Today’s post started out as an American Idol recap, since I’ve never done one before and it sounded fun.
(And because, gee, NOBODY else is posting about Idol online…)
So I started writing my observations about the performers last night in the order in which they sang.
Matt: Swoon-worthy singing.
Paul: Great performance. Wife who looks about age 13. Looks like a worship leader (which I gather he is).
Scott: Boring. Pink pants. Good sport.
Megan:
(Here the Idol train went off the tracks.)
I have to admit to you that I already wasn’t in love with Megan. Her look before she got a stylist was too granola/grandma for me. The tattoo was distracting. The dancing – oh, the dancing! – caused me and Charlie to nickname her Shake Your Booty Girl. Plus, her singing style always sounded just a little forced.
But tonight’s singing gave new meaning to the word “forced.” If you missed it, you might want to take a look:
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The performance triggered some ADD (ooh, shiny!) in me because it reminded me of the song stylings of someone else. So the following is all Megan’s fault.
I skipped down the YouTube rabbit trail in search of this “singer.” And stumbled upon THIS gem of a performance.
A GEM, I tell you:
Was that not the trippiest use of 70s special effects EVER?
“D***it Jim! You’re an actor, not a singer!”
Maybe Megan should take up acting…
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Oh yeah, one more comment on Idol:
Dear Adam Lambert, I apologize for all of my snarky comments about the emo and the hair and the nails and the LOCO!!!!! interpretation of Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” last week. You made me cry last night with “Tracks of My Tears.” Heck, you made Smokey Robinson cry. You deserve to win.
And if you stay cleaned-up (but lose the pomade) next week, I will officially love you.
Sincerely,
Steph
Adam Lambert DID look better, didn’t he? If a little greasy. HE reminded me of another thing I’d seen recently:
Whew. I believe this post sets a record for randomness on this blog.
Anybody got any Ritalin?
PS My post titles may not be search-engine-optimized, but I bet I made you look.
PPS Anyone know what show the title is referencing?
25 responses so far ↓
1 katdish // Mar 26, 2009 at 10:55 am
Hey look a chicken.
Shatner was great! I like a person who is aware how ridiculous they really are.
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2 katdish // Mar 26, 2009 at 10:56 am
I just got the first video to work. I had to turn it off because Buddy Love started howling…
Craptastic!
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3 Steph at the Red Clay Diaries // Mar 26, 2009 at 10:58 am
Katdish, then Buddy Love must LOVE (I crack myself up) Wendy at Weight…What?
Her playlist makes me jump EVERY time I click over.
No offense, Wendy. Just sayin.
4 michael alan // Mar 26, 2009 at 11:00 am
Don’t really watch this shit,,,but I would say Bill may have sounded a little better than ‘megan’..hehe, anyway, whoever she is- she sucks.
ps. not that u care, but if you want to get rid of the ‘related’ videos and ads in the player, i have the code.
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5 Steph at the Red Clay Diaries // Mar 26, 2009 at 11:14 am
Michael –
I would actually love the code. I was so proud of myself a few minutes ago when I figured out how to take the ‘auto-play’ parameter out of the html for the first clip.
And I agree. Bill did sound better. If only because he knew how silly he was.
6 Screwed Up Texan // Mar 26, 2009 at 11:31 am
Thanks for this great post today! I missed AI last night, but I have it on my DVR so I will check it out. Yes, Adam Lambert murdered Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” country song. IMHO, I think he disrespected the genius of Johnny Cash, but perhaps I am the only one that thinks that b/c I havnt heard anyone else mnetion it. Now, I am curious to hear the song that almost made you cry.
Oh, and that Arby’s commercial was great!
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7 Wendy // Mar 26, 2009 at 11:46 am
Those 2 “singing” videos were just painful… And how was Shatner able to keep a straight face when doing that? Creepy…
And poor Steph. She’s afraid of my music player! Just so you know, I left my playlist at the top so that people could easily turn it off if they want to. Just click on the arrow and it will stop it. I wouldn’t want you to pee your pants out of fright or anything.
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8 Hillary @ The Other Mama // Mar 26, 2009 at 11:53 am
I loved the Arby’s video! Dead on! And I don’t know the title reference, but I agree. It was so bad last night.
