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I unfortunately, was not able to watch AI last night. But luckily TiVo exists so I didn’t miss a thing..to all the morons out there who don’t know how to use TiVo…you CAN set up your recordings to start early and end later. That way you won’t miss your precious shows. I wish Idol will quit changing things to accommodate people who can’t figure out these things. They should stick to things that work…such as three judges…Kara? Not needed. I couldn’t care less for what Paula says but who does? We watch her because she’s unpredictable and most of the time high and let’s get real, we like it when Paula is high. What is up with Randy’s wardrobe? I don’t get the Indian love beads/friendship necklace thing he’s wearing week in and week out and those stupid wall clocks he wears on his wrist are HUGE! Randy’s not a small guy so for a watch to be big on him, it’s gotta be huge. His sweater last night looked like it was patched together from naval flags. Simon? I can’t bemoan the things that Simon says when it comes to his critique of the music. I generally agree with him most of the time. However, he and the other judges are beyond rude to each other. I think the show could shave off a lot of that wasted time if the judges would just shut up with their insults and get to the task at hand and that is critiquing the performers. The show has veered from being about the performers to being about the judges. Lame. Now for the performers…Allison Iraheta — Don’t Want To Miss A Thing: This was a good song choice for Allison although I felt like she held back when she should have really given more. The hook of the song was much better than the beginning verses and I think she should have put a little more emotion into the beginning. That said, however, this was pretty good and should keep her around (hopefully).Anoop Desai — Everything I Do: I dunno..I wasn’t sure about this but Anoop ended up working it out by the end of the song. He started off kinda shaky but it really ended up being a controlled and pretty vocal which was arguably one of his best yet. He could really be a good vocalist as he’s got the voice for commercial music. His look however hasn’t evolved from that geeky college kid and it’s kinda annoying. He’s not like David Archuleta who in his youth can rest on the tween vote and admiration. Age wise he’s not in between being a boy and a man so his dressing like “boy” isn’t very realistic. Anoop needs to man up.Adam Lambert — Born to Be Wild: What can I say? This performance was predictable Adam. He didn’t hold back and it was enjoyable to watch. The only part that was weird for me was the chorus. It almost seemed like Adam didn’t know what to do here so he did whatever. When he got away from the chorus is when he shined the most. I totally think he should have sung Welcome to the Jungle by Guns and Roses. Still, I am not sensing commercial radio appeal here. I had a chance to hear his performance on the radio last week and it just didn’t translate. In order to truly appreciate Adam the singer, you need to see Adam the performer and that is why his successes will be on the stage but not necessarily in the arena of music sales. That is why I compare him to Taylor Hicks…vocally they are worlds apart but stage presence wise, they are the same. You need to SEE them to appreciate them. American Idol? No. Broadway Idol? YES.Danny Gokey — Endless Love: I am seriously sick of people dissing Danny about his deceased wife. I read the boards prior to watching the show and all they said were that he got the “pimp spot” with Ryan on the chairs prior to his performance and how sorry we’re supposed to feel because of his dead wife. Um, folks…dead wife not mentioned. Danny bought a guitar and has no intention of using on the show. That was gist. Then they were ticked that Simon brought up the dead wife. Again…dead wife not mentioned…”song means a lot to you” yes..that was said. “You’re very emotional”..yep, that was said, too. Dead wife? No. Is the song emotional? Sure. You’re singing about love..not just puppy love..but deep abiding love. Wouldn’t that translate better with emotion? We aren’t in Danny’s head! We don’t know what he was thinking about. Maybe he was missing his glasses and the song was about that. Whatever! People suck. The song was corny now as it was back then when Lionel Richie and Diana Ross sang it. But Danny did right by it. I am not sure how he could have changed it up like David Cook did to his version of Lionel Richie’s “Hello”…I mean, David Cook is a rocker and can play guitar. Danny is a vocalist. I