So, yeah. There were auditions in Dallas. 24 people made it…at least two of those shouldn’t have. I really don’t have much else to add, sadly. As usual, I’m already ready for the auditions to be over.
In happier news, it appears to be snowing right now. Here’s hoping to a day off from work tomorrow!
Well, it’s time for yet another season of American Idol. Which, I suppose, means it’s time for yet another edition of Idol On My Mind. To tell you the truth, I wasn’t going to do it this year. My life has become quite a bit busier than it once was and I wasn’t sure that I would be able to devote the proper amount of time to it. But, I’ve had inquiries about it…and who am I to let me adoring fans down? So, for all four of you readers out there…I am back!
Now, normally, I don’t like to write about the auditions. They’re kind of difficult to write about in many ways. I mean, there are just so many people…and half the time, I don’t even pay attention to their names. I guess I could try to…but I just don’t want to get emotionally involved if they aren’t going to be around for a while, ya know? Anyway, last night’s auditions…well, they seemed to be better than the ENTIRE audition process from last year. And, by that, I mean that they actually appear to have a few people who can sing this year. The former fat kid and the girl who has never seen an R rated movie come to mind. (Although, that’s probably only because they were the first and last people shown.) As for the freaks…well, they were out aplenty. Notable among them:
Alexis – The girl who dresses like the 80’s threw up on her and thinks that she sounds like Janis Joplin and/or Grace Slick. Clearly, this young woman needs some major meds. Right away. To be completely honest, I think that with some training, she probably could be a half decent singer…but she’s still batshit crazy.
Christina – Princess Leia, she ain’t. She actually looks strikingly similar to the character played by Missy Pyle in Dodgeball. What do you think?
Temptress – Okay. She was really a sweet girl. She had a fantastic sob story that made me slightly weepy. (Ok. It didn’t really. But it could have.) But, the girl can’t sing at all. Not even a little. And who the hell names their child Temptress anyway?? Also, is it just me or does it seem that someone has told the judges to be a lot nicer this year than they were last year. Group hug for Temptress? Just odd. (Although, Simon was noticeably absent from said group hug. Not surprisingly.)
James – James works as a historical interpreter at some historic site in Philadelphia. His co-workers encouraged him to audition for Idol. Either his co-workers are all deaf or they hate him. Either way, I’m surprised that we haven’t heard about a massive slaughter of historical interpreters in the City of Brotherly Love by now, as James seems like he could be slightly unstable. I mean, the sound that came out of his mouth…how could ANYONE seriously believe that to be even slightly appealing? My cat ran under the bed when she heard it.
Paul – Paul apparently wants to stalk Paula and do all kind of inappropriate things to her…including breaking into her house and wearing her underwear. Why he was allowed to continue singing for as long as he did is kind of baffling to me. Also baffling to me…Paula actually seemed to enjoy the whole thing.
Well, that’s about all that I have to say about the Philly auditions. I’m really hoping that this season will turn out to be less of a dud than last season was. Here’s to wishful thinking!
