american idol

[e3]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NIuMcL4Kz44
the kids good.

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[John Bridge]

Yeah, I think he's the man. Patti and I are hooked on the Idol. ;)

[Marge]

He's the one to beat....and darn cute too. :)

[e3]

i like the blonde girl also,brooke or something is her name.

[Marge]

She's a local girl (Mesa) and David Hernandez is from Glendale, just like Jordin Sparks. Hernandez was a finalist here on Arizona Idol.

We only started watching a couple years ago. It's gotten better. May have to start voting now with Mr. Cutie. :)

[ddmoit]

My enjoyment of American Idol stands in stark contrast to my perceived self-image, but I've made peace with it. I rarely miss an episode.

I've been rooting for Brooke White from the moment I saw her first audition.

I'm continually amazed by the massive epidemic of people who are afflicted with the delusion of their own singing talent. I attribute it to over a generation now of the promotion of a false sense of self-esteem by our educational system. Simon Cowell appears to be our best hope for a cure.

[irish tileguy in michigan]

we here vote for Carly, not only cause shes good but shes also origanlly from Ireland so that plays a big part-- persueing the Americian dream---

[John Bridge]

I like Carly except for the tattoo. :) Being Irish has nothing to do with it. :)

[ddmoit]

I agree, John - that ink was a big mistake. She sure can belt out a tune though. A few episodes back, she bravely tackled a Heart song that the Wilson sisters of Heart probably can't sing anymore.

[Marge]

Quite a mix last night of good and not-so-good. Wonder who will say bye tonight.

[irish tileguy in michigan]

Taking bets who will go,
i say the blonde girl who sang the country version of the Beatles song.

[John Bridge]

Yeah, too bad, too. She's one of my honeys. :D

[Marge]

As long as Mr. Cutie is safe.... :D

[John Bridge]

Quite a surprise. I was thinking the farm girl was a goner for sure. :)

[kate42]

http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/cloversmileyb.gif (http://www.millan.net)

Maybe in the very near future Christine, the young lady who made client #9 happy, will be a future contestant. She sounds like she can sing as well as many of those contestants on "American Idol".

:lol1: :lol1: :lol1: :lol1: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Marge]

My Cutie done good tonight...... :)

[e3]

He did good, but there was several that didnt!! Any one could be gone to night..I'm tired of the biker girl!

[Rd Tile]

I'm tired of the tall Blond with the big mouth that never shuts when spoken to, she's so damn annoying. :shake:

[Rd Tile]

Marge, rooting for him as well, because he looks just like my sons Godfathers son, the one on the left, my son is on the right.:)

[ddmoit]

Oh, Richie, please tell me you're not dissin' my girl, Brooke!

She was weak last night, but the biker nurse from Indiana is gonna get the ax.

[Rd Tile]

Sorry, liked her at first, but she keeps babbling on. :talk: :talk: :talk:

[opiethetileman]

all I read is mr cutie well hell that must be me in the g string

[Rd Tile]

Is that what you call IT? :lol1:

[e3]

:sheep:

[John Bridge]

Patti and I will be glued to the tube tonight. I think it's up for grabs. There is a lot of talent there. :)

[Marge]

We've enjoyed this year the most. Lots of talent and the contestants seem more comfortable.

I'm with some of you, it's up for grabs who might be leaving....except for Mr. Cutie, of course. :D

[Bugman]

I'll admit it. Frances got me hooked on it this year too. I thought just about everyone, but Marge's "Mr. Cutie" was a little off last night. I think they need to switch to a different set of music for next week. Tonight is going to be interesting.

[Marge]

Amen to that Clyde....enough of the Beatles already. :rolleyes:

[Rd Tile]

Marge, look alike huh.:)

[Bugman]

Hi! This is Frances. I am thrilled to have Clyde hooked also. The last series was my first and I became hooked immediately.

My first choice was Michael Johns but he has not done well the last few times. I really like Mr. Cutie but also like Carly and Brooke. I do not like the immature oriental (sorry...can't remember her name). I think it will be her or the country singer from Oregon (musical wallpaper) leaving the show tonight.

Clyde wants to know if you saw Carly's husband's tatoos? I told him maybe he was a burn victim who uses the tatoos on his face to hide the scars. :)

[Rd Tile]

:)

[ddmoit]

Apologies to all my inked forum friends, but I think Carly and her mate have made some poor body-modification choices.