think he did what he could. He made it sound masculine. It was good. Was it WOW “great?” Nah…but it was very good. Matt Giraud — Have You Ever Loved a Woman: I don’t think Matt’s performance was nearly as bad as Kara and Randy said it was. However, I did think it was kind of a yawner. Wouldn’t it have been cool if he sang Great Balls of Fire?? He could have done his dueling piano thing – standing up and banging on the keys with his feet or something. He needs to inject a little Adam into his performances. He is in danger tonight.Kris Allen — Falling Slowly: I have never heard this song. Kris gave a sweet vulnerable performance but half the lyrics I couldn’t understand what he was saying..he either barely said the words or slurred them..it was weird. I was turned off because I wasn’t sure what he was singing. I was like MEH!! Disappointing…He could be looking at bottom 3 for this one.. Lil Rounds — The Rose: Blech!!!! Seriously…Lil should shut up. I can’t stand them talking back to the judges. Simon keeps telling her what she needs to do and she keeps ignoring his advice. She doesn’t get it! He WANTS her to do well. If I didn’t know better, I think he wants her to win but knows she’s got no chance now. She seriously stands in danger of being eliminated tonight because she can’t get it through her thick skull that she is picking the worst songs ever to sing. She needs to engage the audience and pull us in and all she manages to do is sound like a pretty imitation of the original. It doesn’t matter that she puts a little R&B and gospel spin to the music. All we care about is if you’re going to get in our face and sing as if you’re life depended on it. You’re turning into a bathroom break kinda singer, Lil! That sucks cuz you have such potential to be really great but you’re boring the heck out of me. Why you’re still there is a mystery. Fire whoever is consulting you!Who’s going home? Well, it will be between Matt, Kris and either Anoop or Lil. I think it could be Anoop although judging by his performance vs. Lil’s he should stay. Lil should go. But she will probably hang on much to our chagrin. Finally, Quintin Tarintino? He kinda creeps me out..he reminds me of that big guy with the silver teeth who played Jaws in James Bond.. I don’t really get why he was mentoring singers. I get the whole directing the stage performance thing but I dunno..I thought it was weird..

Note: This was edited 4/6…because of the young eyes who read my blog. I have seen the error of my ways…Before the critique…I was just called a homophobic nutcase in a comment to one of my previous posts. Hmmm. Interesting. So, I will keep it real here with the comment about tonight’s episode of Idol. Let’s just preface it first by saying that nothing I write here will make Adam any less talented or less gay stinky dinky doo doo. He is what he is. Does him being a puff matter when it comes to Idol? No, silly. Look at Clay Aiken. I mean, seriously. But is there a double standard when it comes to what he has done in his past vs. what previous non-gay stinky dinky doo doo contestants have done in the past that have gotten them kicked off the show? Yeah. There most certainly is. One should be able to say what they like on their personal blog. I’ve got an opinion. If you don’t like it. Don’t read. No big deal. My point is that Adam has some things going on in his closet that for other people probably would have seen them dismissed from the show. Whatever. All that aside. Do I like Adam? I don’t care for his singing style. So, that’d be a no. But I am entertained by his performances. Big difference. Seeing him live on stage = good. Listening to him on the radio = bad. Me no likey. Comprende? You likey? Fine. You’re gay stinky dinky doo doo. J/K….SARCASM, PEOPLE!!Now on to the show…(remember, I’m keeping it real – no cliches)Anoop Desai — Caught Up : Anoop was the poop. I don’t mean that in a good way. This one sucked was stinky dinky doo doo. I didn’t like the song. I thought the performance was bad. He’s looking at the bottom 3 but…Megan Joy — Turn Your Lights Down Low : Anoop should be ok because Megan sucked ass stunk dinky doo doo even more!!! Seriously. She’s sucked sucked sucked stunk stunk stunk dinky doo doo. I never understood why she was even in the top 36 to begin with. There were so many other people who were way better like Danny’s friend – what’s his face with the pierced cheek and David Osmond (who I saw at the David Archuleta concert the other night – he’s just as cute in person). Megan, it’s time to go home!! It’s time to warble elsewhere – just don’t do it on my TV or