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Farawyn
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Mar 7 2007, 2:55am
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Heading for the Top 12 this week!
Voting off 2 guys, 2 girls.
Can't we vote off all the guys? Please?
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Eowyn of Penns Woods
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Mar 7 2007, 3:28am
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to start this week's thread.
Seriously, is there any point in having the guys go on like this weak after weak--er, week after week?
I'd keep Chris Sligh, and Blake (though I'm finding the performance better than the voice...at least he makes an effort to stand out). The rest aren't even playing.
Worst of the night? I'll quote a post on another board: Phil ----O M G . Dude, find a key!
I hated the Guys vs. Girls thing when they first started it, 'cause it's usually unfair to one side...and the viewing public *sigh*.
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namadriel
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Mar 7 2007, 3:45am
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I agree. The guys are just boring this year. This is the first season I've actually watched, but I'm terribly unimpressed. I like Chris (he has the best hair) and Blake, too.
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Aerlinn
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Mar 7 2007, 4:00am
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I thought that was quite good. Not great - and not as good as last week - but fun.
I missed most of my other favorite, Blake, and I'm not fond of reggae (was that reggae?) - but my criteria after having been burned by past Idol folk is that I will eventually buy a contestant's album. I was fond of Ruben, for example, but wouldn't buy his album without finding it on a tag sale table. Ditto for Fantasia (though I don't think I ever voted for her). Blake is risky in this area; he may well do something hip-hop (which gives me hives) or something, but - - I like his voice. I have no idea what he sang tonight, but I liked listening to it.
Of course I agree, though, that half the girls blow all the guys out of the water. I'm looking forward to tomorrow.
Can we please send Sanjaya home now? Please?
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Farawyn
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Mar 7 2007, 4:04am
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Someone waxed the poor kid's eyebrows.
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He's not going until they grow back!
I guess if I had to choose I would say Chris S. and Blake were okay. The rest were SO bad I really don't see who I could send home.
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Eowyn of Penns Woods
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Mar 7 2007, 4:35am
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I think we may be stuck with Sanjaya "Dhani Osmond" (tm TWoP?) until Mom & Dad confiscate the younguns' phones or cancel the service. Cute kid, sweet kid, but not ready for this competition.
I think Blake did 311's 'All Mixed Up' , but only 'cause I read it somewhere. =)
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Aerin
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Mar 7 2007, 6:17am
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It was slightly reggae-flavored hiip-hop. I think Blake's got a good voice, but I hate his taste in music. He'll make it to the final 12, though I really don't care if he does.
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Aerin
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Mar 7 2007, 6:26am
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Should go (if I can pick only 2) —
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Sanjaya and Jared Cotter.
Chris Sligh is the only one who actually belongs in the final 12, but I still like Sundance (despite a misguided song choice tonigh), and I'll be disappointed if Brandon doesn't make it, especially now that I've heard him play Chopin (I think?).
The judges agreed that only 4 or 3-1/2 should make it — any opinions on who they meant, besides Chris Sligh?
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Eowyn of Penns Woods
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Mar 7 2007, 7:09am
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The guy seems to have so much going for him, but he just hasn't been bringing it. I had a brief flicker of hope after hearing him play, but he was just better than last week, nothing special. Very disappointing.
Mom and I wondered if the 4 were: Chris Sligh, Blake, Chris R., and Brandon.
Personally, Chris R.'s nasaly whine grated on my nerves, but they keep going easy on him.
Jared probably will go, but I can only wish for Sanjaya to go.
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Aerin
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Mar 7 2007, 7:54am
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I don' t understand about Chris R.
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It's true, they went easy on him. All he really seems to have going for him is likeability and presence. The judges said Blake was through to the finals, so he's surely one of the 4. Maybe Brandon was the 1/2. Or maybe Sundance. I think Brandon's got more potential than he's showing, but if he doesn't show it, I can't be sure. Too bad AJ was voted off last week; he might have had a shot at the finals. I think Sundance has some fans, so he might make it; he's got a lot of talent, but didn't do as well this week as last week, and I couldn't tell whether the judges were pulling for him. I still think he's got serious confidence problems.
It's funny — Paula's really trying to be a more critical listener this season. Cute! I get a kick out of how she tries to criticize without being "mean" — she agonizes so much over how to say what's wrong without it sounding too harsh.
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hatster
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Mar 7 2007, 12:14pm
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Chris R makes my skin crawl. Maybe he reminds me too much of the stuck up/ bully/ jock sort of guy that really ticked me off back when I was his age (and later when I was teaching). And the way he sang that song... well he seemed more interested in exercising his voice than in giving anything real to the song.
I missed Blake this time, though I've liked his stuff along with, Sundance's, and Chris S's
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FingonOfPittsburgh
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Mar 7 2007, 1:07pm
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Wow - when did Phil forget how to sing. Actually, I wasn't impressed with him, even going back to his audition.
Chris was OK. I don't like his look, but he seems like a nice, sincere kid. Plus he can sing pretty well.
Blake is a born entertainer. I think he will end up being an MTV VJ or something when this is all done.
Brandon didn't do that great, but he's so likable.
Gimli, errrr I mean Sundance looked like a freaking psycho-serial-killer.  WTH was he doing with that makeup and that faux-hawk???
I like Jared, but he didn't stand out this week at all.
Chris Sligh had the best performance, although it wasn't nearly as good as stuff he's done in the past.
Predictions:
Jared and Phil hit the road this week.
