American Idol's Top 12

Last night four people were eliminated on AI to reach the top 12. Oh the drama, oh the angst. lol

I was sorry to see Luke Menard go though I think it is justified. He's a good singer but he has no chance to win against some of the others. I wish him luck in his life. He seems like a very nice man and he's very handsome. That never hurts. =)

I was not surprised to see Kady go. I agree with Simon, she just didn't have a personality on the stage. When she was off to the side, there were some rebellious little attitude things going on and that rubbed me wrong. I'd like to say I'm sorry to see her go but I'm not. She was about to go from, as Simon would put it, forgettable to annoying, for me.

Danny. I will not deny that I'm happy to see him go and that I definitely found him annoying. That being said, I was really disappointed to see all of the flap on some boards out there about being glad he was gone because he was gay. He was too gay, they say. You know, that all should really be left out of this, no? What difference does it make if you're gay or straight, black, white, green, or purple, what religion? It should make NO difference. It's a singing competition and it should matter how the contestant sings and performs only.

For the record, it didn't matter to me that Danny was gay or wasn't. As a performer, he just wasn't as strong as some of the others. I should say as a vocalist. His vocals weren't that strong. As a performer, I think he's a good one actually. He gets on the stage and he owns it, plain and simple. So we might see him somwhere, sometime.

He annoyed me because of his attitude. I think it's mostly youth. Constant sarcasm isn't cool. It's annoying and it can be offensive. Being humble is much more appealing. Look at the others who made the top 12. David Archuleta and Michaels Johns are at the top of the humility scale. It's obvious in their demeanors, it's not just lip service. Neither of them have dished any attitude. What's interesting is that they are among the most talented in the top 12. Coincidence? No. I like the term quiet confidence. They don't feel the need to convince people they are good. They don't have to.

Asia'h. What the hell happened there? No offense again to the fans of anyone else, most especially Kristy Lee Cook, but how you can tell me that she was more talented than Asia'h? You can't. Asia'h had a wonderful voice, she was beautiful, she could move on the stage. She could entertain.

I won't say that Kristy can't sing. She's got no chance to win. She IS forgettable. I had to go on Youtube.com to look up this week's performance just to write this blog. She's not unattractive. But she doesn't smile as much as Asia'h did. She's either scared to death or lacks personality. Hard for me to say which. She's so wooden in her movements. That's not to say white girls can't dance. I know that they can. lol But this one I just do not understand and can't believe. Asia'h should still be there. My opinon.

My favorites remain but what a year that at this point I like six people so well. I love Carly, Syesha, and Ramielle. I love Michael, Jason, and David C. Ah, that's right. I didn't say David A. Hold that thought. I'll come back to it.

Oh favorite people? Ramielle, stop being so scared. You're beautiful you're wonderful. Syesha, just keep up the good work. lol Carly, stop trying so hard. Michael, please go back to the big songs. I like Simple Minds and I liked Fleetwood Mac, but they didn't do you any justice. Stop picking up the indulgent stuff. How about, if appropriate, pulling out some Springsteen, U2, Green Day - something big because you know you can do it. Stop messing with these songs that waste you. Please! Jason, I tried really hard not to like you but I do more each week. Keep it up. David C. Stick with what worked this week. That was GOOD.

Okay, back to David A. and I'll include Brooke White in this. Watching you two is like having a daibetic episode. Too sweet, too much. I don't have any advice but that's why I'm having trouble bonding with you. You seem too good to be true. Maybe once you could shamelessly give yourself kudos or something?

That's all I've got on a rainy day. Have a good weekend, amigos!

Lauren