radio. ARGH!Danny Gokey — What Hurts The  Most: Yay! First, the news broke a day or so ago about Danny’s grandpa dying (sad!) and comments from the various blogs and forums were as horrifying and cruel about Danny being a death magnet. People just were certain he’d pimp out his dead grandpa to get the sympathy vote and although I think he should be able to say whatever he likes and get his inspiration from whereever he likes, I was glad he just kept that piece of information personal and just stuck to the music for at least sparing the rest of us who actually like him the headache of reading such heartless crap. Danny really let it all out there with this performance and it was good.Allison Iraheta — Don’t Speak: I was pretty stoked she was going to sing this No Doubt song. Then they showed her infected finger in the video of her practicing on the guitar and that grossed me out. Then she sang the song and I wasn’t stoked any more. The judges hated her outfit. I didn’t care about what she was wearing. She just didn’t sound as good as she has in week’s past. Still…I have hope she’ll be around a little longer. She’s really the only girl left that can do anything.Scott MacIntyre — Just The Way You Are: Ryan said that Scott was going to sing Piano Man…but what he actually meant was he was going to sing a song FROM the Piano Man. I was worried because I don’t think Scott could pull off Piano Man – THE SONG. Anyway, this particular Billy Joel song was much more Scott’s speed. And although his voice clearly is NOT his strong suit, it’s still pleasant. His piano playing is stellar and let’s get real. The man’s handicap is inspiring. If only all of us could be as talented with eyesight. He could possibly end up in the bottom 3 but I still think Megan SUCKED stunk dinky doo doo MORE!! So he should be ok.Matt Giraud — You Found Me : This was terrible. Seriously. It was hard to listen to. It was hard to watch. I wish it had been a silent movie but then I couldn’t take my eyes off that thing in the middle of Matt’s forehead. I generally like Matt – very much. But this song sucked stunk dinky doo doo. And his rendition sucked stunk dinky doo doo. There were parts that were flat and I was praying for someone in technical to turn up the volume on his piano because at least THAT he could play. If he doesn’t make a return visit to the bottom 3 this week, I will be surprised. Still, Megan SUCKED stunk dinky doo doo MORE. So he should be ok.Lil Rounds — Surrender : Okay..WHO is advising Lil? From her clothes to her song choices. It’s a FAIL. She should be thanking her lucky stars she is still there. Luckily for her MEGAN SUCKED stinky dinky doo doo MORE!! Vocally, she did good. It was OKAY. The song? ARGH!! )!&@)!&^)^@&!^* Seriously? There other Celine Dion songs that are so much better but then there are other songs from other artists that are so much better. Does someone have it in for this girl? Do they want to use their Judge’s Save THAT BAD? Ok. Do it already because she needs to sing good music and fast. Adam Lambert — Play That Funky Music: I gotta hand it to Glambert… He keeps the audience guessing. Play That Funky Music? Mmmm-K!! But he did it. He pulled it off in his Adam way and it’s not surprising. I still don’t care for the screaming and screeching. My six year old and I sang along and hit all the same notes and sounded just like him. It can be done, folks. He’s not going anywhere. If he left the show before the finale, the season would be boring. Yes. That is true. And he may very well win this whole thing. It would not surprise me. But I still won’t buy his record. I don’t think I’d ever see him live except for maybe during Idol Live. This performance was typical Adam. He commanded the stage and it was good. I liked what he did last week better.Kris Allen — Ain’t No Sunshine: I like me some Kris Allen. He’s great. And I think HE is the dark horse who can ride in and ruin this for Adam and Danny. Kris is changing it up each week. His vocals are top notch. He’s showing he can do a little of everything. He’s got the whole package. He can be current (as the judges like to say). I would see him live. I would probably buy his music so long as he doesn’t have Megan (who sucks ass is stinky dinky doo doo) singing on it with him. And he loves loves LOVES his wife which is awesome. Bottom 3 this week – Anoop, Megan and Matt (or maybe Scott). Megan should and will go home. No wait. Don’t come home cuz that means, you’ll come back here. Stay there but don’t sing. Best of both worlds… Really, people..am I that mean? No. She’s a lovely person, I’m sure….just get her off my TV!!

