Idol Ranting

I previously stated that my dislike of American Idol contestant Paul McDonald simply reflects my personal taste, however, I have become increasingly baffled by the seemingly unconditional praise he receives from the judges. Now it’s not just his voice that I don’t like – he actually sings badly. I feel nothing emotionally when he sings, except for a longing for it to end.

(SPOILER ALERT – Results from the April 7 episode of American Idol are discussed below.

Less rantily, I was a bit surprised last week when Pia Toscano was voted out. Yes, I realize that my mild surprise is not a very shocking revelation, since everyone on the TV has been shocked by her departure. However, I am special (as my mom always told me), because I have not been a big fan of Pia’s. I have felt little emotionally and personality-y from her, and thus, despite my recognition of her good voice and singing ability, I didn’t love her and I therefore would not have been surprised if she had been voted out earlier. However, her last performance, in my opinion, was actually good. I sensed a personality, and I heard and felt emotion (I can’t remember what the song was though). I also felt a bit uncomfortable watching her in what looked like pajamas that might have been cute before they were altered into that thing she was wearing. Perhaps her departure had something to do with that. But seriously, I was surprised to see Pia go because I was finally starting to like her, so I naturally assumed the rest of America was too.

Finally, to end on a positive, non-ranty note, I love James Durbin and Scotty McCreery. They are amazing every time (or nearly every time) they sing. I also like the other remaining contestants (Lauren Alaina, Stefano Langone, Casey Abrams, Haley Reinhart, and Jacob Lusk).