American Idol: Betting with Diamonds
By: Robyn & Bread | sbrforum.com
Diamonds are generally considered a girl's best friend. But for American Idol judge Paul Abdul, Neil Diamond Week might turn out to one of her worst enemies after she flubbed one of the critiques...or did she? Had she really heard two Jason Castro songs when the rest of the judges and world had only heard one? And do the two baked minds, Abdul and Castro, have a future together after this year's show?
While Neil Diamond is a decent song writer, we are thankful that we do not have to hear him sing. At least we didn't on Tuesday night. Wednesday is a different story, however.
As Ryan Seacrest (with his new Big Boy haircut) was introducing the judges, it was pretty obvious that Paula was a little “under the weather” or whatever it was this time that was making her smile like the Cheshire cat.
The big to-do was that the Idols were to sing two songs this week. The judges were to give their critiques only after the second performance of each contestant. Oh, but then they pulled one of their infamous Seacrest trickeries and had the judges give the critiques for all of the contestants after the first round of songs. Oh no!
Apparently, this was some kind of cruel, very-belated April Fools Joke on Paula, because she gave both of Jason Castro’s first and second song critiques before Randy, Ryan and Simon were able to dig her out of the hole. It was both magical and very mysterious as all of the judges had allegedly never heard the second song from each of the contestants. When is this woman going to be fired?
Don’t believe me? See it right here, folks: LINK
Jason Castro (aka Predator) – Forever in Blue Jeans & September Morn
Bread: I don't like Neil Diamond, and I'm still bitter about Carly Smithson being sent home before my least favorite Idol finalist ever, Brooke White. But the show must go on. I guess.
On to Castro…I have absolutely nothing to say about this clown. Can this guy possibly be any more baked on stage? He has zero chance of winning it all, but betting odds on him being the next to go are -140. Not too bad.
Robyn: Is it just me, or does Jason look like exactly like the Predator?
I am not certain, but I think the audience was confused by Jason’s first song choice. He seemed to have braided some of his dreads together and I am wondering if that was cause for the confusion. His second song put me into an immediate comatose state. I can’t say that I dislike Jason, but I will definitely say that if I wanted to take a nap, I would listen to the entire catalog of songs he has been singing throughout the last few weeks. I have seen absolutely zero growth or ability to create an original arrangement of the songs he has chosen.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzz……………………..
Randy said, “Yo, uh dude, check it out man, so...that was just an ok whatever performance for me.”
Paula is a complete idiot. You lose a zillion cool points if you take anything she has to say into consideration. One neat thing though...Jason said that he started choking before he sang and then Paula chimed in with, “Wait, did you not have a sweet…and a sweet, oh wait, he didn’t have a sweet before he sang.” What?! Damn, I love youtube.
Simon said that Jason struggled through both songs and they were both forgettable.
David Cook – I’m Alive & All I Really Need Is You
Bread: His first song is good, but his second is excellent. I'm still hoping and praying that he wins it all. I have some serious cash replenishing to do here. On most sites he is now a slight favorite over David Archuleta. His moneylines waver just around even money. Cook is wearing the letter "AC" on his jacket and guitar. I'm not sure what it stands for, but I'll bet Paula is hoping it is for "Abdul's Cocktail." How wrecked was she tonight? Wow. A thing of beauty.
Robyn: I am really not sold on his new Dot Dot Dot hair-do. Those who were as pathetic as I to watch The Next Great American Band, will know exactly who I am referring to. I am embarrassed for most of the women my age who have collectively started calling themselves “Cookies.” Yes, you heard me right. Cookies. But they seem to love him, as they loved Chris Daughtry. I see a 19 Entertainment moneymaker in the flesh, win or lose.
I didn’t care for the first song, but the second was proof that Cook is one of the most talented musicians ever to grace the American Idol stage. He has managed to take some of the most dated songs and turn them into something modernly aesthetic.
Randy said, “You have rocked the house again with that…blazing, blazing, blazing, molten lava.”
Paula said that she felt like she was already looking at the American Idol.
Simon thought the first song was ok and thought the second song was brilliant.
Brooke White – I’m a Believer & I Am I Said
Bread: For one of her songs, Brooke sings 'I'm A Believer.' I think she was the only believer after somehow not getting eliminated last week. I still can't believe it! After botching a song so badly that it had to be restarted, bleating like a goat, and shaking on stage like Michael J Fox, she still remains. Once again she bored me to painful tears tonight. She is the favorite to be the next eliminated at -180. God I hope so.
Robyn: It is time for this Kyra Sedgwick’d mouth girlie to hit the road. The only reason she lasted longer than Carly is that she has the ability to play an instrument, which was completely foreign to American Idol until this year. Her first song was laughable. The second was better, but this woman has no idea how to perform without an instrument in front of her. Oh, and P.S. Brooke…never change the lyrics, even if the song writer suggests that it might be a good idea.
Randy said that it was a vulnerable performance and that she did well.
Paula thinks that everyone loves who she is and that she is vulnerable (see a theme here?)
Simon really, really hated her first song but liked her second song.
