QUICKIE IDOL RECAP: Why, Amanda, Why?!

Let's take a moment to remember Amanda Overmyer's hair when it was merely large. You know, before a stylist made her look like a sunflower in a third-grade play. Anyway, here are the Top 10 girls from Wednesday's night's '70s-themed "American Idol":

CARLY SMITHSON: She has wicked ink, pours a mean pint and isn't afraid to "shimmy" to Heart. So why am I bored by the Irish belter? I mean, my name's Sean Daly. I should be proposing by now.

SYESHA MERCADO: Roller coaster of emotions on this one. Had no idea she starred in that commercial for our local beaches. Very cool. Then she did that Exorcistian baby impression. Not cool. Not cool at all.

BROOKE WHITE: She annoys me, but the choice of "You're So Vain" made sense. After all, she might be the only person with a toothy maw as wide as Carly Simon's.

RAMIELE MALUBAY: Between the hula dance and the disco inferno, the Polynesian Pixie immediately became a fave in the Daly manse.

KRISTY LEE COOK: Makes me long for the sophistication and nuance of Kellie Pickler.

AMANDA OVERMYER: I once dated a Panama Jack salesgirl in Ocean City, Md. Before she keyed my car and threatened to stab me, we had some really hot times. But alas, it wasn't meant to be.

ALAINA WHITAKER: We learned a couple things during this fine performance: (1) We should all listen to more Olivia Newton-John and (2) Randy Jackson is responsible for all the evil in the world.

ALEXANDREA LUSHINGTON: True confession: When Alexandrea kicked into Chicago's "If You Leave Me Now," I involuntarily yelped, "Oooh, awesome!" I figure the Forever Fiancee will fill out the palimony papers in the morning.

KADY MALLOY: With all those impressions, Kady's a regular Rich Little, isn't she? She's not too good on "Idol," but she'd kill on "Match Game."

ASIA'H EPPERSON: I think my four-week-old summed up the night rather eloquently when, upon show's completion, she urped Similac down the front of her onesie.

Comments

[Jeff in Cuba]

Just got back and I'm taking in the rundown.

Someone please tell me at least one of the blondes is outta here tomorrow!

[Sean Daly]

I have a twisted hankerin' for both Amanda and Kady, but they both seem awkward, miserable. Kristy Lee Cook is perilously low on charazma, so she could get the heave-ho, too.

[Marissa]

Curious. I was watching the video of Amanda's performance last week. First of all, she's frightening. It was dreadful. I think she exudes intrigue because the men (and some women) fantasize about being handcuffed and spanked while she dons a naughty nurse costume.
It appears, once again, that I didn't miss much.

[jane]

You know it's a boring show when it's a challenge to come up with snarky bòn móts. Last night was one of those nights.

Liked Brooke more than you did, Mr. Daly, but otherwise we're in agreement, here in the cold (46 degrees!) light of morning.

[Marissa]

Cold!? I'll tell you about cold, sister lol
It's S E V E N. 7 standing alone. I guess I should be grateful it's not accompanied by a negative.

[Marissa]

"Cruella DeVille ... if she doesn't scare you, then no evil will..."
I give you: Amanda Over-dyer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a9HNUhlnJ0

[Jeff in Cuba]

Here's my morning take:

It's increasingly difficult to follow along without being able to see the show, and consequently it's increasingly difficult to care about seeing the show.

The spokeshole at our cable company says the problem is related to a Georgia snowstorm that damaged a satellite dish, and that things will be back to normal soon. However, the last time they lost Fox it took them 9 months to 'find' it.

So I may be on the AI bench for the rest of the season. Which would suck.

Oh yeah, 68 degrees on the way to work this morning.

[Guy]

I think Bickford, make that Overmyer, could be done. Terrible song choice.

I've been eyeing her for a while, but now I'm going all in on Kristy Lee Cook. Maybe I'm a sucker for pony-riding country girls. More likely it was her choice in wardrobe (love the form-fitting, off-the-shoulders look - except when it applies to Daly). Wait until country week - she'll kill.

Like Alaina as well, but can't get past The Gap. Seriously, Letterman should sue.

[Bassnote]

I really think Amanda is in danger of going home tonight. She really slaughtered a great Kansas tune, and she looked like hell. i hope she gets a chance to redeem herself next week.