American Idol--My latest addiction
Screw In-Treatment. Due to my own issues of transference and projection, that show makes me insane.
You can now look forward to my weekly therapeutic assessment of American Idol. Yes, American Idol. I am addicted to American Idol.
I will say from the onset that I love Adam Lambert. He is a slam-dunk to win American Idol. There is no suspense, no drama. It doesn’t matter. It’s worth it to just watch this guy who, on a weekly basis, blows away the audience, the judges, and even more astounding, Hard to Please Simon.
My friends give me a bad time for this American Idol addiction. All I can say is, Talk to the Hand! Starting at 7:30 yesterday morning until 7:30 at night, I had a day filled with people who were suffering real and difficult problems in their lives. By 7:30 last night, my brain and body were filled with the pain of these clients I care so deeply about.
Coming in from my office, it was time to numb out!
American Idol is my previous beloved Chardonnay, my heroin, and my fix. Last night, I DVD’d it. Imagine my horror when with my favorite Adam, the last to perform, was cut short because the show had run overtime. My co-dependent husband tried valiantly and without success to figure out a way for me to see the rest of the show the DVR had so mercilessly cut off.
I was inconsolable. I tossed and turned all night and this morning couldn’t function.
Thank God for you tube!!! (*This video has since been removed due to silly copyright infringement laws.)
So, here’s my recap of American Idol, Season 8, 8 Contestants show:
MATT: Okay, my only question. Where’s the “mole”? What is the “mole”? Baby pictures showed no mole. Last night, Matt wore a fedora. Was this to cover possible removal of the “mole”?
ALLISON: America, wake up! This is not really a 16-year-old girl. Geraldo Riviera is about to reveal that she is really Janis Joplin reincarnated. Stay tuned.
SCOTT: Can I please be politically incorrect just for a minute here? Just a quick teensy weensy foot in the mouth admission? I DON’T CARE THAT HE’S BLIND. He reminds me of a very poor imitation of a younger Barry Manilow. I was snoring within 10 seconds of the onset of his song.
ANOOP: Okay, I don’t get it. I mean, yeah, his voice is okay. But what was with that bubble gum fluorescent green striped sweater? My face is in a continual cringe when he’s singing. Great eyes, but really, he needs to go back to the frat house and binge drink, act stupid around girls and admit that he’s the brainiac/nerd that got him into UNC in the first place.
LIL ROUNDS: You go girl! Getting all sexy and sassy in your Tina-Turner wannabe look. I love you, your voice. But it’s just not happening, you know. There’s just something “old” about you. I know, 3 small kids. Damn kids. That’ll do it to ya every time.
KRIS: Adorable. I just want to squeeze his little cheeks. Good song. And now I’m going to sound like my favorite Simon: Forgettable, unless you’re a 13 year old girl.
DANNY: You go guy! Love the voice, loved the song, and again another politically incorrect statement, but being a widower doesn’t hurt either.
ADAM: What else can I say that Simon didn’t? STANDNG OVATION. I’m downloading the song onto my IPOD as we speak. Even my manly man husband, who swears that it was paint thinner, was moved by this unique and outstanding interpretation of Mad Mad World. It’s been in my head all morning.
OKAY, there’s my Week 8 recap. Add your thoughts, opinions, crushes, dislikes, etc.
I hope you’re as addicted as I am. Addicts love the company of other addicts.
UPDATE: The masses spoke, the judges agreed and Scott was sent home. This whole "save" business provided a few tortuous moments for Scott as the judges were split 2/2 on whether to save him. The cowardly threesome let Simon do the dirty work as he gave the final verdict. I did feel a moment of slight guilt. I was THRILLED Scott was going home but then I felt bad when they did all that emotion producing going home song. I'm such a sucker for nostalgia.
Stayed tuned for my American Idol Update next week...now I just have to figure out what to do with myself until next Tuesday....
Oh yeah, I could listen to Adam's amazing version of Mad World.
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I agree it's over for Lil. She's just too MOR.
I'm interested, but not addicted this year. I know Alisson's got a career, whatever happens. Adam, I hate to say it, needs AI. I don't care how many standing ovations Simon gives him, he's too much of a mutant. He wouldn't make it anywhere else.
There! Said.
There is only one potential star in that group, and he is called Adam. The red headed cutie has a future too I think, but he's in a different league from all of them.
Anoop is riding the wave of Slumdog ...I mean DAWG...
At the end of the night I always tell my husband, "I'm going to download Adam's song". Oh that reminds me....
Fun post...