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9 Beth // Mar 26, 2009 at 12:00 pm
I’ve banned myself from AI. I get too into it and I get death glares from Frank.
The Arby’s commercial makes me want to throw up a little in my mouth each time I see it. And putting roast beef instead of a burger on a burger is dumb. Just for the record.
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10 Joyce // Mar 26, 2009 at 12:17 pm
When I clicked on I was thinking you must have a daughter named Megan and having daughters myself I know what they can do to your ears.
We get AI on Thurs and Fridays so haven’t watched it yet. I don’t care for Megan so just seeing her sing tonite will be enough. I skipped that one here.
I like a guy who can make fun of himself. I like William Shatner.
Didn’t know what to make of Ring of Fire but I’m glad Adam is still on because I think his voice is awesome. I sometimes watch with my eyes closed though.
My favorite so far is Matt. My least favorite thing about the entire show is Paula. Somebody please make her stop talking.
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11 Marni // Mar 26, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Like Beth, I’ve banned myself from AI. Here’s why:
Tell me what’s your title? America has no more stars, now we call them idols…
That’s from TobyMac and Kirk Franklin (Lose My Soul), which means it’s straight from God. You should stop watching that show and attempt to be holy…like me. I’ll pray for your soul. You’re welcome.
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12 Marni // Mar 26, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Oh, and I’ll pray for your church and it creating a generation of drug addicts (ie. Starbucks in the actual church). Turn from your ways my sister…
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13 Helen // Mar 26, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I watched about the first minute and a half of your video. You know why….
(I, am one person who loves emoticons!)
I don’t watch American Idol. It conflicts with Dancing With the Stars, so I can’t get into it….
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14 Steph at the Red Clay Diaries // Mar 26, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Oh Marni, you might as well give up now. I and my church are too far gone. Your effort will be put to better use with someone like Katdish or perhaps Wendy.
Not only am I addicted to AI AND Starbucks; I’m also a huge fan of a show called “The F Word”. It’s on BBC America, and it’s not what you think.
15 Steph at the Red Clay Diaries // Mar 26, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Helen, you might’ve liked last night’s episode for one reason only: Barry Gordy (the music producer).
He totally looks like Emmitt Smith to me. I kept waiting for him to bust a move a la DWTS.
16 Marni // Mar 26, 2009 at 1:32 pm
It’s too late for Katdish…she’s pimpin’ out skank dolls to minister’s wives. You can’t come back from that.
I’ll try with Wendy. She hasn’t been fraternizing with us too long, so maybe there’s hope for her.
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17 Wendy // Mar 26, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Oh sure Steph, just sick Marnie on me…
Should I hide my Starbucks cups now?
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18 faemom // Mar 26, 2009 at 5:12 pm
I tried to watch the Shatner video again. I tried. But I just couldn’t force myself to watch again. Once was enough.
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19 sherri // Mar 26, 2009 at 5:39 pm
The first video was removed so I couldn’t see it.
Shatner was pretty cool ( as in not at all hot and kinda’ strange) for a stoner.
I bet the audience was like, “HUH?”
Oh well, it was entertaining just to make fun of the strangeness of this little ditty.
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20 Musings of a Housewife // Mar 26, 2009 at 5:46 pm
LOL. Crack me up. And I agree of course…
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21 katdish // Mar 26, 2009 at 5:47 pm
“I and my church”? What the heck kind of grammar is that? And Marni, I have on good authority that many pastors wives are quite fond of the skank dolls. It’s all in the presentation, really… Think of the Sunday school lessons. The washing of the feet is so much easier.
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22 Helen // Mar 26, 2009 at 5:50 pm
If I win those dolls, I plan on converting them and teaching them to dress appropriately…..
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23 Beth // Mar 26, 2009 at 5:58 pm
I think I just got called a “minister’s wife” and a “pastor’s wife.” I gotta go put on some pearls and an apron now…and sew some dolls some nice and tasteful clothing. Something nice and pastel and Amish looking.
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24 We came, we foraged, we scored! | The Red Clay Diaries // Mar 26, 2009 at 10:38 pm
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25 Hat Chick // Mar 27, 2009 at 10:16 am
I couldn’t make it through Shatner or Idol. Did see Elton John sing Rocket Man live in concert last week, so my tolerance for that hack job is very low.
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