And that shark’s name is Tatiana Del Toro.
Fun fact: Jumping the shark originated from Happy Days when Fonzie jumped over a shark while water skiing. The colloquialism refers to a series that has stumbled off into absurdity, but back to last night’s Idol.
I can’t even concentrate on the rest of the lucky Top 36, because I can’t believe I have to deal with Tatiana’s uncomfortable outbursts of inappropriate freakery another moment. I can’t believe that other decent singers have gone back to their old hometown when this inconsistent diva is still hanging around.
It’s…ugh. Double ugh.
And in other news of Leslie’s disgust, I don’t get why Nick Norman Gentle Mitchell Paul Lynde’s Cousin made it when Jamar and his Terrence Trent D’Arby fabulousness didn’t. It’s wrong. I can only hope that from now on, he sings as Nick and not as that hideous alter ego. If I even see a shiny fabric, I’m throwing something at the TV.
The whole episode was tense, what with this overblown “Judge’s Mansion” where Kara and Simon and them sat perched in these awful plush chairs that, like the rest of the decor, looked like it fell off a truck on the way to Carmela Soprano’s. It’s like a stripper’s idea of what a classy house looks like, all gold accents and blood red cushions and gross.
And did I miss the moment where “American Idol” became some barbaric gladiator competition? Simon was beyond brutal, telling people it was fine that they didn’t get through because they weren’t going to win anyway, and then telling some people who got through that it was the wrong decision. And then a bunch of them had to compete at the last minute against their closest friends. I know it’s a TV show, but they did everything but dangle them over a shark tank in cages and say “Only one of you gets to live. The other one- shark time! Say hi to Tatiana!”
So, my favorites of those who got through are Anoop, Jasmine, Danny, Lil and Stephen. The rest, I’m either so-so on, or just don’t remember.
Next week is the big time. It’s live. It’s tense. It’s Tatiana.
I need to stock up on wine.
I kinda fell in love with Anoop, too! And I enjoyed the 16 year old, Kelly Clarkson-esque girl. But Tatiana calls for something stronger than wine. Something like moonshine or grain alcohol. And why hasn’t anyone mentioned that girl who got through who forgot her lyrics? Did the judges not say that anyone who forgot their lyrics was out? Forget jumping, now it’s like they’re playing hopscotch on the shark…
I was also very disappointed with last nite’s episode. I have been a fan since Season 1 and felt this year has been for show only. I realize drama is interesting to some, but this show is suppose to be about singing and that is why I watch it. How did the Drama King with the headbands make it?!?! Please A/I get back to being a singing competition and leave the drama to Grey’s Anatomy.
Amen, amen and amen Leslie. But guys, American Idol has always been more about show than it has been about singing. Even since Season 1, Kim.
Thats why they call it a – ahem – show =)
\\"…..when Jamar and his Terrence Trent D’Arby fabulousness didn’t. It’s wrong.\\"
I really do not get this decision.
The way the show edits the episodes who would know waht is happening? Maybe they heard something we did not hear. It is irritating because it is very hard to form an opinion on the contestants because the producers pick and choose who and what we hear.
Anyway, I really thought Jamar was unique and had a very good shot when the public began voting. I found it intersting that they asked him if he would come back next year. It was almost like they were hoping he would give it another try. Why would they care if they did not think he had the talent?
AMEN! When they moved Tatiana over to the other room my thought was, YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING! She is annoying and frankly, not a very good singer. I know the show has always kept people who didn’t deserve to be there for “the drama”, but this is getting ridiculous! It seems to me that Simon wants to move on prior to his contract expiration, so he’s tanking the show on purpose with these kind of moves (that includes putting through “bikini girl” in the early rounds.
I was totally disappointed in the show. Too much drama is an under statement. Reminded me of the batchlor, I kept looking for the roses!