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post #1 of 331
1/14/09 at 12:21pm
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Wow, so no thread yet? Maybe it is losing ratings.

Anyway, my contribution:

This guy = This guy:
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post #2 of 331
1/14/09 at 12:35pm
That guy was hilarious. Also the wimpy rock star who cried, and the dude with the deep voice that didn't know how to use it. I liked the Suicide Girl-esque chick with the pink hair. Kind of amazed that the dude from Brokencyde is going to Hollywood. I am already tired of Bikini Girl and Blind Dude.

Kara DiGuardio's pretty cute though. I might be watching it more than I have in the past.
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post #3 of 331
1/14/09 at 12:35pm
I caught some of it last night. The cat fight between the new judge and bikini girl was classic.

And despite AI's public relations attempt to fool us into thinking the show was going to spend more time on talent than the William Hung's of the world, the show spent the majority of their running time on the William Hung's of the world. There's no repackaging. It's the same boring show.
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post #4 of 331
1/14/09 at 12:36pm
I like the new judge, although I don't know why she and Paula were surprised Simon voted yes on Bikini Girl -- what are the Pussycat Dolls if not good-looking women with marginal singing ability? If anybody personified the current state of pop music, it's a girl singing in a bikini.

And that guy with the really deep voice has to have had some sort of medical problem or something. It looked like his Adam's apple was down in his sternum.
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post #5 of 331
1/14/09 at 12:40pm
Seacrest trying to high five a blind guy was one of the highlights for me.
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post #6 of 331
1/14/09 at 12:41pm
Seacrest trying to feign interest in a girl kissing him was up there too.
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post #7 of 331
1/14/09 at 12:43pm
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Originally Posted by ElCapitanAmerica View Post
Seacrest trying to high five a blind guy was one of the highlights for me.
I couldn't stop laughing.
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post #8 of 331
1/14/09 at 12:50pm
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Originally Posted by Richard Dickson View Post
Seacrest trying to feign interest in a girl kissing him was up there too.
yeah he kissed her, just like he jumped in the pool after it.

was a bit of a snore for me. Only surprise was the horror film kid who turned out to be pretty good.
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post #9 of 331
1/14/09 at 1:01pm
Wait, was it really the guy from Brokencyde? 'Cause that would be hilarious. Brokencyde is so terrible, it would be perfect.
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post #10 of 331
1/14/09 at 1:17pm
No one last night really stood out as having the "it" factor, except possibly the pink-haired chick.

It was obvious that Simon would put bikini girl through, she wasn't terrible. She did have a nice backside, but the rest of her was nowhere near as hot as she apparently thought. Richard Dickson said it best, though-- more marketable than many of the others.

I felt a little bad for the blind guy [besides the obvious sympathy for his condition]. He definitely has a nice voice, but like the judges said he seemed out of place without his piano. I don't imagine him doing too well in Hollywood or with many of the vocal challenges that the season presents. He seems more like a lounge singer-- very talented, but limited in the pop world.

X-Ray was my favorite trainwreck of the evening.
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post #11 of 331
1/14/09 at 1:32pm
The 16-year old girl in the cowboy hat with the songbook kept reminding me of Heather Graham.

The blond who sang "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" was a standout for me -- interesting voice and she's absolutely adorable.
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post #12 of 331
1/14/09 at 1:35pm
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X-Ray was my favorite trainwreck of the evening.
Is that the guy with the guitar who sang the cactus song? If so, I rewound to watch that trainwreck twice. So funny. "Oh eh eh eh eh oh oh!"

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The blond who sang "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" was a standout for me -- interesting voice and she's absolutely adorable.
I liked her a lot.
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post #13 of 331
1/14/09 at 1:36pm
Deep voice guy had me almost crying during the closing montage. I kept thinking it wasn't that funny, then he'd sing a line and I'd lose it. I still feel like that had to be a put on. I almost feel like I need to hunt that guy down and start a conversation with him out of the blue to see if he actually talks like that.

