Thursday, February 18, 2010

Tears..... Make it stop!

Okay enough this…….. unemotional Munson can’t take any more of these prideful sob stories. Much to my surprise, last night I found some foreign salty substance rolling down my cheeks as if to say I had a heart. Between Hollywood week and the Olympics I am on a verge of an emotional breakdown. Let’s please leave these heart felt stories behind and focus on the competition, the makeovers, the big city lights, the group dances and Ford commercials…..someone is feeling the need to suppress these feelings….haha.

So last night wasn’t that “surprising” per say –it’s like if they started a story on a person you know they were going to say yes. For only selecting 24 people they surely didn’t say no to a lot of them, well at least aired them, which is fine I didn’t need any more reason to drag it on for them or my emotional well being. Like Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam “I am all cried out……..”

A few quick notables……

•Why do I feel like I am in Eric’s basement smoking a dubbie with Kelso and Fez when I watch Tyler Grady? I seriously can’t wait until the stylists get a hold of that puffy fur ball.
•Why is Randy Jackson there again? I feel like he hasn’t spoken or gotten air time in weeks….hey which is just fine.
•Well my dreams of a “momma’s boy” mentor went down the drain last night as I witnessed Thaddeus’s mom follow him straight into the shitter with him. She took it too far….. Let the man/boy have some peace with the throne for god’s sake. I guarantee she wiped his ass for him…..(but then again so did I with Brady last night……come on he is 3!)
•I think Ellen is winning the war at the annoying let down/you’re in delayed speech against Paula from last year…..but note it is still quite annoying.

That is about it…..Looking forward to getting to know these folks.

Munson out……

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Prolonged Drama........

Okay so the “suspense” was more annoying than enjoyable last night. I am not sure I comprehend the concept of the splitting up into rooms to knock some people out just in turn to sit down with those people again and send them home without even performing again…..I am all about efficiency these days – I don’t have the time (some people would argue since I am sitting here writing a blog) to deal with the inefficiencies of this competition. I mean truly I get the staging of the heart felt stories but over 57 minutes of these dramatic attempts got me downright tired (or it could be the 5:15 am wake up call this morning!) at any rate – I am happy to narrow this down to 24 tonight ……Here is a few highlights from last night (at least for me….)

•Why does Ellen dress like Mr. Rogers but randomly can pull it off? I tried to imagine myself or any of my friends in that costume and all I see happening is a lot of obnoxious comments and a bit of pee in my pants!
•Does anyone else miss the song “had a bad day” as these contestants get sent away….I feel it hasn’t made it’s presence this year…..
•I liked when Ellen told the one girl to be younger and she comes back as mix of Punky Brewster and Blossom….I mean the whole thing was trying so hard the legwarmers, the tutu, the multiple barrettes…….she said younger not juvenile.
•I enjoy that “big Mike” makes his guitar look like a ukulele. Seriously the man is huge. While we are on Big Mike did anyone giggle when he picked Ryan and the judges as if they were complete ragdolls? His new baby might fear her own life when she sees those pythons coming to rock her to sleep.
•It’s been bugging me for weeks ….the girl with the oversized nerdy frames…..I couldn’t figure it out but it hit me last night – she is channeling Sarah Jessica Parker from Square Pegs…..phew now I can sleep at night.
•I LOVED the obnoxious mom with her big black gay son. I watched her “pet” her son, scream with enthusiasm over every breath he took and I saw my future….some of you may know I am breeding my own “mommas boy” and could care less that it is the wrong thing to do…..So I have found a mentor in this woman – Brady I promise to keep the screaming to a minimum but I will NOT stop with the petting!
•I think the girl with the stroked face/mouth got the shaft last night.
•I thought it was great that Jessica thought it was a good “career move” to berate and yell at the judges that they made the wrong decision and she “has this”. Truly I am sure your annoying, abusive banter will totally pay off in the future……and yup It WAS your “groups” fault……COME ON……….
•I hope DIDI can pull it together she is the one that lost her best friend. I think she really is good, but seriously an emotional mess – pull it together sista I can’t handle any more tears!
•Casey Jones – this guy is good but something bugs me about him and I think it is the fact that I don’t appreciate his Laze fair attitude about his look, when we all know he spends 4 hours perfecting that messy half ponytail he sports.
•Aaron Kelly – this is the resident Doogie who looks like he just graduated preschool – I think we have found this seasons Archuletta if he can just remember the words.
•I can’t wait until all these fools with a guitar in hand have to get up on that stage and dance with Toddrick in a group performance, that boy can dance!
•Lastly Kara – her comments last night consisted of….
o“mmmmmm its good”
o“oh yeah”
o“I’m feeling it”
Can someone please get this girl a pocket rocket so we don’t have to suffer through her frustrations on national TV?

