# American Idol - Judges Choice **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 11, 2009, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-judges-choice/496073 "2009-05-11T19:21:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 8
**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:** [May 14, 2009, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-judges-choice/496073/141 "2009-05-14T07:52:10Z")
> [@cricetus](#): > > It’s not really a foundation. It’s a website. A foundation is endowed, I.E., it’s a grant-giving organization. Anyone can set up a website asking people to give money. It shows how half-assed the site is that they don’t even know they aren’t a foundation. > > Also, the education section lauds the No Child Left Behind Act. Ewwwww! Clearly I didn’t read that far into it. That’ll learn me to take Danny’s interview clips at face value (he’s called it a Foundation and said that through this he’s discovered his passion for non-profit work etc. etc.). Let the snark and name-calling recommence. ---
**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:** [May 14, 2009, 10:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-judges-choice/496073/142 "2009-05-14T10:18:26Z")
Is this the best that someone who got no airtime until the semifinals has done? I didn’t watch the first 4 seasons, but I’m pretty sure each of the final 2 in previous seasons were at least shown in Hollywood even if we didn’t see their audition. ---
**Author:** ![corkboard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9bcb4/32.png) [@corkboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/corkboard)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-judges-choice/496073/143 "2009-05-14T12:53:51Z")
> [@bobkitty](#): > > Y’know, one of the things I always liked about Jordin is that she never fell into that whole “now that I’m famous, I must become a waif” line of thinking; she’s a curvy, solidly-built girl, and IMHO she looks damned hot. She also sounds great- I have to admit that I was initially disappointed that she won Season 6 (the first season I watched with any regularity), but I’ve since decided that American actually knew what it was doing. > > Where _has_ Blake been, anyway? Yeah, her and Kelly Clarkson. I guess they eat well on their tours. And while we’re at it, Adam is a few years and a few cheeseburgers away from his Fat Elvis stage. His body’s solid but you can see it in his face- he’s fighting a battle with weight, and he’s going to lose. ---
**Author:** ![Long\_Time\_First\_Time](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ad7895/32.png) [@Long\_Time\_First\_Time](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Long_Time_First_Time)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-judges-choice/496073/144 "2009-05-14T14:27:42Z")
> [@cricetus](#): > > I don’t know if you’re rolling your eyes at me, but yes, that seems to be a prevailing ideology. Not saying there’s no contrary ideology, but there’s a lot of people out there who think you succeed because God loves you; just like Phil espouses above. He may not want you to be rich, but he does have a plan for you to live debt free [http://www.lulu.com/content/1130230](http://www.lulu.com/content/1130230) ---
**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:** [May 14, 2009, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-judges-choice/496073/145 "2009-05-14T14:31:48Z")
Just watched the [results night recap](http://www.americanidol.com/videos/season_8/recaps/) (because apparently I really really really need a hobby, or to get to work on time) and I am convinced that the contestants all knew Danny was going home. Maybe they peeked at DialIdol, who knows, but Danny looked depressed the whole show and Kris practically bounded on stage for his flashback package, totally chipper. Of course it’s not real until Ryan announces it, but compared to Kris’s Rock Week genuine shock, this one (for all three) seemed more like confirmation of what they already knew. ---
**Author:** ![gigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a587f6/32.png) [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-judges-choice/496073/146 "2009-05-14T14:39:26Z")
> [@cricetus](#): > > I don’t know if you’re rolling your eyes at me, but yes, that seems to be a prevailing ideology. Not saying there’s no contrary ideology, but there’s a lot of people out there who think you succeed because God loves you; just like Phil espouses above. Sorry, I was rolling my eyes at the ideology, which is what I thought you were referring to. > [@cricetus](#): > > Jordin was clearly the best in a weak field of season six. Blake had a goofy charm, but wasn’t spectacular as a singer or anything. I thought Melinda was quite talented, especially in how she was able to sing any genre. And I agree with the post above–I was very happy to see that Jordin has not starved herself and still looks great. ---
**Author:** ![rivulus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/839c29/32.png) [@rivulus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rivulus)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-judges-choice/496073/147 "2009-05-14T16:02:51Z")
> [@corkboard](#): > > Yeah, her and Kelly Clarkson. I guess they eat well on their tours. And while we’re at it, Adam is a few years and a few cheeseburgers away from his Fat Elvis stage. His body’s solid but you can see it in his face- he’s fighting a battle with weight, and he’s going to lose. I think Adam should just go ahead and get some work done on his face. Here’s where I reveal my double standard: for most people I think plastic surgery is ridiculous. However, there are a choice few for whom it fits the persona. Cher, for example. For her, fake is good – dramatically effective. I think Adam could pull it off. Because he’s going to need it soon. And he needs to hit the gym. [tangent] I have an old college acquaintance who was a totally butch lesbian back in the day. Now, she’s still a lesbian, but has femmed up completely. Lipstick all the way girl! Why? She’s making a killing in real estate, and the femme persona is profitable. More power to her, I say. She can always cut the hair, grow out the leg hair, get a few tattoos, and start chain smoking when she retires in comfort. Anyway, for some people, appearance and livelihood are strongly linked. And I think Adam needs to keep on top of his image.[/tangent] ---
**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 14, 2009, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-judges-choice/496073/148 "2009-05-14T21:46:32Z")
> [@Drain\_Bead](#): > > Is this the best that someone who got no airtime until the semifinals has done? I didn’t watch the first 4 seasons, but I’m pretty sure each of the final 2 in previous seasons were at least shown in Hollywood even if we didn’t see their audition. Bo Bice had no early press. Once he launched onstage and rocked Whipping Post, the producers sat up and took notice. He finished second, although (I think) that finale was more of a contest than this finale will be. ---
**Author:** ![gigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a587f6/32.png) [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2009, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-judges-choice/496073/149 "2009-05-15T14:04:44Z")
> [@cricetus](#): > > And the “make a heart with your hands” thing. It’s on the latest LensCrafters commercial ?! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-judges-choice/496073.md?page=7)