# American Idol 3/7 **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [March 8, 2005, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458 "2005-03-08T00:12:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![kevja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/aeb1de/32.png) [@kevja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kevja)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2005, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/81 "2005-03-08T18:09:47Z")
I’m not surprised Connie is running third in the msnbc poll. He’s bad, but he kind of has a look and attitude (when he’s not singing) that sort of looks like a star. I bet plenty of girls going for him. I like Travis, but it’s over for him. My favorites 1. Anwar 2. Nikko 3. Anthony 4. Mario 5. Bo 6. Travis 7. Scott 8. Connie ---
**Author:** ![Jaade](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/dfb087/32.png) [@Jaade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaade)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2005, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/82 "2005-03-08T18:12:57Z")
> [@Shayna](#): > > try [www.allmusic.com](http://www.allmusic.com). You can search the title of a song, choose the one you’re looking for off the list, then click the date column to sort by that field to see who did the earliest recording. [In this case](http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=17:663584~T00C) , it was written by Barry Gibb and first recorded by The Sandpipers in 1967. Then The Lettermen and The Bee Gees’ recorded it in 1971. Michael Bublé didn’t put out a version until 2003, after dozens of other artists, most notably, Al Green, who seemed to like that song an awful lot, given how many albums of his it’s included on. > > I sure hope the girls don’t bring the suck again tomorrow night. Thank you, that would make things easier for me. I’ll be around to do tonight’s recap, but not the shows on the 14th and 15th. I’ll be out of town. I figured he wasn’t the first recording, but since I’ve never heard of him or the song, I didn’t worry over it too much. And thank you again, that made me laugh. > [@shelbo](#): > > I’m convinced that the live mix and the TV mix are different. Or the fan’s in the room drown out some of it. Or the fan’s energy makes mediocre singing sound good. And that when, as Simon says, they “watch it back” they realize how stupid they sound saying that Constantine is any good. That’s as good an explanation as anything else. I really just…was astounded when they complimented him on the song. I was IMing someone during that performance and had forgotten who was singing. I heard this horrible noise and winced thinking “who is THAT?”, when I turned back to the TV I was no longer surprised. **Liberal** , I say that his voice was shaky not because I think he needed to blast the beginning of the song, but because it seemed like it was not the right range of song. I really wanted it to be a good performance because it was Bo, but I just “wasn’t feeling it”. I think he has too much voice for that song, to be honest. ---
**Author:** ![Jaade](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/dfb087/32.png) [@Jaade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaade)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2005, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/83 "2005-03-08T18:19:17Z")
> [@Leviosaurus](#): > > This poll: [MSN | Outlook, Office, Skype, Bing, Breaking News, and Latest Videos](http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7122613/) has Constant Screech running in _third place_ behind Bo and Anwar. What is wrong with people? If this holds true, he’s going to be in for next week, unless Sting hunts him down and kills him first. > > If he does indeed survive to sing again, I’m hoping that Simon will abandon verbal criticism in favor of jumping onto the stage and physically pummeling him. That’d actually be make keeping him worthwhile, IMO. I forgot to mention that the Sting comment cracked me up, too. Now Constantine is showing to be tied for 3rd with Anthony. So far Travis has 1%! of the vote, and is definitely the lowest. Bo and Anwar are tied for first with 31% each, predictably. I cannot see a final four without them. If I had to choose a final four right now, based on abilities, I’d say: Anwar, Bo, Carrie, and either Nadia or Amanda. (picking two girls and two boys but also who I feel the top should be) ---
**Author:** ![gigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a587f6/32.png) [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2005, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/84 "2005-03-08T18:26:11Z")
I confess, I had an AI dream last night. It was tonight’s show with the women and the music started up for “Every Little Step I Take” again! Simon was gearing up to tear whichever girl sang it a new one. I really want to root for Mario because he is from the Bronx and has a sweet voice. But it’s just not strong or interesting enough, esp compared to Anwar this week. The only thing that bothers me about Anwar sometimes is he has the same too-wide-eyed earnest look sometimes when singing that Jennifer Hudson had. But then I just look away and enjoy the sound. I thought Simon was right that Randy and Paula are losing sight of the whole point of this thing–to be truthful and critical and not just search for reasons to support the singers. ---
**Author:** ![SpoilerVirgin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@SpoilerVirgin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpoilerVirgin)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2005, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/85 "2005-03-08T18:58:52Z")
> [@Psycho Pirate](#): > > Why would you change your name to the same name as [the Wicked Witch’s head winged monkey from the Wizard of Oz?](http://imdb.com/name/nm0909930/) Unless I’m being whooshed, because your real name is Osbourne Earl Smith II, and your father is baseball Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith, a.k.a. “The Wizard.” Osbourne --\> Ozzie --\> Oz --\> The Wizard of Oz --\> Flying Monkey. I think it’s kind of clever. My pick of the night (just the night, not the whole competition) – Scott. I really like his voice, and thought he did a great job. My picks to go – Constantine and Travis (I’ll miss that smile). ---
