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4/16: Top 7 Idol elimination night. Surprise! Again! Kristy Lee Cook a goner
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Well, we all got it wrong again! Kristy Lee Cook, the country gal I thought was safe, is going home.
Cook started with so much promise (“Amazing Grace”!). Then she went into a long funk yet somehow lasted week in, week out. She was a perpetual bottom three dweller, that stinker of an “Eight Days a Week” still stuck in our craw weeks later. Then she dug out that Lee Greenwood nugget a couple weeks ago, a song pick that impressed everyone (including Simon) for her shrewdness. Her “Anyway” last week was a highlight. The consensus was she was on the rise, that she could even finish in the three or four.
But for the second week in a row, “Idol” threw us for a loop! Her fans again must have figured she was safe while Brooke and Syesha gutted it out.
In her farewell, Kristy Lee does a lovely serenade of Simon of “Forever.” By the time she was out, I liked her more in her departure than for much of her run. And she always looked hot!
Idol did the annual split into threes and try to get a fourth to pick which group to join.
And they faked out Syesha by sticking her in the “safe” group, then swapped her with David Cook, who was obviously safe. They also tried to get David Archuleta to pick which group to join and he did the “sit in.” (Who did that before? I’ll have to go back in my files here to find out what happened the past three seasons.).
Cook helped him out by joining him Indian style in the center. And well, Cook was right. He was safe with Carly (!!) and Jason.
So the bottom three were gals as expected: Kristy Lee, Syesha and Brooke. The bottom two were Brooke and Kristy Lee. Simon says Kristy will go. And he’s right!
Okay, let me re-wind to the beginning. An excruciatingly boring group sing of “One Sweet Day.” A respectable performance by Elliott Yamin. A rather toothless (or let’s say, vocally constrained) Mariah Carey. More jokes between the judges over silly viewer questions. And that weird marionette Ford ad. Did I miss anything?
Oh, yah— Andrew Lloyd Weber is the mentor next week.
In the meantime, here’s other “Idol” news:
The four performers who have played instruments in the top 12 are still alive— the two Davids, Brooke and Jason. Entertainment Weekly notes this phenomenon and you have to wonder—without the guitar or piano, would Brooke and Jason still be in the competition?. Good topic! I’ll pose that question as a lead blog entry later this week or early next week.
Ratings last night were 23.6 million, down 11 percent over the same episode a year ago, the final week of Sanjaya. E! online poses the question—can we blame Sanjaya for the 8 to 10 percent decline in ratings this year or simply a broader case of “Idol” fatigue?
David Cook’s stricken brother Adam, who attended Tuesday’s show, has brain cancer and sat in the front row. More here, courtesy of People.com.
“His brother came to town a few days ago, and he’s not in the best of shape and you can tell it’s affecting David and everything,” says dancer Lacey Schwimmer, of So You Think You Can Dance, who has stepped out with David recently. “But I think it’s a good thing that he’s here because it shows that his brother is still supporting him.”
- If you are a fan of comic Lewis Black, check out his hilarious “debate” show tonight in which two comics argue over two topics and Lewis deems which one is more evil. Last week, it was Dick Cheney vs. Paris Hilton. (Cheney won.). Tonight at 10:30 p.m., it’s high school vs. American Idol. So is getting noogies and wedgies more evil than listening to yet another version of Heart’s “Alone”? Is taking the SAT worse than Paula’s ramblings? We shall see. It’s Comedy Central’s “Lewis Black: Root of All Evil.” I’ll review it tomorrow.
Comments
By JTesla
April 16, 2008 6:12 PM | Link to this
I think I’ll watch Elliott and Mariah, two good artists. Love Lewis Black, thanks for pointing it out.
By Shay H
April 16, 2008 6:17 PM | Link to this
I am over Carly, she can go. She hasn’t once lived up to her potential. Plus she is such a liar, she has met Mariah before. I read an old article about it.
I hope a girl goes because I am not ready to give up any more of my guys. Even Lil Archie.
By willowcup
April 16, 2008 6:37 PM | Link to this
yeah, I’m over Carly, too. Unlike some here, I like Brooke and Jason with their softer styles and instrument playing. It seems like people are more forgiving of voices and musicality if the singer has a BIG, screaming voice rather than a mellow folk style. For me, this is one of the best years yet because I really like so many people in the remaining group. Last year at this time I really didn’t care who won. But I watched anyway, of course…
By War Eagle
April 16, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this
I like it when the bottom three are discussed and Kristy’s name is not mentioned.
By heybud
April 16, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this
At the start of the competition I was a fan of Michael Johns. I really thought he might win until I heard David Archuleta sing and saw how the the judges and the audiences reacted.
Back then I thought David Cook might not make the final 12. I have come to be very impressed with David Cook.
Personally, I think David Archuleta would benefit career-wise from a first place finish more than David Cook would. What do you think? Do you think it would be better for David Cook to finish second or third than it would be for him to finish first?
As to Rodney’s question about the ratings, I think the unexpected early exit of Michael Johns is the reason ratings were down last night. I don’t think he would have won, but I think most regular viewers would agree he’s easily one of the top four this season.
Here’s something else to consider: Remember how everyone was touting the talent of this year’s guys? Well, only three of the seven remaining contestants are guys. I think this is a factor in the low ratings as well.
By War Eagle
April 16, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this
Two and a half guys. I’m still on the fence about Goober.
By emily
April 16, 2008 7:18 PM | Link to this
hey - i know this is jumping the gun a bit, but do we know a theme for next week???
By JTesla
April 16, 2008 7:29 PM | Link to this
Emily, death metal.
At least if they asked me that is what it would be.
By War Eagle
April 16, 2008 7:34 PM | Link to this
Death metal would be nice. Goober would have to sing something other than elevator tunes.
By Justin
April 16, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this
After notcing Carly in the bottom, fans picked up their phones to keep her through, though still in the b3 so she’ll be ok. Though Brooke SHOULD leave, it’ll be Syesha unfortunately, after one heck of a performance. But hey, whatever. I’ll be all over that instrument post tonight!
Same thing will happen with Syesha as did Ace Young.
B3 top 12, safe top 11, B3 top 10, safe top 9, B3 top 8, leaving top 7.
By emily
April 16, 2008 7:52 PM | Link to this
ha! but whose new album would they pimp if it was Death Metal week???
ps - i really wish they’d bring back big band week. that was really cool and made those season 1 kids have to stretch and prove themselves!
By Deirdre
April 16, 2008 7:54 PM | Link to this
Emily…I believe the theme next week is Andrew Lloyd Webber music….in other words…Broadway! But Webber writes wonderful music so it might be better than your average Broadway themed show.
Willowcup…both Carly and Syesha have the “big, screaming voice” and we’re not very fond of them either.
Rodney….what channel is Lewis Black on? Comedy? Fox?(that was a joke guys)CNN?
By Songluvr
April 16, 2008 7:55 PM | Link to this
Elliott! Woohoo!!!
By War Eagle
April 16, 2008 8:03 PM | Link to this
Elliot who?
By Deirdre
April 16, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this
Emily…my favorite night during season 1 was Big Band/40’s night. Kelly sang Them Like That There and it was great! What great music that was..my parents used to play it all the time!
By jane
April 16, 2008 8:07 PM | Link to this
i think its time for brooke to go. the judges have all babysat her for too long. they don’t judge her like they do all the others and shes not that good either. didn’t know carly had already met mariah, interesting. broadway sounds good.
By Deirdre
April 16, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this
I vote for Brooke leaving. Carly and Syesha have potential….Brooke is the same every week. I wouldn’t be at all upset if Jason went either(speaking of the same every week)
By Shay H
April 16, 2008 8:23 PM | Link to this
heybud - Lil Archie NEEDS to win in order to have a successful career. David Cook would probably benefit more from NOT winning.
I too LOVED big band night. I have always loved that style of music. That was the night when I knew Kelly would win the whole competition.
By Songluvr
April 16, 2008 8:30 PM | Link to this
WE, Rodney mentioned above that Elliott Yamin will be singing tonight as well as Mariah Carey. Elliott came in 3rd a couple years ago - LOVE that guy.
By emily
April 16, 2008 8:30 PM | Link to this
yeah, it was one of my favorite nights they’ve ever done - it made the kids really show how “big” their voices were and showed the flaws in the weak ones because you can’t fake that kind of music…. they could get harry connick, jr. as a mentor!
and i agree - kelly’s “stuff like that there” was absolutely phenominal. and that’s coming from someone born in ‘81! :)
By Deirdre
April 16, 2008 8:32 PM | Link to this
I wonder why they’ve never done a 40’s night since season 1. The songs are very melodic and singable….maybe it’s just been too long!
By War Eagle
April 16, 2008 8:33 PM | Link to this
Anyone seen Menana lately?
By War Eagle
April 16, 2008 8:36 PM | Link to this
Thanks songluvr, how could I have forgotten about him?
By DawnH
April 16, 2008 8:38 PM | Link to this
Deirdre & JT, thanks for the response to the earlier post confirming the icky tattooed guy last night was Carly’s husband. Too freaky for me, and I think too much focus on him would certainly not be good for her! And re Simon always trying to feel up Paula. I thought maybe the 2 of them were actually a “secret” couple, but Simon doesn’t strike me as the touchy-feely sort even if they were.
Willie - my apologies for the 2 questions!
By Deirdre
April 16, 2008 8:48 PM | Link to this
WE…we haven’t heard from Menana in awhile…..I hope she’s ok.
Dawn…I think Simon is the same kind of ‘touchy/feely’ as your average middle school boy. He seems to focus on throwing her off(probably because it’s so easy to do) and she puts up with it. I would have blackened one of his eyes by now!
By J
April 16, 2008 8:57 PM | Link to this
I hope David Cook wins the whole thing. He has studied hard. The judges have it right with him. Doesn’t really matter if he wins Idol though, he will be singing on our local radio stations soon.
By War Eagle
April 16, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this
JT, the group sing was good tonight. Not Brady Bunch like usual.
By idolfan
April 16, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this
Kristy Lee lookin’ HOT tonight…all of them seem a little weak vocally on the opener, though.
By JTesla
April 16, 2008 9:13 PM | Link to this
Good to hear WE. When you say it was good, it must really be good.
You know I forgot about something Simon said last night… it seemed like he wanted Paula to ask one of the contestants if she was the milk to Mariah’s donut or something like that. All I really caught was milk and donuts, I kind of wish Paula had repeated it. It seems to be the typcial comment that Simon says to her to try and throw her off.
By War Eagle
April 16, 2008 9:13 PM | Link to this
LOL idolfan, She is looking HOT. And she does it without dressing w**.
By DawnH
April 16, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this
Deirdre, me too. Didn’t watch the group song. They make me queazy - like WE said, just too Brady Bunch. Guess the Jason / Carly group is bottom 3, although I sure wish Kristy had ended in that group too. Was hoping Kristy or Carly would be gone tonight!
By Justin
April 16, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this
i’m not likin’ these groups so far.. very tricky. Let’s guess that those 3 david syesha and brooke back stage are the bottom 3..haha not! david will never be in the bottom.. but what if i’m right? i’m so confused hwo this will pan out. Plesae stay syesha
By War Eagle
April 16, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this
JT, don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t great just better than usual. I liked the song and it wasn’t corny.
