# American Idol 4/22 and 4/23 **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 22, 2008, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405 "2008-04-22T15:23:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**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 23, 2008, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/61 "2008-04-23T00:32:16Z")
Randy nailed it. She had no idea what the song was about and she had no emotion or conviction about it. She totally didn’t get it. She sang it like a Norah Jones song. ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Fire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/62 "2008-04-23T00:34:53Z")
At least she’s thrown and upset enough to keep her mouth shut (mostly anyway) during the judging. I hate that she pointed out that it’s the “first time” she’s forgotten a lyric on the show. So what? There are 4 people sharing a stage with you who have NEVER done that. No brownie points for you. ---
**Author:** ![tnetennba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/63 "2008-04-23T00:38:19Z")
OMG HE’S LICKING HIS LIPS SEND HIM HOME!!! Just kidding, Liberal. ---
**Author:** ![Rachael\_Rage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/71c47a/32.png) [@Rachael\_Rage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachael_Rage)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/64 "2008-04-23T00:38:20Z")
I missed Syesha, but wow, two stinkers in a row. That was painful. And WTF with Paula’s “you must never stop and start”? I mean, sure, don’t do it intentionally, but she had a little false start before and I agree that it’s better to correct yourself and start strong than mumble nonsense until you find your footing. That seemed unnecessarily harsh. Oh, and **Liberal** , I like David A.! I understand - and agree with some of you - that he’s not the most exciting of performers a la Melinda, but his voice and control are arugably the best of this competition. I just like David Cook more. 😃 As far as talent goes, they are the top two. As far as who will benefit from winning more - David A. for sure. As others have said, David C. winning may not be the best thing for him. But that does’t stop me from rooting for them both. I luv Jason but I wouldn’t be surprised if he got sent home this week. Yipes. ---
**Author:** ![tnetennba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/65 "2008-04-23T00:40:20Z")
Wow, ALW is totally winning me over. He’s a gentleman but not a toadie. His advice is solid. Class act. ---
**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 23, 2008, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/66 "2008-04-23T00:41:42Z")
AL Webber: “This song was written for a diva…a girl…I couldn’t imagine a boy singing it.” Mr. Webber, meet David Archaletta. He sounded like he always does. ---
**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/67 "2008-04-23T00:41:57Z")
I wonder- if they win the competition, are they _obligated_ to accept the $1 million contract? I understand it’s very restrictive. ---
**Author:** ![HazelNutCoffee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ac91a4/32.png) [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/68 "2008-04-23T00:42:27Z")
I like Webber. I don’t want to. He created _Cats_, for God’s sake. I dunno how I feel about David’s rendition of “Think of Me.” I’m just so used to hearing it sung a certain way that it really throws me hearing him sing it like that. ---
**Author:** ![tnetennba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/69 "2008-04-23T00:43:24Z")
All of David A’s performances are the same to me, and there hasn’t been one I would choose to ever hear again. They aren’t bad, but they’re boring to me. ---
**Author:** ![gonzomax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e8c25b/32.png) [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/70 "2008-04-23T00:43:30Z")
I never thought Weber was that hard. Archeleta was bad too. ---
**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 23, 2008, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/71 "2008-04-23T00:43:52Z")
[QUOTE=cricetus] Wow, ALW is totally winning me over. He’s a gentleman but not a toadie. His advice is solid. Class act. [/QUOTE] He’s a composer, not a performer, so he doesn’t have the same kind of ego, he’s accustomed to hearing other people interpret his songs and he’s spent millenia coaching them how to do it. ---
**Author:** ![Rachael\_Rage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/71c47a/32.png) [@Rachael\_Rage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachael_Rage)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/72 "2008-04-23T00:44:12Z")
Wait, didn’t David A. flub the lyrics? He was apologizing at the end but the judges seemed to miss it entirely. Either that or I don’t know the song that well… ---
**Author:** ![HazelNutCoffee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ac91a4/32.png) [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/73 "2008-04-23T00:45:04Z")
[QUOTE=Rachael Rage] Wait, didn’t David A. flub the lyrics? He was apologizing at the end but the judges seemed to miss it entirely. Either that or I don’t know the song that well… [/QUOTE] I thought he did too, but I haven’t listened to that song for long I thought I was mistaken. ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/74 "2008-04-23T00:45:47Z")
Jason must be thanking Brooke right now. What sucks is that I loved his version of “Memory” and will probably download it ASAP. ---
**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/75 "2008-04-23T00:48:29Z")
Some trivia: When A.L. Webber, the richest composer in history (he’s a billionaire by some estimates) divorced diva Sarah Brightman he gave her a divorce settlement estimated at around $10 million-$20 million USD (not counting the trusts for their children). She has never touched it, vowing not to unless she ever reaches a point where she can’t make a living with her voice. It’s not animosity at all for it was a very friendly divorce and they’ve worked together professionally several times since they split. Other trivia: I always thought ALW looked a lot like Napoleon. ---
**Author:** ![tnetennba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/76 "2008-04-23T00:49:22Z")
Sampiro – as I understand it, yes, the top two must accept AI contracts. I don’t have a cite. However, a combination of hearsay and common sense tell me the producers aren’t stupid enough to let the winner walk or have to negotiate with them for a contract. ---
**Author:** ![HazelNutCoffee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ac91a4/32.png) [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/77 "2008-04-23T00:49:23Z")
Webber is kinda a cool person! Whodda thunk? I suppose I should be glad Carly is wearing sleeves, but the pattern looks like my living room carpet. ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/78 "2008-04-23T00:50:15Z")
Also, David A. is taking a big dump all over the melody of “Think of Me.” (I’m slightly timeshifted, so I’m about 5 minutes behind the show) ---
**Author:** ![tnetennba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/79 "2008-04-23T00:50:53Z")
[QUOTE=Sampiro] Some trivia: When A.L. Webber, the richest composer in history (he’s a billionaire by some estimates) divorced diva Sarah Brightman he gave her a divorce settlement estimated at around $10 million-$20 million USD (not counting the trusts for their children). She has never touched it, vowing not to unless she ever reaches a point where she can’t make a living with her voice. It’s not animosity at all for it was a very friendly divorce and they’ve worked together professionally several times since they split. Other trivia: I always thought ALW looked a lot like Napoleon. [/QUOTE] Kind of complicated by the fact that she’s quite famous for singing his songs (Phantom made her famous). Still interesting, though. ---
**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 23, 2008, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405/80 "2008-04-23T00:51:17Z")
Carly’s going to shit all over “Jesus Christ Superstar.” I always find her performances obnoxious and self-satisfied. This is no different. She’s doing that thing where she closes her eyes and squeezes the microphone that she always does. She really thinks she’s incredible, doesn’t she. You could see that performance at any local theater production of JCS. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-22-and-4-23/446405.md?page=5)