**Author:** ![Psycho\_Pirate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Psycho\_Pirate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Psycho_Pirate)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2005, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/86 "2005-03-08T19:12:25Z")
> [@SpoilerVirgin](#): > > Unless I’m being whooshed, because your real name is Osbourne Earl Smith II, and your father is baseball Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith, a.k.a. “The Wizard.” Osbourne → Ozzie → Oz → The Wizard of Oz → Flying Monkey. I think it’s kind of clever. I didn’t really put that much thought into it. I just thought “Nikko? Isn’t that the winged monkey from The Wizard of Oz? Yes, it is!” Kudos to Mr. Smith if he put that much thought into it. ---
**Author:** ![ioioio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ioioio/32/316_2.png) [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2005, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/87 "2005-03-08T21:49:55Z")
It’s been a slow day at work, and I’ve been out on the Web, reading Idol-related stuff, trying to convince myself there’s a chance that Constantine will get voted off instead of Scott. Everyone everywhere agrees that Travis is history. A lot of people agree that Constantine should go but probably won’t. There are a lot of w337 ¥0µn9 7h1n9 out there creaming their panties over Mr. Smirky. Nikko and Anthony have less support than I expected. Nikko might possibly go instead of Scott. There were a couple of comments I found amusing. One reviewer referred to Mario “constantly eye-f\*\*king the camera”. Another reviewer commented that if Travis had put on some nerdy glasses he would’ve looked like Urkel. Someone has brought up the possibility that Fox could pull a fast one Wednesday and boot off more women (\>2) and less men (\<2). The thinking behind this is that it would be good for future ratings since the men are more popular (and talented) than the women this season. ---
**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:** [March 9, 2005, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/88 "2005-03-09T00:49:20Z")
I agree with Simon. If you were just listening and not looking it was nothing special. She is pretty hot, though. Not that it matters, I’m just saying… ---
**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:** [March 9, 2005, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/89 "2005-03-09T00:55:45Z")
I think the journey is over for Janay. ---
**Author:** ![AwSnappity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a3d4f5/32.png) [@AwSnappity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AwSnappity)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2005, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/90 "2005-03-09T00:57:49Z")
Amanda had beautiful hair tonight. I was really jealous. She’s gorgeous. Singing = mediocre, nothing special. Janay is so out of tune. I’m embarrassed for her. [Nadia’s smile](http://www.idolonfox.com/contestants/nadia_turner/) reminds me of [Jerri Blank](http://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/images/63/d09.jpg) (_Strangers with Candy_). ---
**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:** [March 9, 2005, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/91 "2005-03-09T01:00:55Z")
What’s wrong with the girls. P.S., at first I thought that Carrie’s ditziness was endearing. Now I just think she’s slightly retarded. ---
**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:** [March 9, 2005, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/92 "2005-03-09T01:02:55Z")
Farm Girl…meh. ---
**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:** [March 9, 2005, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/93 "2005-03-09T01:03:29Z")
Yeah, Janay has been coasting on her cute face for quite some time. ---
**Author:** ![AwSnappity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a3d4f5/32.png) [@AwSnappity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AwSnappity)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2005, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/94 "2005-03-09T01:08:34Z")
I was never really on the Carrie train. Vonzell is beautiful, even with bright blue eyeshadow. ---
**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:** [March 9, 2005, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/95 "2005-03-09T01:12:30Z")
So far Vonz was the best. That really isn’t saying much, is it? And the outfit does look stupid but she got the audience on her side with the dad story. ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2005, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/96 "2005-03-09T01:13:58Z")
Everyone sounds wretched so far. Maybe it’s me. I’m a little behind (lovely TiVo), so please let Vonzell rescue the night from the meh monsters. ---
**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:** [March 9, 2005, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/97 "2005-03-09T01:18:17Z")
Nadia’s back in form after an off week. Best of the night so far. ---
**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:** [March 9, 2005, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/98 "2005-03-09T01:21:25Z")
That Nadia, she does not have the best voice, her range is not that great but, boy, can she own a song. She never heard Try A Little Tenderness before? Doesn’t she watch TV. It’s been in a few commercials. ---
**Author:** ![KarlGrenze](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dbc845/32.png) [@KarlGrenze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGrenze)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2005, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/99 "2005-03-09T01:26:03Z")
The two first performers were not very good… ---
**Author:** ![AwSnappity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a3d4f5/32.png) [@AwSnappity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AwSnappity)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2005, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458/100 "2005-03-09T01:26:04Z")
Lindsey: the mime did it better. I hope she goes this week. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-7/293458.md?page=6)