All of the teases leading up to the blind guy my wife was adamant that he wasn't blind. Then they show all these pictures from him growing up, like on a ski slope with the instructor with the bright "VISUALLY IMPAIRED" thing on his jacket and I was like "Wow, he's been faking this for a really long time...".
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post #14 of 331
1/14/09 at 1:37pm
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Originally Posted by Richard Dickson View Post
The 16-year old girl in the cowboy hat with the songbook kept reminding me of Heather Graham.
It was obvious she was going to be horrible from the beginning but I desperately wanted her to be good and stick around. I can see the Heather Graham thing, but I told my wife she totally reminded me of Isla Fisher in Wedding Crashers.
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post #15 of 331
1/14/09 at 1:39pm
It seems like all tattoo parlors should have a dictionary on hand at all times, you know. Never hurts to double-check real quick.

So far, Judge Kara has added nothing to the show except even more bland self-centered smugiosity.

My favorite schadenfreude is watching the moist desperation in the eyes of the weak ones who know they're bad.
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post #16 of 331
1/14/09 at 2:01pm
Yes, X-ray was the cactus tune guy. And then he did a little dance. Or something. But his attempts at a mariachi scat were the best.

Pink cowboy hat girl wasn't too bad. And she's young enough that if she applies herself she could possibly make it in a few years [on to the show, not the industry].

I think the one I felt most embarrassed watching was the wannabe-rock star guy. He defined the word 'poseur'. I couldn't feel sympathy for him-- his friends should have told him he sucked from the get-go before subjugating himself to the humiliation. And anyone who cries at the drop of a hat like that is plain weird.

Dude, I want to be a rock star, too. Who the f doesn't? But I know my limitations, man. That's why I bought Rock Band. Then I can drink with friends and be as tone deaf as I want to be. In private.
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post #17 of 331
1/14/09 at 2:08pm
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So far, Judge Kara has added nothing to the show except even more bland self-centered smugiosity..
Couldn't have said it better myself. Spot on. I hate her already.
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post #18 of 331
1/14/09 at 2:09pm
She knows how to write hit songs that have actually been released this decade, that gives her a pretty big advantage over Randy and Paula.
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post #19 of 331
1/14/09 at 2:23pm
Sure, but she doesn't have to act all holier than thou about it. She stank of ego.
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post #20 of 331
1/14/09 at 9:13pm


This is that pink-haired chick who made it to Vegas week. Photo gotten from her bands MySpace page, so I'm assuming the the other three are her band mates. Apparently she was also an employee of the tattoo shop where Britney went nuts and shaved her head last year.
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post #21 of 331
1/14/09 at 9:31pm
I'm on Team Bikini Girl. Kara is a useless, self-important twit.

It'll be interesting to see how the blind guy will perform on the main show, if he makes it through. You know how they sometimes do those theme shows where the contestants have a big choreographed number that they all do together? How will he be able to participate in that?
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post #22 of 331
1/14/09 at 9:38pm
Stevie Wright had some potential. The girl that Simon said she had to be "meaner".
She's not really much in terms of looks but her voice definitely had some pipes in them. I think we'll see her in the Top 36.
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post #23 of 331
1/15/09 at 12:08am
I like how the Castro kid with the pink Flock of Seagulls haircut said his brother is the girly one. Also, what's with that family at the terrible, terrible hair?
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post #24 of 331
1/15/09 at 12:17am
Mmmm, I really liked the brunette in the white/purple poofy dress. Yummy. And I though Anoop Dogg was great.
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post #25 of 331
1/16/09 at 1:48am
Hey, more AI contestants in bikinis!
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post #26 of 331
1/16/09 at 12:19pm
I did have a Naked Gun moment when I flashed on the Blind Guy falling into the orchestra pit during one of their weekly production numbers.

