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The American Idol Thread...2008

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Cheri A Contributor
Cheri A
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Ok, why would you need to close your eyes to like David Cook? I think he's freakin adorable. And Paula was right when she said women like smart men. I wouldn't want Tennis Boy to father my children, sorry. I'd pick the guy who understands me when I use big words. And he's so cute!

:lol::lol: Different taste... I don't care for the greasy, just woke up out of bed look that he has. I said I liked him better when I only had to listen to him. Who is Tennis Boy? :lol::lol:

I never did finish watching last week's performances.

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Green12 Enthusiast
Green12
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Who is Tennis Boy? :lol::lol:

I assume Tennis Boy is Michael Johns.

dlp252 Apprentice
dlp252
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I'm so out of the loop, lol. I haven't been watching at all since they stopped airing at 8:00...I guess I need to set my recorder so I can at least see the performances, lol.

JNBunnie1 Community Regular
JNBunnie1
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:lol::lol: Different taste... I don't care for the greasy, just woke up out of bed look that he has. I said I liked him better when I only had to listen to him. Who is Tennis Boy? :lol::lol:

I never did finish watching last week's performances.

I do tend to find that my tastes differ from a lot of women's. I actually don't think Michael Johns is attractive at all, he sneers when he sings. Totally puts me off. 'Tennis Boy' was referring to a promo spot they ran about a guy who's 'surpising thing about himself' is that he plays tennis. Gee, that's fascinating. I don't remember which one of them that was though, it's kinda funny if it's Michael Johns.

Mango04 Enthusiast
Mango04
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I assume Tennis Boy is Michael Johns.

In that case I vote for Tennis Boy :lol:

Green12 Enthusiast
Green12
Posted
I do tend to find that my tastes differ from a lot of women's. I actually don't think Michael Johns is attractive at all, he sneers when he sings. Totally puts me off. 'Tennis Boy' was referring to a promo spot they ran about a guy who's 'surpising thing about himself' is that he plays tennis. Gee, that's fascinating. I don't remember which one of them that was though, it's kinda funny if it's Michael Johns.

Yeah Michael is an athlete, he has played a lot of different sports but went to college on a tennis scholarship. He also has been a tennis intructor the last few years.

Green12 Enthusiast
Green12
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In that case I vote for Tennis Boy :lol:

Me too :D

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chasing4 Rookie
chasing4
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I like Michael Johns too. :)

Green12 Enthusiast
Green12
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I thought everyone did pretty well last night. It wasn't my favorite from David Cook, but even his average is pretty darn good.

My favorite performances were Michael Johns and Jason Castro.

I'm going to pull a Randy and say that everyone else "was just allright for me" :lol:

They weren't bad, but they didn't blow me away either.

Green12 Enthusiast
Green12
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I like Michael Johns too. :)

I think that makes three of us in the Micahel Johns fan club now :lol:

Guhlia Rising Star
Guhlia
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Jason Castro blew me away last night. I think that was by far his best performance. I love that version of Somewhere over the Rainbow and he did it beautifully.

Green12 Enthusiast
Green12
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Jason Castro blew me away last night. I think that was by far his best performance. I love that version of Somewhere over the Rainbow and he did it beautifully.

I agree. It was amazing and Jason sang it so beautifully.

That is one of my favorite songs, the version that he sang of Iz Kamakawiwoʻole's.

Guhlia Rising Star
Guhlia
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I agree. It was amazing and Jason sang it so beautifully.

That is one of my favorite songs, the version that he sang of Iz Kamakawiwoʻole's.

Mmmmm... Me too. I get choked up every time I hear it. Last night was no exception. The original version of the song just doesn't have the same passion as Iz's.

Nic Collaborator
Nic
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My 6 year old niece wanted to know if Paula was embarassed because of her boobs falling out. I found that to be an odd choice of a dress (or shirt, what was it?).

Guhlia Rising Star
Guhlia
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Did anyone who watched Idol Gives Back think CELIAC when that poor autoimmune disease riddled family was on?

JNBunnie1 Community Regular
JNBunnie1
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Did anyone who watched Idol Gives Back think CELIAC when that poor autoimmune disease riddled family was on?

I didn't see the show, but I did see a clip of Michael Johns singing Aerosmith and that's the first time I've liked him. I still don't think he's attractive though. He just looks... tense. I gotta look up the clips of the other performances. I do like Jason Castro, he's the kinda guy I'd go see in a cabaret setting, not the kinda guy who sells out civic centres. I shouldn't say that though, because I saw John Andrasik from Five for Fighting in a multi-artist concert in a huge civic centre and he just played his piano and he had EVERYONE'S attention. So maybe JAson Castro really could 'get there'. I also think he's a STONER!

And I love Iz too, anybody heard Eva Cassidy's version?

Cheri A Contributor
Cheri A
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I think that makes three of us in the Michael Johns fan club now :lol:

I'll join that club. He's my favorite, out of the guys.

Jason Castro blew me away last night. I think that was by far his best performance. I love that version of Somewhere over the Rainbow and he did it beautifully.

That was my favorite performance the other night. The rest were just all right for me too. :lol: I won't surprise you all by saying that I really did not like David Cook, even with my eyes closed. :lol:

My 6 year old niece wanted to know if Paula was embarassed because of her boobs falling out. I found that to be an odd choice of a dress (or shirt, what was it?).

:lol::lol::lol: I was thinking the same thing as your niece!!

Did anyone who watched Idol Gives Back think CELIAC when that poor autoimmune disease riddled family was on?

I was working last night again. I tivo'd it to watch tonight or tommorrow.

Green12 Enthusiast
Green12
Posted
I won't surprise you all by saying that I really did not like David Cook, even with my eyes closed. :lol:

I was working last night again. I tivo'd it to watch tonight or tommorrow.

:lol: Cheri

I also tivod it, so I'll look for that family you are talking about Angie.

I peeked in this thread to see who got kicked off, but I guess they didn't do it last night on the special? I noticed on the tv schedule there is an extra show this week on tonight for the elimination.

Geesh, these two and three nights a week shows are killing me trying to keep up!

Cheri A Contributor
Cheri A
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:o:o:( Unbelieveable!!

Geesh, these two and three nights a week shows are killing me trying to keep up!

Yes, I agree! Currently, I work part-time some nights. When I'm home, we rarely turn the TV on until after 9:00 p.m.. Thank goodness for Tivo!!

dlp252 Apprentice
dlp252
Posted

Okay, so who went home, lol? I didn't see the show last night and didn't record it. :(

Green12 Enthusiast
Green12
Posted
Okay, so who went home, lol? I didn't see the show last night and didn't record it. :(

Michael Johns :o

Totally shocked the heck out of me!

DingoGirl Enthusiast
DingoGirl
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I know! :( He was my favorite....that was wrong. :( I really thought Kayesha or the Irish girl should have gone.

dlp252 Apprentice
dlp252
Posted

Wow, that really is a shocker!!!! I really liked how he did his song too.

Guhlia Rising Star
Guhlia
Posted

I totally thought Syesha was going to go... What a shocker! I really hope Carly gets the boot soon. lol

Cheri A Contributor
Cheri A
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I totally thought Syesha was going to go... What a shocker! I really hope Carly gets the boot soon. lol

I thought so too. I am not liking Carly as much as I used too. I still really like Brooke.

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