Out of the darkness of my life, so much frustrated, I put before you the one great thing to love on earth: the Blessed Sacrament... There you will find romance, glory, honour, fidelity, and the true way of all your loves on earth, and more than that: Death: by the divine paradox, that which ends life, and demands the surrender of all, and yet by the taste (or foretaste) of which alone can what you seek in your earthly relationships (love, faithfulness, joy) be maintained, or take on that complexion of reality, of eternal endurance, which every man's heart desires.
--J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter #43, to his son Michael
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Farawyn
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Mar 7 2007, 2:09pm
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I just can't go against Long Island homeboy, but yea, he probably will go before Brandon. Brandon had a big buzz coming into this.
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Farawyn
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Mar 7 2007, 2:12pm
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reminds me so much of this kid who's in my husband's FD with him. He's a teacher and he also sings- in fact, he went to try out in NY, but didn't get past the first round. We always look at Chris R. and say, this is why they didn't need Jason!
I'll bet there were a lot of Chris R. types, but only 1 Chris S.!
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Aerin
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Mar 7 2007, 8:26pm
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You could be right about Phil.
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Of course, I think Sanjaya should go before Phil, but Phil was really forgettable last night. He's got a nice enough voice, and a pleasant enough personality, but he's not a standout in any department, and he does have trouble getting past the karaoke approach.
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Aerlinn
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Mar 7 2007, 10:06pm
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But I was so grateful for the hat. Last week his head scared me.
I thought Chris NotSligh was awful - but I knew they'd like it.
I agree with everyone else - should be Sanjaya and Brandon, probably will be Phil and Brandon.
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FingonOfPittsburgh
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Mar 8 2007, 1:29am
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Haley is bad, and she deserves to go home tomorrow if for no other reason than that asinine comment!
Out of the darkness of my life, so much frustrated, I put before you the one great thing to love on earth: the Blessed Sacrament... There you will find romance, glory, honour, fidelity, and the true way of all your loves on earth, and more than that: Death: by the divine paradox, that which ends life, and demands the surrender of all, and yet by the taste (or foretaste) of which alone can what you seek in your earthly relationships (love, faithfulness, joy) be maintained, or take on that complexion of reality, of eternal endurance, which every man's heart desires.
--J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter #43, to his son Michael
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Radhruin
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Mar 8 2007, 1:40am
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Talk about a bad choice of words. Wow. Ouch.
From what I've seen so far tonight, I'm looking forward to hearing Melinda.
"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth."
~Oscar Wilde
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FingonOfPittsburgh
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Mar 8 2007, 1:43am
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She is so incredible! No doubt it will come down to her and Melinda. Simon said it best: she brings believability to her performances. Another thing struck me as I watched her -- you can trust her when she's singing. Some singers, if you know the song and it's a challenging song, you kind of cringe when they approach a tough note or a tricky part of the song. Not so with Lakisha. She can absolutely be trusted to nail every song, she's that darn good! I LOVE HER!
Out of the darkness of my life, so much frustrated, I put before you the one great thing to love on earth: the Blessed Sacrament... There you will find romance, glory, honour, fidelity, and the true way of all your loves on earth, and more than that: Death: by the divine paradox, that which ends life, and demands the surrender of all, and yet by the taste (or foretaste) of which alone can what you seek in your earthly relationships (love, faithfulness, joy) be maintained, or take on that complexion of reality, of eternal endurance, which every man's heart desires.
--J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter #43, to his son Michael
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Aerin
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Mar 8 2007, 1:45am
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Hey, make that "almost everyone else"!
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I don't think Brandon should go! I'd like to see Jared Cotter go.
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FingonOfPittsburgh
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Mar 8 2007, 1:59am
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I love Melinda just that much more. She is absolutely incredible. I really think it will come down to Lakisha and Melinda, and I think Melinda will win.
Out of the darkness of my life, so much frustrated, I put before you the one great thing to love on earth: the Blessed Sacrament... There you will find romance, glory, honour, fidelity, and the true way of all your loves on earth, and more than that: Death: by the divine paradox, that which ends life, and demands the surrender of all, and yet by the taste (or foretaste) of which alone can what you seek in your earthly relationships (love, faithfulness, joy) be maintained, or take on that complexion of reality, of eternal endurance, which every man's heart desires.
--J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter #43, to his son Michael
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Radhruin
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Mar 8 2007, 2:03am
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Yep. No question about those two.
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And I agree. Melinda has it all but in the bag. She was spectacular tonight.
"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth."
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FingonOfPittsburgh
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Mar 8 2007, 2:08am
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Going home for the gals this week:
Haley and BFF
There's an outside chance BFF somehow avoids the cut, in which case the other loser would be Sabrina. I hope not though.
Out of the darkness of my life, so much frustrated, I put before you the one great thing to love on earth: the Blessed Sacrament... There you will find romance, glory, honour, fidelity, and the true way of all your loves on earth, and more than that: Death: by the divine paradox, that which ends life, and demands the surrender of all, and yet by the taste (or foretaste) of which alone can what you seek in your earthly relationships (love, faithfulness, joy) be maintained, or take on that complexion of reality, of eternal endurance, which every man's heart desires.
--J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter #43, to his son Michael
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Farawyn
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Mar 8 2007, 2:21am
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"I have a perfect horror of words that are not backed up by deeds."
- Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, NY, July 7, 1915
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Eowyn of Penns Woods
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Mar 8 2007, 2:26am
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Everyone else tonight deserves to be there, but those two.
Haley and AntonBarbarella, GO HOME! Pleeeease don't let Antonella be on my TV screen next week!
Oooo, I hate votefortheworst.com! They're still pimping her (and Sundance)...
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