David Archuleta – Sweet Caroline & America
Bread: There really isn't much to say about this guy right now. He's in zero danger of going anywhere for another two weeks. His performances seem to be less and less memorable though. That is why Cook's odds have moved slightly lower than his in recent weeks. If you like the boy wonder, you can still find him around even money.
Robyn: Much like that country singer girl from two weeks ago (whose name I have already forgotten), David did a great job picking a song about America! I am sure Daddy Dearest had everything to do with that song choice. What a crapfest of a karaoke song that turned out to be.
I feel bad. I am already getting bored with this kid. Vocally, he is incredible. But holy crap, he is boring. Every single week, it is the same thing…standing center stage, feet planted, upper torso jutted forward, minimal hand movements, Monchichi hair stiffly glued in place…I CAN’T STAND IT ANY LONGER!
The only force that could possibly ensure a win for Archuleta would be the Hannah Montana 'tween fan base; texting for hours until their fingers go numb. But never, ever discount that faction of society. Much as we would like to dismiss the fact that Dungeons & Dragons fans still exist, these tweens are relentless when it comes to ensuring a moral victory for their momentary crush.
Randy said that he is definitely in the zone right now.
Paula loves him and he is brilliant.
Simon gave him props for his clever song choice (America)
Syesha Mercado – Hello Again & Thank the Lord for the Night
Bread: Syesha is looking hotter and hotter every week. And she sounds better and better. Simon thinks she may be the one going home tomorrow. Really? Nothing will surprise me after neither Castro nor White being in the Bottom 2 last week. If she does go home, you can win some decent money on it. Odds on her being next eliminated are +325. If you're feeling really froggy, moneylines on her winning it all range from +3000 to +4900.
Robyn: I have to apologize for my husband. He was born in Bermuda and has a terrible case of Island fever.
Anyway, I absolutely love Syesha’s voice. Always have. I just never felt a connection. Until now. I have noticed that she is really starting to get out of the soliloquy zone and is now inviting the audience into her world. I just hope it’s not too little too late.
Randy is loving that she is finally realizing who she is.
Paula first called Syesha "Brooke" and then said that she sounds like a cross between Corinne Bailey Rae and Minne Riperton. Maya Rudolph from SNL just threw up. Who writes this stuff for Paula? Seriously.
Simon thinks that Syesha is a great actress/singer, but she may be in trouble and didn’t have a memorable song like some of the others.
Robyn’s Bottom Two:
• Brooke
• Syesha
Bread’s Bottom Two: I don’t think he cares, just as long as it isn’t David Cook or Syesha.
By: Robyn & Bread | sbrforum.com
Diamonds are generally considered a girl's best friend. But for American Idol judge Paul Abdul, Neil Diamond Week might turn out to one of her worst enemies after she flubbed one of the critiques...or did she? Had she really heard two Jason Castro songs when the rest of the judges and world had only heard one? And do the two baked minds, Abdul and Castro, have a future together after this year's show?
While Neil Diamond is a decent song writer, we are thankful that we do not have to hear him sing. At least we didn't on Tuesday night. Wednesday is a different story, however.
As Ryan Seacrest (with his new Big Boy haircut) was introducing the judges, it was pretty obvious that Paula was a little “under the weather” or whatever it was this time that was making her smile like the Cheshire cat.
The big to-do was that the Idols were to sing two songs this week. The judges were to give their critiques only after the second performance of each contestant. Oh, but then they pulled one of their infamous Seacrest trickeries and had the judges give the critiques for all of the contestants after the first round of songs. Oh no!
Apparently, this was some kind of cruel, very-belated April Fools Joke on Paula, because she gave both of Jason Castro’s first and second song critiques before Randy, Ryan and Simon were able to dig her out of the hole. It was both magical and very mysterious as all of the judges had allegedly never heard the second song from each of the contestants. When is this woman going to be fired?
Don’t believe me? See it right here, folks: LINK
Jason Castro (aka Predator) – Forever in Blue Jeans & September Morn
Bread: I don't like Neil Diamond, and I'm still bitter about Carly Smithson being sent home before my least favorite Idol finalist ever, Brooke White. But the show must go on. I guess.
On to Castro…I have absolutely nothing to say about this clown. Can this guy possibly be any more baked on stage? He has zero chance of winning it all, but betting odds on him being the next to go are -140. Not too bad.
Robyn: Is it just me, or does Jason look like exactly like the Predator?
I am not certain, but I think the audience was confused by Jason’s first song choice. He seemed to have braided some of his dreads together and I am wondering if that was cause for the confusion. His second song put me into an immediate comatose state. I can’t say that I dislike Jason, but I will definitely say that if I wanted to take a nap, I would listen to the entire catalog of songs he has been singing throughout the last few weeks. I have seen absolutely zero growth or ability to create an original arrangement of the songs he has chosen.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzz……………………..
Randy said, “Yo, uh dude, check it out man, so...that was just an ok whatever performance for me.”
