THE IDOL IS BACK
Maybe because we watched the shows last week with a friend who was staying at our house. Maybe because of the new judges. Maybe because of the new talent which has to be better than last year. Whatever it is, American Idol seems a lot better this year.
I think it's probably the new judges. Jennifer is such an improvement over Paula. There's no reason to include Ellen who offered very little. DeGarmo was ok, but she seemed more intent on pleasing or bashing Simon. Simon was great for the most part, but familiarity does breed some contempt at times, and it was time to pull the plug on him. Randy, also apparently intimidated by Simon, seems much more at ease this season.
Steven Tyler is really good. There is absolutely no telling what facial contortion he might conjure up. There is no way to predict what his responses might be. In short, he will say anything at any time. While I've never been a bleep fan (I mean I'm glad they're bleeped--I wish movies would do the same at the theatre--but why would you say something you knew would be bleeped because you know the camera's on you)? Is that cool? Not to me, but as usual, I've digressed. Overlooking that aspect of the Aerosmith guy, I think he's a great judge.
Back to JLo. She really seems sincere. Not just because she claims to get goosebumps and cries real tears once in awhile, but her expression is one who is interested in every contestant. She seems soft hearted, and even appears to dislike laughing at the really goofy ones who deserve it. C'mon. It's hard for me to feel sorry for any of them who can't carry the proverbial bucket containing even one note on key. They know, so what are they doin'? But she seems genuine.
The talent also is better. Thank goodness no Bosocks yet, though one crazy girl did advance for some reason. So far I like the nerdy high school guy who sang Queen and the twin who ended the Thursday night show. But there are other good ones, too, of course.
Tune in. There's not too much else on these days. Including Ryan Seacrest. Well, he's on, but toned down and without trying to spar with Simon, he, too is improved.
Maybe because we watched the shows last week with a friend who was staying at our house. Maybe because of the new judges. Maybe because of the new talent which has to be better than last year. Whatever it is, American Idol seems a lot better this year.
I think it's probably the new judges. Jennifer is such an improvement over Paula. There's no reason to include Ellen who offered very little. DeGarmo was ok, but she seemed more intent on pleasing or bashing Simon. Simon was great for the most part, but familiarity does breed some contempt at times, and it was time to pull the plug on him. Randy, also apparently intimidated by Simon, seems much more at ease this season.
Steven Tyler is really good. There is absolutely no telling what facial contortion he might conjure up. There is no way to predict what his responses might be. In short, he will say anything at any time. While I've never been a bleep fan (I mean I'm glad they're bleeped--I wish movies would do the same at the theatre--but why would you say something you knew would be bleeped because you know the camera's on you)? Is that cool? Not to me, but as usual, I've digressed. Overlooking that aspect of the Aerosmith guy, I think he's a great judge.
Back to JLo. She really seems sincere. Not just because she claims to get goosebumps and cries real tears once in awhile, but her expression is one who is interested in every contestant. She seems soft hearted, and even appears to dislike laughing at the really goofy ones who deserve it. C'mon. It's hard for me to feel sorry for any of them who can't carry the proverbial bucket containing even one note on key. They know, so what are they doin'? But she seems genuine.
The talent also is better. Thank goodness no Bosocks yet, though one crazy girl did advance for some reason. So far I like the nerdy high school guy who sang Queen and the twin who ended the Thursday night show. But there are other good ones, too, of course.
Tune in. There's not too much else on these days. Including Ryan Seacrest. Well, he's on, but toned down and without trying to spar with Simon, he, too is improved.
posted by TQ @ 5:36 AM
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