# American Idol 1/17 **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [January 17, 2006, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339 "2006-01-17T14:03:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/41 "2006-01-18T01:49:43Z")
That dude waited in line all that time just to sing one line over and over again? Dawg, at least try to learn a whole verse. ---
**Author:** ![rockle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/73ab20/32.png) [@rockle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rockle)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/42 "2006-01-18T01:50:25Z")
In Dpty. Brandon’s defense, those are the only words to “I Shot the Sheriff” that I know, too. So. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/43 "2006-01-18T01:51:31Z")
I think he was trying to get on TV. ---
**Author:** ![rockle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/73ab20/32.png) [@rockle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rockle)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/44 "2006-01-18T01:54:12Z")
> [@Diogenes the Cynic](#): > > I think he was trying to get on TV. But aren’t we all, **Dio**? Aren’t we _all?_ ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/45 "2006-01-18T01:54:45Z")
> [@Diogenes the Cynic](#): > > I think he was trying to get on TV. It was a bet I tell ya. Him and his security guard buddies were hanging out he said, “I betcha I can sing “I shot the sheriff” at least 5 times in a row on American Idol.” and his friend, “Dude! Wear the uniform.” That really cracked me up. ---
**Author:** ![rockle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/73ab20/32.png) [@rockle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rockle)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/46 "2006-01-18T01:56:58Z")
OK, I’m calling dibs now: Next person who sings “My Heart Will Go On,” I get to stab. Then we’ll see how long their heart goes on. As long as they _shut. Up._ ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/47 "2006-01-18T01:59:15Z")
Another hint for aspiring AI contestants: if they’ve got you singing to people on the street, it isn’t because they think you’re GOOD. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/48 "2006-01-18T02:00:21Z")
> [@Biggirl](#): > > It was a bet I tell ya. Him and his security guard buddies were hanging out he said, “I betcha I can sing “I shot the sheriff” at least 5 times in a row on American Idol.” and his friend, “Dude! Wear the uniform.” > > That really cracked me up. It was probably exactly something like that. He’s probably collecting right now. ---
**Author:** ![Hippy\_Hollow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hippy_hollow/32/4841_2.png) [@Hippy\_Hollow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hippy_Hollow)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/49 "2006-01-18T02:01:05Z")
“Constance on the bathroom stall?” ---
**Author:** ![KSO](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f07891/32.png) [@KSO](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KSO)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/50 "2006-01-18T02:01:16Z")
The dude singing the song from Trading Places may, in fact, be the best AI moment EVER. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/51 "2006-01-18T02:01:44Z")
Holy cow. Simon is really on his period. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/52 "2006-01-18T02:03:41Z")
Is it just me or does Paula seem hotter this season…and not as high? ---
**Author:** ![rockle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/73ab20/32.png) [@rockle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rockle)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/53 "2006-01-18T02:05:06Z")
Can someone riddle me this? What was “not nice” about Simon asking what made the redheaded kid “different”? I don’t understand. (Related aside: Is he “different” because he’s gay? Because I totally have at least two gay ex-boyfriends exactly like that kid.) **Dio** : Yes. Her image consultants have earned their keep this year. ---
**Author:** ![Hippy\_Hollow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hippy_hollow/32/4841_2.png) [@Hippy\_Hollow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hippy_Hollow)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/54 "2006-01-18T02:06:08Z")
> [@Diogenes the Cynic](#): > > Is it just me or does Paula seem hotter this season…and not as high? I agree. Methinks TPTB at 19 Entertainment told her to straighten up and fly right this season… there aren’t too many career options available for ol’ Paula, so I figure she went to rehab/dropped the pipe. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/55 "2006-01-18T02:09:06Z")
Cuties both. Doesn’t she look like a hotter Ashley Simpson? ---
**Author:** ![KarlGrenze](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dbc845/32.png) [@KarlGrenze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGrenze)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/56 "2006-01-18T02:13:02Z")
Aaah… American Idol goodness… 😉 Paula is trying to hold her laugh… ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/57 "2006-01-18T02:13:08Z")
Oh my God! I’m in loooooveeeee. ---
**Author:** ![rockle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/73ab20/32.png) [@rockle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rockle)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/58 "2006-01-18T02:14:00Z")
I am officially a dirty old woman, because I think young Zachary is _quite_ the hottie. ---
**Author:** ![KarlGrenze](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dbc845/32.png) [@KarlGrenze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGrenze)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/59 "2006-01-18T02:14:45Z")
What were the bleeped out parts? ---
**Author:** ![Susie\_Derkins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47774/32.png) [@Susie\_Derkins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Susie_Derkins)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/60 "2006-01-18T02:15:30Z")
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