I feel like my life has been overtaken, squished up in, and generally stabbed like Psycho by the whole ear saga. Not to mention that leaving my company and figuring out what comes next thing. Heavy stuff. With lots of sleeping thrown in.
Meaning, I haven't had time for my music contest, my photo contest, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, my 2011 American Idol recaps. As for the contests, I am doing a little thinking right now about how to tweak them to make them better for you AND better for me. Suggestions welcome.
As for American Idol, I missed most of the beginning "crazy people" weeks, but *have* been watching for the past month or so. Just haven't been able to drag myself to the computer late Wednesday night to snark on anyone. About that time of night these days, I am laying in bed with my jaw hanging open and trying not to drool too much.
So, consider this an all-purpose snark catch-up, and hopefully I will be more on the ball from here on.
Oh wait, I head to New Orleans next week for the Mom 2.0 Summit, where I am speaking with Laurie Smithwick about Design For The Non-Designer. Dammit. I may have to rely on you guys to fill in the snark gaps.
AMERICAN IDOL - SEASON 10 - TOP 8
CASEY ABRAMS
I am apparently the only one among my friends who doesn't like this guy. I appreciate his musical talent, and I appreciate he is different, but I *wouldn't* appreciate his growling voice coming through my radio as a quirky American Idol doomed to fail because the record company tried to make him a pop star and didn't allow him to be himself. Anyone remember some dude named Taylor Hicks? No? I wonder why. Casey needs to be kicked off NOW if he has any chance of making a career. And I would be happy to see him go, because not only do I enjoy his bass-playing more than his singing, I also find his arrogance off-putting.
HALEY REINHART
This is the contestant who can't figure out who she is. There is at least one every year. The judges tell her something different every week, she tries it, they hate it, and while she has a fantastic voice, she kind of fumbles along till she leaves with little fan-fare and then no one remembers who she is. There are about 20 other former American Idol contestants just like her, except I can't remember their names. It would be nice if Haley found herself there on Idol, because she really is talented. The other thing I hope she discovers while in LA is some really good hair conditioner.
JACOB LUSK
I think if I had to pick my favorite, it would be Jacob. Not just because he is clearly openly gay, but that he has a great voice and sticks to his guns. Sure the same could be said of Casey (except the gay part) but I still maintain that CASEY BUGS ME. If I am being honest, Jacob bugs me too, but everything else about him overpowers the annoyance. The night that Steven Tyler ran up and hugged him, I was right behind him hugging the TV too.
JAMES DURBIN
My main beef with this kid is that he is Adam Lambert, Part II: The Less Gay. Meaning, been there, done that, American Idol. Adam didn't win, get over it already. Otherwise, I give him huge props for working through his Tourette's and Asperger's to become a real contender in the competition. Even if he is riding on some other heavily-eyelined contestant's scarvetails to do it.
LAUREN ALAINA
I also like this girl. She is clearly trying to get comfortable in her own skin, but also seems like someone who would be fun to hang out with. Except for she is 16. WAIT, WHAT. SIXTEEN?!? No way. Well, then, she is way more comfortable with herself than I am NOW at FORTY - so scratch what I said earlier. Plus I am sure the producers are *salivating* over her since she is pretty much what would happen if Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood had a baby.
PAUL McDONALD
The minute I saw him, I thought - HERE is the "Vote For The Worst" pick this season. At first he annoyed me, but WHAT A HILARIOUS FREAK SHOW. The clothes, the dancing, the mega-bright smile that blinds me when he is on stage (are White Strips sponsoring him OR WHAT.) He has a mediocre voice that would make him a mediocre pop star, but his inner buck wild insanity is what keeps him on Idol. WEEEEE!
SCOTTY McCREERY
Hate. He's arrogant, tried out for the wrong show, and people keep voting for him because that is what they do on American Idol. The South votes for people who are different, especially people who are country-different (because they couldn't sustain a country-only show of their own) - but no one else will never actually buy a record from these people. NO ONE. Especially not me.
STEFANO LANGONE
Meh. Cruise show at best, and awkward to boot. My favorite part of watching Stefano is holding a measuring tape up to the TV to see how big and round he can get his mouth.
Extra Bonus Snark:
Why is everyone so upset about Pia Toscano being kicked off last week? She had a great voice, yes, but she also is destined to work on a cruise ship, or maybe Vegas if she is lucky. Perhaps Stefano can be her opening act???
WHAT ABOUT YOU?
WHO DO YOU LIKE (OR HATE) THIS SEASON?
*Photos from the American Idol website.
Meaning, I haven't had time for my music contest, my photo contest, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, my 2011 American Idol recaps. As for the contests, I am doing a little thinking right now about how to tweak them to make them better for you AND better for me. Suggestions welcome.
As for American Idol, I missed most of the beginning "crazy people" weeks, but *have* been watching for the past month or so. Just haven't been able to drag myself to the computer late Wednesday night to snark on anyone. About that time of night these days, I am laying in bed with my jaw hanging open and trying not to drool too much.
So, consider this an all-purpose snark catch-up, and hopefully I will be more on the ball from here on.
Oh wait, I head to New Orleans next week for the Mom 2.0 Summit, where I am speaking with Laurie Smithwick about Design For The Non-Designer. Dammit. I may have to rely on you guys to fill in the snark gaps.
AMERICAN IDOL - SEASON 10 - TOP 8
CASEY ABRAMS
I am apparently the only one among my friends who doesn't like this guy. I appreciate his musical talent, and I appreciate he is different, but I *wouldn't* appreciate his growling voice coming through my radio as a quirky American Idol doomed to fail because the record company tried to make him a pop star and didn't allow him to be himself. Anyone remember some dude named Taylor Hicks? No? I wonder why. Casey needs to be kicked off NOW if he has any chance of making a career. And I would be happy to see him go, because not only do I enjoy his bass-playing more than his singing, I also find his arrogance off-putting.