Tonight’s show was pretty good and we have a group of 11 folks who are all worthy in their own right. It will be hard to pick which ones should go after tonight. There were certainly better performers tonight. Here is a run down of the performances:Michael Sarver — Aint Going Down Till the Sun Comes Up - This really had potential to start the show off right. But Michael held back. I am not sure why. He should have gone crazy with it because it’s a crazy song. It’s not a great song for displaying your vocals – it just isn’t. But it IS a song that one could show what kinda of showman he/she is and Michael didn’t do that tonight. It may be enough to keep him around another week but he didn’t do himself any favors and this should have been his strongest week.Allison Iraheta — Blame It On Your Heart - This was another really strong performance that Allison hit out of the park. She added just enough spunk that let the song be her own. The problem with Allison is that I am not sure she’s likeable enough to make it through. She’s kinda weird.Kris Allen — To Make You Feel My Love - this was an awesome vocal by Kris. He did REALLY really good and it just made him that much more appealing. I would have to say that he appeared to be singing the song to his wife and that was hot.Lil Rounds — Independence Day - This was NOT a good performance. I did not like this one bit and she really runs the risk of being booted after this performance. Is it just me or are all the contestants being given a chance to talk back to the judges? It really irks me. I wish they’d shut up and just take the criticism.Adam Lambert — Ring of Fire - what the FREAK was that? Yes. Adam stayed true to himself. What a funky queer he is. I am just not feeling it. He is so flamboyant. He is so over the top. He appeals to the masses because he’s different but he’ll be another Taylor Hicks…fun to watch during the season but all kinds of suck on the radio. He’s either got to reign it in or someone just better get his butt back to Broadway and keep it there. I mean seriously. SERIOUSLY!? Scott MacIntyre — Wild Angels - Poor Scott is being given the worst time by the judges and why? He has the biggest handicap of all the contestants. He has to learn everything blind but be expected to perform like a guy who can see. What was Paula thinking by asking him to get closer to the audience? If it were me, the last thing I’d want is to be within touching distance of people who I can’t see. I totally don’t get what they’re trying to say with Scott because he clearly has his limits on what he can do. He sang the song well and he played the piano beautifully. I don’t recall anyone telling Stevie Wonder to reach out and touch the audience. Speaking of….how many times do we have to hear Randy bring up every blind singer to ever grace a stage? Good grief. I thought Scott did pretty good and I think he’ll make the top 10. People are rooting for him.Alexis Grace — Jolene - This rendition wasn’t as bad as the judges made it out to be. I actually thought it was pretty good because it did NOT sound like Dolly Parton or Olivia Newton John and it didn’t have the usual Alexis sound. This was a time that holding back kinda worked because she, unlike Lil Rounds could pull this type of performance off. Unfortunately, I just don’t see many of the girls, Alexis included, being fan favorites this year. She is vulnerable to leave this week.Danny Gokey — Jesus Take the Wheel - I just gotta stop reading bulletin boards about Danny. People are all sorts of mean. Was this performance the best? No. Was it good? Yes. How did I feel watching him screw up the song like 4 times in front of Randy Travis? Well, I cringed. Poor guy! But it shows he’s human. He can get start struck like the best of us..but please? Randy Travis? Yeesh! Anyway, this was a good solid performance. The complaints about the beginning of the song were stupid. Of course it’s the weakest part of the song. A song with a powerful chorus usually has a weak opening lyric anyway because what good would the chorus be if it were weaker than the beginning? The song would suck! So, he did what he had to. It was a’ight.Anoop Desai — Always On My Mind - ANOOP! This was a great vocal! He did awesome and what’s cool is that this song is so typical Willie Nelson and so identifiable to him. Anoop turned it into a ballad that could possibly be a current record. I thought it was really pretty how he sang it and he solidified his standing in the top 10. We’ll see Anoop on tour this year.Megan Joy — Walking After