American Idol week 1

First I would like to say to anyone reading this or future blogs about the show. This is a personal opinion blog. Anything said on here is for the single purpose of the enjoyment of the show. If you don’t happen to like what I have written here you don’t have to read it, also if you are one of the people mentioned on this blog and you don’t like it then may be you should not have tried out. With that said… I have to ask the question what or who do you think was funnier during week 1 auditions? Was it the guy with the huge fro; the next “Axel Rose”; the guy who sang like he had inhaled a helium balloon before he sang; the guy with “chicken dancing” legs; the next “Elvis Presley” or the “dancing banana guy”? May be you feel guilty by laughing at the off key notes sung or the fact of the begging or the getting removed from the voting room by security guards, or the clip of the screaming and crying outbursts when contestants are told they don’t have the “IT” factor? Personally I like it when the judges just loose all composure and crack up laughing. If you have watched prior seasons you know that every season there is one person who auditions and does not get through but is brought back up; will we Michael the Sandwich Maker, again? How I see it is people are begging for 5 minutes of fame, even if it makes them look ridiculous. To those who made us laugh, thanks!
My next question is what were they thinking? Why do people feel that when they audition they have to ing a gimmick or act like an idiot to be in the competition? One of these of these types of over-auditioning is with the “bikini chick”. Was it necessary to dress or “not dress“ for the audition? She has a voice…completely unnecessary! She will not get my vote! Or Ashley who had to schmooze up to Simon Cowell by the song that he helped writing. She is good, no need for schmoozing to get into Hollywood.
*If you don’t know I have helped children at our church sing specials and I have lead worship now for 3 yrs, my question, why do people feel that they need to scream when they sing or use over the top facial expressions? I think people do not realize they are doing this or do realize but think doing so will help them get the golden ticket. A prime example was with was the Amazing Grace song sung on night 2…Amazing Grace should be a joyous song! He was butchering the song, making it sound so painful and depressing. My suggestion watch yourself by home video or in the mirror before you go on national tv, however, don't because then the auditions would not be as fun to watch.
Now who did you like the best, who they showed and got through to Hollywood week? Was it perhaps Emily the girl rocker; Arianna who developed a program Help Adopted Grand Friend; the gal Stevie 16 yrs old; Alex the guy who taught himself how to sing by singing in the closet, who also caused Simon and Randy to argue but still go through to Hollywood; Scott the legally blind guy who doesn’t allow his vision impairment to stop doing activities in life that he wants; Michael Castro, Jason Castro’s little brother (this time w. a little “attitude”); Matt, the welder, who had to put dreams on hold for family; Jessica, who cares for her elderly grandmother; India with the supporting sister; Lil, from Memphis with 3 children and hurrican survivor; or my personal favorite Danny who is in the music department of his church and unfortunately just recently lost his wife. To all mentioned I am looking to see what happens to your journey. This is just to name a few.
One final note at first when I heard there was going to be a new judge to the panel I did not know how that would go, however, she fits like a glove. It appears Kara might have some “Cat Fight” in her. Yes! Finally a girl who has some "fighting power words" instead of “nice rosy” words all the time. Sorry, Paula- love ya girl!