Mindy, I pretty much agree with your take on all of the judges. I thought Randy's bit that he does is not working as "head judge." He would try to be tough with all of them, even the decent ones, by saying, OK but you have some work to do.I honestly think Jennifer was surprised at how hard it really is to sit for hours on end and be mean to people. I think that's what happened to Ellen last year and she didn't have to do the audition phases.
Steven, was pretty funny and kind of all over the board. He did make me a bit uncomfortable with how he was giving the eye to 16 year olds. He has the "American Idol Vocal Lick" and isn't afraid to use it. Felt like he had been saving up humorous things to say.
Cracks me up when Ryan's voice-over said "This is the toughest year, with the most talent, ever." He says that every year, and I had to sit for a minute to remember who won last year. I thought it was Kris Allen, so I think I just deleted last season from my memory.
Mindy, also agree that perhaps I am just over it also.