Paula is a complete idiot. You lose a zillion cool points if you take anything she has to say into consideration. One neat thing though...Jason said that he started choking before he sang and then Paula chimed in with, “Wait, did you not have a sweet…and a sweet, oh wait, he didn’t have a sweet before he sang.” What?! Damn, I love youtube.
Simon said that Jason struggled through both songs and they were both forgettable.
David Cook – I’m Alive & All I Really Need Is You
Bread: His first song is good, but his second is excellent. I'm still hoping and praying that he wins it all. I have some serious cash replenishing to do here. On most sites he is now a slight favorite over David Archuleta. His moneylines waver just around even money. Cook is wearing the letter "AC" on his jacket and guitar. I'm not sure what it stands for, but I'll bet Paula is hoping it is for "Abdul's Cocktail." How wrecked was she tonight? Wow. A thing of beauty.
Robyn: I am really not sold on his new Dot Dot Dot hair-do. Those who were as pathetic as I to watch The Next Great American Band, will know exactly who I am referring to. I am embarrassed for most of the women my age who have collectively started calling themselves “Cookies.” Yes, you heard me right. Cookies. But they seem to love him, as they loved Chris Daughtry. I see a 19 Entertainment moneymaker in the flesh, win or lose.
I didn’t care for the first song, but the second was proof that Cook is one of the most talented musicians ever to grace the American Idol stage. He has managed to take some of the most dated songs and turn them into something modernly aesthetic.
Randy said, “You have rocked the house again with that…blazing, blazing, blazing, molten lava.”
Paula said that she felt like she was already looking at the American Idol.
Simon thought the first song was ok and thought the second song was brilliant.
Brooke White – I’m a Believer & I Am I Said
Bread: For one of her songs, Brooke sings 'I'm A Believer.' I think she was the only believer after somehow not getting eliminated last week. I still can't believe it! After botching a song so badly that it had to be restarted, bleating like a goat, and shaking on stage like Michael J Fox, she still remains. Once again she bored me to painful tears tonight. She is the favorite to be the next eliminated at -180. God I hope so.
Robyn: It is time for this Kyra Sedgwick’d mouth girlie to hit the road. The only reason she lasted longer than Carly is that she has the ability to play an instrument, which was completely foreign to American Idol until this year. Her first song was laughable. The second was better, but this woman has no idea how to perform without an instrument in front of her. Oh, and P.S. Brooke…never change the lyrics, even if the song writer suggests that it might be a good idea.
Randy said that it was a vulnerable performance and that she did well.
Paula thinks that everyone loves who she is and that she is vulnerable (see a theme here?)
Simon really, really hated her first song but liked her second song.
David Archuleta – Sweet Caroline & America
Bread: There really isn't much to say about this guy right now. He's in zero danger of going anywhere for another two weeks. His performances seem to be less and less memorable though. That is why Cook's odds have moved slightly lower than his in recent weeks. If you like the boy wonder, you can still find him around even money.
Robyn: Much like that country singer girl from two weeks ago (whose name I have already forgotten), David did a great job picking a song about America! I am sure Daddy Dearest had everything to do with that song choice. What a crapfest of a karaoke song that turned out to be.
I feel bad. I am already getting bored with this kid. Vocally, he is incredible. But holy crap, he is boring. Every single week, it is the same thing…standing center stage, feet planted, upper torso jutted forward, minimal hand movements, Monchichi hair stiffly glued in place…I CAN’T STAND IT ANY LONGER!
The only force that could possibly ensure a win for Archuleta would be the Hannah Montana 'tween fan base; texting for hours until their fingers go numb. But never, ever discount that faction of society. Much as we would like to dismiss the fact that Dungeons & Dragons fans still exist, these tweens are relentless when it comes to ensuring a moral victory for their momentary crush.
Randy said that he is definitely in the zone right now.
Paula loves him and he is brilliant.
Simon gave him props for his clever song choice (America)
Syesha Mercado – Hello Again & Thank the Lord for the Night
Bread: Syesha is looking hotter and hotter every week. And she sounds better and better. Simon thinks she may be the one going home tomorrow. Really? Nothing will surprise me after neither Castro nor White being in the Bottom 2 last week. If she does go home, you can win some decent money on it. Odds on her being next eliminated are +325. If you're feeling really froggy, moneylines on her winning it all range from +3000 to +4900.
Robyn: I have to apologize for my husband. He was born in Bermuda and has a terrible case of Island fever.
Anyway, I absolutely love Syesha’s voice. Always have. I just never felt a connection. Until now. I have noticed that she is really starting to get out of the soliloquy zone and is now inviting the audience into her world. I just hope it’s not too little too late.
Randy is loving that she is finally realizing who she is.
Paula first called Syesha "Brooke" and then said that she sounds like a cross between Corinne Bailey Rae and Minne Riperton. Maya Rudolph from SNL just threw up. Who writes this stuff for Paula? Seriously.
Simon thinks that Syesha is a great actress/singer, but she may be in trouble and didn’t have a memorable song like some of the others.
Robyn’s Bottom Two:
• Brooke
• Syesha
Bread’s Bottom Two: I don’t think he cares, just as long as it isn’t David Cook or Syesha.