This article pretty much sums up my sentiment. http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0314/p09s03-coop.html

The only time I've been able to get my mind off her horrible tattoo was somewhere in the middle of her fantastic version of Heart's Crazy on You a few weeks back.

[Marge]

Richie...they sure do resemble one another. :nod:

I remember, vaguely (or most likely incorrectly), that Carly and hubby have a tat business or something? :scratch:

Dave's sister and I got a crazy notion a few years back to get our lower backsides done with something...thank god we drank too much wine and forgot to go. :)

[opiethetileman]

wow marge so lad you didnt get the famous t stamp. who got booted tonite???????????

[ddmoit]

who got booted tonite???????????

The Indiana biker nurse.

[e3]

its about time!! I had enough of her(biker girl) two weeks ago..

[Bugman]

Wrong choice tonight, in my opinion. Sorry Eric!

[Marge]

Eric, your girl straightened her hair tonight.

My Cutie...top ten.... :)

[opiethetileman]

why cant they vote simon COW out

[e3]

Hes what makes the show work..he's brutally honest.!! For the most part he say's what others only think ..I dont always agree ,but more often then not he's right! (in my opinion)

[ddmoit]

Right on, Eric. We need WWSS bracelets to wear next to our WWJD bracelets.

I've noticed that if Paula only says something nice about your appearance, it means she didn't like your vocals.

[Bugman]

:goodpost:
I agree about Simon. When I first started watching, I thought he was a real ***, but after watching a few shows I realized he is right on target nearly all the time, especially if you ignore the performer and really listen to the performance.

Of course, when all three say it was not a good performance, it was really bad. :sick:

[John Bridge]

The only thing I really dislike about the show is asking the person to perform after he or she gets booted. I think they ought to let them exit with a little less ado. Of course, that's only my opinion. :)

[opiethetileman]

so we should have a american tile singing contest at coverings at erics booth

[John Bridge]

Dan, you've come up with an excellent idea. Maybe Eric will even put up a prize. :D

[opiethetileman]

gee after all theese years john says I finally have a good idea. now dont think i be going 1st i just come up wit the dumb idears

[e3]

thats a better idea then "Top Model".

[opiethetileman]

eric you want me to model noble seal nude waterproofing mebrane at coverings. i can get all da ladies in your booth.

[Marge]

Well, maybe not ALL the ladies Dan.. :eek:

[John Bridge]

I've met you in person, Dan. What you're proposing sounds pretty scary to me. ;)

[Bugman]

Any guesses for this week? I hope they are on better than last week.

[ddmoit]

Well, Kristy Lee Cook is the safe choice to be voted off this week.

To keep it interesting, I predict that she makes good on her threat to blow Simon's socks off. So, I predict that Ramiele gets the hook this week. I reserve the right to change my mind after witnessing the performances tonight.

[John Bridge]

I like Kristy Lee Cook. She's a nice girl with a great voice who sings nice songs. :) I hope she sticks around a while. She's probably not idol material, but has anyone heard of Taylor Hicks lately? ;)

[Rd Tile]

David Cook. :clap1: :clap1: :bow:

[e3]

he was GREAT!!! So who goes?? Chickeze or Carley? maybe

[Rd Tile]

I'd say Carly or Ramiele, not many great ones tonight, but even though, the favorites should be safe, never know. :shrug:

[Marge]

My Cutie was good, but I didn't know the song...like a couple of the judges.

Like Brooke's hair. :)

EDIT: David Cook hadn't been on...just sang.....WOW!!!!

[Bugman]

It was a very interesting evening. Tonight will also be one to watch. I have no predictions.

[ddmoit]

I'll stick to my pre-show prediction: Ramiele gets the hook.

[John Bridge]

I like Syesha. Girl has talent and class. :)

No idea who might bite the dust.

[e3]

IF YA MISSED IT.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-Ke1zCWgI8

[kate42]

IF YA MISSED IT.

I'm glad I did. I just don't find the show at all "entertaining".

[Mountain Tile]

I saw it, I thought it was pretty cool.

[ddmoit]

David Cook really shined in his performance last night. Not that it matters, but I think the judges may have given him a little too much credit for his bold arrangement though. Ryan pointed out that it was based on a Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave) version, but I think they missed that (or didn't understand it).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2MgwAJrfXo&feature=related

[e3]

I'll say I missed that..I like the way it was done, but thanks for pointing out that the arrangment was not his own and was done by C. Cornell!!
It was the arrangment that I liked most..

