Great recap Flip. I thought the Fetus was good, but I don't get the hysteria. He wasn't that great? Was he? Is there a special pitch in his singing that only the 13 y/o girls hear?

I thought Cook was pretty good. He's got a good rock growl to his voice with some power (unlike boy bander faux-rocker Carrico), but seems to have some range too. However, it remains to be seen how far he can get when we get to some of the weird theme weeks, or when all the girls figure out that his weird 'do is just an emo combover covering a receding hairline.

Chikeze was really good, but I don't think this guys going to have much of a fan base.

Michael Johns is proving himself to be totally overrated. He was out of tune almost the whole way through. He and acapella boy will be able to buy themselves a few extra weeks on looks alone, however.

Best of the night: Hernandez, Fetus, Chikeze, Cook.

Going home: Yeager & Danny Noriega, who's just way too gay for middle America. Hell, Flip I think he's even too gay for you.

Thanks for using Hannah Mantana T.Vo! My 15 minutes of fame have begun! : )

Thanks for using my nickname Hannah Mantana, T.Vo! My 15 seconds of fame have arrived! : )
Awesome recap, per usual.

Flipit,

That clip of the kid singing was hilarious.

JasonR, it's not just tween girls. 32 yo guy here and I am amazed by this kid's talent. I saw the Dreamgirls video on youtube, it was really fun to see the reactions of the Idols, Kelly was so sweet to him. Check out his rendition of "I'll Be" and some Christmas songs on youtube - this kid is the real deal.

My other favourites of the night were Jacuzzi and David Hernandez (who I just listen to but can't watch perform because of the faces).

I was majorly disappointed by Michael Johns, who was one of my early picks. Acapella guy could coast for a while simply on looks alone.

My favourite moment of the night was after the Fetus's performance when Paula mentioned she'd like to rip his head off and dangle it from her car's rearview mirror - it was classic Paula.

You called Jason Yeager, Matt....was that some kind of joke that just flew over my head? Or a mistake? lol

Anyway, great recap. I'm still confused, as I always am with AI, that these are the best of the best that they could find after all those auditions. Oh well...

I'm so happy you're recapping again!! And... you're doing it early so its avail first thing! I couldn't get the youtube clip, someone tell me what to search for on youtube. ActiveX is blocked at work. I agree with most of the above, but I like Mantana for some weird reason. I think his looks will buy him a few more weeks as well. He keeps things interesting at least. And the gay community is going to support him. I don't care for Michael Johns at all and Yeagermeister is OUT!!

That was ridiculously funny....lol lol....I loved it!!! Thanks for the fast and great recap.... I love the "baby"....definitely one of the best singers on there.....

Danny Noriega looks like Jessica Alba.
I can't look at him without thinking "Dark Angel".

I think acappella dude looks like the love child of Dawson, Orlando Bloom, and Dr. Jack Shepherd (Lost). Totally hot from the neck up. Total fat stumpy legs.

While I do agree that the Fetus is very good, I was not that blown away by his performance last night. And yet, I get the feeling that I can just stop watching now, as the judges have crowned their new Idol, a la Jordan Sparks. Glowing reviews every week, no matter what (oh, except the one week when they are "hard" on her just to throw us conspiracy theorists off the trail). The judges Love David A so much that, between them and the 13 y/o girls with the cell phone power, no one stands a chance!

Do you think Intervention would do an AI/gasm addiction episode? Because I would be the perfect candidate! Amy, Amy Catherine, AC, WHATEVS - I don't care! This recap was so awesome!!

Cojo and the Crackers?!?!
Elton Cusak!!??
Doggie dead person breath!?!?!
I cannot stop laughing!

Also - I totally agree with you on babydavey - I want to hate that guy so bad, but I've got nothing..ugh

My sage advice for Robbie (I think he's more of a nick carter myself) Carrico - No one like to hear a whiny bitch, especially one that complains that "no one understands him"..blah, blah, SHUT IT"

One more thing - I'd still let Jason C. get some - Milli Vanilli Jr. (omg - that was brilliant by the way) or not!

I think I would be more willing to believe Robbie's whining that he's "the real thing" if he didn't have $24 worth of cheap wig on his head. I should have suspected something was up with the hair when he kept up the bandana homage to the king of pseudohair, Bret Michaels.

Awesome re-cap. i can't stop laughing.....

Aw... SOME... recap.

When David A. started to sing, I thought maybe even he would not be up to that song... and then all sorts of memories flooded through me and my throat was constricted and my eyes had tears... this kid is the real deal... may this show be just a footnote in the long, brilliant career of the talented Mr. D...

The people who did a really good job were Chikezie, David Hernandz and David Cooke, and of course David Archuleta.

David A. sings good and everything, but of course the judges are going to push him down our threats even if he does suck like they did with Jordin last year, so I can't jump on the David train when whatever he does the judges are going to praise him.

Please, people vote for Chikezie, he's actually one of the most talented guys and for the lie of me, I will not be able to take it if some weak ass guys get in the top 12 like Michael Johns, Jason Castro, or Robbie.

What's up with the hating on Jason Castro? I love that guy - he seems so genuine and sincere and I love the sounds of his voice - something unique and different.

