Preface...This is usually my favorite episode of the year. Obviously, nothing will compare to Elliot Yamin's hometown visit to Va. with Mom. But there's always some great stuff.
And now...My Top 12.
First...What was your feeling on Noah from Rwanda? I thought it was kind of cute. Steve thought it was embarrassing. I thought the back up singers were cringe-worthy but Noah was OK.
Second...Danny. Was anyone else concerned by the apparently balmy weather in Wisconsin? Danny's visit was poignant. When he referred to his visit to Milwaukee as "bittersweet," it was the first time in a long time (ever?) that I felt the pain this guy has been going through.
Third...Kris. I'm torn. So tired of the Red State Idol thing. Yet, Kris is pretty darn good. And he's cool as a cucumber. We all marveled at Alison's poise for a 17 year old. But this guy is only 23, and he seems like a seasoned pro. Nothing can rattle this guy. Not even the "lose-lose-lose" Paula mutters under her breath everytime she looks at him.
Fourth...Jordin Sparks. I said it with Taylor, and I'll say it with Jordin. You can tell me she won American Idol but I don't have to believe you. In retrospect, it's amazing that any of us stuck with Idol through the dismal Jordin-Blake season. And it's a credit to David Cook and Adam Lambert that I actually care about the show again.
Fifth...Adam Lambert. Didn't we think he was from LA? I read today that his mom lives in San Francisco. (Which explains why there was no family shown. On that note, why wasn't Danny's family shown?) I feel like Adam may have had a somewhat rootless childhood experience. I think that explains a lot about him-- his self-possession, his fearlessness and ability to win people over. Still, however it may have helped him as an artist, it made his San Diego visit a little underwhelming.
Sixth...Did anyone else (in addition to Steve) notice that every contestant held a rally in front of an att store?
Seventh...Did anyone else (in addition to Steve and me) see the denim-clad carpenter walk on and off stage quickly before Katy Perry sang.
Eighth...Does Katy Perry write her own songs? If not, how did she luck into two of the catchiest songs in the last few years ("I Kissed a Girl" and "Hot & Cold")? I think her luck has run out with this one. And I'm not sure she did Adam any favors with the cape.
Ninth...How horrified did Paula look when Kris was the first to get to the finals? The Idol folks assured his ascent by shamelessly throwing him under the bus.
Tenth... I don't know how to feel about Danny's departure. I never understood who was voting for him so I don't know why they didn't show up for him last night. But am I right to have sensed a little relief from him? And, with his last song, the EMOTIONAL POWER that I'd been waiting for all season long?!
Eleventh... what does a "Ding Dong" mean? (I'm assuming Simon didn't mean the chocolate cupcakey treat.)
Twelfth... The best two made it into the finals. I'm looking forward to next week.
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