Midnight - Yuck. I am sorry but this girl does the same thing every week. How much more awkward dancing and squinty warbling do we have to endure? Did she pick the right song? Yeah…she did. It fit her weirdness. But her bout with the flu did nothing for her vocal ability. It was just not good. Will she be around next week? Probably but she can’t win this thing. And as my dearly departed husband used to say, when it comes to be her turn on stage during the tour, it will be a good time for a bathroom break.Matt Giraud — So Small - I’ve always liked Matt. His piano playing and soulful vocals are top notch. I enjoy him very much. This was probably his best performance yet. Who’s going home? If I had it my way I’d send Adam and Megan home because I can’t freaking stand either one!!! But they probably won’t go much to my chagrin. I really think that Michael, Allison and Lil Rounds have some issues this week. Alexis is vulnerable too.

I am playing catch up from having been gone a week. Part of all that was missing the wild card round and performance night for the top 13. I guess the “big news” that happened while I was away was the oh-so surprising “last minute” decision to keep Anoop Desai around and make it a top 13 instead of a top 12. I suppose that could have made good tv but I missed it so I can’t comment on that. The show ran long and my TiVo stopped recording before the big moment. That being said, though I am glad that Anoop was kept around. He’s enjoyable to watch even though in the back of my mind I keep having these thoughts that this year’s season is taking a cue from the movie American Dreams which spoofed Idol a couple years ago. In that movie, the middle easterner guy tried out and got far in the competition with the plan to blow himself up in the finale when the President of the United States came on the show as a guest judge. The farce isn’t so much of a stretch. There is such a blur between reality and fantasy these days that I could totally see such a gimmick coming to fruition. But I don’t think good ol’ Anoop is a terrorist. I think he’s from India anyway so I think we’re safe. If I offended anyone..too bad. I am just saying the similarities are kinda weird!! So, the wild card round was something I blew through really quick when I went to review the show. I fast forwarded through Jesse who is so annoying to me. I was so glad she didn’t make it. BLECH. Tatiana didn’t make it either and in some ways I was kinda sad. She was such a basket case but could only sing one song. She really screwed it up for herself by singing that Whitney Houston song for the 3rd time. I think if she had tried something different, she would have seen a different outcome because she really was a better singer than some of the others. So, the judges ended up picking Megan, Jasmine and Matt but the real drama unfolded when Simon announced Anoop as the 13th Idol. The top 13 were as follows: Alexis Grace, Michael Sarver, Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre, Jorge Nunez, Jasmine Murray, Megan Corkrey, Matt Giraud and Anoop Desai. Ryan made the big announcement at the beginning of the Top 13 show that for the first time ever, the judges would get to veto the results of the vote one time during the season. This means if there is ever an elimination that the judges don’t agree with, they can choose to give that person a second chance. They can only use the veto power once so the chances of them using any time soon isn’t in the cards. They will use it to save someone like Danny, Adam or Lil’ Rounds – guaranteed.The theme for top 13 night was Michael Jackson. I don’t think there was a majorly terrible one in the bunch. However, if I had to pick the most painful to listen to, it would be Megan Corkery. Her warblery (??) voice has bugged me since the beginning. The judges call her unique, relevant and current. Um, I guess so. But she kinda sucks. I just can’t listen to her. She sang Rockin’ Robin which is a stupid song and was maybe relevant oh – 40 years ago. She cannot move her feet during any of her performances. She keeps them firmly planted in place and instead movement comes at her hips with an awkward twist and shakey arm motions. In year’s past, the judges would tell her to gain more stage presence because they nailed Carrie Underwood for never moving around the stage. Instead, Megan is “quirky” so it’s ok. Blech. And to top off the absurd dancing, she ended the song cawing like a crow. I don’t recall a robin ever sounding like a crow but Megan sounded like a complete idiot. How