By MusicMan
April 16, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this
‘Left’ and ‘Right’ instead of ‘safe’ and ‘out’. With the breakdown of the 2 groups so far, I doubt anyone’s fooled as to which is which.
By Justin
April 16, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this
ah i got it theyre going to bring out brooke and syesha for another group, and have david archuleta pick.
By Jerry
April 16, 2008 9:22 PM | Link to this
Is this a setup for a shocker?
By War Eagle
April 16, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this
I still think Elliot looks like a goat.
By RK
April 16, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this
During Elliot’s song, was that Sway as a backup singer?
By emily
April 16, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this
i say david A. giggles like a 6 year old and doesn’t pick. he does something dumb like sit down.
By emily
April 16, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this
i say david A. giggles like a 6 year old and doesn’t pick. he does something dumb like sit down. go to the bank on that!
By JTesla
April 16, 2008 9:29 PM | Link to this
WE… Elliott is a goat.
I’m out for the night, the final Trailblazer game of the season trumps Idol.
By Justin
April 16, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this
DAMMIT! now how in the world can the results play out like this. how can brooke be in the top group? honestly. now i guess we can guarantee syesha’s departure. the hell with that. ok i’m sorry lol.
but oh look david’s wondering what is going on…yeah right— he picks! how obvious is that!? no way david cook is in the bottom, so this is just so messed tonight.
By War Eagle
April 16, 2008 9:39 PM | Link to this
Justin, take a breath dude.
By phillyhu
April 16, 2008 9:40 PM | Link to this
Ack! I hate Mariah. Can she h=get any more trashy?
By boots
April 16, 2008 9:41 PM | Link to this
I have about 8,000 songs on my ipod, and there are more than a few completely junk songs & groups on there. Have to say even I don’t have any Elliot Y songs on there. I could have a 500 GB hard drive i-Pod and still would not have him. Dude is just not the bomb, as Randy would say. On the other hand, I would be happy to have a picture of Ms. Cook on my i-Pod even if she just hums in the song.
By MC Fan
April 16, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this
Mariah is so awesome and she looks fantastic. Brooke should go home tonight and David C. should win the whole thing but then he may not have the creative control he would need to be him. Idol seems to over control the winners.
By Justin
April 16, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this
Why don’t yo ulike Mariah? she cool. it’s sad about elliot too… my dads like oh elliot he sucks…? he probably don’t even remember him
By emily
April 16, 2008 9:50 PM | Link to this
i should have bet money!!!!!!
By DawnH
April 16, 2008 9:52 PM | Link to this
David says he has never been happier. Did he look happy to you. Yeah - maybe Kristy is gone! Didn’t DialIdol predict a different 3? If it is Brooke, I hope she doesn’t have a complete emotional breakdown.
By Justin
April 16, 2008 9:52 PM | Link to this
hm…maybe just maybe they will send kristy home just because. i’m sure she’ll be in the bottom 2 for traditions sake.
By Tami
April 16, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this
WOW…I got 2 out of the 3 correct for the bottom 3 tonight. Interesting that Carly is safe, though.
By DawnH
April 16, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this
LOL WE - Elliot DOES look like a goat - LOL
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
April 16, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this
I think menana said she had family coming and would be traveling for a few days. she’ll be back
so… brooke, kristy, syesha … syesha safe…. i too think brooke will go
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
April 16, 2008 9:57 PM | Link to this
They got it ALMOST right…. but I think KLC deserved to stay over brooke, and i personally LOVE brooke (but then i’m a HUGE carole king fan too)
By DawnH
April 16, 2008 9:57 PM | Link to this
YAY YAY YAY YAY!!!!! And Brooke needs serious therapy. Deirdre - do I remember you are our resident psychiatrist?
By Tami
April 16, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this
OK….did anyone really think that Kristy would go tonight BEFORE Brooke? Wow. It’s getting brutal now, but we are now down to the final 6. Interesting vote-off.
By Leah
April 16, 2008 9:59 PM | Link to this
Thank goodness that annoying back-talking brat Kristy Lee Cook is gone!
By byeKristy
April 16, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this
woohoo! Finally—never should have made it to the Top 12…cute but cannot sing! Get it, Got it, Good!
Bye bye —
By idolfan
April 16, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this
I would have thought Brooke would exit before KLC, but evidently Kristy’s recent improvement wasn’t enough to move her on. She seemed absolutely certain before the announcement that her time was up, though.
By Cherish
April 16, 2008 10:04 PM | Link to this
It was Constantine who was told to pick which group he thought he belonged to, and he stood in the middle; he wouldn’t pick a side. But that’s cruel to make one of the contestants choose like that.
I’m just glad David Cook is safe!
By Flats
April 16, 2008 10:06 PM | Link to this
BRAVES!!!LOL!!!!
By Justin
April 16, 2008 10:06 PM | Link to this
Ok uh well i was wrong i’m going to stop worrying about Syesha haha… but honestly, as much as I hated Kristy for sticking around, I’d rather have had her stay over Brooke. Brooke is just getting sooo annoying i cannot even start on that. But it’s like, anyone who sings with an instrument it’d be awkward for them to leave. Anyway, next week should be interesting. And I think I KNOW this time who is leaving next week…but we’ll see.
Unfortunately, I will be out next tuesday until around 9:30, 10, so i can’t vote til then- bleh! And I’ll have to look up the numbers on my ownw. That’s too bad though, I hate missing the live performance shows.
By shutupbrooke
April 16, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this
Brooke has to go..she talks too mucha nd can’t sing a lick. give her some gum to chew to shut her up, she talks way too much. kristi should still be on. jason and broooke deserve to go actually a long time ago. david cook should win. kristi is VERY HOT. bnow there is nothing pleasant to look at from the girls. oh well.
By Justin
April 16, 2008 10:17 PM | Link to this
and rodney it was melinda who did that. it was so cheesy. when ryan said he must pick everyone was like so surprised……but hello they do it every year! that was a little ridiculous.. and the sitting down too lol come on now let’s get real
By Bill
April 16, 2008 10:22 PM | Link to this
America has got to start geting it right because they did not tonight.Now the show is not worth watching.I hope Brook wins now.
By Tami
April 16, 2008 10:22 PM | Link to this
I think Brooke & Jason have their work cut out for them next week. They will have to work hard to stay out of the bottom 3.
By Bill
April 16, 2008 10:24 PM | Link to this
America has got to start geting it right because they did not tonight.Now the show is not worth watching.I hope Brook wins now.
By War Eagle
April 16, 2008 10:25 PM | Link to this
OK I have a problem.
First they eliminate the lady’s eye candy; now they eliminate the guy’s eye candy.
Is AI trying to make this a singing competition?
By Buster
April 16, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this
That’s messed up!
By Songluvr
April 16, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this
WE: that wouldn’t make any sense, would it?
By castrolove
April 16, 2008 10:51 PM | Link to this
brooke should have been eliminated based on her TRAINWRECK performances the last few weeks… she’s totally lost her confidence and i’m getting really tired of hearing the judges baby her and archie every week! i’m convinced after all that pimping last week that the judges aren’t listening to the performances AT ALL -they’ve just decided it’s going to be a 2 david finale -regardless of how boring and awful they sound!! and both david cook and carly sucked of EPIC PROPORTIONS last week and all they said to david was “oh it wasn’t yer best performance..” wtf?! srsly starting to hate Randy and his ridiculous hypocrisy! Jason’s the most innovative, interesting, and ORIGINAL of all the contestants!!! true he doesn’t scream into the mic every week —but thats why millions LOVE him! get a clue…
By Negativo
April 16, 2008 10:51 PM | Link to this
Now I’m really p**.
By Harmony
April 16, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this
War, sorry they eliminated your eye candy, I wanted Brooke to go, she has some kind of severe psychological issue going on!
By Justin
April 16, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this
rodney that is so funny that you had syesha brooke or carly— which one will leave, and none of them did!
By War Eagle
April 16, 2008 10:57 PM | Link to this
Neg you can’t say PlSSED
By War Eagle
April 16, 2008 11:00 PM | Link to this
It’s OK Harm, It was just a matter of time. I wonder who VFTW is going to back now? I’m thinking Castro.
By Negativo
April 16, 2008 11:02 PM | Link to this
They screened it out, WAR!
By Harmony
April 16, 2008 11:03 PM | Link to this
Sorry Neg, like I already said, should have been Brooke. Brooke looked crazed tonight!
By War Eagle
April 16, 2008 11:06 PM | Link to this
Neg you have to be creative. The “MAN” is trying to keep us down.
By Harmony
April 16, 2008 11:11 PM | Link to this
Maybe they should back Brooke! I mean seriously its apparent the girl has issues! It might be interesting when she has her final meltdown though, and it will be live!
By MusicMan
April 16, 2008 11:12 PM | Link to this
All I can say is—when Brooke finally leaves, they’d better have the psychiatric ward on full alert. Poor girl is just not all there.
By ESPdeb
April 16, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this
Negativo,
You were wondering last night what Castro’s appeal and I answered you.
I don’t think I did a good-enough job.
I have two words for you:
Bedroom. Eyes.
By Harmony
April 16, 2008 11:19 PM | Link to this
MusicMan, Glad to have someone else seeing Brooke as unstable. I wonder if she’s bi-polar?
By Achin4Aiken
April 16, 2008 11:21 PM | Link to this
Tragic that Kristy left before Tiny Tears.
Brooke is going to have a VERY difficult time in the music business if she doesn’t grow a backbone and learn to take criticism. Simon is positively a lamb compared to some I’ve met. I had a guy throw a phone at me as I was entering his office. Just ENTERING mind you. I hadn’t played him a thing and was there only because HE had requested I meet with him. He’d just gotten off the phone with his ex-wife and lost it. Didn’t remember the incident a month later when I returned. That’s why you can’t take things personally and have to learn to listen. Brooke does neither. She is whiney, argumentative, arrogant and bratty as well as a mediocre singer and pianist.
Deirdre and Linny to A4A: “Don’t sugarcoat it, A4; how do you really feel?!”
By Racebaiter
April 16, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this
She was so smokin’ hot. Nothing to look at now.
By AI_addict
April 16, 2008 11:31 PM | Link to this
Ok, I just finished watching the show on my DVR and had to finally post a comment on this thing.
1- The group song was terrible. Everyone was very “PITCHY”. 2 - Jason Castro sucks. Please stop voting for him!!! 3 - Syesha rocks!!! Her performance last night was incredible. (David Cook’s was too, but I voted for Syesha because she has not deserved being in the bottom 3 all these times.) 4 - What was going on with Mariah’s performance at the end? It was not sounding good! Was one of her background singers off or something? 5 - Brooke does not have psychological problems. I think she’s just a really sweet person.And that’s all for now…
By boots
April 16, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this
In honor of KLC’s departure, here is my list of all-time top 10 hottest AI girls: 10. Nadia Turner 9. Ramiele Malubay 8. Haley Scarnato 7. Kimberly Caldwell 6. Lindsey Cardinale 5. Kellie Pickler 4. Carrie Underwood 3. Katherine McPhee 2. Kristy Lee Cook 1. Melinda Doolittle
By Harmony
April 16, 2008 11:46 PM | Link to this
I think Brooke does have psychological problems.