At least the Ford Focus commercials they force the kids to do would be more fun with the Blind Guy driving....

"Toonces! Look out!"
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post #27 of 331
1/16/09 at 12:59pm
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At least the Ford Focus commercials they force the kids to do would be more fun with the Blind Guy driving....

"Toonces! Look out!"
Well played, sir. [golf clap]
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post #28 of 331
1/16/09 at 1:30pm
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She was really cute in a dress, but I didn't actually anticipate that she was hiding that in the dress.
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post #29 of 331
1/16/09 at 3:26pm
Holy hell she is smoking!

Also the sing teacher who lost his wife will win this thing Cook style.
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post #30 of 331
1/20/09 at 11:12pm
That theater guy is hot! I hope he makes it far.
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post #31 of 331
1/22/09 at 7:46pm
That weird-looking "Mudd" guy got screwed over royally by the producers and judges portraying him as some sort of psycho making threats against the judges. He said "Be careful" as he left and Simon and Paula acted as if issued some sort of death threat. Felt bad for the guy.

It looks like there was some real talent in Kentucky. That last girl who did an original song was great. I don't like the fact that Kara immediately recognized a girl because of she had a previous record deal. After all the contestants with past record deals last year, do we really need another perceived "ringer?" But that girl was amazing and looks like an early favorite.
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post #32 of 331
1/22/09 at 8:17pm
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That weird-looking "Mudd" guy got screwed over royally by the producers and judges portraying him as some sort of psycho making threats against the judges. He said "Be careful" as he left and Simon and Paula acted as if issued some sort of death threat. Felt bad for the guy.
Yeah wtf was that about? I felt like punching Paula and Simon with knuckle irons.
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post #33 of 331
1/24/09 at 10:32pm
'Idolatry': What's wrong with season 8 of 'American Idol'?
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post #34 of 331
1/26/09 at 5:07pm
I really like the ringer, outside of that this season is forgettable so far (bikini girl aside).

I do dig Kara. She's hot and I'm shocked at her age, thought she was younger then me.
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post #35 of 331
1/29/09 at 8:41pm
SLC auditions were pretty good. But I'm already bored to tears with the audition episodes. Not a lot of really memorable singers. Of course, Cook and Archuleta didn't make huge impressions on me in their auditions last year. Hollywood Meltdown Week couldn't come soon enough. Time to see some people in tears when they screw up the group choreography on "Sugar Pie Honey Bunch."
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post #36 of 331
2/5/09 at 11:55am
Not a lot of stand outs for me so far.

That said, Megan Corkery is insanely hot. Hope she makes it through.
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post #37 of 331
2/5/09 at 1:02pm
What? There were a bunch of standouts to me (of course I don't remember anyone's names). I still love that theater rocker guy. The two friends (one who lost his wife) are great. The oil field guy. There are a few chicks who are amazing as well... Frankie, the 16 year old from Jacksonville, the chick who rapped during the group song. I can already see who makes the show.
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post #38 of 331
2/5/09 at 2:57pm
Oh, I can see who will make the show alright. And I wasn't implying that there wasn't any talent. But I have yet to pick a favorite, which by this point I normally have.

I'll go with Megan based on her uber-hotness and the great audition we saw a few weeks back. Hope they show her Hollywood stuff next week.
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post #39 of 331
2/5/09 at 3:27pm
Can't believe Bikini Girl is out. This was a sad day for American broadcasting!
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post #40 of 331
2/5/09 at 4:10pm
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Originally Posted by Richard Dickson View Post
Seacrest trying to feign interest in a girl kissing him was up there too.