I am a one show a week addict. That's LOST for me! Totally addicted to Lost, Sayid and Sawyer...OMG!
OK, getting back to AI!
LOVE Adam! YES! He's the one to beat. Un-effin-believable!
I saw his entire song last night and Simon's standing O!
He is UH-MAZING!
Nuff said!
Rated for addiction admission.
I love me some Adam! He is my absolute favorite and I can't wait to see what he does every single week! We're a big Idol family ... good, clean fun does it every time :)
Anoop and Danny as close seconds. And yeah the blind guy shoulda gone home long ago.
Big ups for taking this on MTK. If I have to watch it, I take solace in knowing I'm not alone.
Rated
P.S., Simon is still an asshole. :-D
Danny and Adam are amazing. I don't think Adam will win, but he (like many others before him) will make much more money than the winner. Danny will win.
I completely agree about Scott.
My hatred for him goes back to his Ring of Fire cover. I didn't think it was horrible (I didn't think it was good either), but he certainly took the song and put his own spin on it, which is what the judges tell them to do, and i respect him for that.
What pissed me off, was his whole attitude. I hate country music, I don't listen to country music. Acting like covering a Johnny Cash song was a chore!
If you really want to be a great musician, and not just some flash in the pan tv hack wanna be with a bad haircut and worse fingernail polish, you need to you need to recognize, and respect, and understand all the great music out there, the way that Johnny Cash did.
Honestly, "you go girl!" or even worse "you go guy!" or "talk to the hand"- yikes.
The first time I saw that Adam, when he auditioned, I said that if that guy didn't win, it would only be because they found pictures of him with a donkey on the Internet. This year there is really no contest, no drama, no show - and I have to say that the entire show is forgettable if you're not a 13 year old girl.
By the way, I agree with you, how long is it going to be before they get rid of the blind guy? He's not good.
But I do love me some Danny. His story is real and he's not the handsomest (is that a word?) But he's got soul! I totally agreed with the judges on Allison, she's got a great voice but not a lot of personality. (Besides, she's just a mere baby) Adam will definitely be in the top 3. He's incredible. He's gonna get a recording deal no matter what else happens. He's just that unique. And then there's Kris. He's our home state boy but he's just too damn pretty. At least he's made it this far.
The top 10 are when I really get addicted. Can't miss a single show.
And Adam definitely deserved his standing ovation last night. He was pure genius!
Thanks for doing this....I've been dying to "discuss" this silliness all season.
I said several weeks ago it was between Adam, Alison and Lil. And Adam's the ringer.
I DVR (tape) it, and then tell myself it's not so bad 'cause I'm fast forwarding throught he commercials.
last night I was Livid when I got to the end and there was no Adam. thankfully, I also was recording the following show (Fringe) and picked him up there. Sheesh!
And Adam's a quick study. The first few weeks, he was more sexual, more blatantly flirty, and more arrogant. His Tongue!
now he's deferential, thankful without being incredulous (remember what's her name last year?), and generally Happy to be there.
His dad cracks me up - obviously a very straight man who at first didn't know what to do with this prima donna he'd spawned.
that's it for my off-the-cuffisms. nuff said.
Lil, too, can sing. Really sing. Yawn. Someone needs to slap her. She doesn't seem to believe, truly believe, that she can be her own person.
Matt, Kris, Danny. Same story. These guys have "mad pipes" (Randy Jackson-speak). Anoop and, especially Scott, not so much. But none of them are really lighting any fires.
So I guess Alisson is my favorite. One thing that usually strikes me when I watch American Idol is that all of the contestants are kids. Some, like Alisson, are just extremely so. And I know that they're going to be packaged and marketed to death after American Idol. Usually they make dreadful albums, clearly put together by a committee of marketing people.
I can't wait to see them in 10 or so years, when they're out from under their contracts with the AI machine and have some experience under their belts.
seamus55: Wow, you've taught me something about country western music fans! The lesson I'm learning is not to mess with them. I had hear similar criticism from other Johnny Cash fans. I loved his version (please don't hurt me), but I hear you. I'm pretty sure you won't see Adam singing another country western song.
mamoore: I haven't voted yet this season. I'll wait more until the end. If I voted, ironically I wouldn't vote for Adam because I think he's so safe. But I'd love to see Danny and Allison and Matt make it a long way. I still feel very confident Adam is gonna win this thing, but you never know.
Michael: You are a good son and smart, especially with the Barry Manilow reference.