This year's girls > This year's guys
AM I RITE?

I can barely get myself to even sort of like most of the guys.

If Syesha and/or Carly don't make it to the top 3, I'll kill some bitches.

And I don't care what anyone says: I actually DO like Amanda Overmyer, though I know she'll be gone in a week or two.

This year's girls > This year's guys
AM I RITE?

I can barely get myself to even sort of like most of the guys.

If Syesha and/or Carly don't make it to the top 3, I'll kill some bitches.

And I don't care what anyone says: I actually DO like Amanda Overmyer, though I know she'll be gone in a week or two.

I'm with you flip, I can't hate him, and I was actually moved by that, call me crazy, but I love good singing. MJ has proven my point partially, I actually thought he got better toward the end, it could be nerves, but I'm not feelin' it. I actually liked mantana and he totally does look like Jessica Alba, too funny. On the AI boards there are young girls into him, and some starting to think he might be gay, HELLO!!! Can young girls be that blind!? I actually thought he was one of the better ones though, and he doesn't bore me. Someone needs to tell blond streak he's gay, accapella bored-but I love that song-chik was good, but I'm not a big fan. Robbie is like Hanna's dad, just so poser-ey, even the hobby (what could I do to make it look like I'm really edgy?) Don't know why he's bothered, and not just stayed pop. He's sung well before, but the key was too low for Hot Blooded and the hand gestures--Bless you Flip it!!!! And thanks for the fast post!!!!

The wee dude really has some talent. I fear for him as in too much too soon.

Some great looking dudes and some not bad singers and some seriously serious Simon comments this season.

But little dude, it is not something that just 13 year olds can hear. Dude has a special something something.

Damn good and fine recap.

Why watch the show, when you can read the recap?

Can't believe how lost you guys are on Survivor this season though. I mean, Dudes.
:)

Oh, Flipit. You're gonna get me fired/evicted for the loud guffaws you induce. You funny, funny bastard.

I'm in love with Luke Menard. No, seriously. If he sticks around I'm totally gonna have to go shopping to replace all my chonies.

Mantana is, I believe, an attempt by Idol to create their OWN Sanjaya this year, in a lame ploy to engage all the viewers who watch the show only to talk shit about it (my hand is raised).

That being said, he's the biggest queen in the history of the show to make it this far, and I LOVE HIM. He's a hotter chick than I've EVER been, and that's saying something. LOL

That Chikeze-Jacuzzi brotha is such a tool. Screw the racial solidarity...I'm hoping he's out this week.

Don't be so sure that Fetus is the annointed one, people. Two words: Melinda Doolittle.

Thank you- it was killing me to figure out who Jason C. reminded me of- you nailed that one!

I also think Yeager looks like a young Val Kilmer- and then he wouldn't stop with the tongue.

I'm not too impressed with the guys this time around- I think they spend more time trying to think of a comment that will zing Simon instead of practicing their songs.

OMG hilarious post. But could someone tell me where "Tink" is from?

^ "Tink" as in Tinkerbell, bc Seacrest is such a giant fairy.

I think Flip (or someone) even posted some screencaps of him sprouting wings, which was fantastic.

Anyway, Flip, LOVED yr recap, loved the screencaps, especially:

-the MilliVanilli lovechild
-the Stevie Wonder drummer bozo
-that stupid "nyah nyah" gesture Simon keeps doing
-Jacuzzi = Issac from Love Boat -- YES! I was wondering why he looked so damn familiar

The Foetus is great and sweet and damn near broke my heart when he said why he skipped the first verse. *sigh*

I've said it before -- Hannah Mantana has a MASSIVE career as a tranny in Thailand. He and one of those petite Asian gals (pick one) really should get their own TV show.

You heard it here first.

Got it, thx Donna Martin Graduates! Seacrest looks so weird to me this season, I can't pinpoint what's different about him.

couch, me thinks he's more corpulant and it looks like he's getting ventriloquist lines--making him more puppet like.

Is Simon so foul this year, or is it me. I'm sick of his blantant favoritism and it kills me that America falls for it everytime.

so, have we all heard about the wig? doo-doo-doo-do, dum-dum-dum-dum . . .

Just wondering if anyone knows any details about the Wig Thing on Robbie, the "I am a Rocker" dude?

Not that it is going to make a big difference in my life or anything, but TMZ was not that specific.:0

Somebody please tell me how to find that YouTube clip of the kid screaming Best Of Both Worlds in his car, it is too funny! Great recap, btw!

This is probably too late for anyone to see it, but, Snarky, unfortunately, he does have one thing over Melinda and that is his "cuteness." It reminds me of a character in Angel (the Buffy spin-off series) where people get brainwashed once they see this character (Jasmine). Put his voice and personality in an older-looking person and I doubt many people would be as into it if at all. To me, it sounds like he just ate something and he's having a hard time swallowing... that sounds so pervy, but I can't help think that 90% of his fans are just totally pervin' on his almost legal prepubescent looking a$$. 8[ He's hitting it in the crotches of the tweenies, the old folk, the duds (no, I didn't forget the 'e'), and the saps and they're all having orgasms. I'd be a little surprised if he doesn't win and, if/when that happens, I will not be able to stand this show anymore.