that was pedestrian, at best.

I do like that the girl's get all crazy done-up for country week - especially Megan. Her hair was country fabulous.

I loved that NIN was current for Randy.

Stupid Randy
I hate when one of the judges describes a contestant with a dumb phrase and the phrase goes on to haunt us for the rest of the season. I'm going to be so bugged by the "Tender Dawg" posters next week.

contemporary: To Go Home - M. Ward
classic: Shelter From the Storm - Bob Dylan

Yes, solidarity.

I worked at the Mac-Donalds in high school and we called it the McCartilage. But I like the McLigament better, it has a nice flow to it.

It's true. Firefox + Ad Blocker Plus = a whole new AV Club.
I just learned this two weeks ago and it's awesome.

It's a legitimate mistake. Keep on keepin' on, Karatloz - I look forward to it every week. :)

eh, no worries. Happens to the best of us.

Even with the fast-forward button . . .
. . . this week felt like a marathon. I thought it was never going to end. Were they given more time with the songs?

I really hope this is true - I'm happy about season 3's ending (because I know the future), but more Friday Night Lights would be aces.

Never bad-mouth synergy.

Yeah . . . I take the Ambien and have woken up with a half-eaten sleeve of Zestas next to my pillow.

YES! Oh my gosh, that's the comparison I was searching for when I was watching! Thanks, Claire.

The chair "come on!" was maybe my favorite line of the night. Although I did like the admiration/veiled jealousy he put into "where did you meet her?"

More, more! Keep 'em coming!

This is my favorite choice so far. Good work, K.

Seriously? They've shown that footage of Michael and his kids playing in the park a minimum for four times. Also, him saying something along the lines of "this will change everything for our family." They're loving the heck out of the whole blue-collar worker turned Idol thing.

Hoary
Please continue to use this word. It looks great in print, what with the vowel combination and stuff.