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"X-Factor USA Top 12 Performance ECST"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 05:56 PM
This time, the voters have a say. Keep all discussion of the performances, filler, controversies (or ignoring controversies) on this thread until the West Coast blows twitter up, I really don't think it can take it.
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"RE: X-Factor USA Top 12 Performance ECST"
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 06:43 PM
This time, the voters have a say.

You're so naive sometimes.

I'm divided on what to do if the show decides to ignore the Fakethis issue. There's an urge to turn off the season and leave it there until she's gone -- or possibly just leave it off, period. Or I could watch just to see if the pressure makes her break down on stage. (More than she usually does.) But given that any addressing will probably center around running rivers of mascara and 'Please, please, forgive me America, the deity I no longer worship already did', I don't know if I want to see them handle it FOX-style either.

Which may explain why I've been vaguely nauseous for much of the afternoon.

Well, that or anticipation of Death Stage Displays again.

It's this or the Ozzy Follies. I just know whom I'd rather see slip on self-created ice. And I'm almost guaranteed not to get it.

"Pre-credits."
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 08:06 PM
First singer shown: Fakethis near crying.

Last singer shown: Fakethis trying to be sexy.

Number of fingers raised in our direction: one.

"RE: X-Factor USA Top 12 Performance ECST"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 08:07 PM
We start with "I can't die with this music in me". *sigh*

Tonight. America Decides as you vote for your favorites. fighting for your votes, the judges and oh, the people in each of the groups.

"RE: X-Factor USA Top 12 Performance ECST"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 08:13 PM
Man, those stage lights are so bright that I need some shades in the living room here.

Have to do the recap later, the laptop is in for servicing, so I'll join in live tonight.

"It's all about America"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 08:10 PM
Yea right.

*cue dramatic judges entrance*

Your votes are crucial.

"Stereo Hogzz"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 08:12 PM
If Simon will ever let Paula get the intro out. Paula doing their choreography.

Rhythm Nation.

"Simon has been replaced by an imposter."
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 08:14 PM
That was not Simon. That does not talk like Simon, think like Simon, act like Simon, or get paid like Simon. That is a sitting, praising, boasting sell-out.

And the performance? You know what happens when you put red objects against a red background? This was the audio equivalent.

"RE: Stereo Hogzz"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 08:15 PM
That was quite entertaining. You can tell these guys worked hard on it and came through with flying colors. It was less about the vocals (which, incidentally, were quite good) and more about stage entertainment. Scorecard: A-
"RE: Stereo Hogzz"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 08:17 PM
Seems they have the Idol sound board that never gets the balance between the band and the voices in full effect.

Get a bunch of dancers to join in around verse two.

How long do they have to hold the last pose?

LA. Wow. The whole idea is do you have what it takes to be a star. You absolutely have what it takes. That is the good news. The bad news is it is up to the public.

Nicole. The Stereo Hogzz have landed. You represented it so well. I come from a singing and dancing group. Much respect, you should be so proud.

Simon. I was in such a good mood until this. Miss Smug on my right is so happy. One of the best groups. I work for a record label. I don't think there is a band in the world that is as good as you. Master Class of choreography, slick, charisma I wish I was mentoring you this is so annoying.

Paula. Chanting Paula. I am so proud of you, you make my life so interesting and exciting. As a mentor you are fantastic students. As a fan I am crazy for you.

Voting for 2 hours after the show.

"Watching the clock"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 08:17 PM
... is Steve Jones. That seems to be his primary function other than to tell us the same things over and over every 15 minutes.

He had to put an end to all of the self-congratulatory plaudits the judges were engaging themselves in.

