Yep - good “looking out.”
Randy tries too damn hard to appear like he’s from a ghetto. Really, it’s just as awkward as seeing a white guy trying to do it.
Paula is the definition of trainwreck, and if I didn’t know better, I’d say the producers are keeping her around just for shits and giggles.
How DOES she still have this job? Is she under contract for x seasons?
Late for the party.
I don’t know what performance you guys were watching, but the Danny N.'s Tainted Love that I watched last night was an embarrassing mess. Terrible vocals, and one of the worst arrangements in American Idol history. I actually like the kid personally and have been rooting for him, but this was easily the worst version of an excellent song from the season so far. My husband and I kept cringing and moaning through the whole thing as he continued to hit new worsts. A solid F.
On the other hand, David C.'s Hello was fabulous. The judges were correct, he could release it as a single right now.
Danny’s Tainted Love is something I’d expect to see in a sleazy gay bar. I needed a shower afterward.
He’s gotta be gone…
This Noriega kid has got to go. His singing is weak and he gets snotty with Simon every week. Simon is almost always right ,shut up and listen punk.
Yeah, on the most popular show in America, during a family hour.
That’s simply awesome.
I hope next week he wears leather pants, no shirt, and cuffs and sings sex by George Michael in the style of Rob Halford.
Dunno about spoilerboxes for this? Anyway, DialIdol is ranking Danny
4th right now, with Luke coming in dead last
All contestants except David A are within their margin of error, though (that seems like a good way to say “we don’t know what we’re doing so we’re covering our asses so you can’t say we were wrong,” though given their accuracy and the fact that they can’t take texting into consideration, I guess it’s understandble).
At least Danny’s hair matches his outfit. 
Loved **David C’s ** rendition of “Hello.” Very interesting and new take on the song. His hair has still got to go.
Luke, Luke, Luke. He is so handsome, yet so bland, like a beautifully decorated store bought chocolate cake that looks so good yet has no taste. And “Wake Me Up Before You Go, Go”? Holy crap, that has to be the single worst song coming out of the 80’s and I’m still ticked at George Michael for burning that song and the image of him in those little white shorts into my brain.
Can’t help but like** Michael Johns ** because he has more cool in his left pinky than poor Luke ever will. But, everyone’s right in that he has to stretch himself if he wants to continue on.
Jason still wins in the personality competition because his humility is so cute. He is so understated yet has real talent. Liked his song and want him to date my daughter.
Chikezie - he gets chutzpah points for taking on a Luther song. Unfortunately, I know Luther and he’s no Luther. I think Randy is easy on him because he identifies with the overweight black dude.
David A. - solid as usual, though the licking of the lips was distracting.
David H. is the dark horse of the competition. He consistently flies under the radar yet delivers a solid performance.
Gay Danny - I have a sassy “Whatever!” daughter. I don’t think she’s cute when she cops the 'tude and I certainly don’t think Danny is cute. He’s either got to deliver or (snap, snap) shut up.
My vote for going home: Luke and Gay Danny.
::cringing:: I liked Luke’s performance. He was bright and bouncy and it was fun watching him. Hell, I’ll admit it – I phoned in a few votes for him. I’d like to see more of him.
I’m just watching on DVR now. All I have to say is this:
Why is nobody calling David Cook out? All of his “original” versions of these songs have been done before. The punk band Me First and the Gimme Gimmes does exactly what he does; they take older songs and turn them into rockers. This version of “Hello” used the same arrangement as theirs, only slower! Whatever he sang two weeks ago made me have the same reaction; it was the same version that they already did and recorded!
I guess I’m definitely in the minority, but I think David A. is weak as fuck. I hated his “Imagine”, and there’s probably no way I’m going to enjoy anybody doing a Phil Collins song, but I just don’t get the love for him. He seems entirely unremarkable to me.
Of all of them, I actually think David H. has the best voice all around. But my tastes are always horrible predictors.
Aha – so it’s all YOUR fault!!!
I noticed it, too. A performance or two before that, after Paula made her rambling judgment, I noticed Simon mouth “Shut up”. I rewound it and that’s how it looked to me.
I was more embarassed for her last night than usual and I think it was because Simon was actually reacting to her behavior last night. It made it seem like someone was finally acknowledging the elephant in the room.
Asia’h. Does she have a cold? There is some weird nose thing going on. At least she is singing “real” 80s!
Anyone else think Simon was pretty snide there – When Ryan said the 80s was “a good year” for Paula, he adds (IIRC) “long time ago”.
Arrrgh, I got marbles in my throat! Yeah, I got marbles in my throat! Oh, I got marbles in my throat, won’t somebody help me?
Plus, Asia has grandma pants on.
She has always sounded husky to me, which I like. But when she takes on Whitney, she pales in comparison. I’m no fan of Whitney’s music, but her voice is BIG, so it’s hard to have a different tone and still sound as good.
ETA: Yeah, Biggirl, I’m so in fear of the high waisted style seaping into the local Target. It’s not flattering on even skinny women, much less on almost middle-aged, post-partum* women.
*After two years, can it still be considered post-partum tummy or am I now just fat?
I don’t know what song blondie is slaughtering. Ah, this is the Kady blondie. If you’re gonna sing that bad, you should show more boobies.
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Not having been around for high waisted styles in the past, I’ve gotta ask…could they possibly be less flattering for my excess pregnancy stomach skin than low rise?
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That’s the best I’ve heard Amanda sound. But she seemed distracted, didn’t she? Like she was paying attention to something just off stage.
Amanda looked miserable up there. When I wasn’t watching I thought it was pretty good. But watching her, she seemed to lack the confidence that that song requires – didn’t persuade me at all. I think she almost wanted to do bad and go home.
ETA: Yeah, “distracted” is a good word, Biggirl. Like she wasn’t present.