By Songluvr
April 16, 2008 11:47 PM | Link to this
AI addict: I noticed that too. Most of the song sounded good, but near the end we kept hearing this sound similar to Mariah when she goes way up there and does that whistly-bird sound, only it wasn’t her and it was the wrong notes for the song. Maybe a backup singer, but I think too it might have been coming from the synthesizer.
By Songluvr
April 16, 2008 11:52 PM | Link to this
I’m just gonna toss this out there, and see if anybody knows the answers…
How do white people with dreds (sp?) handle the whole hair-washing thing? Do they wash it? If so, how do they get it rinsed out good? When they get tired of that ‘do, do they have to cut their hair off and start over, or what? I’m so confused.
By AI_addict
April 16, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this
Thanks songluvr, glad I wasn’t the only one.
By Tarr Baybee
April 16, 2008 11:57 PM | Link to this
It’s really, really racist to call these “pitchy,” which means black (like pitch).
Of course that pudgy pitchy man is the one who says it, so I guess he gets a passy.
By Harmony
April 17, 2008 12:00 AM | Link to this
I have no clue on that one Song.
By Maui4me
April 17, 2008 12:02 AM | Link to this
I had thought the top 3 would be the two Davids and Michael. I still believe it will be the two Davids. My pick for the next two to go would be Jason and Carly. In response to a prior post, my favorite last year was Melinda also.
By gregt
April 17, 2008 12:08 AM | Link to this
I find it ironic (not really) that it’s mostly females that despise KLC so much. That girl was nothing but pure hot and not too bad of a singer.
I love the singing as much as anyone, but the sites were pretty nice when KLC was in the contest. I’m gonna miss her….for now.
Get used to her gals. She’ll be a hit in country music. I’ll help to make sure of it! ;-)
By Harmony
April 17, 2008 12:09 AM | Link to this
Songluvr, I have hair similar to what Jason probably has (thick, coarse) I could twist mine into dreds if I wanted to, but I wouldn’t know how to take care of them.
By Negativo
April 17, 2008 12:16 AM | Link to this
I am constantly being disappointed by the results. I thought Chikeze was great and was sent home way to early. I thought Michael was given a bum deal last week. Now KLC gets tossed prematurely and I’m even more P** off.
Look, the more I watch of this show the less impressed with it I become. It seems that in the text message tweener era the deck is stacked against anyone I would like to see win Idol.
My “WTF is wrong with the world” forecast:
Final four: Brooke, Jason, Arch, DC.
Final Three: Jason, Arch and DC.
Final Two: Jason and Archuletta.
Winner: Archuletta.
My reaction: one less show I’ll be watching in the future.
By Shannon, M.Div.
April 17, 2008 12:26 AM | Link to this
First of all, kudos to the AJC for not putting a spoiler on the front page. :) Great job!
Secondly, it’s about bloody time that KLC is gone, although I have to give her the award for “most improved contestant.” She sure did lay some eggs earlier. The Lee Greenwood song was a little cheesy for my taste, but I thought she did all right on “Anyway” (possibly because I’ve never heard the original). I don’t care for her, but then I don’t like any country music.
David Cook FTW! He may not be eye candy, but he is definitely ear candy.
By Harmony
April 17, 2008 12:31 AM | Link to this
Neg,If this world was fair and did the right thing, David Cook would win.
We all know that our world isn’t always fair and the best decision isn’t always made.
I haven’t got a clue how this one is going to end, I’m not even attempting to try and guess the outcome.
By Songluvr
April 17, 2008 12:37 AM | Link to this
Harmony, I remember Jason said a while back that his hair has been in dreds for years - maybe four years, can’t remember for sure. But can you imagine your hair if you twisted it up into dreds and left it like that for four years? Yikes!
Gregt: It’s not that remarkable, when you consider that most of the people really liking her were guys, and most of them don’t even try to pretend it’s because of her voice.
Jason irks me just as much as Kristy. In a contest like this, I think it’s just wrong when a mediocre talent outlasts a strong talent just because people think (s)he looks good. (Though like Rodney said, I too liked her far better in defeat tonight than I did in the hunt for weeks.)
But for the record, I thought Kristy looked great when she was looking so natural at her first audition. The more they straightened her hair and glammed her up, the less impressive she looked, IMO. But that’s just me. : )
By Harmony
April 17, 2008 12:47 AM | Link to this
Songluvr, if his hair has been in dreds that long,then I would think he would have to cut it if he wanted to change it.
By JTesla
April 17, 2008 12:51 AM | Link to this
I know exactly why Kristy Lee Cook is gone, and the reason is JUSTIN! You said last week that you were going to get her eliminated, who’s on your hit list this week? Please say Archie!
Well at least my prediction streak is safe, 100% accuracy since the top 24!
This leaves Syesha as the eye candy, but she is kind of bland.
By Harmony
April 17, 2008 12:57 AM | Link to this
JT, she may be bland ,but she looks to be mentally stable.
By Songluvr
April 17, 2008 12:57 AM | Link to this
…psssst Justin, say Castro…
By Harmony
April 17, 2008 1:03 AM | Link to this
Sorry Songluvr, but I’m with JT on this one.
Justin pick Archie!!!!!! PLEASE
By Songluvr
April 17, 2008 1:09 AM | Link to this
But Harmony, it’s kinda like voting Libertarian, you know it’s hopeless, but you do it anyway. ; )
By Harmony
April 17, 2008 1:17 AM | Link to this
I don’t think Justin will pick Syesha for elimination, so she’s safe for another week.
By JTesla
April 17, 2008 2:00 AM | Link to this
Harmony, you read my mind when it comes to Brooke: you can’t be cute and mentally unstable, it just isn’t possible.
We should be in store for an interesting show next week. There is still an upper and lower tier, it remains to be seen who will be able to crack that top. I think that all the David’s have to do is make it to the top 3, just past the goosy voting 4th through 6th spots.
By E
April 17, 2008 2:01 AM | Link to this
I was really surprised with Kristy Lee Cook’s departure. I thought she’d really turned it up the past few weeks.
Next week, Carly is a goner. I think the irish accent was cute at first, but now that the field has narrowed, an irish tattoo artist won’t play in the heartland. Eric Gray
By gbg liquid vitamins
April 17, 2008 2:25 AM | Link to this
Kristi Lee Cook was starting to win over my heart. I even voted for her.
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By Search Engine Placement
April 17, 2008 2:26 AM | Link to this
I really thought that Kristi Lee was going to fly below the radar for a few more weeks.
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By tanning lotion
April 17, 2008 2:28 AM | Link to this
Kristi Lee we will miss you. You do have talent. Hang in there.
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By tanning lotion
April 17, 2008 2:30 AM | Link to this
Kristi Lee I hated to see you get booted. You made it through the nights that you shouldn’t have, but the night that I honestly thought that you were one of the best, you get voted off. You were really coming on. Hang in there.
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By bena
April 17, 2008 2:31 AM | Link to this
Just catchin’ up on today’s postings.
Linny, Jason sang “Daydream” in the Top 12 guys. I think that’s what captured my interest in him - reminiscent of my teen years. I was a fan of the Lovin’ Spoonful.
The hair doesn’t bother me. My daughter is 20 now and her first boyfriend was in a rock band and had long hair. She remarked recently that she was surprised that I didn’t freak over his hair. My reply: my generation introduced the long-haired look,(at least in the 20th century) and her Grandpa hated the “sissy” boys I dated! Guess there’s still some hippie in me.
By Beth
April 17, 2008 5:40 AM | Link to this
Finally…redemption! The girl is gone! No offense to Kristy Lee but c’mon, we all know she should have left long ago in all fairness. Had she gotten better? Yes. Good enough to stay? No way. Rock on David Cook. And as far as the two Davids? Both are great. But DC is far more versatile than Lil’ Archie. And I’m hopin Jason hangs on to the top 3 or 4 with Carly.
By DawnH
April 17, 2008 7:32 AM | Link to this
OK - here is my understanding of dreds. First, it is not considered a hair style - it is considered a lifestyle (whatever that means)! In the beginning, you can only wash the hair about every week or so. Once they are “formed” you can only wash them every 3-4 days. You have to be careful to let them dry completely before covering them or mold will form (EWWWW). You have to watch for bugs which can on occasion be a problem. There. I’ve told you more than I know, but it is enough to know I won’t try to grow dreds.
By phillyhu
April 17, 2008 7:42 AM | Link to this
DC looks to have a great future without having to win this thing, and for that reason he may not. I think Arch has the most to gain from a win here. And for Kristy Lee, it really sucks to lose the eye candy, but if she can connect with the right song writer she may have a good future in CW.
By sharon
April 17, 2008 7:47 AM | Link to this
I’m glad Syesha was safe. I really wanted and expected Brooke to leave when it came down to her and Kristi Lee. Kristi Lee is very beautiful and I see a bright future for her. Does anyone know what the theme is next week?
By War Eagle
April 17, 2008 7:53 AM | Link to this
Andrew Lloyd Weber is the mentor next week.
By CCH
April 17, 2008 7:57 AM | Link to this
Bo Bice stood in the middle when asked to join the safe group.
By sharon
April 17, 2008 8:03 AM | Link to this
War Eagle who is Andrew Lloyd Weber? What is the theme? Thanks
By Marisa
April 17, 2008 8:03 AM | Link to this
ok, here’s my opinion….I think they had it right with Brooke and Kristy Lee, but not Syesha….with that said, although Syesha has a spectacular voice, I don’t see her winning this thing….my guess is that the final 3 will be David Cook, David Archuletta and Carly Smithson, (even though she’s been in the bottom 3 several times)….I just don’t understand how people are choosing Jason over Carly….it’s obvious the girl has a TREMENDOUS voice!!!! Well, my final prediction, David Cook wins!
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 8:07 AM | Link to this
Morning mushblogians!
Well, dialidol had Kristy as ‘safe’ so that shoots them out of the water!
I would much rather Brooke had left, or Jason. Kristy was just stepping into her own shoes and singing pretty well! Brooke, however, was horrible Tuesday and must have a coalition of nannies supporting her.
By Shay
April 17, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this
FINALLY, America got it right. No more Kristy Lee Cook. Even though she stepped up her game these past few weeks, that does NOT cover up the fact that the other 80% of her performances were horrible. Next week, we need to see a departure by Brook, followed by Jason and then Carly. In that order please!
By War Eagle
April 17, 2008 8:21 AM | Link to this
sharon, I have no idea who Webber is. I think he does musicals or something.
By redneck toilet boy
April 17, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! UP IN HERE THIS BLOG TODAY! MY STIFFY CANDY IS GONE. I’LL HAVE TO SMACK IT TO CHIPPER JONES NOW! WOOOOOOO! UP IN HERE!
By BullochDawg
April 17, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this
Dear Brooke, Be quiet!
My gosh, the girl never shuts up. They play her up to be Miss sweet and innocent, but one look into those eyes and you can tell she can go from 0 to Beotch in lickity split. She just needs to sing, smile and leave the stage. I thought it was funny when she jumped on Simon for saying Kristi would probably go, “HEY! HEY!”. Simon laughed and said, “Well, it’s got to be one of you two” Me thinks we have a little psycho queen here.