she survived not being eliminated is beyond me but she won’t last long. Her days are numbered. Scott McIntyre…I watch him with curiosity because during the group numbers he has to dance and lip synch. Yes. They lip synch those numbers. How do I know? Well, the vocals are just a little too polished for one and for the other, Scott can’t lip synch! And it makes me mad that the producers are making him do this! Let the dude and the others sing live!! As for his dancing, he tries really hard and he actually gets the timing down pretty ok considering that he can’t see a thing. He should get extra points or something for that because he clearly is at a disadvantage. At the end of the wild card round when Anoop was announced as the 13th contestant, Ryan brainlessly announced for everyone to run down and join Anoop on stage and congratulate him. Some smarty pants put Scott on the top row of seats and while the other 11 contestants ran to join Anoop, Scott was left there to look rather lost and alone and unable to rush the stage like the others. Thankfully, his brother ran out on stage to assist him but c’mon, people! Hasn’t anyone have a heart or a compassionate bone in their body any more? I am rooting for Scott because he clearly has the decks stacked against him.The others… Jasmine…she’s pretty. She has a good voice but she’s BORING. Jasmine was the first to be eliminated and no, the judges did not waste their veto on her. The second most boring person of the night was Jorge. Jorge just sang the wrong thing. But he was a yawner and got eliminated too. Next on the chopping block are Megan, Michael and Allison followed by Kris, Scott, Alexis and Matt. Your top 3 is so far looking like Lil Rounds, Adam Lambert and Danny Gokey who each performed their Michael Jackson songs very well. Adam and Danny appear to be the front runners. Paula went so far as to say that these two will be the ones in the finals. What gets me is that although Adam clearly can command a stage and he has the theatrics down, I just can’t get past all the screeching and yelling in his singing. Will he do this in every song? Next week is supposed to be the Grand Ol’ Opry night. So this should be fun. Contestants get to pick a song from any Opry member. Now Opry membership is vast. I hope they all know that they can pick someone besides Little Jimmy Dickens and Minnie Pearl. Although seeing Adam sing May a Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose could be very entertaining.

It’s t-minus 13 hours until we’re in the air heading to Florida. To say we’re excited is an understatement. I think I’ve been packed for the past 5 days. Silly, I know! Today started with the final preparations for the trip. I found out that the portable DVD player that I had purchased 9 months ago is basically a piece of crap. The battery doesn’t hold a charge rendering it useless for our trip. Since we’ll be on a plane all day, the best way to pass the time is to watch movies. So I went on a quest today to find a new DVD player. I had seen one at Wal Mart a couple days ago that I wanted to look at again. I got there and compared it to the Sony that comes highly rated. I decided that this one (a Magnavox) would do the job nicely and it was about $50 cheaper. But WalMart being WalMart, it wasn’t going to be easy. I quickly noticed that the display model was not the model they had in the case. I pointed this out to the associate working the electronics department and instead of telling me that they had made a mistake it was basically my own tough luck. I was NOT going to get the same model as what was on display or advertised. Grrr! So I basically told them to stick it and thought that if I was going to buy a Sony, I wasn’t going to buy it from them. So off to Best Buy… Big mistake. I found a pitiful supply of players there. Most of them were their crappy Insignia brand that looked like they were constructed with Legos. But if they had been, they would have been cool but they weren’t. They really they had only one name brand – a Toshiba – in stock. I stared at it for a while and pushed a lot of buttons. The screen looked ok. It was bigger than I had anticipated buying (9″) which was its only plus. Being how I was not loaded up with lots of time on my hands, I decided to buy the thing despite that it cost as much as the Sony as I had originally wanted but they didn’t have.I hurried home with my purchase and plugged it in. I put in When Harry Met Sally to test it out and saw that the picture looked good. The speakers kinda sucked but