[CRB]

I'm continually amazed by the massive epidemic of people who are afflicted with the delusion of their own singing talent. I attribute it to over a generation now of the promotion of a false sense of self-esteem by our educational system. Simon Cowell appears to be our best hope for a cure.
__________________
- Dan, a DIYer in St. Joseph, MI


Re S Cowell - I installed the stone in his house during the remodelling work a few years ago in London - v nice place and he was v pleasant (really). Anyway Perry, the plumber on the job made the crack that he had a new show coming up..after seeing us all work it would not so much Pop Idol (UK name for show) but 'bone idol' !
Lots of jokes on job of his expected comments on plumbing, tiling, carpentry work!
How we laughed... :lol1: :lol1: :lol1:

in case lost in translation; 'bone idol' means dead lazy

[John Bridge]

I'm glad you translated that, Colin. I didn't get it until the last two words. :)

I think watching the trials around the country is the most entertaining. There are some god-awful people who sincerely believe they have great talent. And then, of course, there are a lot of good people who never make it to the trials. It's not really fair, I suppose. ;)

I myself would be on American Idol if it weren't for the age limitation.

[Dave Taylor]

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[kate42]

You mean there is a bird I missed!

:lol1: :lol1: :lol1: :lol1:

Is this better than eating the d@mn bird? :lol1: :lol1:

[Dave Taylor]

The singing, playing duet depicted in post #67 above was disqualified from competition by American Idol management. It was discovered that the bird was a ventriloquist. :D

[kate42]

It was discovered that the bird was a ventriloquist.

:lol1: :lol1:

Dave, you just made my day. :)

[Marge]

Carly, David Cook, Syesha and Michael did well.


My Cutie was OUTSTANDING!!!!! :)

Those are my picks for the top five tonight.

[John Bridge]

I think Syesha looks, acts and sings like an American "idol." :)

[e3]

Say good by to Ramiele..

[Bugman]

Oh, Oh! I think Marge has flipped over her "Cutie" by the looks of her avatar. :twitch:

[sandbagger]

There are some god-awful people who sincerely believe they have great talent. It's all those acoustically-friendly showers you guys keep building. :D

[Marge]

David Cook is experiencing some health issues.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,344851,00.html

[John Bridge]

Art, I think I'll be whizzing through Tucson this year on the way to Phoenix. Maybe we can get together and perform a duet or two. :D

[Marge]

Oh, Oh! I think Marge has flipped over her "Cutie" by the looks of her avatar.

Did I mention I'll whup anyone that doesn't vote for him? :yeah:

[Bugman]

He's safe!

The right choice was made tonight.

[Marge]

SHHHHHHHHHH, it's not on here for another 40 minutes.

Whew. :D

[e3]

I could tell you what happens ,you could place bets ...ahh -it would never work!

[Marge]

Yep, good call. Wiley and I thought the bottom four would be the bottom three and Jason.

On to next week.

And thanks for no spoilers with some of us three hours behind. ;)

[Bugman]

Has anyone been watching Larry King Live tonight? He has been interviewing Randy, Paula, Simon, and Ryan and getting their views on the contestants. Simon said that "Cutie" will probably go all the way and that he is very strong with the teeny bopper voters and the "granny" voters. :uhh:


Hmmmmm! Where does the "Herder of Cats" fit in? :stick: :gerg:

[sandbagger]

Maybe we can get together and perform a duet or two. Hey, JB, we're going to be on the road ourselves a bit during the summer (like many Tucsonans when it gets hot :cool: ). But if timing works out, I'm sure we can find a little time for Tucson's favorite summertime duet. :D :D

[Marge]

he is very strong with the teeny bopper voters and the "granny" voters.

Hmmmmm! Where does the "Herder of Cats" fit in?

:suspect:

[Dave Taylor]

You in deep dodo Clyde.

The JB dog house fer' you fer' sure.

Wunner' I'fn I gots' a pic of that dog house around somewheres'.

[Bugman]

You in deep dodo Clyde.

Dave, me thinks you are right! I checked my email early this morning and there was a notice of a new message on this thread. Said somthin about a butt whuppin or sumthin to that affect. Went here to check it out for sure . . . Nothing about it here :uhh: :sick: :twitch: Of course I deleted the email after reading it and emptied the trash folder. Did I imagine it???? or is one of those mystery Rangers rumored to lurk in the background about to swoop down and get me???