By War Eagle
April 17, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this
LOL!!!!!!
WOOOOOOO! UP IN HERE!
By Sarah
April 17, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this
I can’t believe they didn’t vote off the trashy girl with all the s** tattoos or Syehsia or what ever ghetto strange name she has. All she does is scream off key. Horrid, horrid…voice.
By harrietth
April 17, 2008 8:30 AM | Link to this
Hey, Dierdre! I agree totally about KLC. She was just coming into her own and gaining confidence each week. Brooke, on the other hand, has continually gone downhill IMO. And her back-talking and constant need to explain is really wearing thin with me. I really liked her at first, but now that I have gotten to “know” her a bit, I don’t like what I see. And Jason should have been long gone.
By redneck toilet boy
April 17, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this
WOOOOOOOOO! WE! DID YOU GE TON LAST STIFFY FOR KRISTY LAST NIGHT? ARE YOU A LUBE GUY OR A DRY HANDER? WOOOOO! IN THIS HERE UP BLOG!
By Cybed
April 17, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this
Up from lurk mode:
Am I the Only one who thinks this year’s group has had mre neg comments toward Simon than past’s? Not that he doesn’t deserve them.
Brooke’s “pouting” has gotten really old. Maybe it’s the nanny in her. :)
Maybe I’m out of the Idol demographic(43), but all of Syeesha’s songs sound the same and Carly practically screams everything. As far as vocalists, DA and DC are the best, IMHO. I’ll go out on a linb and say all male final.
By ???
April 17, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this
Well of course they should have voted off the girl cause of her tattoe. My God, it’s killing her voice. And Syesha. I mean, that name alone is a reason to get booted. :\
By JustMe
April 17, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this
It is Idol Fatique. This show is so not authentic anymore. Just a big ole popularity contest.
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this
Gonna be an interesting day on the ol’ blog! :-)
I’m with Shay…Brooke has to go next, then Jason…after that I’m torn between Carly and Syesha…both very talented but this is going to be a 2 man(or one man and a boy) finale.
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this
Sorry…I forgot:
WHOOOOO UP IN HERE!!!!!
You know, that IS kinda fun! :-)
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this
Negative did everyone a favor yesterday when he compared Carly’s version of Without You to Kelly Clarkson’s. Carly sounds pretty good until you hear Kelly. Whole different league!
Oh and before….I said WHOOOO instead of WOOOO. Don’t worry, I’ll get the hang of it!
By Mike S
April 17, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this
OK.. I am trying to figure out how we have gone from possibly the most talented top 12 in the history of the show to what is arguably the WEAKEST top 6 since season 3 and maybe of all time.
We have ONE legitimate star - David Cook.
One excellent singer in the liplicker, but his personality quotient is ZERO!
Then the other four are BLECH squared.
We have Jason the SONG WHISPERER.
Babbling Brooke, who I love the whole Carly Simon/Carole King vibe, but she is not top 6 material.
And then Syesha and Carly, who both sing beautifully when they just sing, but both of them INSIST on screaming to the top iof thier lungs and torturing dogs ears nationwide.
MEanwhile, the last two weeks have seen two artists knocked off who I will predict sell more albums than anyone else from this season except the obligatory 500K-800K for the winner, and the Daughtry level that David Cook will sell.
Anyway, I am rapidly losing interest in this season.
By Boo'Queeta
April 17, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this
Hoo lawse i gots to get offa dese here feets fo a minute. dat was a long shift to the hospital las night. dey need to keep dat lil Syqueesha girl in dere cuz she the one be keepin it fo reals. Lawse lemme rest a minute fo i goes to the krogers and get me some collards fo supper.
By DawnH
April 17, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this
I agree that Brooke has gotten too whiney and too emotional. Maybe she is still there because they want to avoid the emotional drama of eliminating her, for those who believe AI is fixed. They need to put her on meds and wait for them to kick in.
Hope that Carly is next, followed by Brooke, followed by David A.
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this
Brooke is still there because people find her ‘sweet’. Have they noticed that she argues with the judges…that she cries to get her way, that she pouts and talks to everybody like they’re her 2 year old charges? She was TERRIBLE…seriously…singing Hero!
By Ms.Simon
April 17, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this
Well……………
I really don’t think Kristy Lee should have gone last night. It should have been Brooke.
Pretty girl, but Syesha bugs me. I hope she doesn’t win.
Carly is just gross and the husband ewwwwwwwwwwwww. Great voice though. Last performance not great.
David Cook looks sooooooo dirty and those grimy teeth and that big HEAD. Hate his voice. Sorry
David Arch annoys me with his reactions. Great voice, just not a mature voice.
You all think that Brooke has a mental problem. I say get the paramedics for David Arch if he is booted off.
Jason doesn’t have to sing. He can just stand there. He is GOURGEOUS. His eyes are so sexy……..
Elliott Yamin sounded great last night. Love that little troll.
Mariah didn’t sound good to me. Am I the only one that think Mariah looks like a cute monkey. LOL!!!
By Shay
April 17, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this
If anyone other than Cook wins, then KLC and Michael Johns will both sale twice as many albums as the winner.
Jason, Syesha, Brooke, Carly nor Archie will sale records if they win.
By Suzee
April 17, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this
Is it just me or does someone else agree that when they have those pathetic group sings that you can’t hear most of the people when Syesha cranks it up. God, she is annoying and she should have gone before MJ or KLC. I’m not sayin, just sayin.
By Shay
April 17, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this
Mariah should sue her for singing Hero like that. Just slap a “don’t ever do that again” lawsuit on her.
By sharon
April 17, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this
I would rather be named Syeshia than Sarah
By Blkshepherd
April 17, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this
Although I like both Mariah and Elliot their song choices were last than stellar. I didnt get either one. All I heard was bye bye bye byeeeeeeee! Ok..dont know who wrote the song but it sucked. The only song I can recall with repeated saying of bye bye bye was NSNYC’s BYE BYE BYE(a different song with a Better hook). I wish she had wore the silver mini(shining sequins)the black one makes her look cheap. Love her to death though. Worst song I ever heard her sing..voice off key and pitchy in spots..too low in others and too shrill too the point that it sounded like chalk screetching across a black board. grade: D-..lacks pep, didnt grab my attention. Nothing like any of the hits from her No.1s cd(that I cant seem to locate:-( After hearing the idols butcher her catalog of songs, I wanted to hear the originals by Mariah again. Mariah joins the long list of great vocalists that Has such a great catalog of wonderful classic hits that if she never made another record it would not matter. But like most artists I dont think she can quite hit those notes she did twenty years ago still they can take us down memory lane by perfoming them again and again and we will never tire because she is the original artist to perform them and they are Her songs. Everyone knows(or should know) No one voice(or looks) remain the same 20-25 40yrs later and people are stupid to think other wise. If she tours it wont be the new stuff that will have people jumping out her seat but her old hits even if in lower register it O.K. long as its Mariah. Elliot.poor little troll. and I really like him..such a good voice..such poor material( he needs to fire his manager(along with Ruben and Fantasia’s) hate to see such a great talent waisted on fluff. He just didnt put no toot in my horn. signed extremely good looking lonely old man:-)
By Princess
April 17, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this
Yall need to stop trashing Brooke. She is sweet and pretty and sings really well. You are all just fat jealous cows! Are you on Idol? NO!
By David
April 17, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this
Dang it AJC. In the age of dvr, I look on here and your spoilers ruin the braves game for me and your spoilers ruin the surprise of Wayne Brady’s divorce. Now what am I supposed to watch tonight, something current and live?
Seriously, I thought the spoiler comment last week was a joke, but now there is another one this week? Those post are more about “spoiled” viewers/posters than ajc spoilers.
By jus me
April 17, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this
Was it just me, or was Mariah’s backup singers louder than her at the end?
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this
WOOOOOO UP IN HERE….nah… didn’t feel it, sorry (LOL D, you trip me out girl!) One thing for sure, today has already been and probably will be an interesting, if confusing, read!!! As Miz Boo’ might say “fo’ sho’ !!”
i ‘love’ (that is: appreciate, find amusing, like to read, yada yada) you guys, all of you, i swear i do… a little slice of the world, right here in one li’l ol’ blog about a relatively insignificant thing, and you can find just about any type of person you can imagine!!!
By dolfin
April 17, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this
songluvr - I have a friend who actually looks a lot like Castro, and has his hair the same. He does NOT wash it, because you cannot rinse it good. He washes it with water only in the shower (and occassionally one falls off). This is his second time growing his dreads. And yes when you no longer want them, you must shave your head and start over. Hope that helps :-)
By flats
April 17, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
Good morning everyone…D,good to see you cutting up with toilet boy.BRAVES SUCK!!!!sorry…just p** at them!Kristy was really coming around!Sasha’s way worse!
By DawnH
April 17, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this
Princess, even fat jealous cows know mental illness when we see it.
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this
Repeating something I think War Eagle said:
It is NO LONGER a spoiler when it’s over….the game, the show, whatever! The ajc, nor ANY other news outlet should be expected to ‘hide’ the news until you catch up! If you don’t want to know an outcome…don’t look!
By Negativo
April 17, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this
Pathetic deterioration of what had been an incredible Top 12. Mike, you hit it on the head with your comment so I won’t repeat what you said, but it’s getting very hard to give a crap about a contest to find out who 13 yo girls think is cute and wicked cool.
I have David Cook and nothing else at this point. The minute the tweeners invariably toss him away for JC or DA I become the anti-idol protest blogger from hell.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this
David, Shannon, M.Div. wasn’t kidding. It really upset her that the headline had a spoiler before she could watch her TiVo. So because Miz Shannon wrote to Miz Tuck, i guess we have to thank her for single-handedly resolving the ‘problem’. WhatEVAH.
Princess… chill out, girl, you’ll get ulcers or something! You have a right to express indignation at the words of others, but NOT the right to start name-calling others. Some of the commenters might be sheep, or goats, or even horses, and you call them cows!!! how DARE you?
~¿@
By Princess
April 17, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this
Dawn - you are just jealous. I know what it is like to be blonde and pretty and have cows like you make up crap just because they are jealous. Are YOU on Idol? Then maybe you are the crazy one!
By DS
April 17, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this
OK, this is what I think will happen, what do you guys think. Next week - Brooke Then - Syesha Then - Carly Then - Dreadlock boy Then David Cook Winner - David A.
By backwoods ben
April 17, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this
OK Boo ‘Queeta, I agree with you it was a long day or should I say long morning throwing them papers out my pacer winder this morn. I lik that thar syesha gal but that thar fellar with them turds on his head gotta go. He sounds lik one of them thar chickens I stepped on when I stepped out of my trailer. Goooo Syesha getherdone.
By Lara
April 17, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this
All I have to say is FINALLY!!!
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this
Princess..if we acknowledge that we’re all just ‘fat jealous cows’ will you stop it? Everybody here has a right to their opinion. Many of us don’t like Brooke’s singing style. Some of us do. Calling people names about a singer is childish and silly.
