Ambivalent Idol Posting..."I hear this is the last season"

Missed the first few performances, but the recap revealed that I didn't miss much.



I was SO bummed with Mandisa's version of the Mary Mary song.

I love that album.



I expected her to nail it. The last note was OK, I suppose.

SCREAMING bald guy has GOT to stop.



I think he just dislodged the effect of my antidepressant and now I need medication for anxiety. Christian's interpretation of Simon's advice that Chris needs to "show us a different side of you,"
"show us your pussy side..."



Katherine, Honey...there's no need to talk. Really. Just sing and look cute. That's all we require from you, Sweetheart.
Christian's comment: "What the hell's she wearing?"
My 2 cents: she's going through the motions; the vocal stunts are annoying.

As for Bucky, I think this link says it all

Princess P is my new favorite! Loved the Beyonce song!

Once again, and lastly, folks, spousal commentary, this time on Elliott:
"He reminds me of 3rd Bass and he's singing that song from that stupid show," said the man married to the only 30-year-old woman who watches One Tree Hill...

No, no, Little Pickler, NO!

UMMM!?!?.....

By popular demand...

Ok, just by Lori's demand...but once again, folks, it's...IDOL COMMENTARY per contestant!
First off, let me say how much I love Mandisa. Although I've only caught a few shows this season, I'm guessing she can do a lot better than this. She sounded off at the end, but Simon LOVED IT. But I love to watch a performer with presence. Jesus, I sound like Paula. And I'm sober. Always.

I want Bucky to go away. That is all.

Paris - a little iffy on the verses, but she really slammed it at the end...Mandy, did ya see your buddy Constantine that they panned in on him after she sang??

I don't dig Whiny Frat Rock, so I'm not really feeling Baldy Chris anyway, but when he hit that first low note...yeesh. He sounds like the lead singer of Live...



Is he also going to sing about placenta like the dude from Live? I think his sound is outdated. I think I want him to go away also. That is all.

Mmmm....Katherine....YUM.
But she made me cringe a bit. Maybe my ear isn't as good as it used to be, but that was a bit stinky at the end...?
Meanwhile, she bears a resemblance to another celeb...



I was too busy picking my nose when Taylor performed...sorry. But judging from Paula's reaction, he made her wet her little alcoholic Depends panties. She is so far gone. She's going to have all of America to apologize to when she finally begins her 12 step program.

Who is this next chick? She is decidedly mediocre. And when she was picking out her new school clothes out of the Sears & Roebuck catalog with her mom, she might have considered purchasing pants from the knees-down.

Ok, Dennis the Menace needs to lose the spectacles. Also, he doesn't blink often, does he?



Did he bring Paula to tears, or is her Xanax wearing off?

I felt like this next white guy was trying hard to birth a member of Boyz II Men through his thin, delicate adam's apple. I just don't see the "fantastic" Simon mentioned. I was bored bored bored. He needs to get a goofy pair of glasses to complete with Owl Boy.

I don't usually take Pickler seriously, but she did a good job tonight. Did anyone else see Paula leer at her afterwards? I think Paula wanted a piece of that "tigress." Ok, when she was laughing at the Pickle on the sign behind the judges, I half expected her to eat her own fist. Is she ON SOMETHING??? And if so, I would like the diagnosis code so I can pass it on to my internist.

Oh, and the little blond girl Ryan Seacrest keeps talking to in the audience....I KNEW they froze Tina Yothers after Family Ties was canceled. Finally - proof.



Ace - everyone's applauding him because he actually hit a couple notes. I did that in the shower this morning, but no one applauded me. I am tired. Very, very tired. I cannot believe I just watched 2 hours of American Idol. God help me regain these brain cells...

Norcross, Ga. is for Lovers

The husband and I had a fantastic weekend with our favorite Atlanta Lanes...OK, probably the ONLY Lanes from Atlanta we know, but our favorite, nonetheless, Mark & Tia...



