Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Random Thoughts During American Idol


It's country night, which I usually look forward to as much as a trip to the dentist. Martina McBride is the guest this week. I missed the first couple of minutes of the show, which is just as well. I joined with Phil in progress. did a decent job on his song. The judges loved it. Randy said he could have a career in country music. I'm sure Nashville would welcome him with open arms. Maybe he saved himself this week.

After the first break, it's Jordin. She choose a Martina McBride song. Martina thought it was "awesome". She did very well. The judges liked this one also. Simon said for the first time since he's met her, he thinks she can win American Idol. After yet another break, it's your boy Sanjaya. He's rocking a wannabe gangsta bandana today. In response to a question, he said if he could make one judge sing a song, he would make Simon sing "Shiny Happy People" by REM. The kid is a riot. He stumbled through a very bland rendition of "Let's Give Them Something To Talk About". Simon called it was utterly horrendous. But don't worry, the clown will be back next week.

He was followed by Lakisha. She chose a Carrie Underwood song. Uh oh. She finally faltered. I would imagine she is going home this week. Chris was next. He did a country song. It was atrocious. He is on the bubble as well. Melinda did a song that apparently no one had ever heard before. She shined as usual. With prodding from Simon, she is shedding the shy act and coming out of her shell. She is the frontrunner.

The show ended with Blake. The start of it was about average and then I fell asleep on it. The judges didn't care for it. I can't even fathom the bottom three this week. If the show had any credibility, it would be Sanjaya, Chris, and Blake. Instead look for Lakisha to actually finish with fewer votes than Sanjaya, which will kill the show dead in its tracks.

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