[John Bridge]

Naw, if it mentioned a butt whuppin' it was probably Marge. ;)

Art, I like your hieroglyphics. You speak my language, amigo. :)

I'm still pulling for Syesha.

[Bugman]

Art, I like your hieroglyphics.

They are VERY good! :bow:

if it mentioned a butt whuppin' it was probably Marge

My lips are sealed :rolleyes:

[Marge]

was a notice of a new message on this thread. Said somthin about a butt whuppin or sumthin to that affect.

Wasn't moi, but that could change......

:suspect:

[Marge]

Top five:

My Cutie, Syesha, Carly/Jason, Christy and Michael

Bottom three:

Brooke, David C and Carly/Jason

Thought it was Jason's best performance...finally seemed like he was into it. So not sure about him versus Carly.

[Bugman]

Wasn't moi, but that could change......

I surrender! :bow: :crazy: After this, no more checking email early in the morning. (If I do, no more deleting messages until I check the JBF.) Guess retarment has addled my brain . . . :gerg:

[Bugman]

It was a very interesting night. "Cutie" did very well. We weren't aware that he played piano. Nice job. Christy hit it last night.

We both think Brooke has lost her spirit. David C. didn't hit it either. We weren't impressed with Jason, but the judges loved it. Personal preference, I guess.

Is Carly adding to her tattoos? I never noticed the small ones on the inside of her wrists before and I swear she is adding color to the big one on her arm. Not my preference in art. But on the other hand, I'm an :gerg:

[prashster]

Can we PLEEEEEZ vote off Paula?

The best part of the season is searching for that one episode where she manages one critique that's vaguely coherent - and in a complete sentence.

The most telling thing abt the show is how the contestants HANG on Simon's every word. You can practically hear their minds wandering as Paula speaks - er emotes.

And Randy. Come on! As a judge, don't you think HE of anyone has a responsibility to see beyond the original artist when Syesha sings? She ain't no Whitney or Fantasia, but that girl can BLOW!

I also think Cutie (heretofore Manchild) will go all the way.

My favorite, though is Carly. If it really were a singing contest, she shld win.

[Marge]

Well, that was a surpirse. :shake:

[Marge]

This (http://omg.yahoo.com/tivo-to-syesha-mercado-pack-your-idol-bags/news/8132) is interesting. TiVo has correctly predicted the losing idols.....

[ddmoit]

I had no solid prediction, but I didn't see that coming.

I think Syesha is boring (sorry JB). I think Carly has a great voice, but it didn't show this week, and I'm still struggling to get past the ink. It's not that she has a tattoo; it's that it's so intrusive. The only time it's not is when she's standing next to her husband.:shake: I see grandmas with tattoos when I'm out for groceries. How cool can it still be, kids?

[Bugman]

Totally shocked and disappointed. Frances was heartbroken. Even though she knew deep down that Michael couldn't win the whole thing she wasn't ready for him to go.

[irish tileguy in michigan]

yep, did not see that coming, thought it would be one of the blondes or even the dreadlock guy, next week shall be "very intreasting"

[ddmoit]

The dreadlock guy is growing on me. He has defined himself better than most. As soon as he showed up with a ukulele, I predicted a disaster, but he pulled it off.

[John Bridge]

"I think Syesha is boring (sorry JB)."

We are no longer friends, Dan.

;)

I don't like dreadlocks, and the tattoo is way overboard. It's not only about voice and singing ability. It's about "idol." I think the person has to be good looking. I know I'm old fashioned, though. :)

[Marge]

We are no longer friends, Dan.

:lol1:

I think Syesha needs to find a little more of herself. She has a great presence/smile, an outstanding vocal range, but would do well to choose her songs outside the Whitney genre. She's been in the bottom three too many times not to rethink her song selection.

[John Bridge]

I think you're right. But she has class. Anyway. :)

[prashster]

"The dreadlock guy is growing on me."

He looks like a cross between John Travolta and the Predator.

[ddmoit]

Ha! Good call, Shawn!

[Marge]

They all did pretty well tonight. Guess Wiley and I are the only ones that didn't like the beginning of David C's song. Tough call on the bottom three (especially after last week).

[prashster]

I feel bad for Christy Lee. I find her to be the most improved. Certainly the best looking.