"RE: Watching the clock"
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 08:23 PM
I'd appreciate it if he'd spare some of the recap to tell us how the voting process works -- how many per line, text, Internet address, and that little detail of how the elimination system functions. We still don't know if we're getting the UK model (B2 and judges picks) or straight Least Goes Home.
"RE: Watching the clock"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 08:29 PM
The how the voting works is detailed on the web site, but so far all of the five methods (and whatever limits are imposed, of which there are a few) hasn't been mentioned at all. We're getting a dumbed down 'here's the number, now just go vote' bit.
"Wardrobe!"
Posted by moonbaby on 11-02-11 at 09:06 PM
LAST EDITED ON 11-02-11 AT 09:19 PM (EST)

Get that man a kilt! Oops. Just found out he's Welsh. Get him a kilt anyway!

*swoon*

"RE: Watching the clock"
Posted by JessicaRN on 11-02-11 at 11:43 PM
I really don't like him. It makes you appreciate people like Cat Deely.
"Chris Rene"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 08:20 PM
Retelling of the Rehab Story, lest you forgot. Having problems learning other people's lyrics.

Superstar

"RE: Chris Rene"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 08:23 PM
Fire on stage. Rapping in part of it. Couple of back up singers on the side out of barbeque range.

Nicole. I have mad love for you my friend. You sound amazing. Grown so much already vocally, sound beautiful, that was beautiful and it sounded amazing.


Paula. You are honest, transparent with your thought. You owned it, so proud of you.

Simon. Suddenly the drums kick in and your confidence kicks in. I don't understand your staging, put him in Hell, not your fault. Big improvement, I like you and I love your honesty.

LA. Our challenge is always material. That is fire because he is hot.

"RE: Chris Rene"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 08:24 PM
Simon got it right about the effects being hellish. Fortunately, the performance wasn't. But it wasn't that hot either. An ok vocal performance which found me wondering when he'd get off that platform and start moving with the beat and lyrics. It didn't click with me, anyway. Scorecard: B-
"RE: Chris Rene"
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 08:25 PM
Just when you thought the stage was about to shut up.

Oh, look. The stage can catch fire. And Simon's imperfect clone disagrees with the fire. Well, he had to get one gene from his father...

Competent and better than I thought it would be given the song, but not sterling and, as with the Hoggz, nowhere near what the panel is rating it at. They are incredibly desperate to sell this talent selection right now -- so much that they're approaching and threatening to exceed Steven Tyler levels.

Makes you wonder if they're waiting to tie someone to the railroad racks. (It won't be Fakethis.)

"RE: Chris Rene"
Posted by JessicaRN on 11-02-11 at 11:45 PM
The big productions that they bragged about are annoying and distracting. I think AI kind of got it right this year. They had other musicians on the stage, but they went with the understated staging. Nothing understated on the X-Factor.
"RE: Chris Rene"
Posted by moonbaby on 11-02-11 at 08:45 PM
He was off key a lot until the rapping started, then he hit his stride.

Nice to see this guy without a hat!

"Leroy Bell"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 08:25 PM
Has a younger son as well as grandkids.

They want him to dig deeper, tell a story.

I'm Already There.

"RE: Leroy Bell"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 08:28 PM
Voice seemed a bit weak and thin to me.

LA. Really good man, I can't tell that I love the song choice, but I love your voice, a special guy.

Paula. I get to watch you in rehearsal, never seen anyone work so hard. I love you, best of luck.

Simon. This is what I think. Really good singer, have a confidence issue. I don't think Nicole has given you the right song. Dated having the piano player up there.

Nicole. Sometimes less is more. Just so beautiful, focused on your son, made all the Dads proud tonight.

"RE: Leroy Bell"
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 08:30 PM
...I think the SiClone just complained about the stage not being loud enough.

*closes eyes*

I am not having a good night.

Leroy... hang on. Help's coming. (Just not from Nicole.)

"RE: Leroy Bell"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 08:32 PM
More is more, darn it, and we will see just how much as we get to Simon, is his group always going to have the pimp spot?
"RE: Leroy Bell"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 08:32 PM
Not sure this was the best song choice and arrangement for him. I fear the average TV audience might find him a bit boring. I like him well enough, though. Great vocals and definitely recording artist class. Although he's charismatic, he's missing strong stage presence (which we might blame on the Hogzz choreography and the hellish effects which preceded him). Scorecard: B+ and hoping he sticks around.
"Meh"
Posted by moonbaby on 11-02-11 at 08:49 PM
I like this guy, but his voice? Just meh. It's like a Kenny Rogers/Michael Bolton blend that does nothing for me.
"Rachel Crow"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 08:36 PM
X factor renewed for next year. Thank you begrudgingly to anyone that isn't me. Say to the fans, it is your show, because of you we got the pick up.

