Dear Paul,
I fell asleep thinking of the suit you wore the night before America got it wrong. The black with the red satin neck scarf to match the red and yellow-gold design on both the jacket AND the pants. I wish I was bold enough to walk into my day job in a suit like that. It says “I don’t care” and “I’ve arrived now pay attention!” all at the same time and those are two things I want to scream out loud daily.
Then I heard your voice and imagined your smile, that white smile that should be seen in every toothpaste commercial, and couldn’t help but dancing in my bed with my legs and arms up in the air like this. Oh wait, you can’t see me, but I did a little groove thang for ya’ honey. Yes, you stole my soul and that’s a pain I could do without.
I’ll miss you. Now go off and get signed so I can buy your album and play it real loud in the car while I drive aimlessly around my town just to be alone with you.
Always,
SGJ
I could lie and say I am getting used to this people-I-love-getting-voted-off thing but no, it is not getting any easier. Paul was/is to me one of the best overall on the show. No, he wasn’t the best singer but his tone was the most memorable. And the way he moved around the stage was fun and awkward and I liked it. He also had a heart of gold. Something that was obvious even from my couch. Okay, so it has a lot to do with how quirky I am and how much I support and love other quirksters. Quirks rule but obviously don’t vote as much as the anti-quirks.
“Haley go home. Haley go home!” I chant while stomping around in my living room with my fist in the air. I’m a woman hear me roar, yes, but I don’t feel the need to have a female Idol just because we share the same body parts (I call them lady parts). Lauren and her lady parts are just too darned cute, real to the bone, hasn’t let this show get to her head, and she can sing, yes she can, but Miss Haley…. Umm how do I say it nicely? Please go.
Her duet with Casey was quite sexy yes, and if she sang like that every week she may get my vote but yesterday, today and most likely tomorrow, still, I’m not a fan.
Stefano is a lucky dog isn’t he? He keeps juuuust making it each week. Last week I said Jacob and Pia were in the bottom two when I meant that they were two of the bottom three. Stefano who has been on the bottom for weeks deserved a break this week but he didn’t get it and was still bottom three. He sang End of the Road by Boys II Men extremely well and from his soul. A song I am a fan of because it was our school song for our graduating year at Enloe High School, 1993. He did me, Boys II Men and the Eagles class of ‘93 proud.
I actually thought Jacob was gonna get the boot this week. He looked defeated and didn’t give us the usual charm he does week to week. And then he hit those last few notes and I felt like preachin’ and going to Church. Cheer up Mr. Lusk. The happy you is more fun to watch. I guess American didn’t mind because you got the break I though Stefano would.
James and Casey grew some large cahunas by deciding not to listen to Jimmy Iovine and go with what was in their hearts. It paid off and thank goodness because now my three favorites are down to two and I need them to stay until the end. (Oh Paul…where for art thou?) Casey showed us that Jazz and oversized instruments are cool, and James brought Metal to Idol. I repeat. James brought Metal to Idol. Heavy Metal. Cool.
And then there’s Scotty (said in my deepest man voice). He originally wasn’t one I thought would win it but he is making a believer out of me. Idol title or not, we will be hearing this deep voice in the country world and may even see him take home an Award or two if he continues to stay true to his country roots. More importantly, I am blown away by his grown man swagga’. Stop the press…Stop the press… Young Red Head Has Swagger! Speaking of swagger, did anyone notice Randy’s blue diamond earrings Wednesday night? They matched his tie. Do your thing Randy. Bring the blue bling.
8 has always been my lucky number and this week it brought 8 standout performances. (And Will.i.am again to share his expertise. Who is quite hilarious. We met years ago at an event in NYC when the Black Eyed Peas were minus their lady part and known for their dancing. I should’ve kept his number. Bet he’s fun to hang out with.) Not one person sucked. And if they continue to grow as artists, stick to what they feel is right for them and not suck, it will get more and more difficult to decide who not to vote for.
While we are on the subject of not voting, don’t be one of those people like my dear best friend, who watches every week, even talks about the show like she is a dedicated Idol fan, and then admits to me (TO ME OF ALL PEOPLE!!!) that she does NOT VOTE. Then complains because someone she liked got voted off. Bah humbug BFF. We blame you and all of those non-voters like you for Pia and Paul’s downfall. Note to self people, if you watch and don’t vote, keep that dirty little secret to yourself.
Until next time…
ShannonGJ
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You have got to be joking. Every week my brother & I call each other during Idol & complain about why Paul is still there, often forgetting his name because the only thing memorable about him is/was his clothes. He really did improve this week though.
But Haley is quirky & offbeat too & I agree way past time to be gone. And yep loving James & Casey & Alfred E. Newman.
I love reading your blog. Keep ‘em coming.
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