I bet the execs at BMG cringe every time they hear Simon rail against her. I mean, she could really be marketed well. She's got that Faith Hill thing going on.

Unlike Randy, I don't think it's about 'singing' alone. The whole look and marketability go into making a true 'idol'. That's why (IMHO) Ruben Studdard and Taylor Hicks floundered.

Someone can REALLY do something with CL. Mark my words, she's gonna be the Daughtry or Jennifer Hudson of this season.

I love Archuletta, but that whole GrobanBubleeAiken thing is played out. I mean, how many "It's a Very Michael Bolton Christmas" albums does the world need?

And I gotta give props to Brooke White. Sure, she's a gawky, Puritan Bigbird, but when that girl sings, she really FEELS her songs; that's rare. Very Fantasiaesque. I hope she does well. If I have to hear about her former job as a nanny any more, though, I'm gonna puke. I bet the parents of those kids are mad she left them without a sitter! Hey, I hear Josiah Lemons needs a job.

[Bugman]

Now it's getting very tough! So many things come into play: talent; appearance; personality; luck; special group appeal . . . Each one of them has certain qualities.

Who goes tonight???????

I think at this point, even if they go, they will probably get some type of opportunity.

[ddmoit]

Who goes tonight??????? I give up, Clyde. :shrug: To me, the single most perplexing variable right now is the whim of the voters. I know what I like, and most often it bears little resemblance to the preference of the masses (especially masses with fancy cell phones).

[Marge]

Glad to see Syesha made it through. Think we'll be seeing more of Kristy...that girl should be able to sell some CD's. Nice if she could get her horse back too. :)

[prashster]

Darn! Paula wasn't voted off.

Is there anything more awkward than seeing David Cook do those ridiculous Ford commercials? I mean, Syesha, Carly, and Kristy are smiley and bubbly enough to pull it off. David A and Brook look they stepped right out of Disney anyway, so they fit into it. Predator Travolta looks stoned all the time so he doesn't care if he's pushing a crappy Ford Escort or a doobie.

But that David Cook! I swear I can hear him thinking each week, "My friends are NEVER gonna let me live this down."

For heaven's sake, he should get voted off so he can start his real career. Any longer and he's gonna be a permanent joke.

I hear next week is Celine Dion week and DC's gonna do a Curt Cobain version of the Titanic song. (Michael Johns was secretly happy to be voted off last week after discovering that he was slated to sing a medley of the entire Glitter soundtrack for Pariah Scary week).

[John Corley]

Thats funny Shawn :lol1:

[Bugman]

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!

A very interesting night.

And here are the results . . . .

Ooops! I forgot that Marge is 3 hours behind the East Coast. :sick:

[e3]

ok--out of whos left..who would you pay to sit and hear for a 1 1/2 show..
I like David A and Brooke, but I would get tired by about the 3rd song..For me at this point ,its David Cook...

[Marge]

Depending on the songs over the next few weeks....the David's should make the top three. After tonight, I think Jason or maybe Brooke will be saying adios. Was great to see Syesha really enjoy her performance...did well.

[Bugman]

Best performance of the night - Syesha. She was in her element.

Worst performance of the night - Jason. He was totally lost.

The rest were fairly good, but not outstanding.

I have to feel sorry for Brooke. She is so uptight I'm afraid she will melt down. I was glad to see her start over. She did fairly well on the restart.

That's my opinion and I'm stickin' to it!

[ddmoit]

Syesha looked spectacular. She has never looked bad, but she was really something last night. That said, I didn't enjoy her performance as much as did the judges.

Brooke - I don't think there's anything she could do to make me not like her. I think she'll be safe this week out of sympathy.

I didn't see much of the rest of the show. I found an SNL special featuring Chris Farley to be more entertaining. I'm just not a show tunes person most of the time.

[prashster]

I ain't a broadway guy either, but that Andrew Lloyd Weber can sure write a song.

I thought DCook's song was fantastic. He showed versatility and good range and yet STILL managed to make a very sappy song (no disrespect intended; I LOVE that song) 'his own'. He's genuine and has a distinct style.

I hope he goes far in his career.

[ddmoit]

I thought Mr. Webber's advice (what I saw of it) was more useful than the advice of other guest stars. The man has a passion.

[Marge]

Lord Webber's contribution most definitely held some solid advice for the contestants! :nod:

And I agree, David C did an outstanding job on one of my favorite songs. We saw Phantom in London so it's a special memory that one.