Steve glad he may have work next year, and asks for people to get tweeting.

Is that a warning klaxon in the background as she is talking to her Mom?

Walking on Sunshine while sitting on a big psuedospeaker box.

"bad song for her"
Posted by moonbaby on 11-02-11 at 08:37 PM
IMHO. But I LOVE those SHOES!


"RE: Rachel Crow"
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 08:39 PM
'May' is a good word there.

Rachel -- I had to turn away. It wasn't her voice or the annoying changes made to the lyrics. Her performance was passable. But the images flashing on the screens were giving me a headache.

I'm serious. My eyes were actually starting to ache. And I kept waiting for the horror face to pop up from nowhere and lend a background scream to the vocals.

Some shows you watch on Mute. I think this one has to go into Contrast Dark.

"RE: Rachel Crow"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 08:42 PM
Well why should Simon stick to the assaulting just one sense model of previous shows.

Just what until he figures out how to make the screen reach out and touch you.

"RE: Rachel Crow"
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 08:47 PM
If he wanted me to hit him that badly, he could just ask.
"RE: Rachel Crow"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 08:39 PM
Changed to "You're My Sunshine"

This is not good. She sounds really monotone from how I think the melody is. Not sure she's in the right key, either.

LA. Wow Rachel. You must be one of the most charismatic people. So loveable. Really have something special.

Nicole. You are America's Sunshine. Is it me or is Nicole having a problem dealing with the fumes sitting next to Paula as she always seems to babble to me.

Paula. I get the fact that when you see Rachel you think of Sunshine. Do you know how good you are. When you sang at bootcamp if I were a boy that range really works and would like to see more of that.

Simon. It is called being inventive, darling (she liked the original lyrics). This girl is going to be around for a long long time.

"RE: Rachel Crow"
Posted by JessicaRN on 11-02-11 at 11:48 PM
It is a fun, light song. I'm not sure why it had to be changed to take the fun out of it.
"RE: Rachel Crow"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 08:41 PM
Hmmm... sounds like a different song than I remember, and I'm not sure whether it's the key, the arrangement or just the tone of the voice that doesn't quite ring true here. Nonetheless, just watching and listening to her sing makes you smile. I like this kid and she handles the pressure of being on the stage with elan. Scorecard: B+
"Thanks"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 08:36 PM
I think that was Simon's rehearsal for the Academy Awards, thanking everybody.

Including his aunt's only nephew. (Yup.)

"RE: Thanks"
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 08:43 PM
The speech was a letdown for me, but that was largely the subject matter. I'd held onto a faint show that the show would either be canceled outright or sent back for major retooling. (For starters, the editing team has to go. All of it.) But half of that just went goodbye -- which, without some kind of scandal breaking, eliminates the second.

Oh, and while they may be tracking the Twitter count, they will not tell you anything negative people are saying. Nor will they ever truly read it.

"Lakoda Rain"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 08:46 PM
Each one will be a different season. Simon thinks the theme is awful. LA thinks it is cheezy.

Why do they have those things hanging on them while they are rehearsing?

Landside

"RE: Lakoda Rain"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 08:49 PM
Oh that one note was really off. Was OK to the Uh Oh's. Seem to be back on key again. Thankfully.

LA. Girls you look incredible tonight. The one thing I have been looking for was the blend. I felt the harmonies. Want you to not be a tweener, Pop or country.

Nicole. You sound like one voice tonight, what I love about you is effortless, put me in a trance, if I were a season I'd want to look like you.