By RK
April 17, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this
I swear I saw (the real) Shay backup singing for Elliot…
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this
Cybed…sorry I didn’t say hello sooner. We love it when lurkers join us…especially if they’re thinking about staying. If you’ve been lurking long, you already know that today is going to be ‘interesting’. Hang onto your hat!
By DawnH
April 17, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this
Ah, Princess. Now we understand… You are blonde! Which of the Idols were you?
By Mike S
April 17, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this
DawnH 1 Princess 0
By Bill B
April 17, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
As we all know, this is not a “talent” contest but a “popularity” one. It would be hard for me to think that anyone with “ears” would not think that the best “voice” in thevgroup is Syesha. Yet, she has been in the bottom three al;mosy every week. In my opinion, the bottwm three last night were the three most talented.
By Bill B
April 17, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this
As we all know, this is not a “talent” contest but a “popularity” one. It would be hard for me to think that anyone with “ears” would not think that the best “voice” in thevgroup is Syesha. Yet, she has been in the bottom three al;mosy every week. In my opinion, the bottwm three last night were the three most talented.
By Mike S
April 17, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this
DawnH 1 Princess 0
By Bill B
April 17, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this
As we all know, this is not a “talent” contest but a “popularity” one. It would be hard for me to think that anyone with “ears” would not think that the best “voice” in thevgroup is Syesha. Yet, she has been in the bottom three al;mosy every week. In my opinion, the bottwm three last night were the three most talented.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this
mornin’ Cybed, welcome to the … insanity! thanks for joining in, LOL, tho’ you may come to regret it!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this
I have to agree with whoever it was that said both Syesha and Carly have lovely singing voices, but both tend to ruin it with the “big sound” screeching and screaming. I KNOW it’s all the rage, but girls girls! you have to know YOUR strengths and weaknesses, and not use what doesn’t work!
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this
My congrats to Lara and all the others who were looking for Kristy’s departure.
My deepest sympathies to all the guys!
By Princess
April 17, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this
DOn’t tell me to chill out. They are saying that Brooke needs mental help and medicines and you worry about me calling people cows? What a messed up world you live in! Get off the carbs and care about your body and maybe your mind will clear up!
By cosmo
April 17, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this
I’m glad that I’m not the only AI addict that is tired of Brook’s phony mouth contorting pouting whenever any of the judges say anything critical of her or anyone else’s performances. She is in the middle of the pack, at best..and that was the middle of the pack in the top 24..not top 12..not top 6 which is where we are now. She’s got to go next week. I have grown weary of Brook. Kristy should have been given one more week based on Brook’s performance.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this
OH! That flew past me the first time through…. Lacey Schwimmer is “stepping out” with David Cook?!??!!!??!? How cool is THAT!
By cosmo
April 17, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this
I’m glad that I’m not the only AI addict that is tired of Brook’s phony mouth contorting pouting whenever any of the judges say anything critical of her or anyone else’s performances. She is in the middle of the pack, at best..and that was the middle of the pack in the top 24..not top 12..not top 6 which is where we are now. She’s got to go next week. I have grown weary of Brook. Kristy should have been given one more week based on Brook’s performance.
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this
Princess…I know this is a useless argument so I’m not sure why I’m continuing but….this blog is ABOUT American Idol. Therefore, our opinions about the singers are allowed…whether you like them or not.
Saying that Brooke needs mental help is simply a way of expressing how tired we are of her whining, arguing, crying and not singing very well.
She’s a beautiful girl and seems really nice. Other than that, she’s NOT going to win American Idol. She will have to leave at some point.
Calling people you don’t know ugly names because they don’t have the same opinion as you suggests to me that Brooke is not the only one who needs some help.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this
WOW. Princess. You. Have. Serious. Problems. You. Need. To. Focus. On. What’s. Important. Here. This. Is. A. Blog. People. Express. Their. Opinions. You. Can. Too. But. NOTHING. Gives. You. The. Right. To. Call. People. Names.
Understand something here, doll-face. I LIKE BROOKE. I too think she’s a nice lady with a sweet personality. HOWEVER having said that, I also think that she’s having some emotional problems coping with this competition, and it IS showing in her behavior. That, dear Princess, is an OPINION, one to which I am entitled, and which I am also entitled to EXPRESS. I am not slandering or libeling Ms. Brooke. I am expressing concern and making observations from my point of view. Calling me a cow, when you know NOTHING about me (or anyone ELSE here) is not only childish, it’s inappropriate.
NOW. if you have an opinion you’d like to express about something, do so. But stop with the name calling, before you find yourself being called some rather unsavory things yourself!
BY THE WAY: my little chill out was meant in light-hearted humor, but since you took it seriously, i’ll say it again, seriously: CHILL OUT
By Boo'Queeta
April 17, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this
Hoo lawse i needs to sit fo a minute. got my collards but i had to go to the food lions to get my fatback. they chrage to much fo fatback at krogers. now how you gon cook a pot of collards and aint got no fatback? i needs to get dese poke chops on to merrnate. Lawse what im gon feed dese grands fo lunch. Dey be up in here soon. yall vote for Syqueesha. she keepin it fo reals!
By HA
April 17, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this
you tell em Princess…..
By flats
April 17, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this
D…A little advice to you.You might want to refrain from telling people what to say.Free speech’s a beautiful thang.What you might think is silly doesn’t mean the whole blog thinks the same way.:-)…PLEASE,for OL FLATS!JUST SAYIN.
By David
April 17, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this
Linny, If ajc caved in and changed their headlines to appease the whines of one apparently very spoiled reader, then I am really disappointed in ajc.
I mean, really… that has to be a joke. Idol is the biggest show in the country. Virtually every news show starts off with who is out. Almost every morning show interviews who just got voted off. Every radio break talks about who’s gone. Every internet website has articles on who was voted off. How can a person come onto a internet news website board about American Idol and complain about spoilers? That can not be serious, it has to be someone troll trying to be funny?
By DawnH
April 17, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this
Princess, are you really Brooke? Ditto to Deirdre and linny.
Eat an ice cream cone, Princess. It will improve your disposition.
By flats
April 17, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this
LINNY..PLEASE!she has every right to say what she wants on this thang.
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this
cosmo…I agree with you 100% but…you realize that your opinion places you squarely in Princess’s ‘cow’ category. Are you willing to accept that risk? :-)
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this
LOL David, that comment by me was, also, tongue-in-cheek. I seriously doubt a single reader has any control at all, much less THAT kind of control! Believe me, i’m with you!
flats, are you on drugs? when did D tell someone what they could or couldn’t say? did i miss it? cuz i sure didn’t read it!
Miz Boo’ thanks for stopping by! Now I’m getting hongry for some of those collards!!! sho’ nuff!
By flats
April 17, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this
D…Please dont run people off.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this
@¿@ <—— eyes rolling heavenward.
just sayin’
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this
I’m sorry greg…I’ll try to be nicer.
By Princess
April 17, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this
So I guess you all know Brooke personally and have done a psychological evaluation on her so you know she needs help? Is that what you are saying? Because you would never say anything about someone you don’t know, right? Because she is young and pretty you old COWS just want to tear her down. That is MY opinion and you can’t stop me from expressing it! Have another donut and CHILL OUT!
By War Eagle
April 17, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this
LOL@ flats
By flats
April 17, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this
Idol will be on top they’re game for a long time long after were gone.
By flats
April 17, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this
I reel them in every time Eagle!I love Linny and D!
By Leah
April 17, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this
Princess - I don’t have blonde hair, thank goodness, because it would look freakish with my sepia-colored skin tone, but, that doesn’t mean that I’m jealous of Brooke. I am not on AI because I have absolutely no singing ability, but, again - that doesn’t mean that I’m jealous of Brooke. She is participated in a contest in which she will be judged on everything she does. That being said, this is a blog, not a dissertation, so anyone with a computer can participate. If you don’t like someone’s opinion of Brooke, tough toenails! Calling someone a cow doesn’t make you pretty or any smarter than a 5th grader!
By Princess
April 17, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this
At least flats has some manners! Thank you flats!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this
Um Princess. There’s one HUGE flaw in your analysis. We’ve ALL seen Brooke pout and talk back and make faces and cry, and it was reported that she actually had a breakdown the first time she was in the bottom 3. Fact. Not presumed fact, but visible, re-playable recorded facts. None of us said we KNOW her, but that we OBSERVED her behavior.
However, calling people COWS and having a temper tantrum because we don’t cave in to YOUR opinion … oh and by the way, saying things like “I know what it is like to be blonde and pretty and have cows like you make up crap just because they are jealous.” … do not lead to much credibility on YOUR part.
Just sayin’ — yes you can state your opinion all you want. But name calling only makes your opinions look immature and childish. But hey, have at it … at the grand old age of what — 14? 16? you know so much more than anyone else that it’s hard to imagine anyone would DARE contradict you!
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this
The one thing I’ve learned in my life (which I keep needing to be reminded about) is…There’s no use arguing with closed minded people.
I don’t like Brooke’s singing and I hope she’s eliminated next week!
I think this show has stressed her to the point that she cries a lot, and talks a lot. She’ll be, IMO, better off when the pressure of competing is lifted. She doesn’t seem(again, my opinion) that she’s handling it very well.
By Mike S
April 17, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this
Well it is pretty obvious why your name is princess.
It has to be because you are just so sweet and friendly and cuddly. Why you are so sweet I just want to gather you up in my arms and squeeze and squeeze and squeeze.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this
ooooooooh Leah! I don’t know where you came from or who you are but i LIKE your style!!!!
By DS
April 17, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
This is too much for me, cows and dounuts flying around, Makes me hungry for a steak and some dessert, see ya.
By David
April 17, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this
Not about idol, but a question regarding board etiquette. I have noticed that most belligerent people that post on internet board always seem to resort to insults about peoples size. Fat comments, cow, push away from the table seems to be a common remark. My question is “Why?” It is on every board that I read. I have never seen anyone posting on these boards, I don’t know what they look like, for me to call them fat, or try to describe them in any way at all would simply show my own ignorance. Most of the people that I know grow out of these types of childish insults around the 1st grade. Are there that many preschoolers online these days? Are these people that are so insecure with their own self worth that they are reduced to insulting others to make themselves feel better? I’m just sayin (lol) It really makes me feel sad for them. How low does your intelligence have to be before the best comeback you can muster is “Yeah, well, your fat”
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this
did she really say that? did she REALLY say that? at 11:01? tell me i just imagined it, puhleeeeze!
too funny.
Mike, as usual… incisive! ~¿@
By Princess
April 17, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this
So linny calls me childish and immature as she tells me NOT to call names! I think we know who the crazy one is! LOL!!!! Have that last donut linny. It’s almost lunch time!
By Melissa
April 17, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this
Hey! They are keeping Syesha in the “cold” category by not really exposing her to the audience. We see her, but can’t really connect with her. For instance, out of the seven contestants left, she was the only one who Ryan didn’t talk to on stage as he was giving their results. All the others, he asked them questions, but not Syesha. He just got right to her results. And it wasn’t a time thing, because he had time to talk to “Monchichi” (I love that, by the way, LOL). Why don’t they want us to know that girl?
By ???
April 17, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this
Y’all leave Princess alone. Anyone who has to nickname herself “Princess” to feel good and obsess over eating and weight 24/7 on a singing blog must have issues with her looks. What do cows, blonde hair and the word Princess have to do with Idol. Nadda dayum thang!