[swait]

My wife is in an office pool for Idol and has Jason Castro. If he makes it to 4th, she at least wins back her entry fee, but after last night she expects that won't happen.

Syesha had her best performance yet. Although I hate Carly's tattoos, I think she did good last night.

My favorite since it started has been David Cook, but last night I liked Syesha the best.

[e3]

the Cris Farley special was great..I kept flipping back to it...Even had my wife flipping.(when i lost control of the remote do to a stupid mistake on my part of setting it down when I went for the ice cream in the fridge!!!

[bljack]

David Cook had and indie album that hit #1 on Amazon for downloads on Saturday. You can't access it anymore as they pulled it. I did find a link where you can stream each song or download and purchase. I sure hope they learned with the Bo Bice disaster of a record that you can't take someone and change what they do and make it come off good.

Saw Bo perform with Lynyrd Skynyrd in Atlantic City when the VH1 Special was taped. Was an awesome show.

Here's the David Cook Album (http://davidcookrocks.fuzz.com/album/Analog-Heart-David-Cook)

[Marge]

Well, just ask me who is going to be eliminated and then you'll know they are safe. Definitely fan based driven it appears. Glad to see Syesha make it through...again.

[Bugman]

I know what you mean! Last night hurt. But, I really believe Syesha is going places. She is cut out for Broadway.

[irish tileguy in michigan]

wrong, wrong, wrong just plain wrong......................

Dreadlocks or Blondie should have gone

[prashster]

The judges seemed to have it out for Carly and Syesha from the get go. Those two chicks can SING but they always land up on the South side of the Restarters and the dreadsters.

Likeabilty counts for a lot. But it was sad to see Carly go.

Man, I forgot how great Phantom of the Opera is. It's genius like the BeeGees are genius. Brilliant. Cheesy. But brilliant. Hat tipped to the Brits.

[John Bridge]

With Neil Diamond coming on as coach this week, Syesha should be able to find another hit. I still firmly believe she represents the only "idol" material they have available.

Eric, if you had gone for a beer instead of ice cream you would have made it back before the switch. :D

[John Corley]

See you later dreadlocks...

the judges had it right, America had it wrong lasst night.. :blah:

[Mountain Tile]

Couldnt stop laughing last night while watching, thinking about what Shawn said " Predator Travolta " :lol1:

[swait]

Too bad we can't vote Paula Abdul off the show. She starts to say how bad Jason's 2nd song was, until they point out he had only sung one song so far. Then she tries to say she was accidently looking at her notes on David Cook.

So when Simon asks her who her favorite was in that round, she says "Cook", the one she apparrently thought did so bad.

I hope they replace her next year with someone who will actually critique the performances.

[ceramictec]

Jason Castro is next ! :tongue:

[miss piggy]

David from Utah almost made me faint, and I've been watching Idol a long time and no one on that show has ever, shall we say,moved me the way he did tonight. That kid can sing. He is soooooooo :) cute also. I hope he takes it all. I also hope his father stays out of his business and he gets a great manager. piggy

[prashster]

The thing I love about Archuletta is that when he starts to sing a love song, I'm all "aw how cute and mildly disturbing to see a little kid sing about adult-stuff". But by the time he ends, I forget he's only 16.

That kid seems to feel his songs, and sing with a special and genuine maturity. He's gifted in ways other prodigy singers are not.

My prediction for order of elim:

1. Travolta,
2. Whitney,
3. Information Society

Archie's gonna win. He should marry Dianna Digarmo (season 3 finalist). They could move to Oz, run the Munchkinland-Vegas circuit, and have little Munchkin babies.

[John Bridge]

Notice how quiet I've been? I'm still pulling for my girl. :)

[ceramictec]

I think David Archuletta should sing songs for Disney movies. :tongue:

maybe be a Mouseketeer or something.

[ceramictec]

Told ya'll.
but you all knew it was coming.

Syesha's Next!

[Marge]

Dennis, well at least your wife got her money back with Jason making the Top 4. :)

Am I the only one who thinks Jason actually looked relieved, happy to be done? Ya gotta admire his personality/self-deprecating humor.

Brian, call my Cutie a Mouseketeer again and I'll, well, I'll think of something really, really non-Disney like.

:D

[ceramictec]

:tongue:

[MICK1]

I tought the Bee Gees were from the land Down Under not Brits.