Simon. Vocally massive improvement. Hate what you are wearing. The idea of turning you into four seasons is insane. You are four young girls, and you are dressed like you are coming from a Prom.

Paula says only one season in London, miserable.

Steve says Simon needs some glasses. They are pretty, but old fashioned.

"RE: Lakoda Rain"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 08:50 PM
LAST EDITED ON 11-02-11 AT 08:52 PM (EST)

Landside or out by a Landslide? In those dresses they look like Grape, Cherry, Lemon and Blueberry. Obviously here for eye candy, they aren't candy for the ears. Scorecard: C+, being generous considering they were just tossed together like a bowl of Fruit Loops.

"RE: Lakoda Rain"
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 08:52 PM
They're starting to figure each other out, but Paula still has no idea what to do with them. (Cheap prom dresses: Exhibit A.) They're still having trouble keeping harmony on long notes: the breaks and stutters were perfectly audible. Give them some time and they might fall into synch -- but time is what they're fighting for.
"Beyonce called"
Posted by moonbaby on 11-02-11 at 08:59 PM
she wants her hair blowing in the wind machine back immediately.
"Prep the stomach pump."
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 08:53 PM
The odds are steadily increasing that Fakethis has been given the pimp spot.
"Pimp spot..."
Posted by moonbaby on 11-02-11 at 09:01 PM
pump spot.

You would be correct. *gag*

"RE: Pimp spot..."
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 09:08 PM
Dime to a dollar says "pomp spot".
"RE: Pimp spot..."
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 09:08 PM
I think part of this is that raised middle finger again, with a helping of 'Some people are watching just to see how and if we deal with her -- so let's keep them waiting.'

Charming producers they've got. But we knew that coming in.

"Josh Krajcik"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 08:55 PM
Eight year relationship who has sometimes been the only one working.

Shopping from the Girls Department.

Jar of Hearts.

"Jar of Farts"
Posted by moonbaby on 11-02-11 at 08:57 PM
PU
"RE: Josh Krajcik"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 08:58 PM
Are they trying to blind with the backlight panel of way too bright lights?

I really didn't like that song on him.

LA. Really good. That must be your before, I really did your after.

Huh?

Paula. You just nail everything.

Simon. That was incredible, that song. One of my favorite songs, took a risk it paid off.

Nicole. I feel like a proud Mom but we are the same age. I love the lyrics and you brought them to life. I feel your voice in my veins. Thank you so much.

"RE: Josh Krajcik"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 09:04 PM
I think that was 'dig your after', meaning he likes him now even more than he did before during the less polished auditions.
"RE: Josh Krajcik"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 09:06 PM
I only check things the speel cheecker highlights before posting.

I do sometimes type faster than I can proofread.

"RE: Josh Krajcik"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 09:10 PM
Doing recaps, I use closed caption and they often get it wrong, too. Often I'll rewind to catch some of what's said again.
"Musical vampire!"
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 09:00 PM
His voice is in her veins!

(Seriously, WT@#$% is in that cup?)

The SiClone is really getting on my nerves.

"RE: Josh Krajcik"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 09:01 PM
Good performance, but if you've been watching him, not his best to date. Nonetheless, a fine version of the song. He's clearly one of the best, if not the best, male vocalist in the comp. Scorecard: A-

Agree, Snidget, about the lighting, which I mentioned in the very first post. It's like you need sunglasses to watch this show.

"Melanie Amaro"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 09:00 PM
Rehash of the "mistake" thing.

When did Simon take Cat's everyone's first name is It's thing?

Desperado.

"RE: Melanie Amaro"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 09:03 PM
Starts off A Capella. Very nice job.

LA. The only thing Simon did right was bring you back.

Nicole. There is no limit to what you and your voice can do.

Paula. You look beautiful. Your voice is like fine china, for special occasions.

Simon. Never has that song been cleared before. I didn't realize how good you are. Seriously good. You are the one to beat.

"RE: Melanie Amaro"
Posted by moonbaby on 11-02-11 at 09:05 PM
To me? She has ALWAYS been the one to beat. And it can't be done. So stop the show, write her the check, everyone else go home. Done done done.


