American Idol Jacksonville

Just got finished with American Idol in Jacksonville, FL. I know a few of my peeps in AR missed it because their power was out due to the blanket of ice they're buried under. But I gotta say, you didn't miss much. In fact, I am about ready to quit watching until the Hollywood shows start.

In Jacksonville which any of us with a brain know was NOT named after Randy thanks AI for insulting the intelligence of your viewers, they gave out 16 Golden Tickets from a crowd of roughly 12,000. They made their intro playing Journey music and hyping Randy's stint in their back up band.....we knew this was coming. I like Randy, in fact he's one of my faves. But, has he no shame? It's like going home for Christmas and your Mom dragging out all your ribbons and trophies from Junior High to show all of your family and friends.

The first two contestants absolutely stunk. And, I might mention, they got golden tickets. This season is so confusing.

First was Joshua Ulloe, he was entertaining at best. Simon said he was like Inspector Gadget. He was all over the place. So many runs and and turns it was crazy. Then he threw in a little beat boxing, rap, and just general screeching. If he makes it past Hollywood I'll be shocked!
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Then came Sharon Wilbur. The most memorable thing about her was her cute dog Sasha. Simon liked the dog. She had one of those voices that screams "three packs a day." Randy and Simon voted yes on the cute factor alone. Pauler obviously had a few refills on her "water" because she did the back of the hand kiss with Kara. What is up with these people? Somehow she got through.
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Dana Moreno was willing to accept any direction they might want to give her....and Simon directed her right out the door. Honestly, how do these people make it in there?
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Then there was Kannesswa Finne. Her mother actually had her convinced that she was the best thing goin'. People, please don't lie to your kids! You're not helping them out, you're just settin' up for heartache.
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Julissa Veloz. The creepy nervous laugh was too much for me. She made me think Titiana TuTu girl last week, with the giggle. She sang Whitney though which usually fails miserably, and it wasn't that bad. At least by the standards they had thus far set this evening she certainly deserved to go through, and she did.
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Then there were several flops, Darin Darnell and his friend Devin, were horrendous. And what about Naomi Sikes? Please. This woman cried when she was turned down, as if she actually expected to make it through. Even her chubby friend perched on Randy's lap had a look of terror on her face while she sang. Then when it was said and done, she stated that she actually thought she did a good job on the song "THIS TIME." Wow, I'm glad we didn't hear it the other times, 'cause I think my ears would have bled.
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DAY TWO in Jacksonville brought out Jasmine Murray. She was from Starkville MS....woohoo....only about an hour from here. She was GOOD, and her sweet family made me smile. All her sisters, and her Momma coming to support their sweet girl. She's only 16, but has a strong voice.
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George Ramirez....was obviously supposed to be in the competition for facial hair and took a wrong turn. DUDE! He is only 18.YEARS.OLD. He made me think of the guy that's in every one's high school yearbook that looks like he is faculty when he's really a senior. You look back 15 years later, and say "oh that was Mr.....no, no, that was George!" No fake I.D.s ever needed for this guy. But please, just DON'T sing. EVER!
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Okay. I don't know what you thought of Anne Marie Boskovich, but I thought she was good. I was insulted that they even felt they needed to offer her a second chance when they asked her to come back in a bit with more confidence. After the talent challenged people we've seen put through tonight alone? I almost turned off the T.V. They put her through with the words, "she deserves a second chance".....at our household she is the favorite so far. I wouldn't be at all surprised to find out she has had a previous deal somewhere though.
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Then came T.K. Hash. He was pretty good. He was returning for a second audition after not making it through last year. Simon said no automatically, but it was three to one, so he's headed to HW. I didn't care for him. He sang Imagine by John Lennon, and it was so over sang it was just sad really.
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Michael Perrelli wound it up, and down for that matter. He was young, 18 I think. He wanted his guitar, and kept it with him like a security blanket it front of him. He is one of those people that is probably not going to be bad, but he NEEDS a band. Simon gave him good advice, to have a normal life and get a band together in his spare time. He needs to grow up a little anyway. He cried like my four year old when she loses her blankie when they told him he couldn't play his guitar in the audition....my question is, "has he never seen this before?"
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That wraps up Jacksonville. I was let down with the lack of talent that was aired. They are clearly only showing us the junk and holding out the goods for Hollywood week. Let's hope tomorrow is better.

G'Night