Girl, just hit the track a few times a week and lay off the makeup and you will be fine! Self esteem will shoot right to the stars! I promise ya!
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this
I have a question.
When Princess calls us ‘cows’, does she mean everybody? Cuz ‘cows’ has a distinctly feminine connotation to it. Some of the guys have expressed the same opinion of Brooke….so, why not call them names too?
I mean, Princess could call the guys ‘bulls’ but that would kinda defeat the purpose since they might find it flattering instead of insulting.
Which begs the question….does Princess just hate the women here? Calling someone a ‘fat cow’ brings a female to mind. Maybe she’s afraid of the guys! :-)
By JTesla
April 17, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this
Way to keep things going folks! No need for me to step in WOOHOO UP IN HERE
By Leah
April 17, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this
linny - Thanks! I always read the blog, but, hardly ever have time to participate. Today, I’m at home with a sick child, and decided to write in. It’s really sad how some people actually get so involved with the persona that these folks portray on a TV show! Princess (aka - Brooke’s little sister) needs a nap!
By DawnH
April 17, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
Princess (a/k/a Brooke), how do you know all of us. You must if you know we are all cows. It’s OK - your meds will kick in soon, plus you are going to be out of the competition soon, so you won’t have so much pressure on you.
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this
Leah and David! Hang around! I like BOTH your styles!
By War Eagle
April 17, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this
flats has manners????? LOL
You all are cracking me up today.
By Princess
April 17, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this
Mike S - back off you perv.
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
Princess…sweetie…there’s a huge difference between calling someone who is acting like a 5 year old ‘childish’ and calling someone you’ve never met a ‘fat cow’.
If you can’t see the difference, then there really is NO USE continuing!
By Razzz
April 17, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
I’m gonna keep posting till I get through to you all.
Fantasia has talent (singing). Y’all just can’t appreciate it.
Most of the songs produced for her are all wrong for her voice. I’ll give you that.
But how can the person who gave the all-time BEST idol performance also be the worst winner?
Taylor Hicks was the worst!
At least Fantasia has her own unique sound. I don’t like most of her songs. And like I said, they are all wrong for her, imo.
But most of you can’t appreciate her talent, I feel.
That is all. For now.
Razzzz
By Theodora
April 17, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this
Well,the ratings went down this week because we lost a more interesting, multi-dimentional performer in M.Johns. With the exception of David Cook, they are all a big yawn. Many people I know did not watch this week because Mike was gone. Let’s face it, Kristy got better but she was never as good as Johns, and if he was gone, she had to go.
By Razzz
April 17, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
I’m gonna keep posting till I get through to you all.
Fantasia has talent (singing). Y’all just can’t appreciate it.
Most of the songs produced for her are all wrong for her voice. I’ll give you that.
But how can the person who gave the all-time BEST idol performance also be the worst winner?
Taylor Hicks was the worst!
At least Fantasia has her own unique sound. I don’t like most of her songs. And like I said, they are all wrong for her, imo.
But most of you can’t appreciate her talent, I feel.
That is all. For now.
Razzzz
By Razzz
April 17, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
I’m gonna keep posting till I get through to you all.
Fantasia has talent (singing). Y’all just can’t appreciate it.
Most of the songs produced for her are all wrong for her voice. I’ll give you that.
But how can the person who gave the all-time BEST idol performance also be the worst winner?
Taylor Hicks was the worst!
At least Fantasia has her own unique sound. I don’t like most of her songs. And like I said, they are all wrong for her, imo.
But most of you can’t appreciate her talent, I feel.
That is all. For now.
Razzzz
By Theodora
April 17, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this
Well,the ratings went down this week because we lost a more interesting, multi-dimentional performer in M.Johns. With the exception of David Cook, they are all a big yawn. Many people I know did not watch this week because Mike was gone. Let’s face it, Kristy got better but she was never as good as Johns, and if he was gone, she had to go.
By Theodora
April 17, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this
Well,the ratings went down this week because we lost a more interesting, multi-dimentional performer in M.Johns. With the exception of David Cook, they are all a big yawn. Many people I know did not watch this week because Mike was gone. Let’s face it, Kristy got better but she was never as good as Johns, and if he was gone, she had to go.
By Mike S
April 17, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this
OH man - DENIED!!!!!!! My one last shot at true love and I a pierced through the heart.
MY Spirit has been broken….
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
Mike S - perv ??????????????????? you’re kidding, right? please tell me you’re kidding! that’s too funny!
D — i had the same thought about ‘cows’ and that being directed at females, but what about the guys, which is sort of why i started off with the “might be sheep or goats or even horses” thing way back when this all started.
i’m still laughing at calling Mike a perv…. omg that’s funny!
By x
April 17, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
LOL! Princess has got linny firing on all her fake names today! Good job Princess! Doesn’t take much to get these gals wound up.
By Theodora
April 17, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
Well,the ratings went down this week because we lost a more interesting, multi-dimentional performer in M.Johns. With the exception of David Cook, they are all a big yawn. Many people I know did not watch this week because Mike was gone. Let’s face it, Kristy got better but she was never as good as Johns, and if he was gone, she had to go.
By Theodora
April 17, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
Well,the ratings went down this week because we lost a more interesting, multi-dimentional performer in M.Johns. With the exception of David Cook, they are all a big yawn. Many people I know did not watch this week because Mike was gone. Let’s face it, Kristy got better but she was never as good as Johns, and if he was gone, she had to go.
By War Eagle
April 17, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this
LOL Princess called Mike a perv.
By #1bravesfan
April 17, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this
All I can say is BRAVES (OMG!!!!)
and
The blogging today is intense.
I’m staying out of it.
By flats
April 17, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
STOP IT PEOPLE!!!!!Let give it a rest!!Take the whole thang to bed and wake up in a better mood.My stiffy girl is gone on idol!
By Theo
April 17, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
Well,the ratings went down this week because we lost a more interesting, multi-dimentional performer in M.Johns. With the exception of David Cook, they are all a big yawn. Many people I know did not watch this week because Mike was gone. Let’s face it, Kristy got better but she was never as good as Johns, and if he was gone, she had to go.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this
Raz… i agree that ‘tasia gave perhaps THE definitive performance with Summertime. However, most of her songs are sung out of her range, and thus creeping into the screeching stages. Is that the producer’s fault? SHE chooses what she wants to sing, at least to some degree. Same criticism for Syesha, for Carly, and for MANY contestants over the years. If you don’t HAVE the range, don’t FAKE the range. Find another way to cope with octaves and pitch and key; that’s what “arrangement” means…. find, or create, an arrangement that suits YOUR voice instead of screaming to imitate an original performer’s style. That’s all.
or maybe i’m wrong, someone like A4A might be able to help me out on my thoughts here, ‘cuz Lord knows, if i’m wrong, i wanna know … if i’m REALLY wrong, i mean. ~¿@
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this
Mike…if you don’t mind, I think I’ll just call you ‘perv’ from now on! :-)
I’m off to get ‘stuff’ done…I’ll be back soon. Have fun…and I know you will cuz what’s more fun than arguing with a 12 year old! :-)
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this
x? welcome back. you’ve been missed coff coff
yeah. missed. that’s it.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this
Oh and Princess, hon, read again. I did not call YOU “childish and immature”, what i said was, and i quote: “But name calling only makes your opinions look immature and childish.”
BIG difference.
By #1bravesfan
April 17, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
This is the 2nd time I’ve had to post this…this format sucks.
All I can say is the BRAVES - OMG!!!
This blog is getting intense, I’m staying out of it.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
LOL D. Princess came along JUST in time for a “mood” so she’s not going to get away with it. I can be JUST as adamant as any 12 year old!!! After all, I raised a few past that age, and survived!
~¿@
By Princess
April 17, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
You were right x. They sure do love their little blog and HATE it when someone dares to post here. They jumped right through my hoops. Donut time!
By flats
April 17, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this
i’VE GOT A STIFFY!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this
Oh. Now we HATE it when someone blogs. Funny. If we ignored the children, they’d pitch a temper tantrum because we DON’T respond. Amusing. At best.
By redneck toilet boy
April 17, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this
WOOOOOO! PRINCESS GAVE ME STIFFAGE! WOOOO!
By War Eagle
April 17, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this
I think toilet boy said it best………
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! UP IN HERE THIS BLOG TODAY!
By idolholic
April 17, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this
Damn Theo we get it already, MJ is gone from Idol! LOL
Why would you guys say Syesha is screaming? That girl is on pitch and point each and every week, but she can’t seem to get any love from the Judges (other than Paula)! I just don’t get it. Brooke on the other hand who looks washed out and sings even worse can’t do any wrong and Carly who screeches and looks nothing like a wannabe pop star is always safe, WTH is going on with AI this year?
By JTesla
April 17, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this
This is a good popcorn day. We’ve got old trolls, new trolls, Flats being crowned the king of manners, Mike S being dubbed the blog perv, what more can one ask for?
By Justin
April 17, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this
Thank you Idolholic…at least i’m not the only one..
By DH
April 17, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this
This blog is beginning to be like a foul ride on MARTA. Too many floaters left hanging around. Courtesy flush someone, anyone…please.
By Justin
April 17, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this
Thank you Idolholic…at least i’m not the only one..who thinks syesha is great
By idolholic
April 17, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this
Your’e welcome Justin and I’m out now, this blog is just too slow (in more ways than one) for my tastes.
By Leah
April 17, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this
Okay - now I feel that I’m obligated to actually give an AI opinion, since I’ve blogged in response Princess’ temper tantrum.
I think David Cook is the most marketable of the group. I personally would not buy anything by him, but, I wouldn’t turn the radio if his music came on either! He is the most individual of the group. By that, I mean that his voice is the most identifiable of all of the contestants. He has his own style and goes out of his way not to sound like anyone else. Again- it’s not my personal style of music, but, I can appreciate his talent.
By flats
April 17, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this
245 posts up in here!!!!!WOOOOOOHOOOOOOTOILETASS!!!!
By DawnH
April 17, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this
DH - sounds like a job for toilet boy.
By JTesla
April 17, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this
Leah, talking about AI? We don’t do that here.
Good point regarding Cook, I agree with you.
By redneck toilet boy
April 17, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this
WOOOO! PRINCESS IS MY FINANCE! I TOLD HER TO BLOG UP IN THIS BLOG IN HERE TODAY UP IN HERE IN THIS BLOG IN HERE UP IN THIS BLOG TODAY IN HERE UP IN HERE TODAY!
By redneck toilet boy
April 17, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this
WOOOO! ME AND MY FINANCE PRINCESS ARE GOING TO DOTHAN THIS WEEKEND FOR THE BIG RACE BALL GAME TOURNAMENT RALLY! WOOO UP IN HERE!
By Menana
April 17, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this
Good afternoon to all my friends!!!!
Just went through all the postings since my last post on 4/11. Hubby and I went out of town for weekend, then got an emergency call about my 92yo Dad. All is well again with him.
OMG, what have we had going on here? Sounds like a little bit of everything. First, I will say that I was not to impressed with Tuesdays performances. IMO, it was not the best, but also not the worst.