Duaneart: Yeah, the pictures suck. I had great pictures from the AI site, but then they downloaded all fuzzy. Fox is so protective! As for my vernacular, cut me some slack. It's really good for me to act like an idiot from time to time, especially given the bad influence my 15 year old stepdaughter has been when it comes to verbal expression.
bazz: I love it! Good for you for standing your ground. I mean, a person has to have their priorities straight. I also liked Megan--love her unusual voice.
Fabflamingo: Yeah! Tune in next week too. I love Danny too. I really do. But for me Adam just really stands out. I notice that the ones that don't seem to like him are men...what's with that. The occasional little bit of makeup? Homophobic? Threatened? Jealous? Yeah, that's it. Jealousy.
Connie: Do not be ashamed of this addiction and I say that as a professional. Yes, I was livid too and had not DVR'd Fringe so I had to wait until this morning. I've learned a very hard lesson. And yes, Adam's dad is hysterical. Seems like the dry humor type and you can just tell it hasn't been the easiest thing for him that his son wanted to dress up as Phantom of the Opera instead of go out for Little League.
overworkedtiredandnumb: Well it seems like you are not alone when it comes to experiencing PTSD from the Ring of Fire (which I loved). There are many who share your pain. Allison is really really good. It would be great to see a little more personality there, but, geez, she's 16. She's amazing.
Oh yeah, Kind of Blue: Don't be dissing my Simon!!!
My husband's a musician and a manly, man and he about cried last night during Adam's performance. The first thing he said was, "if I heard that on the radio, I would go out and buy his CD."
And Mary, I've been an AI addict for years.
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Every time I hear him I think of Freddy Mercury, may he rest in peace. I can't think of any singer today with whom Lambert could not hold his own. Not just the best this year, I think Lambert is the best of everyone who has ever been on the show.
There, I said it again. He fits the suit. He should win. My husband is for the Robert Downey Jr Clone, who also can sing and is hawt. But he doesn't have that elvis quality that Adam has.
I need some help though, some education. What does "emo" mean? Why don't I know what "emo" means? I've never heard my kids say this word.
It was a bit cruel of the judges to be so indecisive in making the final decision. And of course they left it to Simon to do the dirty work. I love Simon. He made the right decision.
mishima: Interesting and notable comparison.
epriddy: I agree with every bit of your comment and I love the comparison of Robert Downey Jr. and Danny (I'm assuming you mean Danny).
Stellaa: Naughty you. You're right, all those boys are incredibly talented. Can't wait for next week.
i've been watching ai for 3 years now. i made fun of the kids for it but one day sat down and watched, just for quality time with the kids and all, and now i'm hooked. it's something we can watch together and still talk and interact.
what is it with middle aged women and adam? mrs. cap'n and all her friends are message back and forth all ready to have his children. mrs. cap'n says forget having his children, she just wants to screw him every which way to sunday. that's just gross.
"EMO" is a way to describe an individual, usually a man who may have been goth about 10-15 years ago, but now is considered 'emotional' and who might actually wear color as well as black.
Don't get me wrong, I agree with you that the guy can sing. And to be honest, his version of Ring of Fire didn't really bother me all that much. I wouldn't go out and buy it, but I respect that he tried to do something different with it. Hell, that what ole JC himself would have done!
My problem is his attitude, and the lack of respect for music from someone who wants to be a musician. I wouldn't watch a movie by a director who says "I hate black and white movies, I'd never watch a black and white movie!" and I wouldn't read a book by someone who said "I hate Stephen King, I would never read Stephen King!" and I won't buy an album from anoyne who says "I hate country music, I never listen to country music!"
There. End of rant. Let the beatings commence!
I went to look for my old post on emo's but apparently, I took it off OS. imaginarywriter wrote a piece on urban stereotypes at my request last fall. Use the OS search for "emo" and read his article -- quite interesting. My post had a clip of the "Singing Emo's" from South Park. Google that and you will have emo permanently in your brain...;)
I loved Adam's version of Mad Mad World. What a voice! I knew something was off about him, however, and it IS the emo look. He was born a freckled redhead.
Which brings me to my only issue with Allison -- does she HAVE to keep the red hair? I find it distracting and I think that is why she is having trouble getting votes. She doesn't look "real", and even in using that shade of red, she doesn't look put together for her skin tones and wardrobe.
Which is why I love Danny and Kris -- all natural!
Stellaaa: I've been screwing up the spelling which is now fixed...it's Allison. One of the things I love about you is your passion and intelligence, your political posts and that you like AI. You are one balanced woman.
Steve: Good reframe. I love this hobby, healthy or not.
