I. American Idol
The b-sphere has been arkishly flooded with armchair-judge Idol commentary throughout the season, articulating perfectly my own thoughts for me; to have added my two cents was little more than "adding to the noise".
H o w e v a h…this time…
I had a thought last night and I’m wondering if it crossed anyone else’s mind:
Did David Cook–my choice–take an intentional dive?
Archuleta is a darling! He had me at "Hello"!! My only complaints about him are his gestures and expressions feel a bit contrived and staged, and I’m waaaay over his shock and awe in response to the judges favorable accolades.
There has been little doubt he’s destined for stardom, though, his talent SCREAMS even in the quiet. And honestly? It’s a refreshing breath of sweet air to see a potential role model for tweens and teens who might just keep his clothes on for the duration. One can hope.
Last night David Cook’s song choices were lacking; while he performed them well, it felt like he held back, that he wasn’t giving his b.e.s.t. To have performed an unfamiliar song for his last slot? Brilliance or madness, and I’m afraid I believe the latter.
Unless the answer to my question above is "yes"…. If he’s not voted American Idol 2008, he’ll have much more freedom and control over his career, creatively and otherwise.
It’s a calculated risk, one that surrenders his ego for a season, but perhaps the most brilliant move he could make after all.
Ask Chris Daughtry ;).
II. Dancing With the Stars
While Jason and Christian were VERY watchable and a joy to watch "mature" in their abilities, let’s hear it for GIRL POWER this year–
I loved her "pink" jive in week nine.
J’adore-adore her fast, fun & quirky jive in week six!!
Her Cha Cha Cha in week seven was cha-mazing!
She waltzed with elegance, emotion and beauty…
"Vertical expression of horizontal desire"? Her Rumba was passionate and sensual, without falling into tastelessly lewd.
Congratulations to Kristy Yamaguchi and her partner Mark Ballas! They entertained with excellence and grace week after week after week!
interesting thought. that hadn’t occurred to me about david c., but i think you may be right…..
So glad that I am not the only one that wondered about David cook. As I was watching last night I thought perhaps he was throwing it so as not to be tied down by the AI contracts and such.
Interesting thought! I’ll be happy either way, even though Cook is my favorite.
And hooray for Kristi! She was my pick from the time they announced the stars this season. I loved every dance.
Except for the “off key” short they showed in the end — I preferred David Cook.
I feel exactly the same way with D/A’s facial expressions, etc. He knows he’s good – quit fakin’ the humility??
I LOVE DANCING WITH THE STARS.
I was shocked about Christian & Cheryl. I really thought they outdanced Jason
Although we loved all three couples.
I was also very impressed with Mario — the fact that he accepted criticism gracefully for being so young. I thought he would have been in the top 3…. but his voting audience was all at American Idol
I admit I had not thought of that. If that is what DC did – it was really a brilliant move. I haven’t watched much AI this season. My tween was way more into DWTS – believe it or not.
Yes, I have to agree. David Cook seemed a little…shall we say “PENSIEVE”? last night. He’s been my favorite since the beginning, but I wondered last night if he was intentionally holding back. Also, I think the win would mean more to sweet, young Archuletta. He’s absolutely darling – there’s a part of me that would love to see the beaming smile on his face if he were to win. I think Cook will have it made either way.
I totally agree with you about David Cook. After all, lets quickly review all the “male” winners of American Idol versus their runners up (or in Daughtry’s case third place “losers)…Taylor Hicks? Ruben Studdard v. Clay Aiken? Hmmm…
you make a good point because didn’t david cook also say at the very beginning that they weren’t really “competing” any more, just “having fun”? almost like warning us that he didn’t want to win….?
Yep, I wondered the same thing exactly. That means we all can buy his album sooner and it will be better than those released from previous AI winners.
I have to say booooooooooooooooooooo to Kristie!!! For real!!! Sorry Robin!!! =( I really wanted “HOT DADDY” Jason to win!!!! Ewwwww Laaaa Laaaa!!!!
Mr. “S” said the SAME thing you said but not in the same words about David Cooks dive last night!!!!
I guess we will see tonight!!!
Robin,
I’m not sure if he intentionally dove or if he perhaps knows that the outcome is already decided regardless of votes. (you mean it could be rigged? shocking!)
He’s been my favorite all along, and if I were to actually vote, I wouldn’t have voted for him last night. He will be better off not winning.
Robin, my blogging partner is into your conspiracy theory, too. He swears DC took a dive. I voted for him 10 times last night, but I feel reasonably certain Archuleta will be crowned the next American Idol tonight.
I could not agree with you more and I DID NOT vote last night for the same reason because hey you never know my 10 or so votes may have tipped the scale! (LOL) xoxo melzie
Totally my thoughts!! I heard him say once that it wouldn’t be fair to the other contestants if he didn’t really try to win the whole thing…which means he’s entertained the thought of NOT winning. It’s much better for someone with great talent NOT to win it. He gets more creative control over his career/album, doesn’t he/she? Either way, they’ve both gotta know that they’re gonna sell millions of CDs. Plus David A. will sell a million tell-alls about his Dad in about 20 years.
Hey guys…I’ve hit the trifecta this week–my kids’ last days of school, my own health stuff, and wi-fi woes :/….
Not able to respond with any thought…I’ll try soon ’cause I’m loving (at the least) reading your comments 🙂 (maybe that’s the “most” after all!).