We ate yummy, LEGENDARY food, stuffing our gullets beyond belief.

When we got home, we realized we hadn't taken a single picture the entire weekend, but decided that meant we had been too busy enjoying ourselves, aside from transit adventures with a bulimic-carsick Pomeranian.

Yes, I'm afraid so...

BEFORE...






AFTER...

That's kinda sad...

Poor Melissa. That's gotta suck.



On the bright side...we still have Katherine!



Oh, and Mandy...THIS bit of gossip might interest you...

Ummm....is it Tuesday already?

Yes, I missed Idol again and YES, we've FINALLY ordered the Comcast DVR thingamabopper, estimated date of arrival: next Tuesday. Thanks, Honey. So, in lieu of Idol commentary, I thought I'd share a little of how I spent my 8 - 9 p.m. block of time with my wonderful hubby...yum.

Grey's Date Rape Episode

So, what I'm saying once again is....Meredith DID NOT RAPE George. Am I missing something? Did he not catch her at a vulnerable time, tell her he loved her and THEN throw a bang into her and somehow this requires HER to apologize to HIM? That storyline bugs me. But I'm encouraged that Dr. McDreamy is coming around with his wife.



She kinda reminds me of Felicity Huffman's character on Desperate Housewives, a show I can't be bothered to watch anymore, or at least not this week, because I was the lucky guest at a kickass party honoring the birthday of one of my smartest, cutest friends... Happy Birthday, early, Al! :)

Felicity: Scott vs. Scott

Am I the only one who never understood how on Earth Felicity chose Ben (Scott Speedman)



over Noel (Scott Foley)?



Saturday re-runs have forced me to revisit this mystery. I apologize to all.

Idol 3/9/06, better than a sharp stick in the eye

Bo, Bo, Bo...it seems you used to be able to hold a tone...

But alas, I'm afraid your future holds scary things if you do not secure a promising day job....



That said, good cuts were made with what's-her-face and what's-his-teeth (give me a break, here, I've missed 3 or 4 shows)...

Paris: Good LORD, Child, WHAT are you wearing?



Catherine: she's my pick of the season, only going by the one show I've seen so far...
Pickler: after they called her name for the top 12, I half expected them to call me next...
Hat girl: I remember her being good.
Girl after Hat Girl: don't remember her much. but nice ensem!
Ayla - BuBYE. Yes, it's sad she was crying, but she needs to stick with b-ball. She's cute, though.

Taylor....



You will never be Michael, Dude. Sorry.



Overall, good cuts were made...what do y'all think?

"I'm getting physically ill" Idol, 3/1/06

* Finger-combing hair guy...."I think you sing better than you let on." Right, Randy. Good one.
The ole ball-and-chain's reaction: "I'm getting physically ill."
The judges are tongue-tied in their efforts to not come out and say, "dude, don't quit yer job at Foot Locker."
He is the WHITE MICHAEL JACKSON. Wait. Michael Jackson is the white Michael Jackson. But you know what I meant.

* Stevie Wonder boy was as flat as he is bald. Amen, Simon! Karaoke it was!

* Hey, you - kid singing Kenny Rogers' "Lady" - your show choir in Ohio is missing you, Dawg! I think I sat on your lap in the 8th grade during our performance of Rocky Top for the PTA. He is the human form of the ugly orange tupperware that my mom hawked in the 80s.

* Bucky, brother. Way to represent the South. Your cute little chicken'n'dumplings bit will definitely improve our image. Thanks. And congratulations on sounding EXACTLY like Garth Brooks. We desperately need another of him. Has anyone seen this kid in the same room with Jay and Silent Bob? Nosiree.

* Guy after Bucky...look, another boring white guy who happens to hold his pants up with a cell phone charger cord. Ball-and-chain's review: "this is a GREAT story." Another runaway show choir member, folks. All of you - back on the bus to Toledo. NOW!