Cap'n: Yeah, those kids will drag you down the cesspool every time. And you know I love Adam, but #1) Any guy that is the same age as one of my sons, "EW", can't go there; and 2) Yeah, I really don't think Adam is all that interested in the feminine gender, middle aged or not. I think he's probably going "EW!" at the thought of that as well.
Tommie50: Are you telling me that Bill O'Reilly was concerned FOR Adam? Really? Will wonders ever cease. But this brings up an excellent point. Right now, intelligent states are popping up legitimizing gay marriage (FINALLY!) and the "pro-marriage group" (must think of a different name for them) are reacting in force. As Adam progresses in AI (as he will), will he be used in some way by the anti-gay marriage folks...will he be sabatoged, will he be used for their cause? This could get interesting and scary.
Noah: You made me VERY happy. So glad you finally came out of the closet. Now I have a bone to pick with you. Did you have to mention Bush in your comments? I've tried hard to never has his name in ANY of my posts or comments. Now I'm nauseous. Chris is likeable like a lollipop but not very satisfying really in the end. The high falsetto notes...beautiful.
epriddy/Elizabeth: Thank you for the "emo" definition although wow, sounds complicated. I'm just happy I have my new word for the day.
seamus: I love a good rant and you just provided it. Please be sure to come back next week where I'm quite sure you'll have much more to rant about as Adam will once again be AWESOME, attitude and all. I'm not getting the attitude thing being the perceptive intuitive person that I am. Maybe I have a blind spot (horrifying thought).
cartouche: I agree. My top 3: Adam, Allison, and Danny. Is it wrong for me to say I don't like the bright red hair on Allison? My prediction for who goes next week and I reserve my right to change my mind based on next week's performances: Lil Round or Anoop. My preference would be Anoop, especially since he was second to the bottom last night.
lalucas: I will look for imaginary writer's post on emo. This is turning out to be fascinating. I'm feeling very hip that I now know this term. I agree about the bright red hair of Allison...perhaps a way to remind us that she is actually only 16 (how can she have that voice???). I think we might see a new look next week.
Tehe. American Idol. Sadly, I have to agree with you. These shows are mildly entertaining...
Ah who am I kidding! I love them so much I signed up for The X Factor this year...
How sad it it that I can't go to my audition. Ah well, there's always next year.
For now, however, I shall have to watch in earnest and view some videos of the contestants of American Idol.
And specific suggestions?
P.S. It has to be said, that Adam seems to be an Emo. They're popping up everywhere!
Happy Blogging :)
you're the shrink, what's that about?
Emo: Someone who walks into Topshop and buys the most expensive pair of skinny jeans they can find and wear them round town plastered in tee-shirts with bands such as "Enter Shikari" and "Panic (now without the exclamation point) at the Disco" or other screamo or "alternative" bands. Unlike the Chav's, Emo's will keep themselves to themselves and generally not talk to stragers. Typical hair style will be straightened to within an inch of it's life and place over one eye in the traditional "Emo Sweep". They will then persistently blow this out of their eye or flick out out of the way with a quick jerk of the head. To complete the dress, a pair of Converse, or clumpy Vans, Airwalks or similar on the feet. Both genders will wear Eyeliner varying from a light line under the eye, to Panda spots. Emo's accesorise so that barely any wrist is visible under the variety of plastic bracelets and sweatbands. Around the waist will be one or two studded belts and males will waer typical Topman or H&M pattern boxers and will occasionally (although this is more going out of fashion nowadays) have these visible by the skinny jeans hanging just under the waist and around the bum.
So sorry you can't make your audition and be sure to try again next year. These shows are good fun and a good release. I loved David Cook's Billie Jean that you could see on video, George Michael was on AI for the finale show and I loved the song he did, and easy to look up any of the videos on americanidol.com for the current contestants (probably past ones too). Thanks again.
Cap'n: As for the sick MILF's knowing Adam is not of the feminine persuasion so they want to try it anyway, the diagnosis might just have to be: Grandiose and delusional!
Adam's the best. And he's not always been only Emo. He's backed off on the eyeliner, and that gorgeous taupe leather jacket he had on for Mad World... Mmmm! Like buttuh!
Kris is adorable, but I think Matt's a better singer.
fabflamingo: Okay, prediction for bottom 3 next week: Anoop, Lil Round and...hmmmm....really not sure. It won't be Adam!
m.a.h.: Good to see you! Now the competition gets a little tougher. I love this part. I love the great singing. I love Simon and I love wondering what substance Paula is on from week to week.
EXCELLENT.
performances. More fun to be had and you don't want to feel left out. Still trying to figure out big excuse to go to LA next week!