# American Idol 4/10-4/11 **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 10, 2007, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533 "2007-04-10T19:54:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![rockle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/73ab20/32.png) [@rockle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rockle)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/141 "2007-04-12T01:19:26Z")
[QUOTE=Antigen] Someone refresh my memory - what did she tell him? And what was J-Lo’s advice to her this week? I keep stepping out of the room and missing important stuff! [/QUOTE] Tony Bennett told her, basically, to stick to the song (“Stormy Weather”) as written and not “muck it up” with unnecessary melismas and glory notes; he told her outright not to sing the line “… ain’t no sunshine when he’s gone” at the end of her song, but she did anyway. She also blew off Lulu, by singing “Diamonds Are Forever” instead of that other song, and she _absolutely_ did not listen to Jennifer Lopez, because she both pronounced _and_ sang “Conga” like the gringiest _gringa_ who ever gringed, and I include myself in that category. (I don’t remember what advice Gwen Stefani had for LaKisha, but I’m pretty sure it was ignored, too.) ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/142 "2007-04-12T01:25:05Z")
The music video was better than previous ones, but the clip they chose of Phil seemed to be of him singing a different part of the song–his mouth had nothing to do with the lyrics we were hearing. ---
**Author:** ![Wile\_E](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c37758/32.png) [@Wile\_E](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wile_E)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/143 "2007-04-12T01:26:36Z")
[QUOTE=Stoid] I would like to borrow a few lines to bitch about two things, very lightly: 1. Simon needs to consider how he feels about Latin music. The fact that he felt pretty much everyone sucked (relatively) would certainly make me ask myself: maybes it’s the songs? And I think it was. The songs sucked. But I really dislike most “latin” music, so maybe it’s my bias. 2. Excuse me… but wasn’t it Simon, Randy and Paul who decided Sanjaya should make the top 24 out of multi thousands then multi hundreds of others? No, he has not shown himself to be of the calibre of the rest, but he’s not nearly as bad as many others that have been in the top 12 over 6 years. Of the…is it 60, not including this season?..previous top 12, I’d say he falls in the middle of the pack. Hell, the first few years were pathetic! The fact that they made it past the first year at all is amazing, and mostly I think it’s a tribute to Kelly Clarkson, who is genuinely talented. Her competition was not, however. So give Sanjaya a freakin’ break…the kid has unbelievable confidence. Good for him. And I actually liked his performance probably better than just about anyone’s last night! So there! [/QUOTE] I think people have been giving Sanjaya a break, especially this week. I always thought he had potential to become a better entertainer but I thought it would take a few years of experience. He’s doing it now and it’s great. I don’t think he should win but I don’t think it would ruin the show if he did and that is the part that makes me a little giddy. Stoopid Idol Haters are helping the show! 😃 By the way, I think Tamyra Grey was the only other major talent in the first season, I did expect to see more from her since but I think she decided to go into acting. I remember seeing her on a few TV shows. Still I agree with your assesment on the other contestants, although I think Season 3 was the worst of the bunch up to and including the winner. ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/144 "2007-04-12T01:39:54Z")
Well the bottom three is no huge surprise. ---
**Author:** ![rockle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/73ab20/32.png) [@rockle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rockle)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/145 "2007-04-12T01:41:49Z")
[QUOTE=OpalCat] Well the bottom three is no huge surprise. [/QUOTE] I can’t see it because I’m TiVo’ing two other shows at the same time. Someone please spoil me, in the appropriate boxes! Or not, depending on how you feel. Kthxbye. ---
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/146 "2007-04-12T01:41:54Z")
Who goes home??? ---
**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:** [April 12, 2007, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/147 "2007-04-12T01:42:09Z")
Please let Phil be the one to go. Chris would be fine as well. Haley is actually the best performer in the bottom three plus I like ogling her legs every week. ---
**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:** [April 12, 2007, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/148 "2007-04-12T01:43:33Z")
[QUOTE=rockle] I can’t see it because I’m TiVo’ing two other shows at the same time. Someone please spoil me, in the appropriate boxes! Or not, depending on how you feel. Kthxbye. [/QUOTE] I guess I kind of spoiled it already but Phil, Haley and Chris are bottom three. ---
**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:** [April 12, 2007, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/149 "2007-04-12T01:45:01Z")
Aaaaand…dickweed Chris is safe. Crap. I hope its not Haley going home. Phil is so much more deserving. ---
**Author:** ![rockle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/73ab20/32.png) [@rockle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rockle)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/150 "2007-04-12T01:45:07Z")
[QUOTE=Diogenes the Cynic] I guess I kind of spoiled it already … [/QUOTE] Nah, s’alright. ---
**Author:** ![KarlGrenze](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dbc845/32.png) [@KarlGrenze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGrenze)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/151 "2007-04-12T01:47:02Z")
Aaah, there she is, singing… ---
**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:** [April 12, 2007, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/152 "2007-04-12T01:47:17Z")
Who is Sanjaya kidding about wanting J-Lo’s number? I think he’d rather call Mark Anthony. ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/153 "2007-04-12T01:47:36Z")
Oh gross did Sanjaya just indirectly hit on JLo? EWWW ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/154 "2007-04-12T01:49:27Z")
(um… Jennifer is wearing many, many bracelets. Almost surprised she can lift her arm. That is all.) ---
**Author:** ![Queen\_Tonya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/4491bb/32.png) [@Queen\_Tonya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Tonya)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/155 "2007-04-12T01:49:37Z")
Ahh, geez, J-Lo just did the “C’mon!” thing. :mad: ---
**Author:** ![rockle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/73ab20/32.png) [@rockle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rockle)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/156 "2007-04-12T01:50:12Z")
[QUOTE=OpalCat] Oh gross did Sanjaya just indirectly hit on JLo? EWWW [/QUOTE] Well, it’s not like she hasn’t dated every third guy in America. ---
**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:** [April 12, 2007, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/157 "2007-04-12T01:53:00Z")
[QUOTE=rockle] Well, it’s not like she hasn’t dated every third guy in America. [/QUOTE] She hasn’t dated me. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![rockle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/73ab20/32.png) [@rockle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rockle)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/158 "2007-04-12T01:53:47Z")
[QUOTE=Diogenes the Cynic] She hasn’t dated me. ☹ [/QUOTE] Well, then, you’re one of the other two guys. And she’s still young: there is always hope. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/159 "2007-04-12T01:57:38Z")
Haley is gone. Phil stays. ---
**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:** [April 12, 2007, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533/160 "2007-04-12T01:58:45Z")
Aw, that’s too bad. Haley got shafted. There’s at least three people who suck more than her. Oh well, Phil is living on borrowed time. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-10-4-11/399533.md?page=9)