It seems like literally yesterday.
SOMEBODY SCREEEEEEEEAM!!!!!!
And Ive missed you, too, myIdol-loving PopWatchers.
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I didnt even notice the latter until she was pointed out to me after the show.
But follow along after the jump anyway, wont you?
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When I at last summited Mount Scream-amanjaro (does that work?
Is it gonna be really loud?
she asked, as I pulled my earplugs out of my bag and stuffed them in place.
THIS wasAmerican Idol but sadly, my regrettable Seacrest crush of 08 seems to be no more.
Im not quite sure why that is.
But I digress worse than usual.
Lets talk about someone else.
Coming from a woman whose stated preference is Last Name over Jolene…need I go on here?
Shes gonna have to earn her way back into these recaps.
Enjoyed the smattering of applause given to Berry Gordy by the smattering of adults in the room.
All those who poo-poohed me may now reference Matts performance to see what its gonna take.
on your teevee after the critique.
It was more or less a high A.Zwa-huh?Dummy say what?
DOES PAULA ABDUL HAVE PERFECT PITCH?
I do not know.
I am equal parts terrified and impressed by that womans sudden flirtation with lucidity.
being walked to and then abandoned on the space stools by his brother before the cameras started rolling again.
Then we learned that Scott would be doing his second straight lady song.
Oh no, muttered my newbie friend.
And whoever put that poor boy in pink pants should be killed.
How old are you?
6, she said.
8, she said.
Who told you to lie?
She pointed to her father, Mr. Arkansas, with a perfect tiny-child deadpan.
Its okay to lie, Cory told her, and then gave her an iPod.
I am never having children, if this is the society in which I must raise them.
Ryan came over to talk to Debbie, did not color.
Simon stayed in his seat to make some calls.
My heart was especially warmed by watching the three not-dead-inside judges swaying in unison as the Noop-Dawg sang.
Hes weirdly better with kids.
I dont mean that in a creepy way, either.
Kids are just funnier when you hand them a mic.
when he snapped to and realized he hadnt been doing his part.
Adam Lambert strode on stage during the next break, blinding us all with his brylcreemed hair.
Adam couldnt make it??
gasped the 6- and/or 8-year-old new iPod owner behind me.
This is because Seacrest is a pro.
I like the idea that Kris and Allison comprise some sort of Actually Have A Soul Patrol.
Im going to keep an eye on those two.
That was a wrap, except for how they still had to pre-tape Ruben and J.Huds performances.
And so will I, which is why I plan to sign off now and go to sleep.
I leave you with but one question: What did you think, PopWatchers?
