"You could have men landing on Mars and 'Idol' would beat it." --Robert Thompson
It's that time of year again, the holidays are over, it's not quite spring. What's a girl to do to bide her time until the warm weather returns and you can go outside? I know--get totally wrapped up in American Idol!
I will admit, while most people who watch enjoy the auditions, I hate that part. I don't watch until the final 24 have been picked and it's time to get down to serious business. Last season I took time off. I'm undecided if I am returning this year but being one of the contestants is from the Pittsburgh area I am tuning in tonight. I definitely have felt the bloom is off the vine and I'm surprised how many people still tune it. However, since there's basically nothing else on I would watch except a "Big Bang Theory" rerun, I will give it a whirl. Unfortunately, the Pittsburgh guy was second tonight so it's going to have to be fabulous to hold my attention. He did have his Terrible Towel in his pocket though so that was amusing. Hey, if it worked for Hines Ward on DWTS then more power to ya dude. Yinz go n'at!!
Looking at these contestants, my husband declared the men "goobers" and took off for the upstairs. I laughed, who says someone is a "goober" anymore?! On second look, I've deduced my hubby is right. If the term "goobers" ever fit a group of guys, this group has the potential to live up to it. Not a Daughtry in sight here! The first guy sang "Moves like Jagger" as if he were a lounge singer. The Pittsburgh guy was next. He did have a cute dog at home though so that should win him some votes as well--people love pets even if they don't love the Steelers. I don't know what he sang as I was distracted by his Terrible Towel and his porn 'stache. Dude named Jeremey just sang something that I don't know and Steven Tyler is loving it (which I have found means very little, he is the Paula Abdul of lovely comments since he started). I thought this guy was ok. Randy thinks he's a "san-ger" (which to him is cooler than a "singer"). I've heard him say that before. He says a lot of things repeatedly. Jennifer Lopez just looks really good and her cleavage is covered up for the most part, unlike her Oscar look, so I can hear what she says. She likes him too. Eh? Whatever, I'm not so impressed.
I suspect I'm in for a long night. Still, despite the lackluster crop of crooners, I'm sure Idol will rock the Nielsens and be the ratings hit of the night. Not sure I'm going to be able to hang tight tonight! I'm in it for the Pittsburgh guy whose name I still haven't learned. Then again, maybe I will just go to YouTube and watch some Pittsburgh Dad instead...
Oh, wait! A guy named Aaron Marcellus is singing "Never Can Say Goodbye," a great Jackson 5 hit, and he is knocking it out of the park! I've found my favorite. Randy thinks he's great, Jennifer says he's one of her favorites and Steven, well, it really doesn't matter what he thinks as he loves everyone. I have found the winner!! Now I can turn the channel. And not a minute too soon. The next guy is a self-proclaimed "country boy" and he is whistling to prove it. Ug.
Yinz all take care!
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