# American Idol auditions 1/29 **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [January 29, 2008, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477 "2008-01-29T18:22:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**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:** [January 30, 2008, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/21 "2008-01-30T01:40:54Z")
I didn’t catch the dark-haired girl’s sob story. Something about her dad was mean but not mean but she loves him so she sent him a song because she can’t stand him? ---
**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:** [January 30, 2008, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/22 "2008-01-30T01:41:31Z")
Why do they keep putting through such weak beer? That was way too yodelly and nasal and it was a horrible song. Is this really the best they can do? ---
**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:** [January 30, 2008, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/23 "2008-01-30T01:44:53Z")
[QUOTE=Biggirl] I didn’t catch the dark-haired girl’s sob story. Something about her dad was mean but not mean but she loves him so she sent him a song because she can’t stand him? [/QUOTE] I don’t know, I tuned out. There was something about a brother in there too. No matter. She’ll be gone with the first cut. ---
**Author:** ![HazelNutCoffee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ac91a4/32.png) [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/24 "2008-01-30T01:45:02Z")
[QUOTE=Biggirl] I didn’t catch the dark-haired girl’s sob story. Something about her dad was mean but not mean but she loves him so she sent him a song because she can’t stand him? [/QUOTE] The thing about the sob stories is that most of the time they aren’t really sob stories. They were like oh, she wants to be re-united with her dad, so I thought they’d been seperated or something when she was a kid, but it turns out she just argued a lot with her dad and moved out to live with her grandmother. :rolleyes: ---
**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:** [January 30, 2008, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/25 "2008-01-30T01:49:16Z")
I had hopes for the “rocker” for a second but his hair looks stupid and he pussified the song too much. Too slow on the tempo. ---
**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:** [January 30, 2008, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/26 "2008-01-30T01:50:25Z")
Have I mentioned lately how much I love drunk Pauler? More shots of her rolling her eyes up into her head, please. ---
**Author:** ![Satellite\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@Satellite\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satellite_Guy)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/27 "2008-01-30T01:56:02Z")
[QUOTE=Diogenes the Cynic] I had hopes for the “rocker” for a second but his hair looks stupid and he pussified the song too much. Too slow on the tempo. [/QUOTE] I think that was the acoustic version, which has a tempo very similar to what he sang, IIRC… S^G ---
**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:** [January 30, 2008, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/28 "2008-01-30T01:59:43Z")
Homecoming Queen sounded pretty good and doesn’t seem like a douche. I guess I’ll root for him. ---
**Author:** ![HazelNutCoffee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ac91a4/32.png) [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/29 "2008-01-30T02:00:51Z")
[QUOTE=Diogenes the Cynic] Homecoming Queen sounded pretty good and doesn’t seem like a douche. I guess I’ll root for him. [/QUOTE] Heh. He’s my favorite so far. Which isn’t saying much. ---
**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:** [January 30, 2008, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/30 "2008-01-30T02:03:45Z")
I liked a larger portion of the people from Omaha than any other city. Forgetful One, Sob Story Girl, Nora Jones and Homecoming Queen. Plus plenty of eye rolling, table humping, touchdown calling Paula. Best show so far! ---
**Author:** ![Satellite\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@Satellite\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satellite_Guy)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/31 "2008-01-30T02:04:08Z")
[QUOTE=Diogenes the Cynic] Homecoming Queen sounded pretty good and doesn’t seem like a douche. I guess I’ll root for him. [/QUOTE] I liked the tone in his voice on the low notes. S^G ---
**Author:** ![drm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e57/32.png) [@drm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drm)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/32 "2008-01-30T02:09:47Z")
[QUOTE=Diogenes the Cynic] Nora Jones girl was kind of weak. That was more mimickry than singing. [/QUOTE] While I agree with you, I’m glad she made it through because she is easily the most adorable thing on the planet. ---
**Author:** ![AuntiePam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/33 "2008-01-30T02:09:55Z")
[QUOTE=Diogenes the Cynic] Nora Jones girl was kind of weak. That was more mimickry than singing. [/QUOTE] Yeah. Shouldn’t you have to show some range before making it to Hollywood? What if that’s all she can do? ---
**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:** [January 30, 2008, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/34 "2008-01-30T12:15:59Z")
I missed all but the last 14 minutes thanks to a power outage. That having been said, rocker boy and homecoming queen showed promise. ---
**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:** [January 30, 2008, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/35 "2008-01-30T12:43:02Z")
[QUOTE=Diogenes the Cynic] Nora Jones girl was kind of weak. That was more mimickry than singing. [/QUOTE] Yeah, would it kill them to ask for a few moments of another song? > [@Hazel Nut Coffee](#): > > The thing about the sob stories is that most of the time they aren’t really sob stories. They were like oh, she wants to be re-united with her dad, so I thought they’d been seperated or something when she was a kid, but it turns out she just argued a lot with her dad and moved out to live with her grandmother. _sniff_ “He just wants the best for me…WAHHHHH” And then, the exact-copy-of-Celine voice, complete with annoying mannerisms! Randy was spot-on with his comments. By the way, her name is Angelica. I made a note of it, so I can get an early start on focusing my hatred. ---
**Author:** ![jali](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ecae2f/32.png) [@jali](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jali)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/36 "2008-01-30T14:51:12Z")
My favorites this season are, Homecoming Queen, Sick daughter - cute girl and Single dad. ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/37 "2008-01-30T14:56:34Z")
I thought it was a very good night. It surprised me. A few were very good. I loved the first country singer they had. Her voice sounded very much like Dolly Parton to me. (Yes, **Dio** , I know you hate it. Sorry.) A couple of the guys were good as well. On the whole, I’d say Omaha represented quite well. ---
**Author:** ![jsc1953](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5daacb/32.png) [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/38 "2008-01-30T16:38:39Z")
[QUOTE=Diogenes the Cynic] How many blonde, pap country singers are they going to put through? I’m glad Randy finally called one of them on that stupid, affected yodel they always do. That grates on my nerves like sandpaper. So far, this is the most bland, insipid, nutless roster of contestants I can ever remember seeing on this show and that’s saying something. They’re turning it into Nashville Star. [/QUOTE] As long as Carrie Underwood continues to sell a bazillion records, we’ll probably keep seeing Carrie Wannabes getting waved through to Hollywood. ---
**Author:** ![jsc1953](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5daacb/32.png) [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/39 "2008-01-30T16:40:21Z")
[QUOTE=Biggirl] Plus plenty of eye rolling, table humping, touchdown calling Paula. Best show so far! [/QUOTE] I’m usually the last one to notice that Paula may be a bit “under the weather”…but jeez. Plane delayed? :rolleyes: Or too hung over to get out of bed? ---
**Author:** ![Genghis\_Bob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/45deac/32.png) [@Genghis\_Bob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Genghis_Bob)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-auditions-1-29/435477/40 "2008-01-30T16:43:50Z")
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