Mick

[prashster]

Born in England
Raised in Australia
Returned to England

[John Bridge]

Mick,

Actually, the Bee Gees were stealth Italians living in Australia disguised as Brits. :D

[kate42]

Actually, the Bee Gees were stealth Italians living in Australia disguised as Brits

:clap2:

[Marge]

Oh the scandal! :rolleyes:

I just heard on the news that Cutie's dad has had his backstage pass revoked. Something about changing the lyrics to "Stand By Me" to include lyrics from another song. And Idol has to pay the royalties. You gotta wonder if he was getting annoying beforehand and this was the final straw.

[Marge]

12 hours left to place your bets.

I thought everyone had good and not-so-good performances last night. And it sure seems like the judges are playing favorites. Anyone else catch Paula's comment about Syesha being in "third place"?

I'm guessing it will be down to the predicted two David's, but.......

[ceramictec]

most think your "cutie" sounds the same on all of his songs.
people are saying he belongs in a boy band. :lol1:

I think Syesha is next.........then Archuletta's after that.

Dave Cook will WIN ! :)

[John Bridge]

Don't count my girl out. Patti and I managed to cast three votes for her last night. Two cell phones and the house phone. :D

[ceramictec]

Que Sera, Sera :rolleyes:

[ceramictec]

bye Syesha.

this final is going to be GOOD ! :)

[John Bridge]

I'm done with American Idol. I'm going to boycott the rest of the season. ;)

[ceramictec]

you should have called and made a few more votes last night,
she might have made it. :lol1:

http://i26.tinypic.com/r8w1fr.jpg

[ceramictec]

wow, that was a good final.
this is going to be hard, but it sounds like the crowd and kids are behind David A.

[bljack]

My wife's been hitting redial for the last 20 minutes and only got in 2 votes so you all have to help keep Gaspy from winning. Vote for David Cook

1-866-idols-01, 03 or 05

[ceramictec]

I have tried 100 times since my time 9:01 and cant get through !!! :mad:

If David Cook wants my vote he will have to call me........lol

[Marge]

Don't know why they let Cutie repeat a song, doesn't seem right, but...

That was a great finale! Tomorrow should be interesting.

[swait]

Latest conspiracy theory is that David Cook sang less popular songs because he wants to come in second and not be saddled by the mandatory contract that the winner gets.

David A. sang very good, but all of his songs sound the same to me.

I can't wait to tune into the last 10 minutes of tonight's show!

[prashster]

The only bad part of the final last nite was watching "little" David jump around in that boxing outfit. How outaplace did HE look? He woulda been more at home jumping out of a jackinthebox or something. Cook look like he really wanted to smack down, until Seacrest forced him to give the obligatory, "Little David, you're one of the nicest guys here." YUCK!

That aside, it WAS a great final. Either guy deserves to win.
It's a far cry from Blake Lewis, Bo Bice, Dianna Digarmo and Justin Guantanamo.

There's lots of room for more Daughtry's and that's exactly what David Cook can be. I don't believe he brought his A game last night. I've always felt he's a sincere performer but a little out of his element in American-Disney-Idol. That being said, he had an incredible way of making the Mariah Carey songs of the world "his own". For that he gets ultimate kudos.

I think it's very bad for the American Idol brand that they can't push guys like Big David and Daughtry through the machine and keep them. If all they can get is Turkey Ruben, Kelly (lukewarm bubblegum Alanis Morissette wannabe), and Taylor (needs no funny nickname) Hicks, then what do they got? A big fat pile of jack squat, that's what.

Can't wait for So You Think You can Dance. Now THAT'S some serious talent!

[bljack]

From Dial Idol.com, David Cook is predicted the winner by a pretty large margin

From Votefortheworst:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=280228374774

[ceramictec]

yeah!
great ending. I can see Cook as a good winner.

[Mountain Tile]

Great ending, the best man won.

[ceramictec]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg275/brianamaddog/davidcook.gif
Yeah I won!!

[Marge]

Great ending to the season! His mom and brother looked so proud! :)

[ceramictec]

all of the finalist's family should be proud.
I think everybody from the last 5 were good singers...the last 2 were great.
cant wait to see where they go from here, guess we will see in 6 to 8 months. :)

[ceramictec]

"American Idol" winner David Cook and all nine finalists
take your calls. Watch an all-new "Larry King Live" exclusive,
Monday May 26th 9 p.m. ET on CNN. http://www.cnn.com/larryking