Munson out……..

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Can't we all just get along?

Well last night was the dreaded group night and so it should be……I mean don’t get me wrong I secretly enjoy the catfights, the drama the ridiculous behavior that this demands but I guess I don’t really understand the concept behind “group” night. I mean yeah sure you are required to do a couple “du-op” choreographed dances if you are in the top ten but lets face it these contestants aren’t wanting to share the stage and don’t really need to except for those god damn Ford Commercials. Let’s review Clarkston, Sparks, Underwood, Studdard, Cook, Allen, Daughtry, Aiken….they are all INDIVIDUALS shining on those stages, climbing the charts, collecting the cabbage (well maybe not Rubie the cubie….) but I get the “I want it all” attitude and as annoyed as I was with Rocker Mom being totally controlling and bordering on psychotic I sort of get it – this is her dream and these tools ain’t gonna drag her down. Now I am not saying she couldn’t take a few classes in tack and manners…..but I get the drive not to want to work with these other strangers who in turn have a HUGE impact on your future dreams……

Case in point the train wreck group sent my “straight up” guy into a begging tailspin and packing his bags to head back to no mans land.

And what is with that girl Kathy that straight up quit before even going out there to sing. WHAT??? ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? She should be forced to wear a big “P” on her forehead for the remainder of her life. Not just for the fact that she is the biggest pussy ever but also for that poor kid in the auditions that didn’t get a spot in Hollywood because of her!

And Finally I am going to go ahead and say that I think Big Mike has a straight up Full D cup kicking……That new baby of his isn’t going to know what breast to turn to momma’s or dadda’s……….

Munson out………

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Hollywood - Living the dream.......

Yes, Yes & Yes….I was so excited have the format change up…I was sick of the audition routine and I am ready to get down to bid-ness. I liked last night, it was over before I knew it which means I was engrossed and entertained. I am however excited to listen to Ryan Seacrest’s new lead in line…….

“And this is Acoustic American Idol………”

I mean honestly anyone who held a guitar last night rocked and sounded good. I felt like I was at open mic night …….it was like an Acoustic Jam off last night. I feared for anyone who walked up on that stage holding just a microphone in their hand – I mean how can you compare……playing the guitar and singing brilliantly will trump it every time!!

Okay let’s get to it – ELLEN - I was looking forward to this night just as much as most people were, and now I know her type isn’t known for their cutting edge fashion style but I think she pulls the vest and boyfriend jeans off more than the average lady, however I my super excited Ellen bubble popped within the first 10 seconds as she walked out onto that stage in a straight up Mexican Tuxedo….really Ellen? A Jean jacket and Jeans…..this is a rule that is more known than wearing white after labor day….you just don’t do it – throw on some khakis or some cords let’s just leave the Tuxedo at home……I was just waiting for the holy hell of the bolero tie to pop out of the jacket. Other than her Mexican formal wear I LOVED her……she rocks and I almost felt bad for the contestants because it was the Ellen hour……I love the comic relief she brought and I think it will alleviate most of the monotony that Randy and Simon’s standard tag lines give us after a few shows. And thank you Ellen for making note of Paula’s seal clap and demonstrating it on air, it is a point I have been trying to make for 2 seasons now…..All I have to say to Paula is Signora Sista!!!

Speaking of Paula, I absolutely loved Andrew;s acoustic version of Straight up….I felt a bit of excitement that I may just be able to relive my childhood if all these fools keep re-doing pathetic 80’s songs to cool acoustic jams……..I can dream can’t I ….anyone up for “I think were alone now” from Tiffany?