HALEY REINHART
This is the contestant who can't figure out who she is. There is at least one every year. The judges tell her something different every week, she tries it, they hate it, and while she has a fantastic voice, she kind of fumbles along till she leaves with little fan-fare and then no one remembers who she is. There are about 20 other former American Idol contestants just like her, except I can't remember their names. It would be nice if Haley found herself there on Idol, because she really is talented. The other thing I hope she discovers while in LA is some really good hair conditioner.
JACOB LUSK
I think if I had to pick my favorite, it would be Jacob. Not just because he is clearly openly gay, but that he has a great voice and sticks to his guns. Sure the same could be said of Casey (except the gay part) but I still maintain that CASEY BUGS ME. If I am being honest, Jacob bugs me too, but everything else about him overpowers the annoyance. The night that Steven Tyler ran up and hugged him, I was right behind him hugging the TV too.
JAMES DURBIN
My main beef with this kid is that he is Adam Lambert, Part II: The Less Gay. Meaning, been there, done that, American Idol. Adam didn't win, get over it already. Otherwise, I give him huge props for working through his Tourette's and Asperger's to become a real contender in the competition. Even if he is riding on some other heavily-eyelined contestant's scarvetails to do it.
LAUREN ALAINA
I also like this girl. She is clearly trying to get comfortable in her own skin, but also seems like someone who would be fun to hang out with. Except for she is 16. WAIT, WHAT. SIXTEEN?!? No way. Well, then, she is way more comfortable with herself than I am NOW at FORTY - so scratch what I said earlier. Plus I am sure the producers are *salivating* over her since she is pretty much what would happen if Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood had a baby.
PAUL McDONALD
The minute I saw him, I thought - HERE is the "Vote For The Worst" pick this season. At first he annoyed me, but WHAT A HILARIOUS FREAK SHOW. The clothes, the dancing, the mega-bright smile that blinds me when he is on stage (are White Strips sponsoring him OR WHAT.) He has a mediocre voice that would make him a mediocre pop star, but his inner buck wild insanity is what keeps him on Idol. WEEEEE!
SCOTTY McCREERY
Hate. He's arrogant, tried out for the wrong show, and people keep voting for him because that is what they do on American Idol. The South votes for people who are different, especially people who are country-different (because they couldn't sustain a country-only show of their own) - but no one else will never actually buy a record from these people. NO ONE. Especially not me.
STEFANO LANGONE
Meh. Cruise show at best, and awkward to boot. My favorite part of watching Stefano is holding a measuring tape up to the TV to see how big and round he can get his mouth.
Extra Bonus Snark:
Why is everyone so upset about Pia Toscano being kicked off last week? She had a great voice, yes, but she also is destined to work on a cruise ship, or maybe Vegas if she is lucky. Perhaps Stefano can be her opening act???
WHAT ABOUT YOU?
WHO DO YOU LIKE (OR HATE) THIS SEASON?
*Photos from the American Idol website.
Labels: Idol
12 Comments:
Ha! I have been waiting for you to start these! Right on as usual!
As much as I love Casey, you do make a valid point. I also was a Taylor fan and now you can't catch wind of him. Maybe I should stop voting for Casey...
Lauren is my second favorite. I think you're right on about the Carrie/Kelly combo. Def.
Pia bored me. Stefano too. James has some chops but like you said, he's too Adam II. Jacob kind of creeps me out- not entirely sure why. I do like his gospel appeal and that he is true to himself. I can barely remember the other's names so clearly I don't give a crap for them. :-)
As usual, I agree with you with two exceptions: Jacob is just plain weird and I think, despite the problems you correctly mentioned, Scotty should win.
Why? Because he's got real idol potential. I'm no country fan but he's the country music industry dream come true: He's really young, he's distinctive, and he's retro, so older people will like him.
And yeah, I think he's arrogant too but damn, he's got great talent and instincts. But did you notice at the end of the performance day, when all the contestants were dancing around? NOBODY was dancing with Scotty. He kept trying to nudge his way into the crowd but no one would let him in. Interesting.
I write about Idol, too, but clearly I'm keeping my snark in check. LOL
I think that my favorite is Lauren, although I do like Casey and James as well. Stefano makes my ears bleed. I would much rather he go first ahead of Pia, but you were spot on about her. No dimension.
OUCH! You are way mean!
See? I knew Paul would grow on you.
I stinkin' adore you.
Adore.
Seriously.
LMAO!
Hate Paul too..That's the ONLY reason I was mad Pia left..that Paul STAYED. UGH!
WAIT a Minute! Did you say "openly" gay?!? I really don't think so. I think he is too religious. I don't know...It's obvious to US...I don't get why then, he's not gonna sing "Let's get it on", but then he can thrust up to the woman he's singing with onstage?!?! HUH?
I really liked the talent this year, but it's going to play out just like EVERY other season..all the little tweens vote for the cute guy, and real talent gets kicked off and (hopefully) makes it bigger than any idol winner. The real reason I was watching was for Steven Tyler! He's a cute rockin' grandpa! LOL
Kelly really good points! I should have said OBVIOUSLY gay. And YES - whatup hip thrusts?
Spot on!! Two yays for this post...And Casey, to me, is the Troll. LOL
....I should Add, not...Casey - Moosh In Indy -- Love Her.
Idol's Casey.
Oh Thank you! I thought I was the only one who found Casey Abram so annoying, and so arrogant. He's not as good as they say he is - for some reason it's as if the judges are favoring him. The growling and bad jazz vocal imitations are insulting to the jazz greats of old. He's an ok bass player, but I've seen better. Just my opinion.
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