The big vote off night...

Was that not the most heinous way to send off the lowest vote getters or what?!? Wow. That was just torture on those contestants. Bottom row, you can relax.... JUST KIDDING! You're OUT! Felt a little sorry for them. A little. That first girl was standing there like she was strung out on something and didn't even comprehend what was going on. Poor thing...

Oh well. Glad it wasn't me.

Actually, I found some good moments on this results show. Usually that isn't the case. It's an hour of this and that and that and this and soon we'll be watching freaky group numbers and shots of them in a Ford car performing weird skits. Count your blessings, cause we still have it made right now.

ANYWAY ... back to the good moments... Some from the results show, some from the performance nights:

America got it right. Those that sucked the most got the boot first. And that's actually not saying too much because I really wasn't impressed with too many of them. The boys in particular better step up their game or all my favorites will be out real fast! I was scared for David, Travis and Janay.

Speaking of Janay... come on girl. You are NOT 35 you are 17 and young and very cute and do not have to be so blinged out every time we see you. Let it go honey. Let it go. You know what I noticed though? The nice full weave she paid all that money for during the auditions in Hollywood was much better than this weave. I mean this girl is suffering from a bit of EDD (not to be confused with ADD) Extension Deficit Disorder. A little thin looking honey. I'd ask for a discount on that. But hey, such a cute girl with a powerhouse voice, if she pulls it together we may forget all about her hair.

Hhmmm... what else... oh yeah... SCOTT I think I'd better start looking a little more fly SAVOL! Come all ya'll... did you see my boy in his hat and glasses. Isn't it amazing what a simple ball cap and pair of glasses can do for your image (that's code for: big 'ol head)?? You go Scott. Go on with your bad self. Now just like Janay you have got to get your act together and pick better songs and blow all those other wannabes out of the competition. I'm still stuck on him ya'll. Say it. I don't care. Talk to the hand.

And you want to know what else? Thank you to all those that have written in to put a name to that irritating Mikalah chick. The consensus seems to be Fran Drescher. You are absolutely right. She does remind me (more horribly so) of the nanny herself. So let it be written, so let it be done. Fran Drescher from here on out she shall be.

Loved Carrie Underwood. Stylists are already chomping at the bit to get a hold of her in the finals. A makeover is coming. That I will put money on.

Loved Anwar. Those stylist are up all night dreaming about his hair too... but I don't see him letting that happen.

GO MARIO! Love this boy's voice. HOT, HOT voice. I don't want to hear it. I love him and hope people don't grow tired of him like they did Ricky or Trenyce for instance in year's past. Two others with phenomenal voices but not enough personality to sustain them.

And bringing up the hot girls performance category is Vonzell. We have a saying around here: You have got to be a card carrying diva to do 2 things - One is sing Whitney Houston Bodyguard. The other is to use one name. Vonzell honey... you're close... show me a little more fire and I'll give you the one name thing. (Trencye earned it with a Bodyguard song by the way... )

A few of those girls don't belong there and I hope the judges are kicking themselves for getting rid of Tammy Wynette Nash and Gina McFadden who would have been far more interesting at least. I don't have to name names. Ya'll know who you are.

Alright, that's my 2 cents for this week. I have no real predictions this week since no one really pushed me over the edge this time around except Mario and Anwar. This is shades of group 2 last year in the semi-final rounds... very promising... until they choked and shocked us all with how bad they were. (Was that last year? The seasons all seem to run together after a while don't they?)

I'm out.

4 out of 12 ain't bad...

Okay, so there were SOME high points last night. Four to be exact.

1) Vonzell (a slap to her mama for that name) was vibrant and interesting and definitely has a good voice.

2) Dairy Maid Girl: the cute blond girl from Oklahoma with the EXCELLENT voice. She could win. She's got a presence and a sweetness and she definitely has the pipes. She's Kelly Clarkson sings country. I just wish I could remember her name...

3) Makalah: Okay, y'all don't like her. I do. I love her attitude, I love her lips, I love that she's only sixteen and has the confidence of a 40 year old. She reminds me of early Barbra Streisand and I think she rocks. She won't win cause y'all are haters -- but she rocks.

