American Idle!

[mousepod]

I was concerned that with Howard Stern on a one-week vacation, the "Keep Sanjaya" juggernaut would fail, but it seems that Sanjaya's crappy fellow contestants have taken care of that themselves.

[Snowflake]

I've only seen what I see on Keith Olberman (when I remember to watch that) and the whole thing amazes me. I've never seen any of the shows from any season. Sadly, because of the wrap up on Keith Olberman's show, I can say I've seen Sanjaya. Talent-free and I could have lived my life without ever being exposed to it.

[thecorndogwalker]

Originally Posted by mousepod

I was concerned that with Howard Stern on a one-week vacation, the "Keep Sanjaya" juggernaut would fail, but it seems that Sanjaya's crappy fellow contestants have taken care of that themselves.

I know. But you know what Paula gave him kudos and she was true. He is entertaining. It makes the show watchable. Its like a train wreck.. But yeah the other contestants are not even one bit as good as last seasons..

I saw on Yahoo front page today how Idol needs Sanjaya now..

[Strangler Lewis]

If they want Sanjaya to go, they should stop being rude to him. I submit that Haley wouldn't have made the top 12 over Sabrina if Simon hadn't implied she was dressed like a whore, thus motivating votes from an army of defensive mothers-of-daughters-with-dreams all over America. Sanjaya definitely has a fan base apart from the people who've been trying to screw up the show. All these people have a limited attention span, however, and if Sanjaya is treated politely as someone who's just not good enough, he'll go.

[AllyOops!]

Originally Posted by mousepod

I was concerned that with Howard Stern on a one-week vacation, the "Keep Sanjaya" juggernaut would fail, but it seems that Sanjaya's crappy fellow contestants have taken care of that themselves.

Sigh. I really miss Howard when he takes his vacations. However, on to more pressing (read: Sanjaya) matters....

Sanjaya (I prefer "Sangyna") has finally won me over. I *heart* him. I have no clue why. All I know is, when doing my voting last night, everyone got a vote. And Sanjaya got a' plenty.

I love Blake. I love Chris. Melinda's "aw, shucks" attitude is refreshingly endearing & sweet. LaKisha's mogambos are even bigger and more powerful then her voice. While we all appreciate those sweet cocoa jugs (and who doesn't?), maybe keep them tucked in a tad more. It's kinda classier that way. And LaKisha is a class act.

[thecorndogwalker]

Originally Posted by AllyOfTheDolls

Sanjaya (I prefer "Sangyna") has finally won me over. I *heart* him. I have no clue why.

I feel the same way about Sanjaya. Im hoping Haley gets the boot tonight. Or the alien....

[Strangler Lewis]

I think Melinda deserves to win, but I'm not sure I buy the constant "You like me, you really like me" shtick. Remember, during dedication week, when everyone else was appealing to the red states by dedicating songs to their harelipped grandmother, Melinda dedicated her song to her two best friends, who, she elaborated, were her vocal coach and personal stylist.

I liked Phil a lot initially. He seemed smooth and at ease with himself. Now that's degenerated into cockiness, and he should go. But not before Haley.

[Strangler Lewis]

Originally Posted by thecorndogwalker

I feel the same way about Sanjaya. Im hoping Haley gets the boot tonight. Or the alien....

Sanjaya has what Constantine had: the ability to play in a focused way to different parts of the house and also play to the camera for emphasis.

[thecorndogwalker]

Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

Sanjaya has what Constantine had: the ability to play in a focused way to different parts of the house and also play to the camera for emphasis.

He also has this ambiguious manner, he is innocent and his smile and ways are not threatening. Little girls love him because he is exotic looking, mom's like him because he is a sweet boy, the gays like him because they think he is queer, and plus he is completely unlike anyone else in the competition.. the others are jello molds of other years...

but look how taylor sailed through last year, he was unique, his voice, his mannerisms, his hair.. its about being different.. everyone has gotten bored with the black girl, country girl, funky rocker chic, all american boy molds..

well see what happens..

[AllyOops!]

Originally Posted by thecorndogwalker

I feel the same way about Sanjaya. Im hoping Haley gets the boot tonight. Or the alien....

Sanjaya snaps!

Sadly, we lost Gina..

My random observations so far:

*I love Blake. I really do. However, is it just me or does he always seem to shuffle about the stage like some sort of retro-esque robot? Not everything calls for beat-boxing, either. In fact, I'd be willing to venture most things don't.

*I love Sanjaya. From his makes the little girls weep hair & smile, down to his kick-ass Barry-Gibbs-called-and-wants-his-look-back white leisure suit. Every week, I wonder what he'll do next. How will he style his hair? A faux-hawk? The "Rachel"? However, I'm actually afraid he'll run out of shocking, kicky 'do's & then what? Boy, I wish he'd take the stage wearing Aladdin balloon pants & gold pointy slippers, whilst playing a flute and charming a snake out a basket. Or, fly over the audience on a magic carpet. That would be awesome. Keep on rockin', brother. Keep on votin', fanjayas!