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American Idol 10: Top 4 Elimination

Posted on 13/05/2011 by

Bart: Watch this, Lis. You can actually pinpoint the second when his heart rips in half. – The Simpsons, Episode 4.15, “I Love Lisa.” To quote Stephen Colbert: “NAILED IT!”

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American Idol 10: Top Four Performance

Posted on 12/05/2011 by

“You must vote!” extolled Ryan at the end of tonight’s broadcast. “Remember, this is the week Daughtry went home!” Yeah, the show’s never really quite recovered from that, have they? Tonight was a mishmash of two stitched together themes that … Continue reading →

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American Idol 10: Top 5 Elimination

Posted on 06/05/2011 by

Just a couple of things this morning, since the ouster of Jacob was seen coming by everyone, except in-denial Jacob fans.

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American Idol 10: Top 5 Performances

Posted on 05/05/2011 by

OH MY GOD. That was a TRAVESTY. I am, of course, talking about the judging. Now, I’ve always hated Randy as a judge, because he is just such a damned bad producer’s mouthpiece. By the end of her run, Paula … Continue reading →

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American Idol 10: Top 6 Elimination

Posted on 29/04/2011 by

WHOO HOO. Ding Dong, Casey’s gone.  I said it yesterday, and my opinion did not change watching it back. Left to his own devices, and a few weeks of feeling safe, Casey forgot why he needed to be saved in … Continue reading →

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American Idol 10: Top 6 Performances

Posted on 28/04/2011 by

American Idol finally got around to the Carole King songbook this evening. It was only about four or five seasons later than they should have, and on a season where they’ve been trumpeting how 21st century they’ve become. Well, the … Continue reading →

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American Idol 10: Top 7 Performances

Posted on 21/04/2011 by

I WAS PROMISED BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN.  Stupid Idol rumor mongers. /grump So tonight was Songs from the 21st Century. Noted that Ryan said the songs had to be *recorded* post millennium, not just released. Nice closing of that loophole, boys. Also of … Continue reading →

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American Idol 10: Top 8 Eliminiation

Posted on 14/04/2011 by

Thank god, a guy finally went home, so Nigel and co can’t spend another week fanning the flames of “American Idol Voter” controversy.  Talk about screwing your long term viability for a short term q-rating fix. What a difference Paul’s … Continue reading →

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American Idol 10: Top 8 Performances

Posted on 13/04/2011 by

The theme this week was song from cinema.  Considering that this is the theme that usually brings with it “Against All Odds,” “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” and “Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman,” I was expecting … Continue reading →

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American Idol 10: Top 9 Elimination

Posted on 07/04/2011 by

Alternative title to this post: JESUS FUCKING CHRIST ALMIGHTY.  That’s FIVE women eliminated in a row, one guy saved. Look, I will be the first to say that Pia had problems.  First, foremost, and probably most damningly, she was dull and predictable.  Her … Continue reading →

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