Ryan Semencrust feigning interest in anyhting female is pure gold!!!
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post #41 of 331
2/5/09 at 4:23pm
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Originally Posted by Diva View Post
What? There were a bunch of standouts to me (of course I don't remember anyone's names). I still love that theater rocker guy. The two friends (one who lost his wife) are great. The oil field guy. There are a few chicks who are amazing as well... Frankie, the 16 year old from Jacksonville, the chick who rapped during the group song. I can already see who makes the show.
I agree 100%. All of the folks you mentioned are fantastic to watch. My favorites are Jamar (sp) and his buddy, the widower who looks like a smaller Robert Downy Jr and the two big old boys (Oil Rig dude and giant bald dude with dark facial hair).

I'm glad mediocre Rocker Girl with pink hair and poor widdle Rose were sent home. Dreams = destroyed! Now, if only I could punch Von in that giant mouth and pull the pins out of Nathan's face. Hate those two guys.

And boots013, settle down. Megan isn't nearly as hot as the little brunnette from Austin who did the bikini pics online. I've noticed they haven't shown her yet in Hwood but I did see her in the background yesterday of a group who made it. Excellent.
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post #42 of 331
2/5/09 at 4:24pm
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That said, Megan Corkery is insanely hot. Hope she makes it through.
I totally dig her as well. I don't think she's the type of person America will vote as a winner. She'll make it far though.
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post #43 of 331
2/5/09 at 4:28pm
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And boots013, settle down. Megan isn't nearly as hot as the little brunnette from Austin who did the bikini pics online. I've noticed they haven't shown her yet in Hwood but I did see her in the background yesterday of a group who made it. Excellent.

Fact.
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post #44 of 331
2/5/09 at 4:31pm
I want to know what happened to my favorite from auditions, the ringer.
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post #45 of 331
2/5/09 at 4:38pm
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I want to know what happened to my favorite from auditions, the ringer.
I read there was some controversy with her professional recording past so they may have reduced her time to let that cool down a bit. She was easy on the eyes as well.

One thing I always think about is how 140 odd people go to Hwood but we only see such a limited nbr between the auditions and the Hwood week. There are all kinds of people out there saying "Yeah, I was kicked out during group day" who are telling the truth but it seems like bullshit since we never see them. Of course, that is what every barista I meet seems to say so they're all full of shit anyway.

When can we play my favorite game? - "Which Idol finalist has a hilarious and until now hidden criminal past" Top 36? Top 16? I love that game.
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post #46 of 331
2/5/09 at 4:43pm
Thanks for the info, I think top 36 will have at least 2 people with hidden pasts.

So far my favorites are the ringer girl (as pictured above) and Casey Carlson (the chick you were talking about)

From the guy side of things, I like that dude who lost his wife (von?) and the roughneck guy. I can see a lot of potential there.
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post #47 of 331
2/5/09 at 10:46pm
So not only did this chick already have a recording contract, Joanna Pacitti is personal friends with producers of Idol.
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post #48 of 331
2/6/09 at 9:29pm
Can Tatiana get hit by a bus already?
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post #49 of 331
2/9/09 at 1:14pm
Ok, got all caught up on my AI watching.

In my earlier comments I did forget a few of the folks mentioned here. Digging the widower guy, think he will go far. The roughneck wasn't bad, either. And I liked the blonde that was in the group that imploded and sent home the black chick who stormed off.

And there were a few pretty hot chicks in the auditions that slipped my mind. Haven't seen much from them yet, maybe we will soon. Still think Corkrey is the hottest, but that's probably based the fact that she strongly resembles my ex and that spunky personality.

Tatiana is a complete annoyance. Mr. Dickson's imaginary bus cannot get to her fast enough. Ugh.
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post #50 of 331
2/11/09 at 2:21pm
It's amazing how much more I enjoy this show when they focus on the talented people. There really are a great bunch of singers this year and I think any number of them will be able to do well on the show. I really think AI should do away with audition week and/or giving screen time to the William Hung's of the world.

Which reminds me, that Nick/Norman guy. Why is he still around? I get that he has a good voice. But if he can't perform as someone other than Norman, how can he expect to perform on the show? He has to be able to adapt to whatever theme the show throws at him.
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