Eh, I’m Over It

Dating back to James’ post in January To Watch or Not To Watch?, I stated that while American Idol was growing thin on me, I would continue to watch it. But I have to say, I think my fondness of it is over, and for a few reasons.

For one, I’m just bored. No singer is “original” per se, and no one holds my interest. I can’t say I’ve had a favorite the last two years, or even a person I remotely would like to see win. I don’t pretend that I would ever buy a contestant’s CD, but I definitely don’t even try to with this year’s group.

Granted I did make reference to liking Michael Johns, which could be due to the contributing factors of his looks and his accent. Really what struck me about him was his performance of "Bohemian Rhapsody" during Hollywood Week.

Since then, I haven’t really felt he did anything spectacular, but it was pleasant enough. But now he’s gone, so I can’t even convince myself to watch for that.

With the remaining contestants… I just really can’t even differentiate them. I just learned that Kristy Lee Cook is gone as of tonight, which is good, as she should’ve been long ago. Syesha is just forgettable to me. Everyone seems to think Brooke is down-to-earth, but I feel she’s smug and thinks she’s better than me (and everyone else). That Jason guy just seems really stoned and out of it all the time, and reminds me of a girl I went to high school with, who also was really stoned and out of it all the time. And there’s also the 80s stylings of the Irish chick.

And this young kid, David Archuleta…why do people love him? I really don’t get it. All I can think of is how Simon loves telling young female contestants how they’re too “precocious.” That’s exactly what this kid is. And he licks his lips way too much.

So whom are we left with? I guess David Cook. He seems deserving enough. Even if some of his rock-covers creep me out, like Lionel Richie’s “Hello” and Mariah Carey’s “Always Be My Baby”, still others seem to love it.

Lastly, I know some people have felt the group song sang on the Idol Gives Back special was controversial. Personally I just don’t like listening to a group of reality show contestants singing a Christian song; not really my form of entertainment. I will leave it to others to debate whether it’s inappropriate or not. Is it the main reason that I’ve stopped watching American Idol? Not really. But it really didn’t help matters.

I guess bottom line is, I’m through. I’m just not entertained anymore, not even on a level of a guilty pleasure. I’ll read online who gets voted off and who wins, and then that person will be forgotten about and they’ll do it all over again next year. I love you dearly Simon Cowell, but your snarkiness alone isn't enough for me anymore.

Classic Music Video of the Week

Goodness, gracious. It has been hard finding time and energy to blog. I have one of those jobs where I stare at a computer for 80-99% of my day, so sometimes it is hard to get motivated to write when I get home. I know, I'm putting away my teeny little violin. I know it's the same for everyone else!

The reason I bring up my job is that I realized the other day that I have been working for far too long without a break. I haven't even taken advantage of my vacation days to give myself a long weekend. How silly of me! Everyone needs a break from time to time, and my time is coming!

Jill and I will be taking a trip across the country within the next two weeks and I have to tell you, nothing sounds better right now! I'm ready for it. I'm ready to see some new places, to enjoy some time away from the office, and most importantly, to remind myself that I work hard so when the time comes, I can play hard.

But enough about me. That was just a lame set-up to this week's Classic Music Video of the Week. I'm sure you'll be able to guess why I picked it. (Sorry for the poor quality, but I couldn't find a better one!)

So, dear readers, take some time for yourself. Don't get caught up in the rat race. Whatever you do this year, make sure you take a vacation. (Jill, you grab the water skis, and I'll bring the tutus and tiaras!) Happy April!

Vacation by The Go-Gos

Cheers to you, Neil Patrick Harris

I am a big fan of How I Met Your Mother. I'm so happy that there are new episodes on to entertain me and make me laugh. This week's episode gave me a whole new respect for Neil Patrick Harris.

For those who may not be pop culture savvy, Neil Patrick Harris played the one and only teenage doctor genius, Doogie Howser, M.D.



I can imagine that it gets old when people constantly say things like, "Neil Patrick Harris, most well known as tv's Doogie Howser" or things along that vein. (Why does nobody ever point to his role as Lance in Undercover Brother? That character, the only white man at the Brotherhood because of Affirmative Action, won me over years ago!) However, this week's HIMYM proved that Mr. Harris has a sense of humor about himself and his life, and I, personally, found it to be amazing.



So, Mr. Neil Patrick Harris, I salute you! I admire that you embrace your past as a stepping stone to your present, and that you do it with such charm. You are a great actor and a down-to-earth guy. I wish more of Hollywood could be like you.

Cheers!