I was sooooo happy the rocker mom sang Pink’s sober – one of my favorite songs right now and she was awesome – I remember saying during her audition that she should do Pink for sure – I am definitely keeping my eye on her!

Bless the Big Mike for missing his first child’s birth – that just sucks, but I was thinking what a cool video tape to place in that baby’s hope chest or baby book!! Hope his wife thinks the same thing.

“the way you make me feel” girl from Chicago has a great voice but please lay off the cigarettes and coffee….. the brown stained teeth is enough for me to hope that you will forget all your words.

Lastly what is with all the fake eye glass frames – I saw a sally Jesse rafel pair (let’s leave that to Danny G from last season), and then there were a lot of nerdy frames with no lenses….I don’t get it……I just feel like if you need a pair of colored rims to stand out you might as well pack your bags……

Okay I feel like my AI energy is back – I am fired up for Hollywood and will put my patience hat on tonight for group performances and try to just breathe deeply through the cat fights and dance move arguments.

Munson out…….

Thursday, February 4, 2010

The last of the worst....

I am not going to lie I was loosing steam for a while with the auditions, So last night was a special little treat for me. Which proves I am ready to move on I was all fired up to get attached to these folks that are good and not wearing a hot dog or chicken costume. I welcome Hollywood this year with open arms, while normally it annoys me all the breakdowns the drama fights but really I am ready for it ….bring it on. Also a forgotten little nugget is one Ellen D. – in the excess of the Beckham nonsense last night I was really happy that I forgot about one super funny lady with a flowbee like haircut that randomly doesn’t look wrong. Now normally I would be all up in arms about a judge that has NO ties to the music industry what so ever, but I am going to put my morals aside this time and just revel in her witty humor! I hope she doesn’t disappoint.

I only have a few tid bits from last night that were worth mentioning……saving myself for next week. 

I liked the girl with the purple glitter eye make up that said she wanted to be the next American Idol because she will be into recycling and stuff……WTF?? I am so sure ….how about someone comes out and tells it like it is “I want to become the next AI because I want to be filthy rich and bang and hob nob with the best of em……” Seriously can some one just be honest…….

The 7 foot jolly white giant, Adrian, this beautiful “Man flower” had more things going wrong for him than President Obama……He was so uncomfortable weird and large and I am glad he pulled out his dingy not so white cut off t-shirt like he just came in from mowing the lawn……it was embarrassing…..

Okay I think that is it today…..gots to get back to this thing they call a J-O-B……

Fire up for next week

Munson out……

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Mile High City

Ahh it was good to see all my old stomping grounds in the Mile High city…..I kept searching thinking that James Duff would be flashing his big grin across the screen but no luck (only a few of you will get that one.)

So yeah I guess I did hear correctly last week – our robot was back as the guest judge…..Is David Beckham as dense as she is? I mean two hot bods in one household with 3 kids could you imagine the empty answers they get….”Mom could you help me with my homework?” “ummmm come on homework is for sissy’s lets sing some girl power songs” “Son that is so worthless, let’s go kick a ball” It’s no big surprise I am not a fan of the Purple wonder last night – was she confused did she think she was standing up in some wedding? Now I know all brides tell their bridesmaids that they will be able to wear their dresses again but you shouldn’t really do it. I wish she would stuff that giraffe like neck into a hoodie and some jeans……here are some other things I don’t like about the “V”
•Her geled wet look helmet
•The shade of orange her spray tan left her with
•The genie in a bottle bun on top of her bobble head I mean it looked like a scane of yarn.

Even though I am not a huge fan of Kara but to be fair she looked hot last night, subtle and pretty. I think she seems to step up her game when she has a bit of competition sitting next to her…..can you seriously imagine sitting next to Posh Spice I don’t care who you are you would have to feel like Umpa Lumpa……

Now I know we all love our DVR’s and rarely watch commercials but did anyone catch that one sweet ass Kris Allen doing a Ford commercial – what’s up with that?? I am sorry you just won AI you shouldn’t be doing commercials for automobiles, even if Ford is a large promoter of AI….get your million dollar smile out of the Ford Fiesta and hop yourself into a video on VH1 or something ….to quote Mr. Allen himself “ya gotta live while you’re dying” I don’t see Clarkson or Underwood selling f-150’s why you gotta sell yourself short Mr. Awesome?