"Show title problem."
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 09:18 PM
This is The Frau Factor. The voting audience is likely the same as it is for AI -- and that means a young female can't win. She might have the best career after this wraps up, but there's no way the WGWG contingent will let her see the winner's check.
"RE: Melanie Amaro"
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 09:06 PM
Her voice works.

The manufactured storyline doesn't.

"RE: Melanie Amaro"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 09:06 PM
Superb and compelling performance to watch and listen to, easy on the ears, a pleasure to watch. Agree with Simon that she's a favorite. Scorecard: A-
"Local News commerical"
Posted by moonbaby on 11-02-11 at 09:09 PM
asking if an X Factor contestant is lying...I wonder what contestant they are referring to...

"RE: Local News commerical"
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 09:13 PM
My take: the local FOX News stations have been told to sell the party line. The propaganda machine is up and running at full speed -- and there are days when it feels like we're the only ones considering the source.
"Astro aka Brian "
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 09:12 PM
pimping the xtra factor app.

LOL at Paulers spit take. What a waste of good drugs.

Will only do his own lyrics.

In case you forget his name, the have it on stage.

Hip hop hooray but with his own lyrics.

"RE: Astro aka Brian "
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 09:14 PM
Mash up with another song. Was that a Missy Elliot song, not sure.

Nicole. You know how to get the party started right. I want to go to the club with you.

Paula. March to the beat of your own drum. Jay Z has his eye on you.

Simon. People your age can't rap and sell records. Time to take back that. I think you are a real little store. You need that confidence and swagger.

LA. I'm proud you keep bringing it. Brooklyn and America loves you.

"RE: Astro aka Brian "
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 09:21 PM
a real little store.

And we thought Reid saw dollar signs everywhere he looked...

"One more lyric rewrite."
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 09:15 PM
hey
go home
hey
go home
"LOL"
Posted by moonbaby on 11-02-11 at 09:16 PM
"RE: Astro aka Brian "
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 09:18 PM
Astro signboard? Check. Dancers too old for his age? Check. Thumpa-thumpa-drumma-drumma accompaniment? Check. Rap lyrics too fast to catch the words to? Check. Vocal abilities don't count? Check. Hear this coming out the boombox at a red light? Check. That's Astro for ya. Scorecard: B, he's getting rather predictable.
"InTENsity"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 09:22 PM
Don't want to be a kids group. Simon thinks she doesn't get his group and it could go spectacularly wrong.

We're The Kids in America/Party Rockers Mash Up.

"RE: InTENsity"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 09:24 PM
LA. That was fun fun fun.

Nicole. That was funtastic, funominal.

Simon. Sorry to Paula, that was terrific. I like that there is a bit of a rebellion, insisted to change to suit all of you. I shouldn't like you, but I do.

Paula. Thank you guys for working so hard.

"Blek"
Posted by moonbaby on 11-02-11 at 09:25 PM
They remind me of soft drink commercials.
"RE: Blek"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 09:26 PM
Popsi!
"RE: Blek"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 09:26 PM
No, that was such a dog...

Pupsi!

"RE: Blek"
Posted by moonbaby on 11-02-11 at 09:32 PM
It was such crap...

Poopsi! LOL

"RE: Blek"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 09:45 PM
(cracks up!)
"RE: InTENsity"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 09:25 PM
Stars flashing on stage (no, not them, the effects). My eyes have stars, even my ears are having stars. Ouch. Flee the Pseudo-Glee. It was a mash up, alright. Scorecard: C+

Excuse me a moment while I go into a dark, quiet closet to recuperate from this visual and vocal assault.

"RE: InTENsity"
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 09:25 PM
Most predictable song choice of the night.

And given that, I just let the blessed relief of ignoring it take over. At least until the disharmony cut in...

"Simon's Trope Of The Night."
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 09:27 PM
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/WeWantOurJerkBack
"Drew"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 09:32 PM
See a different side of Drew, cooler and younger.

