that was the worst. Not that I would ever anyway but I'm never ordering eel to spare the chefs that trauma.

I should mention that I don't love Tatiana for her singing, I love her for her crazy.

go for it. I think his dead wife wants him to be happy and enjoy all the Idol trim he can get.

LISA FRANK! Oh my god.

yeah, I noted it but I didn't have much else to say about it, you know? Like, do I expect 'more' from Idol? Not really.

yeah I thought about that but decided that he didn't technically 'win'. at least we don't have to argue about whether America can tolerate a morbidly obese Idol.

I think one of the reasons we like Norman is that he has the temerity to make fun of the show ON the show, which nobody ever does.

I agree with yummsh to a slightly less violent degree. Kara IS prettier than that other girl but she's acting like this is the high school cafeteria and it's really unbecoming.

agreed on both counts.

I think she made it through and they glossed over her at the end of the ep. Was she the one who wore a knit cap and a tank top during her "hey I'm just hanging out at home" footage?

that's how I feel too which is frustrating because again, you'd think the sum would be greater than the parts but so far not so much.

I LOOVE Nigel. Are you kidding me? That dance routine with he did with the kids last season? He's great.

I don't care for the dress shoes he wears with his jeans but I wouldn't presume to change a thing.

thank you very much!

I love the ep they re-ran last weekend, with the story about the husband and wife couple who debuted on Ed Sullivan the night the Beatles were on. Great story, great subjects.

I've found that when I can't listen to NPR anymore I listen to the most unPR station available, like Top 40 or Sports Radio. I just need the palate cleansed from time to time.

you cannot resist Simon; do not even try.

I enjoy Sound Opinions although I know people have strong opinions re: Jim DeRogatis.

A+ comment. I think we should strive to have more personal anecdotes about the contestants.

yikes. that is some serious side-boob. can't believe I didn't notice that until now