Here are some other notables

•Jack Black guy “I love cheese” – I totally didn’t think it was a weird comment at all I can totally get on board with that. And I will start to say it to anyone when I first meet them too.
•Posh spice judging Mario “you have very white teeth” really that’s all you got? Well of course he does they are contrasted next to his brown skin….seriously someone put a cork in her….
•Did anyone catch the “heftier” girl walking away all pissed during the “bleep montage” and she tried to storm away and walk between two cement planters like she was raising hell and then couldn’t fit between them….ahhh it was going so well for her too….haha. Back it up….back it up…….
•I feel like more people were sent through last night for their “look” than their “voice”
•The football/music guy who is a “long snapper” now seriously how many paragraphs do you want me to write about the irony of the “long snapper” I am just saying I think I will just take the high road and ask did he have 58 cotton balls in his mouth?
•Did we really make it two days in Denver without any “Rocky Mountain High” renditions? No John Denver to be spoken of?
•Bikini boy……pay up boys – he went through with it and now you have your “story” that you will be able to tell your grandkids’ grandkids………Funny for a moment until I realized he might look better in it than me…….

Munson out…….

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Don't Mess with Texas..

So why does Ryan have to be so dramatic with his “cry for help”? I mean starting off the show standing on top of the building, no guard rails no room for error….This is how I read it…. “Simon please come back next year, please please, please don’t make my gravy train end, I mean it ……I will jump……” A bit desperate don’t ya think?

Well let’s start out with Doogie…….I mean who does this guy think he is? Getting through medical school by the age of 12, hosting the Oscars, fooling everyone by playing a straight man on “how I met your mutha”, and now guest judging on AI all in one’s lifetime……it’s down right embarrassing for the rest of us who have not accomplished crap next to this little saucy one. I am still in denial that he likes the snausage, that is right I used to watch Doogie Houser MD with great intent, and yes I wanted to be Wanda his girlfriend, who wouldn’t?? Being a stay at home girlfriend and riding his medical gravy train….think about how many scrunchies I could have purchased with his bank roll……but he does like the snausage except for Simon’s! I liked the battle, I liked his perspective, I liked his anti aging skin, and I like that he stood firm in his jazz hand decisions. I am just saying I might be okay with Simon leaving if the panel could permanently sit Mr. Harris and Ms. Perry.

On the complete flip side of things there is one Joe Jonas…….glad he got the claim as the “cute one” because he might not have a lot upstairs….he didn’t speak one word, seriously a whole day behind the table and not one comment or opinion to what is happening in front of you? His verbal skills are about as lame as his “chastity promise rings” he swears by….

Some other notables from last night

The flashback from to the first season with the girl who sang “Lady Marmalade” more offensive than that song was Simon’s little pudgy face and extraordinarily poufy hair. And I loved that NPH (Neil Patrick Harris) noticed that her letters got smaller on her poster board and straight up told her you should have started over…..I love a mind for details!!

Why does Randy only compliment the “heavier” girls who can sing with “wow you can really blow”?? Insert all overweight whale jokes here……

The Turrets guy – bless his heart and good voice. I see a lot of uncomfortableness in our futures as this guy will progress the same way Mr. Scott did last year. I also enjoyed that NPH called out the “white elephant in the room” because no one was saying anything….

I liked that Dexter, the guy with the afro Mohawk, stated himself as the next Americans idol. And did any one catch NPH’s gaydar go into full throttle?

The Barney girl……I totally recognized her from at least 15 VHS tapes in our house at this time. Funny! The Barney song is my nigh nigh song for my son that we sing together every night and somehow the whips and chains she incorporated just spoiled any future bedtime routines with my son.

Pinky Tuscadero – where do you even find a hot pink and teal leotard and hot pink track shorts to boot now a days? Guaranteed those were hand me downs from her 39 year old mom.

Can someone please confirm that I am not crazy? I think I saw Posh spice guest hosting AGAIN in a preview clip – please say it isn’t so……That will be one day where I am okay with my DVR not working properly….ugh.

Munson out…..