What?????????? Another shocker as KLC was voted off. Two weeks in a row, what a double whammy. KLC will still benefit from AI and will get a signed record deal, now sooner than later. At this stage of the competition, anyone is fair game to be voted off. No one is safe, not even both Davids. It seems to me that this year hasn’t great in voting. Some of the better singers have gone long before the worst. Can’t seem to figure it all out yet.I will agree with what most of you are saying regarding the top final 2. Both Davids will be there.
About themes that they haven’t had this year. Don’t they usually have a Motown night? I also thought when they did that one, it was one of the better themes. Love that Motown sound. Gets me going (where I don’t know, but gets me going).
Now I know this post is going to be long (sorry Willie), but I feel the need to address “PRINCESS” and her comments.
First, I know that this is a public blog and anyone can and do say what they feel and think within reason. But when it becomes a personal issue with name calling, it stirs me up. For someone to name call persons that they have never met and most likely will never meet, is just plain ridiculous and shows a lack of immaturity, no matter who you are. Is your life so unsettled and unhappy that you are forced to stoop so low as to call innocent people names? By doing that, you are really downing yourself and making you seemed like the child that you are. In my many years of life, I have learned that if you are not happy within yourself, you will lash out and try to make others as unhappy as you are. None of us here are out to make anyone unhappy, but we are all entitled to our opinions, as you are. However, the difference is that we don’t name call. I expect to get some backlashing from my comments, but I am mature enough to handle it.I just don’t see any sense in stooping that low. People can express their opinions in a more and professional way and have a more direct hit in getting their point across. So, let us keep this blog friendly and dispel the disrespect to other bloggers. Posts are always welcome. Name calling is unacceptable!!!
Okay, I feel better now.
By Princess
April 17, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this
toilet boy - remind your mom to pick up my Zima when she goes to the liquor store tonight. You want me to get cheese on all the Krystal’s?
By mvt
April 17, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this
Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote the music score for Cats and what else?? And Princess..you sure you are not a cow in person?
By Princess
April 17, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this
menana - “a lack of immaturity?” Seriously? Go back to high school - then you can tell people what to say.
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this
Webber wrote Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Phantom of the Opera, Evita…and more…I can’t think of the others right now because I’m a cow!
By Negativo
April 17, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this
I like Princess…she stirs the pot and gets everyone all fired up. LOL!! You go girl!
By redneck toilet boy
April 17, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this
WOOOO PRINCESS GET A SACKFUL WITH CHEESE! AND GET MAMA A COUPLE CORNPUPS! WOOOOOOOOOOOO!
By DawnH
April 17, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this
mvt - I think also Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, among several others.
Princess - you were holding out on us! You are Toilet Boy make a cute couple. Please let us know the date of your Big Redneck Wedding. :)
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat or something like that, too, D, along with others i can’t think of off hand… mooooooo!
By JTesla
April 17, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this
Neg. I like Princess too; she takes my mind off what a complete and utter mess that Brooke girl is. We need more people like Princess to tell it how it is, thanks for joining us. Now if only someone would tell it how it is to that Brooke girl on that American Idol show. She needs to be told to shut her trap because she is a complete mess, that Brooke girl is all jacked up.
By Queen
April 17, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
To: Princess,
Yo Mama is a cow!!!Love ya
By Mike S
April 17, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this
OK does anyone else have the dreadful feeling we are going to have to listen to Carly massacre “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina”
By rickster
April 17, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
Will Simon tell the idols that they sound to “BROADWAY” on Andrew Lloyd Weber night?
By Mimi
April 17, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
Toilets and princessess and cows, oh my!
Get over it Princess. Brooke is an emotional cripple and needs to shut the hell up. Period!
By Menana
April 17, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this
Princess: What you fail to understand, is that I DID NOT say anything about telling people what to say. You must be one of the ones who can’t accept any form of criticism, although, I don’t believe that was what I was doing. You may need to backup and read my post again to get the precise meaning of it. You seem to lack the knowledge to understand full sentences. All I am saying, is that name calling shows a lack of immaturity. And if that one statement rankles you, so be it. I guess I got my point across.
By flats
April 17, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this
Brooke like to do the wild thang all the time.Cant argue with that!I read somewhere that she was out a bar kissen on some chick!STIFFY MATERIAL!!!!
By redneck toilet boy
April 17, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
WOOOOO! SOON AS I FIND ME A JOB WE ARE GONNA GET MARRIED! MAMA DONE BOUGHT THE RING AND EVRYTHING! WOOOO! WERE SAVING UP KRYSTAL COUPONS FOR THE RECEPTION! WOOOO!
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this
Mooooooo! I love all the support from lurkers and newbies. Welcome!!!!!
rickster…without a doubt, they will sound too Broadway but Simon can’t really say anything because Mr Webber will be listening.
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this
JT!!!!! Where the heck is that popcorn!?
By flats
April 17, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this
D….I got some girl.I JUST LOVE WHAT I CREATED!!!!
By War Eagle
April 17, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this
No popcorn for you D. You are part of the entertainment today.
By Begining to hate AI
April 17, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this
Does anyone else think Syesha looked like a rooster last night???
By rickster
April 17, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this
Deirdre………. Are you saying that Simon will be scared Of Mr webber?
By Princess
April 17, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this
Could someone PLEASE explain the difference between “maturity” and “immaturity” to memoomoo so that she can stop making a complete fool of herself? I don’t think she means to say that I am exhibiting adult behavior, but that is exactly what she is mooing. The jelly donuts must have been fresh this morning.
By JTesla
April 17, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this
passes the popcorn
Welcome back Menana. Flats, you have given us a gift that keeps on giving.
By AI_addict
April 17, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this
I don’t understand why you guys say the “eye candy” is gone. What about Syesha? She is gorgeous!!!! Or maybe, she’s too ethnic looking for you all. Shame, shame…
Kristy was pretty but I agree with Songluvr I think it was that said she looked prettier at her audition.
By flats
April 17, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this
Thanks JT…I worked so hard to get the folks on here i like.So nice to see it happen!!!Funny thang,the few I booted still come back!
FLATS!!!!!!
By Boo'queeta
April 17, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this
Hoo lawse. got my collards on and watxhing my stories. Syqueesha gon win the hole thang cuz she be keepin it on the reals. David Archaleckalacka need to drop on his knee and thank Hoochieboochiegallywalla or whoever those people pray to that he still on that show. Jesus gon see Syqueesha thru yes lawd amen!
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this
Yep, rickster…well, maybe not scared but he will be a relatively polite ‘host’. He tries not to get too down on country music when there’s a mentor involved and I’ll bet he’ll be just a tad more polite with Mr. Webber in the building.
AI_addict…I agree! I think, and have said often, that Syesha is absolutely gorgeous!
By JTesla
April 17, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
Great point, I’m with you Princess. We do need to define what constitutes “mature” and “immature” here. Just like that American Idol show needs to define to that Brooke girl that she needs to stop acting batty. Have you seen that girl? She is an utter mess or maybe to fit the context of the blog today I should say she is a udder mess. Get it, I said udder instead of utter, that is the type of babbling that only that Brooke girl from the American Idol show would understand because she is all jacked up.
By flats
April 17, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this
AI…Gorgeous????lol!!!!!try nasty
By DawnH
April 17, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this
I don’t think Menana is trying to say you are exhibiting adult behavior either. You must’ve had too many Krystals. Menana - pass the jelly donuts!
By JTesla
April 17, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this
AI Addict: my eye candy, Asia’h, was voted off the show long ago. You’re going to have to dangle your bait someplace else.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this
Comment overheard at lunch today: “Syesha sings well enough but she never seems to feel what she’s singing; she’s just performing words.” and another comment overheard “She (still talking about Syesha) just comes across as cold to me.” I wasn’t part of the conversation and didn’t make any opinions out loud, but i thought that those two comments frame the main reason Syesha doesn’t have as much support as others. Connectivity. or lack thereof. and Sy’s not the only one with that problem. MJ had a bit of that problem; Carly had a bit of that problem; Alaina had a bit of that problem; and Jason’s been accused of similar things.
Which brings me to this thought… If you’re going to vie against 10s of 1000s of people for a spot on a Talent/Popularity contest (which it IS — you have to have SOME talent to get there, but you have to be — or make yourself — popular to STAY there… wouldn’t you want to “connect” with the audience both live and camera-fed? seems that’s as much a part of the contest as anything…
I’m not saying this as clearly as I’m thinking it (blame cold/sinus meds) but… yes, it’s about talent, but it’s about MORE than talent, too… the idea is to create a MARKETABLE, “POP”ular STAR… outside of food/drink, i don’t know too much that’s popular for being “cold” … no that’s not quite it… cuz snow is “popular”…
well, you know what i mean, i think, and if you don’t i know you’ll tell me!!!!
~¿@
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this
Moooo! I had NO idea cows liked popcorn!
By flats
April 17, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this
I cant wait to sEe yalls pictures when we get back to the new format!!!!UNLESS YOU GOT SOMETHING TO HIDE!!!!!!ROCK ON AJC!!!!!!!I LOVE YOU!!!!!!
By Princess
April 17, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this
This blog is over run with stupidity. DawnH - memoomoo has used the term “lack of immaturity” twice. What does YOUR third grade education think that means?
By AI_addict
April 17, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this
Thanks Deirdre. I don’t get a chance to read the blog much, so I didn’t realize you had said that. I don’t think Syesha will win unfortunately, but I’ve been voting for her anyway!
Also, I’m not sure what screaming yall are talking about that she does. She didn’t do any screaming on Tuesday night. Her rendition of “Vanishing” was off the chain! That song is one of the hidden gems on Mariah’s 1st album. Go Syesha!!
By flats
April 17, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this
OK Blog…I want to start a discussion on this cult thang in texas…Has anyone heard the interviews with the co-called mothers??…It’s sickening how they all sound the same..What i hear coming from there sorryass mouths is…Please let our children come back so grown men can have sex with them!!!!
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this
I think ‘connecting’ with an audience is a difficult thing to learn…it’s more instinctive. That’s why some actors have huge followings, even though they’re not that good at acting…they connect with people…and some are terrific actors but never were able to draw their audience in.
By Boo'Queeta
April 17, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this
Syqueesha keepin it fo reals Yeah you know da deals Heeeeey what what!
By Blkshepherd
April 17, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this
Well Jeepers Creepers! yall is just on a role today hee hee. Make me want to go back to my military days wearing a steel pot(helmet) or Hard Hat area! signed extremely handsome drop dead- goodlooking lonely old man:-) yall have willie the inch worm to thank for my newly adopted title. thanks glow worm..oh my bad..the damn sand eater is probably taking a nap after a heavy meal of sand and bugs.
By mvt
April 17, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this
Princess, I adree with DawnH…Krytals may have altered your otherwise pleasant personality…maybe it’s the grease
By DawnH
April 17, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this
Princess, I’m not as confused as you about what Menana is saying. Suggest you go back and read YOUR post.
Could someone PLEASE explain the difference between “maturity” and “immaturity” to memoomoo so that she can stop making a complete fool of herself? I don’t think she means to say that I am exhibiting adult behavior, but that is exactly what she is mooing.
At least I made it to 3rd grade!
