensitize me! :-)

By War Eagle

April 6, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

Came home for the weekend again. I’m leaving early in the morning going back for only a few days. Hopefully my work will be done by Wednesday.

By Deirdre

April 6, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this

It will be good to have you back full time, WE!

By War Eagle

April 6, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

Thanks

By Shay H

April 6, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

Hey guys! Thanks for the history Deidre. Like I said on an earlier post, I would read the blog often just never really posted. I’m glad I finally did.

Has anyone picked up Bo’s newest cd? I was thinking about grabbing it.

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.

By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home

April 6, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

Haven’t picked it up yet, ShayH, but was talking to hubby about it just the other day… we probably will at some point when $$ isn’t so squeaky tight, LOL!

D i watched the first 4 episodes of Season 3 last night (Talking LOST here, not AI, lol) … everything i heard about the beginning of 3 is right…weird WEIRD… son fell asleep in the living room so i am watching braves instead of Lost today.

again, welcome to the newbies who are now officially considered “regulars” and hope you’re .. um .. feeling better now, WE! and i agree, D, having a hubby and 3 grown sons will inure you to almost ANY male behavior! LOL

By x

April 6, 2008 8:48 PM | Link to this

D - if you are going to be a historian, you should tell the truth. What you wrote is like a US History textbook that doesn’t mention slavery.

By Sharon D

April 6, 2008 8:59 PM | Link to this

x, As a black woman I am disgusted by your comparison of slavery to an American Idol blog. I hardly feel that the struggles on this blog are in anyway similar to the struggles that my ancestors had to endure.

By Deirdre

April 6, 2008 9:41 PM | Link to this

Oh for heaven’s sakes x. It was a VERY general history. Did I go into detail about anything? Would you like me to chronicle every bad thing that EVER happened to you here? I’d be happy to but I Don’t Know Who You Are!!!!!

If I wanted to talk about ALL that happened, I would have had to go into the Jim J era, the problems Mike had with Gildude, the constant bickering over Jeff and his baseball career, the endless and mindless harassment by Duke and the ever present flatscreen. Let’s be fair! Did you want me to talk about all that or did you think the bad stuff that happened to you was extra special?

Sharon…thank you!

By JTesla

April 6, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this

D. you can’t live your life defending against those with obsessions. Unless you rewrite history in the exact fashion that the crotchety old man wants you to then it will forever be a lost cause.

By Deirdre

April 6, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this

I know JT…and I try to ignore it as best I can but it’s late, I’m tired and, when I’m tired, I have a VERY low tolerance for ‘crotchety old men’.

Thanks for reminding me. :-)

I hope I get to chat with y’all tomorrow! Why, oh why, did I want new floors/

By Songluvr

April 7, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this

Sharon, I too will say Thank You for putting into perspective such silly whining about a blog - which has less relevance to the real world than a little girl’s diary might.

For the record, I posted some during part of all that a couple years ago, and one reason I didn’t post from then til now is that the whole vibe here was different then … if you weren’t ‘in’ enough to get all the inside jokes, you were fairly well ignored - with a few exceptions (thank you Deirdre and Linny and just a couple others).

I am glad this blog feels different now. Here’s to a new attitude. *…raises glass of Coke… *

By Songluvr

April 7, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this

Sharon, I too will say Thank You for putting into perspective such silly whining about a blog - which has less relevance to the real world than a little girl’s diary might.

For the record, I posted some during part of all that a couple years ago, and one reason I didn’t post from then til now is that the whole vibe here was different then … if you weren’t ‘in’ enough to get all the inside jokes, you were fairly well ignored - with a few exceptions (thank you Deirdre and Linny and just a couple others).

I am glad this blog feels different now. Here’s to a new attitude. *…raises glass of Coke… *

By Harmony

April 7, 2008 1:11 AM | Link to this

Songluvr,New thread up.

By Chrissy

April 7, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

Josh, you rule! I have 1 of your cds, And it rules! But, one thing is, i haven’t meet you! …Sniffle… Sniffle… I wish i could meet you. My life would be AWESOME! I want to buy your album!

By Gazza

April 11, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

I just have a few comments and Q’ns about A.I. My 1st Q’n is this….why do you need judges if the american public are the ones who decide the final outcome? why should anyone care who Randy or Simon and Paula like or dislike in the compitition? As far as I’m concerned their jobs should end as soon as americans get to vote. This to me and many others out here it seems to have become a popularity contest rather then a talent contest. Just look how many times the wrong person has been let go too early or the wrong person chosen a winner for that matter….Taylor who? How about Jennifer Hudson….Chris Daughtry etc….etc nice call there America…like DUH! Last night was no better either the WRONG person got sent home again…like give us a break! You mean to tell me that Micheal Johns isn’t better then Jason Castro or Kristy Lee Cook?….PLEEEEASE! and what about Ryan Seacrest? What a complete JERK! How dare he do that to M.J. dangle false hope in front of him only to yank it away at the last second. I used to love watching A.I. but no more. I’m really disgusted with what goes on there and have chosen to cross it off my list of fav’s. I think your all tone deaf over there and this is all popularity contest as you’ve made that quite clear last night!

By Gazza

April 11, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

I just have a few comments and Q’ns about A.I. My 1st Q’n is this….why do you need judges if the american public are the ones who decide the final outcome? why should anyone care who Randy or Simon and Paula like or dislike in the compitition? As far as I’m concerned their jobs should end as soon as americans get to vote. This to me and many others out here it seems to have become a popularity contest rather then a talent contest. Just look how many times the wrong person has been let go too early or the wrong person chosen a winner for that matter….Taylor who? How about Jennifer Hudson….Chris Daughtry etc….etc nice call there America…like DUH! Last night was no better either the WRONG person got sent home again…like give us a break! You mean to tell me that Micheal Johns isn’t better then Jason Castro or Kristy Lee Cook?….PLEEEEASE! and what about Ryan Seacrest? What a complete JERK! How dare he do that to M.J. dangle false hope in front of him only to yank it away at the last second. I used to love watching A.I. but no more. I’m really disgusted with what goes on there and have chosen to cross it off my list of fav’s. I think your all tone deaf over there and this is all popularity contest as you’ve made that quite clear last night!