Just A Dream

And there is not a flower petal left in California.

"Half of it worked."
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 09:33 PM
See a different side of Drew, cooler and younger.

That dress was suited for someone younger.

A lot younger.

About three.

"RE: Half of it worked."
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 09:38 PM
No kidding, I was thinking the same thing. It was like a toddler's Halloween costume.

Or what you'd see someone twice her age wearing while waiting for "customers" on the curb.

"RE: Half of it worked."
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 09:43 PM
My first thought was princess tutu, so we were on the same page. I kept wondering how she could have offended Wardrobe that much...
"RE: Drew"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 09:33 PM
LA. You have the spirit of a superstar, just have the wrong mentor, you should be with me.

Nicole. One of my favorite Nelly songs. You are so relevant. Just a vision. Beautiful job.

Paula. I totally live for the last note you sing. I love what you do. Way beyond your years.

Simon. I'm seeing a star emerge in front of me right now. Picking up on what you say LA, she is my mentor. So important this comes from you. You are doing an incredible job.

"RE: Drew"
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 09:40 PM
LA. You have the spirit of a superstar, just have the wrong mentor, you should be with me.

Given the drugged-out nature of the panel commentary tonight, I'm 40% sure Reid just tried to call her a boy.

"Good to see her"
Posted by moonbaby on 11-02-11 at 09:34 PM
break out of The Song Whisperer mode.

She reminds me of someone on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I'm not sure why.

"RE: Good to see her"
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 09:38 PM
Musical chihuahua?
"RE: Drew"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 09:35 PM
Gack. That visual intro made me dizzy. Was she lying down, or up against a mural wall, or what? And who put her in that silly dress? Just give this girl a pair of Levis and a button up shirt and she'll look hot as is. Oh, the vocal performance? Fine, just fine. She's good. Scorecard: A- for Drew. (But the stage and make up crew is way overdoing things to these poor singers.)
"Marcus Canty"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 09:41 PM
The worsters have their pick, Astro. For refusing to sing.

Song LA Reid wrote for Bobby Brown.

Every Little Step I Take.

"RE: Marcus Canty"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 09:44 PM
Bunch of dancers for him.

Nicole. I didn't feel like I was watching a competition, Like I was watching a concert. Give props to LA for writing such an amazing song.

Paula. It brings me back. You are a total performer. You know anytime you can get people up dancing.

Simon. Narcissistic to have your artist do your song....I was heading for a compliment (said he could have him do one of Simon's) You came alive, it was a brilliant song choice, props to you LA.

LA. You come alive, keep doing what you doing.

"RE: Marcus Canty"
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 09:45 PM
Well, they can't back Fakethis with a straight face until a few more rounds have passed. As good a choice as any -- although I'm surprised they didn't wait for the end of the show.

As for Marcus? That thud you may have picked up at the end was all my hope for him falling apart simultaneously. Everything he had during the earlier rounds, he just lost -- or traded in for Reid's not-so-tender graces. I think he can recover from this, but he needs to get his own identity back -- fast.

"RE: Marcus Canty"
Posted by moonbaby on 11-02-11 at 09:49 PM
I like this kid a lot, but that was just...distracting. The guy dances like a Muppet and maybe that was the point. Too bad.
"RE: Marcus Canty"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 09:48 PM
Not bad, really, definitely different from what we've seen before. I wonder if he's having an identity crisis, not sure to be what he is or what his mentor / other judges want to have him try to be. It's almost as if he were competing with Astro here. Anyway, there were some pretty cool vocal nuances in there, in the higher registers, that gave it some jive. He looks out of place in that high-school letter jacket with all the girls around him, in an arrangement like this. Scorecard: B
"Stacy Francis"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 09:47 PM
LAST EDITED ON 11-02-11 AT 09:52 PM (EST)

Do I have to listen to this and recap it?

Nicole's Soul Sister?

Offended by being a church singer, not like she ever tried out for a church singing show or anything. Simon says exactly the kind of song she should be singing.