that didn’t matter because I rarely used them anyway. I plugged in my Bose headphones and was immediately met with the most annoying, loud and obnoxious buzzing in my right ear. Nothing I did to the plug made the buzzing go away and I knew right then that my sojourn to find a DVD player was going to take a bit longer. For good measure I plugged in another set of headphones and got the same buzzing. So I packed it all up and went back to Best Buy. I was not happy , especially when the Best Buy guy at the door greeted me with “Hi, how are you today?” Um…not good, bonehead. I was just here a half hour ago and yeah, well…”OH! You were just here,” he exclaimed. Brilliance. The guy who sold the player to me called out,”You’re back already?” Yeah, dude. This player is a total piece of CRAP! So, I got my money back and then tore off down the road to Target. The whole way there I was thinking what would I do if they had total crap too? Where would my journey take me then? Office Depot? Staples? A different WalMart?I ventured into Target and found that they, too were bogged down with total crap players including my lovely piece of hunk of junk that I purchased from them 9 months ago. My hopes were not too high but there before me were two Sonys… a black one and a pink one. Well, considering that my 6 year old would be using this most often, it just had to be pink. So I bought it. I took it home. I plugged it in. The picture was pretty. The sound superb. And my daughter was of course tickled pink to see this brand new PINK DVD player. Score one for Mommy! Mission accomplished. All is now packed. The minutes are slowly and tediously ticking away. I know the next week will fly by but these final hours before lift off are just dragging!Some final thoughts before I go… I will not comment on this week’s American Idol for obvious reasons. This makes me sad because this week should prove fruitful with the critiques given that we have the gay guy with the stupid looking headbands and weird nose piercing, that funky Von Smith with the huge assed mouth who shouldn’t be in the top 36, the Puerto Rican dude who is slightly frightening but not a half bad singer and the blind guy who was forced to dance in that stupid montage last Thursday. Who was the schmuck who made that dude dance? Seriously. He was flopping all over the place and his cane pratically tripped him. It wasn’t a nice thing. Seriously. I could have some fun this week talking about the trainwreck that will happen. But I digress… All I can leave you with is this little tidbit…An Idol season wouldn’t be complete without scandal. The latest are photos of Idol favorite (not mine) Adam Lambert playing tongue hockey with some other GUY. I know. That’s gross to see between heterosexuals, who needs to see that between two guys? I certainly don’t. But Vote for the Worst has them up for all the world to see and are claiming that Lambert has lots more where these came from. So, I must wonder… will he be held to the same standard as some girls who have had questionable photographs surface (remember Frenchie Davis)? Or will Idol let this slide? I am guessing they will ignore this. They probably won’t touch this with a ten foot pole because if they do, they’ll have the whole gay community out there crying foul. Which on one hand, I can see their point but on the other it would totally tick me off! Because they scream for equality but if they are held to the same standard then it’s like everyone is homophobic. GRRR!!!! So, chew on this for a while and decide for yourself. I guess America will get to vote on whether Adam Lambert deserves his shot at the Idol crown. I say put him on the first bus outta town and ship him to the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

The biggest surprise for these top 3 was the inclusion of Kris Allen. I was like WHOA! Really? And then I was pretty happy because I thought he deserved a 2nd chance but wasn’t sure there was enough there to get him through. So good for him!! I’m glad he’s there. The other two choices were NOT surprises. Everyone called it and they were right – Adam and Allison were chosen. Both deserve to be there but I am just not jumping on this Adam bandwagon. His screeching is really getting on my nerves. I suppose for the song he chose, it was okay but if he does this all season – ugh, the headaches that will follow!! His is not an album I would buy nor would I consider downloading his stuff on iTunes. As for next week, I really don’t know. None of them stand out but we’ll see how they do.