Inaugural Idol Post!
Okay, for those who don't know the drill: Polls come at the finals. Until then it's just too many goddamned people. However, now that they're singing for our votes, thoughts under the cut. So who are YOU voting for? Who do YOU think will be gone come Thursday? Do tell!
Okay, is that shirt vest combo Ryan's rocking actually a one-piece? Because that vest is soooo tight. (God, he's such a twink; he has almost negative pecs, seriously.) Blah blah blah judges blah blah blah. I saw them on Leno last night where they indulged in the usual who's gay today banter that centered around Ryan dating David, Simon's supermodel ex, or something. Also, are ALL these boys wearing jeans? And could all these songs be played on your local "soft and easy favorites of yesterday and today" station?
Okay, is that shirt vest combo Ryan's rocking actually a one-piece? Because that vest is soooo tight. (God, he's such a twink; he has almost negative pecs, seriously.) Blah blah blah judges blah blah blah. I saw them on Leno last night where they indulged in the usual who's gay today banter that centered around Ryan dating David, Simon's supermodel ex, or something. Also, are ALL these boys wearing jeans? And could all these songs be played on your local "soft and easy favorites of yesterday and today" station?
- Rudy, in jeans, and unfortunately a denim blazer, sings "Free Ride." He sounds good and at least it's uptempo. We'll need that energy as we slog through this night of ballads. Randy and Simon were right in that it was corny, dated and won't stand out at the end of the night. (Aww, Ryan wants Rudy and Simon to be friends.)
- Brandon, in jeans, takes criticism incredibly well, actually. "Rock With You"
- Sundance Head, what were you thinking with that awful song? However, no jeans, so that's a way to stand out I guess.
- Paul, cute Asian guy, sings "Careless Whisper" ill-advisedly. He's got the jeans, but he doesn't seem to have the pitch, and omg, could his parents be more San Jose?
- Chris Richardson, um, Elliot sang this song last year and everyone remembers that. And you don't sound that great. I mean, I can sing this song better than that. But his totally dorky dad seemed to enjoy it, so that's cute. Oh, and yes, jeans.
- Nick, put the Richard Marx down and walk away slowly. "Now and Forever"? Jeans, check, but please don't wear gray on television.
- Blake, our friend the beat boxer, gets them to clap to a Keane song? No jeans, but a pretty good version of "Somewhere Only We Know" which unfortunately isn't that exciting a song, but at least it was written in the last few years, so he has that going for him.
- Sanjaya also sings a song that Elliot sang-"Knocks Me Off My Feets" by Stevie Wonder-and not well at all, but hey, he's wearing jeans!
- Chris Sligh is wearing jeans and a leather tie, sings "Typical," sounds fantastic, insults and is insulted by Simon, leading him to take it out on Ryan by calling him "sweetheart" and having a whole little side fight about that. Ah, American Idol, we are back.
- Jared sings "Back to One," in his jeans, does a perfectly nice job, and manages to look like the really nice captain of the basketball team most popular guy in your high school class. If he were a girl, I'd say he was Miss America material.
- AJ, jeans, "All My Love," Paula dancing, girls love it, he does great, but the song isn't that exciting, either.
- Phil in jeans, but no hat and he really needs to keep the hat as his ears are a little pointy. After a shaky start on "I Could Not Ask For More" he completely worked it out and sounded fantastic.