4) Aloha: Beyonce without the incredible body or gorgeous face. But still...Beyonce. And that ain't bad. I actually voted for her. Three times.

The rest of the singers were...bleh. I didn't care. Didn't even rewind my Tivo to watch it again.

Why is the talent pool so boring this year? Do I have this same complaint every year? Does it always feel so lame at this stage in the game?

Soooo underwhelmed

Alright... now's when it gets to the part that I can't be the spoiler for all you West Coast slackers who can't seem to watch anything for another 3 hours!!!!

AARRGGHHH!!!!! So much to say......

Let's just leave it at: Sooooo underwhelmed. What's happening to all our talent? The same thing that seems to happen every year in this round. The people we thought would just come out and smoke everyone CHOKE when they get the mic in their hands! I can't stand it. David, Constantine, Travis... get your acts together. David will be lucky to survive this week and I believe he has one of the top 3 male voices this year. Scott and Mario, who should have just breezed through this round, were good but not hot enough to make people vote. They will also be struggling. Sigh..... Anwar was the shining light.

I've seen the girls already tonight. And I don't want Shonda to reach through the phone and choke the life right out of me... so I won't give up the goods on their performances. But I can't keep this to myself... I mean, I've said it before... that Mikalah girl... quite possibly the most irritating 16 year old I've EVER seen. And I do mean EVER.

That's all I can say about it.

I'm out.

the trouble with angels...

Oh, so many cute boys.

Oh, so many cute boys with voices and faces like angels.

Oh, so many cute boys with voices and faces like angels who totally STANK UP MY TIVO last night!

What happened?

Pretty boys, why do you not sing pretty for me? Pretty boys with pretty faces, why do you torture me so?

You know who sounded good? Anwar. The old guy with all the dreads. And Scott, while not perfect, was better than 90% of the rest. Scott. The one with Down's. Don't get me wrong. I like these two. I like them a lot. But...sigh...

Pretty boys, why do you not sing pretty for me?

Constantine sucked. I LOVE CONSTANTINE. And I frankly don't care if he sucked. He's my Rocker Babe, my Sleepy Church Boy of 2005 (for those new to the blog, see 2004). Constantine could howl at the moon and still, I would vote for him. Love me some Constantine with his big name and his long hair and metal band left behind and his sweet pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty...

OKAY, I'm pulling it together.

You know who else sucked? Travis. And David. And Nikko. And Jared. And Joseph. And Judd. And Mario. Pretty boys every one. Pretty boys who did not sing pretty.

And then there's Anthony Freakin' Fedorov. I tried to rise above. Tried not to hate Fedorov on account of the fact that a) it's wrong to hate and b) it's wrong to hate people with tracheotomies. But I can't do it. I'm a low evil person. Fedorov gets on my nerves with his bad blond haircut and his glasses and his annoying holier than thou "I am a miracle of modern science" Clay Aiken-wannabe act. So they said you would never speak? SO WHAT? You're speaking. Get over it already.

The only boy I haven't mentioned thus far is Bo. Bo Bice. Here's hoping he changes his name if he wins. Try saying it three times quickly out loud -- can't do it. Anyway, Bo. Ah, Bo. I don't know what my deal is this year with the rockers but I also have tingly AI feelings for Bo. With his greasy hair and his weak chin and his inability to move to the beat, Bo is everything a girl could want in an AI contestant. He's the AI dream. Why? He can sing. And that's all. He looks terrible. But inside there is a cute boy waiting to be unvelied. Yes, there's so much room for fashion improvement. For haircuts and makeovers. For nicer shoes. For dance lessons. Bo is a virtual Pygmalion waiting to happen. And if there is one thing AI likes, it's a makeover. It's very American. Very Idol.

Bo and Constantine. Constantine and Bo. And Anwar. And Scott. They were worth my hour of time. The rest of those boys need to be voted off. And quickly.

Pretty boys, why do you not sing pretty for me?