Die, Fledermaus!
As much as I believe the undead should be given equal opportunity in the entertainment industry, Nosferatu must leave American Idol. Did you see him last night? There's just no place for a cold, bloodless vampire on prime-time television (except for Rosie O'Donnell, of course). If you're gonna allow Nosferatu (also known, in shape-shifting form, as Phil Stacey) to perform, at least flash a parental-advisory warning before each show. Fer crissakes, my daughter, 3-year-old Kid Lulu, woke up screaming last night. I asked what was wrong and she said, "Nosferatu is coming to get me!" I'm with ya, kid. I'm with ya.
(Avert your eyes, or be damned forever.)
(I'm serious, look away.)
(Sharpen your stakes.)
(Prepare the garlic.)
(Cover your neck.)
(Nosferatu is in da house.)
Sean Daly is the pop music critic for the St. Petersburg Times. His CD collection -- from Journey to Dylan, Prince to U2, Public Enemy to Stan Getz -- is much bigger and better than yours.
Bit harsh on "No Folic Phil" aren't ya?
I think that Sanjaya whispered his last song, thank goodness.
And was I the only one that thought we were going to see a "Vanilla Avalanche" last night when Sundance kept pulling at his buttons. I like the guys but let's just say I don't want to see all that he has to offer.
Posted by: sparky | February 28, 2007 at 12:50 PM
Overall, the guys in this competition are the weaker sex! What was with all the men singing songs done by female performers? To me they came across as wimpy and sappy. And they looked uncomfortable. And what about all the poor hat choices? The one person who should have been wearing a hat is Nosferatu - he is just creepy! Sadly, the men just don't have it this year! The next AI will definitely be a female! That's my bet! And is it just me or does Paula Abdul seem surprisingly lucid these days? Does Promises have an outpatient program?
Posted by: Forever Fiancee | February 28, 2007 at 03:24 PM
He's definitely creepy. The first time I saw him I thought it was BAT BOY from Weekly World News. If you stare at him too long, you'll turn to stone. I'm sure of it!
Posted by: full of chaps | February 28, 2007 at 05:08 PM
Bat Boy! Genius! Wasn't there a musical about Bat Boy? It's all starting to make sense.
Posted by: Sean Daly | February 28, 2007 at 05:27 PM
FF, aren't you overstating the obvious about men and weaker sex. We as the male specimens don't have any hand at all in life period, not just in AI.
Posted by: sparky | March 01, 2007 at 10:44 AM