1.  This is my least favorite season since Season 3, which I hated.  The producers keep adding the phrase "the most talented top 12 ever" to the scripts every 15 minutes or so on the show, but I strongly disagree.

2.  But I still watch it every Tuesday and Wednesday night.

3.  My favorite this year was Amanda Overmeyer, who was sort of a Janis Joplin type.  She came in 11th place, which really bites, since she was, by far, the most interesting contestant they had.  She really destroyed...not in a good way...a classic Kansas song one week, but I quickly forgave her for that when she performed the Joan Jett song featured below.  That was one entertaining performance!

4.  She performed that for 80s week, and I would have been willing to eat live squid if she had picked anyone else but Joan Jett.  It just had to happen.

5.  Now that Amanda's gone back to singing in smoky bars, I am sort of half-heartedly rooting for David Cook and/or Jason Castro.

6.  David Cook is easily the best performer and only rocker left.  I like the funky arrangements that he does, like the below rendition of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean," but he's a bit too sure of himself for my taste.

7.  Jason Castro has this endearing, quirky personality that makes me smile.  He also reminds me of John Travolta with dread locks, which is entertaining in and of itself.  The following performance is not from "American Idol" but his church in Texas, pre-Idol.

8.  That's the last youtube clip for today.  I promise.  Ever since I've learned how to do that, it's hard to stop.

9.  Randy continues to be inconsistent and nonsensical in his critiques, but he always wears the coolest shoes.

10.  Paula continues to sound like she's not drinking Coca-cola products from her cup.  Often her critiques are the most entertaining moments of the entire show.  And she always wears the coolest earrings.

11.  Simon continues to mostly say what I was thinking, only in a meaner way than I was thinking it.  I think I just sounded like Paula.  He doesn't wear anything that's cool, but then he really doesn't have to.

12.  Ryan Seacrest is making a lot of money by doing i-phone commercials in the middle of the programs.

13.  David Archuletta is going to win, and like I promised, I will not show you a clip because, while he seems like a sweet kid with a good voice, he bores me to wet, salty tears.  I would rather watch Amanda totally kill a Kansas song than watch David hit every note of Phil Collins.  But, mark my words, he will win.

14.  This post is totally and completely irrelevant, but I'll bet you already knew that.

15. In my next post, coming in the next couple of days, I will attempt to answer all of your pregnancy questions, both real and imagined, so stay tuned....

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Posted by jenn4him

I can always count on you to write meaningful posts from the heart and this one is no exception. *grins* I have only watched American Idol last year and this year. I am not sure why I am watching. I just do. Maybe it is like gawking at the scene of an accident? Thank you for the You Tube from Jason's church. That was worth the price of admission to your blog today. :-) John Travolta in dreadlocks! Very true!!! I can't wait until your pregnancy post!
Jenn

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Posted by OhPumpkinshellz

LOL! If Christy Lee Cook (is that name right?) doesn't get the boot, Ashley is going to hop on a bus and personally remove her from the show.

Jason TOTALLY looks like Vinnie Barbarino! ...and he seems like such a nice guy. I call him my little Amish girl...I know your thinking WHUH? But one night from a far, he just looked like you could drop him on the farm in an Amish dress and he'd fit right in. Maybe it was his quiet demeanor....or more likely my brain just went to one of its scary places. {:-O

I had you pegged at least for an INF- ! Can't wait to hear more details about your pregnancy :-)

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Posted by Susan

Wow! I had to do a double take at your intro. David and I both agree that it is our favorite year ever. Or at least one of our favorites.

I have a mild obsession with David Cook, but Brooke White come in a close second. We're also fond of Jason Castro, Aussie boy and Irish girl.

So much to choose from.

David A. has a bee-utiful voice, but he bores us as well.

The judges have been the most annoying part of the season.

Funny different perspectives and such!!

Have fun tomorrow!

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Posted by Bernie

You mentioned in an email that you were most interested in what the Missionaries from Mongolia thought about this year's American Idol. Well, I NEVER watched it prior to last year. However, thanks to our Daughter every one of us now watch faithfully every week (Jonathan included!). What's with that? In any case ... for what it's worth ... here is my unsolicited and unimportant opinion.

Christy: Needs to go last week (we live in Asia, and were sad when Ramiele left. I am pretty sure that my son has a MAJOR crush on her, and has threatened to never watch American Idol again). Actually she should have left after the "Eight Days a Week" fiasco. Paul and Ringo may yet sue, and I am sure that John and George had have rolled in their graves.

David A.: Might win, but I'm not so sure. He is a really good singer, but I think there are others who feel the same way you do. He's a tad predictable. I do like it when he goes more John Mayer-esque.

David C.: has a better chance of winning, IMHO. I definitely like him better, as well.

Seyisha (I have no idea if I spelled that correctly): Tries way to hard to be Whitney Houston.

Michael Johns: I like him, and he could be a dark horse - if he picks the right songs.

Carly: I think she is hands down the best singer in the competition. I also think she needs to get over her tat pride because she doesn't look great in sleeveless shirts all the time. (That is actually my wife's observation, and I agree with her)

Brook: Really, really nice. Maybe in the top five ... but she'll get the boot soon thereafter. I really did like her "Let it Be" rendition.

Jason: two words: Bubble Gum. Not a huge fan. Although I really did like his version of "Hallelujah".

I agree that Amanda was the most interesting. However, I had a hard time forgiving her for the Kansas song. She did really well the next week.

There you have it. You know what this missionary in Mongolia thinks. I am sure you are much better off for knowing...

:-)

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Posted by CrossView

Now that was a most interesting synopsis. =D
And still, I've never watched American Idol. I'm beginning to worry about me.... =/

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Posted by naturalpaths

I agree that this season is pretty boring, but week after week I tune in. Dh likes David Cook, and while I think he has done well, I like how you put it ... he's a little too sure of himself. I think Brooke is okay, but my fave is Michael Johns. I know a lot of people like David A., but I just don't think he's all that great. I am completely bored when he sings.

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Posted by becominglikehim

Your preggo post. I'm due October 1 but I usually deliver at 38 weeks so probably the end of September. Don't know what yet....eagerly awaiting that as well. Hang in there!!

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Posted by jennybell68

I thought you were crazy with your comparison of Jason Castro and John Travolta, but then after watching AI Tuesday and Wednesday, I have to say, I couldn't stop seeing Travolta! Actually, I guess I hadn't paid much attention to Jason beyond the dreadlocks, because I don't really like his singing. I don't know who will win, but I'm pretty sure none of them will have great success (good success, but not great).

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Posted by MayTheyBeMightyMen

I guess you just said most of what I was thinking. *lol* Well, not entirely. The talent is good, but the connection is bad with this group. I'm still stunned about last night's send off to Michael Johns. :'(

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Posted by lahbluebonnet

Ah, I thought you were an American Idol fan. I was just at www.mysanantonio.com and saw a picture of Haley Scarnato, previous American Idol at the Fiesta Oyster Bake last weekend. Last year at Fiesta I was at the river parade and a lady who looked just like her stood right next to me as everyone posed to get their picture taken with her. I had no idea who she was. I thought I heard someone in the crowd say something about American Idol. Well, here it is a year later, and she must really get into Fiesta, because there she is on the web site! I always have to laugh when I read your American Idol blogs, because I've never seen the show but you probably wish you could have been in my shoes a year ago! ;) I saw her at the very event I have pictures on my blog for now. But dh didn't get any pictures of her.
Blessings,
Laurie

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