# American Idol 5/11 to 5/12 **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 11, 2011, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523 "2011-05-11T14:56:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![DMark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/41 "2011-05-12T17:31:09Z")
I am starting to think none of the final four are all that great - decent, but nobody I would pay to see in concert or buy a CD. BTW, I am really getting annoyed with all these really cheezy “home-made” posters out in the audience and the camera always seems to swing out to get a close up of them. Seriously, do all Americans have the talent of a five year old when making a sign? Geez - crappy colors, pisspoor script, horrible spacing. I am not saying everyone has to be a graphic artist, but I have seen better art work by the Phelps crazies who protest funerals. To be fair, I think these signs are actually made by the producers of Idol to make it look like they were “home-made” and then passed out to the audience as they come in. (They do this at political rallies.) Still - this coy trick is almost as bad as last year when everyone in the front rows had to hold their hands in the air and sway along with the songs - also choreographed by eager production assistants paid to make it look spontaneous. ---
**Author:** ![jesskat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d78d45/32.png) [@jesskat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jesskat)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/42 "2011-05-12T20:19:03Z")
> [@WolfpackJeep](#): > > I also thought Scotty’s kissing of the cross in response to meeting Lady Gaga was over the top. Yeah, just a little bit. ---
**Author:** ![PunditLisa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/4af34b/32.png) [@PunditLisa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PunditLisa)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/43 "2011-05-12T21:33:01Z")
I only saw the second half performances because for some odd reason my DVR started recording at 8:47. Go figure. I think Haley will go home. She’s a doll but I don’t think she’s pandering to the right demographic. I still love Lauren. She’s youthful, she’s humble. And I love the texture she gives songs, even though last night’s choice illustrated its limitations. Scotty. I can’t be unbiased about him. Something about him squicks me out. James peaked too soon. Now it’s just a rehash. Nothing new. Move on. ---
**Author:** ![Stoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stoid/32/272_2.png) [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/44 "2011-05-12T22:42:39Z")
> [@jesskat](#): > > I agree that Scotty will win this season. If not, I still think he will have a more successful career than whoever the winner is. Yep ---
**Author:** ![Barrett\_Bonden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5e9695/32.png) [@Barrett\_Bonden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barrett_Bonden)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/45 "2011-05-13T00:09:31Z")
Has Scotty always done the claw thing with his non-mike hand? ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/46 "2011-05-13T00:20:18Z")
Does this mean Haley’s going home? ---
**Author:** ![Barrett\_Bonden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5e9695/32.png) [@Barrett\_Bonden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barrett_Bonden)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/47 "2011-05-13T00:20:57Z")
Well how about that. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/48 "2011-05-13T00:31:21Z")
Spoil me, baby! ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/49 "2011-05-13T00:32:34Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > Spoil me, baby! Lauren is safe. But after yesterday’s song, I’m convinced she’s evil.:rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/50 "2011-05-13T00:39:28Z")
Well, she did sing she was, and everyone knows that everything sung is true. ---
**Author:** ![Barrett\_Bonden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5e9695/32.png) [@Barrett\_Bonden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barrett_Bonden)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/51 "2011-05-13T00:43:08Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > Well, she did sing she was, and everyone knows that everything sung is true. In that case we should all feel a bit more nervous about her half of the gunpowder and lead duet. Although neither Idolette seemed to understand what a shotgun is. ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/52 "2011-05-13T00:51:35Z")
!!! ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/53 "2011-05-13T00:52:35Z")
I’m guessing James goes home (based on my prediction of Scotty winning). ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/54 "2011-05-13T00:53:58Z")
I need to lie down. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/55 "2011-05-13T00:56:03Z")
!!! Again. ETA, for those of you reading this later, the first !!! was for Haley being safe, this one is for James leaving. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/56 "2011-05-13T00:57:00Z")
See you guys next 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:** [May 13, 2011, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/57 "2011-05-13T00:58:11Z")
There went the only reason to watch this POS season at all. America’s taste is in its ass. ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/58 "2011-05-13T01:00:52Z")
Wow, Jordin Sparks is all growed up! :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/59 "2011-05-13T01:02:36Z")
Is this some Vote for the Worst joke? Why is Scotty still up there? He should have gone home weeks ago. ---
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523/60 "2011-05-13T01:12:05Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > There went the only reason to watch this POS season at all. America’s taste is in its ass. America is such an idiot when it votes. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-11-to-5-12/581523.md?page=4)