By Menana
April 17, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this
Okay, Princess here are the definitions you asked for.
MATURITY: Fully grown or developed. Fully aged or ripened. Worked out fully by the mind, perfected. To bring or come to a full development.
IMMATURITY: NOT fully grown or developed. Exhibiting less than normal maturity.
As you can see these are two entirely different words and I for one don’t need to have anyone explain the difference between the two as you seem to. I definitely am not saying that you are exhibiting adult behavior. Far from it. Your behavior is more on the adolescence side of maturity. Definition of adolescence: The period or state of development from the onset of puberty to maturity.
I will re-phrase. You are NOT mature enough to exhibit adult behavior.
JT: Thanks for the welcome back. I missed you all.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this
AI-A - to me, any time a singer has to raise the decibels to reach the “high notes” instead of doing it naturally, it becomes screaming. Perhaps that’s too harsh. I absolutely LOVE when Syesha sings in her range, her voice is definitely ear-candy. But when she strives to reach something that is just not natural for her, her tone changes, the velvet is gone, and i personally don’t like it. When she did Dolly’s/Whitney’s song… the first part was pure perfection. and then she felt she had to “reach for it” … she could have done the SAME lines, but instead of going UP UP UP UP, she could have dropped the key to something SHE can handle comfortably, and not lost it.
Again, this is in MY opinion, and it applies to a LOT of perfectly competent if not actually great singers who attempt to sing Celine, Mariah, Whitney, or whatever. They’ve been given the advice to bring it to THEIR style, rather than try to imitate the original … unfortunately, most don’t do that.
i can only speak for me… but that’s why i say it. Syesha is beautiful. She can sing beautifully as well. But i think she strives outside her natural range to the point it loses musicality and gains screechiness. ok i know that’s not a word but… it gets the point across.
By redneck toilet boy
April 17, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this
WOOOOO! THOSE MORMONS NEED TO DO WHAT I DO> SIT IN FRONT OF TV GETTING STIFFYS OVER YOUNG GIRLS AND TALKING ABOUT IT ALL DAY! THEY ARE JUST SICK! WOOOO! GOING TO ORLANDO THIS WEEKEND! WOOO!
By Queen
April 17, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this
Miss Princess was born on that Texas farm to her fat cow mother who is only 12 years older than her.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this
BTW Menana, glad your dad is ok. and glad you’re back with us on the blog!
By DawnH
April 17, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this
Redneck - Too funny! Is Princess going with you to Orlando?
By Princess
April 17, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this
So memoomoo, maybe it is the word “lack” that your bovine donut eating ass doesn’t understand. Look that one up and then tell me what “lack of immaturity” means. You used that pohrase TWICE, so don’t moo about it being a typo. Mooookay?
By War Eagle
April 17, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this
I admire people that can come in and “steal the show.” Princess has become the center of attention just like Willie One Eye did a few weeks back. Lonely old man still can’t get Willie off his mind.
Congratulations Princess.
By JTesla
April 17, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this
One person comes in here and calls everyone cows and you all go crazy… crazy like that Brooke girl on the American Idol show, although not quite as bad because she is really nutty. With everyone’s babbling, you sound like you’re trying to talk over that English judge guy Simon just like that girl Brooke who is a complete mess.
I got your back babe!
;)
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this
nah, JT, we’re just having some fun today… it’s been a while since i could keep the blog open all day, lol!
I hope our li’l Princess sticks around, she’s made things interesting, at least for one day.
~¿@
By JTesla
April 17, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this
WE, I think we need something to carry us into the weekend. Last week we had 1000 posts screaming that America is insane and got it wrong, this week we have blondie.
By Shay
April 17, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this
And on a non-moo moo note, did anyone hear that Bill Cosby is dropping a hip hop album? What is this world coming to? First Brook lost her dayum mind then Bill Cosby went into the studio to record some tracks.
Also, Akon is going to release a country album. The boy is super talented so it may just work. Who knows?
By Menana
April 17, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this
Princess, it seems to me that you are very much the fool on here. You really must have a great relationship with cows, since that is all you seem to relate to. As you are so fond of name calling, you must get your rocks off by belittling people. This must give you a great sense of pride and make you really feel good. Well, I have news for you. You are a sorry excuse of a human being. Ever since you first came here, all you have done is make fun of people and call them names. That does not make you a person worth the salt that goes in your bread. I really feel sorry for you and your smarta** comments. My advise for you is: GET A LIFE and MOOOOOve on and live well.
By Princess
April 17, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this
Still waiting for memoomoo to find the word “lack.” “L” comes right after “K”, if that helps.
By Princess
April 17, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this
Still waiting memoomoo. What does “lack of immaturity” mean? Have someone help you figure it out.
By Shay
April 17, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this
what is it with the cow talk? Is someone pregnant? Oh wait, that’s fish. Nev’ mind :-)
By Menana
April 17, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this
Linny: Thanks for the welcome back. Appreciate it.
I have decided that I am not going to lower my standards to feed someone’s appetite in keeping an altercation going that is without doubt asinine. Just consider the course and maybe IT will go away.
I apologize to my fellow bloggers for any unpleasantness in any of my posts.
By War Eagle
April 17, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this
Princess, I know…..I know….
By Harmony
April 17, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
Hello Everyone.
I’m really having a hard day, I started reading all the posts and discovered to my dismay that all the people that I think are pretty are not, cause they don’t have blond hair.
What a joke!
By War Eagle
April 17, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
Menana, I finally got a call back yesterday. I start the pre-employment training in a couple of weeks.
By flats
April 17, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this
Eagle..I created this madness!!!!
By JTesla
April 17, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this
Congratulations WE!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this
ok we’ve had a Princess and a Queen and a Boo’, a redneck toilet boy, an unknown (x), and various and sundry other lurkers and newbies… and except for a few ruffled feathers, all in all it’s been a pretty good day on the ol’ MushBlog!
which is probably a good thing, because friday through monday are usually a bit sloooo-o-o-o-oooow in the ol’ AI corner.
thanks for the laughter, thanks for the tears, yada yada…
i’m outa here for a while!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 17, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this
oops one more comment…. Congrats WE
By War Eagle
April 17, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this
Thanks JT
flats this is still your blog!!!!
By Menana
April 17, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this
WE: That is great news!! I am happy for you. Last week-end when I had to go to my Dad’s (LaGrange), after we left the doctors office with him, we went by the plant. It is going to be a huge facility. I am amazed at how far they have gotten on it. Good luck.
By War Eagle
April 17, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this
Thank You Linny
By Harmony
April 17, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this
Welcome back Menana!
Congratulations War, Did you notice? I can seperate my sentences now.
By mvt
April 17, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this
congrats,WE..YOU MOVING?>?
By War Eagle
April 17, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this
Thanks Menana, I didn’t know your dad lived in LaGrange.
By Menana
April 17, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this
Thanks Harm. Good to be back. Gotta run for now, but will be back this evening.
Ya’ll be nice now, ya hea?
By JTesla
April 17, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this
Has the dust settled enough for Rodney to post the exit interview? I doubt there will be any surprises, but we need a dose of KLC.
By War Eagle
April 17, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this
I haven’t told a crude joke in a while so here goes……………….
George Bush has a heart attack and dies.
Obviously, he goes to Hell, where the Devil is waiting for him.
I’m not sure what to do,’ says the Devil. ‘You’re on my list, but I have no room for you. But since you definitely have to stay here, I am going to have to let someone else go. I’ve got three folks here who weren’t quite as bad as you. I’ll let one of them go, but you’ll have to take their place. I’ll even let you decide who leaves.’
George thought that sounded pretty good, so he agreed.
The Devil opened the first room. In it was Richard Nixon in a large pool of water. He kept diving in and climbing out, over and over. Such was his fate in Hell.
‘No!’ George shouted. ‘I don’t think so. I am not a good swimmer, and don’t think I could do that all day long’.
The Devil led him to the next room. In it was Tony Blair with a sledge hammer and a room full of rocks. All he did was swing the hammer, over and over, time after time.
‘No! I’ve got this problem with my shoulder, I would be in constant agony if all I could do was break rocks all day’, commented George.
The Devil opened the third door. In it, George saw Bill Clinton lying on the floor with his arms over his head, and his legs in a spread-eagle position. Bent over him was Monica Lewinsky doing what she does best.
George Bush looked at this in disbelief for a while and finally said, ‘Yeah, I can handle this.’
The Devil smiled and said ‘Ok, Monica, you’re free to go!’
By Harmony
April 17, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this
Looks safe for the time being.
By Deirdre
April 17, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
I’m back!
Congrats WE!
Have things calmed down a little in here or are we still mooing!?
Hubby and I were putting up a new ceiling fan. I have to say…I can find dozens of ways to keep that man busy! :-)
By KPH
April 17, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this
WOW! LOL!
By War Eagle
April 17, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this
Thanks D
How’s it going KPH?
By flats
April 17, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this
I bet you can D!!!!while you sit and chat with us!I’ve got one of those at home!Congrats eagle!!!ROCK ON WEST GEORGIA!!!!
By War Eagle
April 17, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this
Thanks flats
By Harmony
April 17, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this
War, that joke might have went right over the head of the Princess.
By jackie
April 17, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this
I am so mad Brooke is still on the show. I CANNOT stand this weird girl. People have said from the beginning that Syesha is an actress before a singer and I’m proud of her that she has made it this far. I think she’s pretty and loveable,just like KLC who should still be in it. David Archuleta sings with great tenderness in his voice and he is so cute. When he finishes his song, and waits for the judges comments, he looks like a little muppet. I could eat him up!
By jackie
April 17, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this
I am so mad Brooke is still on the show. I CANNOT stand this weird girl. People have said from the beginning that Syesha is an actress before a singer and I’m proud of her that she has made it this far. I think she’s pretty and loveable,just like KLC who should still be in it. David Archuleta sings with great tenderness in his voice and he is so cute. When he finishes his song, and waits for the judges comments, he looks like a little muppet. I could eat him up!
By kool$kat
April 17, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this
Before predicting the final two, lets flash forward to the final show. IF the “winning” song is another syrupy self-congratulatory epic ballad like the last few, then Archie, Syesha and Carly will have a distinct advantage. D.Cook and Brooke ain’t got that kinda voice. Castro either. In fact, Castro is this year’s Sanjaya. All hair and no substance.
I’ll miss Christy Lee, easily the hottest chick this season. But unlike Scarnato last year, she’s got a voice!
I’ll buy CDs by DCook, Archie, Brooke and Christy Lee, regardless of how they finish, if/when they are released.
By kool$kat
April 17, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this
I haven’t had time to read the entire blog above, and this is my first time reading this in several weeks. Just wondering if ya’ll have been discussing Simon and Randy dissing the singers for trying Whitney songs, etc. I wondered how they expected anybody to do a Mariah song? Alas, they dogged the big voiced singers, refusing to give credit, and praised DCook and Castro, who avoided Mariah comparisons by re-arranging the songs. Which is fine, but not fair to Carly and Christy Lee, for instance. I mean, who can sing like Mariah? NOBODY! So I think the judges should forget the original and just listen to what the contestant does live. Anybody concur?
I will also buy whatever Carly releases (left her out of previous post).
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