Up To The Mountain.

"RE: Stacy Francis"
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 09:49 PM
If you use up all your tolerance for bull@#$% now, you'll have nothing left for the GOP primaries.
"RE: Stacy Francis"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 09:50 PM
Well, you can fake it.

Like she does.

"RE: Stacy Francis"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 09:55 PM
LA takes Paula's spot. Holding it together, stired our souls.

Paula. Totally agree, the shining moment tonight. The way you interpret songs and the bottom end of your voice, fills up the stage. Very proud.

Simon. I don't want to take any credit, but I am going to. You want to give me a kiss.

Well, there goes dinner, lunch, breakfast, my toenails...

"The Agenda loves her."
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 09:59 PM
But then, the Agenda seems to love everyone.

The Agenda had better make up its supposed mind.

"RE: Stacy Francis"
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 10:00 PM
They put her on a pedestal, literally and figuratively. Notice the goddess arrangement?

Truth be told, she has a pretty good voice and she pours it out. But she's not pleasant to look at while she's doing so. Rather than being fun, entertaining or enriching, it comes across as sadly depressing. Scorecard: B-

"RE: Stacy Francis"
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 10:16 PM
Notice the goddess arrangement?

We both did. You're becoming very attuned to the Agenda's goals and tactics.

How's Beliefnet going to take this? We're talking about faking your faith for fun and profit in the other thread -- someone on staff there might welcome a similar angle.

If that turns out to be you, tread carefully.

"She has nothing!"
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 09:56 PM
Except two hundred IMDB credits! And the Worsters totally made those up!

Notice the lighting here? Soft focus and that little bit of halo-inducing background glow. They're trying for the poor misunderstood abused angel look. And people will fall for it. Because as said before, Viewers Are Goldfish. And goldfish don't trust that evil Internet.

Oh, look. Simon touched her. Now he has to buy her. (He's the only man in the state who can afford it.)

Maybe Nicole's lied about her entire life too?

"Pimp Spot: Take A Wild Guess."
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 09:47 PM
'Dear intelligent, self-determining, free-thinking Americans,

@#$% you.

Sincerely as always,
your friends at FOX.'

"*turns off tv*"
Posted by moonbaby on 11-02-11 at 09:51 PM
LAST EDITED ON 11-02-11 AT 09:53 PM (EST)

no not really. I want to see if she dies with the music in her.

Clearly that music in her is hurting her.

"RE: *turns off tv*"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 09:53 PM
Oooh, imagining this as a CSI episode, sticky black ichor oozing out all over the place,
"I can picture it now"
Posted by moonbaby on 11-02-11 at 10:04 PM
as the investigator peers intently at her streaked and contorted face. He whispers: "Maybe it's Maybelline."
"RE: Pimp Spot: Take A Wild Guess."
Posted by cahaya on 11-02-11 at 09:55 PM
your friends at FOX
"She's offended."
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 09:52 PM
'Church singer? I'm a Scientologist, you idiot!'

And as sadly predicted, the show ignored everything and will continue to do so for as long as it keeps people watching and waiting to see when the slow horse of Comeuppance arrives. It's the RussHell edit.

*curses*

*a lot*

"I am almost tempted"
Posted by moonbaby on 11-02-11 at 09:56 PM
to tweet about #fakey. And I NEVER tweet.
"RE: I am almost tempted"
Posted by Snidget on 11-02-11 at 10:05 PM
I think the hash tag you are looking for is #Stacyfrancislies
"A Syco production."
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 10:11 PM
That's appropriate. Syco and the SiClone. That was simultaneously one of the most disgusting displays and disgusting lack of displays I've ever seen. That was a coverup/denial fixation on par with anything any political party has ever run. They bought a second season by selling all their credibility.

Sad. Sick. And for some percentage of the audience, *click*.

The RussHell edit is in effect. Anyone want to think about how long it took to get some of the viewership back after him?

"The panel's group identity."
Posted by Estee on 11-02-11 at 10:12 PM
Sycophants.