American Idol

[KittyGurl]

I thought the choir was really nice

[Daisy and Delilah]

EEEEE , Jeff Beck. Never expected that. Well, if I can't have Eric Clapton I will take Jeff Beck. And I thought he handled himself well, too. Talent and class.

I agree, Joyce Kelly and Jeff sounded great together. I didn't expect him to be on there either-it was a pleasant surprise

I thought the choir was adorable. They were so proud of themselves and looked so cute in ther little outfits.

[Logan]

And silly me forgot to watch!!!!!

[wolf_Q]

I watched American Idol tonight...but only because Bono was on it.

I've watched it a few other times, I like Blake and Jordin, I don't really care for any of the others.

[elizabethann]

I cried all during the show last night. It was very sad. So little money can help these people. And did you see how only 5 out of 150 kids have enough money to eat lunch at school....and this was in Kentucky?

The story Bono told was sad too - how a parent begged Bono to take a child home with him.

I thought Josh Grogan was awesome with the little kids.

I heard today that they made $30 million.

[pitc9]

Did anyone else think at first glance that Kelly was pregnant?
That dress looked Very bad on her!
But she made up for it by sounding Wonderful!!!!

I screamed when Ryan told Chris he was safe!
A co-worker told me he was about to put a fork full of mashed potatoes in his mouth and when Ryan told Chris to sit down he threw his mashed potatoes at the TV

I cried when Simon and Ryan were visiting the ladies that were dying. And after Simon helped load the lady into the truck, they said she died 2 days later. LES... big time.

I just wish they would have focused more on the kids here in America. I know they did a few things with American kids. But to me it felt like their main focus were kids in other countries. American is always putting others before their own, and to me, that's very sad and upsetting. For instance, they went to places where kids are orphaned in Africa (or other countries) why didn't they visit an orphanage here in the US?

Sorry, I know this is the AI thread... but I just had to speak my mind.

[Taz_Zoee]

I agree about Kelly looking a little larger than usual. You could even see it in her arms, and the dress didn't help AT ALL!!

I thought all the stories they showed were very emotional. I got teary eyed more than once.....more so on Carrie Underwoods segment.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Angie, I'm glad you said what you did. We are still talking about American Idol and you put it very well. I was getting sorta irritated that they would focus so much on helping people in other countries and not so much our own country.

I was taken aback with emotion when the part about Kentucky came up. Having lived in western Virginia for a few years, I saw it first hand. No one would believe what those people live like unless they've been there and seen it. I am still in awe over the fact that we have conditions like that right here under our noses. It's unbelievable. I don't know how else to say it-words escape me to describe it properly. I was glad that they showed that part but it seemed to be inadequate, compared to other parts of the show.
I really hope some of the money collected will go to Appalachia.

Another question I have; With this effort to help, are we trying to teach birth control to the people of Africa? It seems to me that this is where it should start. I would hope that we're already doing that but did it really appear that way to anybody?

I also thought Kelly looked pregnant.

[elizabethann]

I thought of birth control too. But they can't even get pills to them for malaria. So I don't know how they'd get pills to them for birth control.

I think Ryan said there were over 1 million people in a town that was the size of NY City's Central Park?! I couldn't believe it!

I often wonder where all of the money goes for charities that help people (like the kids in Kentucky). How can we help other countries, when we can't even help our own?

I just don't get it.

[sparks19]

I think they focused so much on Africa because it really was the SADDEST story to tell. Whatever brings in the most money I guess. Yes we have poverty and starvation and all those things in our country and they did talk about that.... but talking about all those kids in Africa that are born with HIV everyday (far more often than here in America), die from a totally treatable disease like Mylaria (sp?) just because they can't afford two pills.... etc etc and on top of that 12 year old boys are raising their brothers and sisters because their parents have died.... that wouldn't be allowed to happen here in the States. YES... there are just as many sad cases here in the States.... but they are much easier to find over in Africa and they need to show whatever will inspire people to donate the most money.


And yes it is a shame that we are helping others before we are helping our own.... but many people don't see it that way. They see the US as a super power and very wealthy.... we SHOULD be helping EVERYONE since we are so fortunate.... that is how a lot of people feel.

I liked how it was totally focused on Children who don't have a choice in the matter rather than the adults.... AND it was all supporting charity organizations.... not government run organizations. I liked that a lot

[momoffuzzyfaces]

My favorite part was Elvis making a "suprise" visit.
And that they didn't send anyone home. That would have depressed everything.

Melinda is my favorite but I like Jordan a lot too.

As for birth control in Africa. I certainly agree there needs to be something done but lots of them don't even have clean drinking water or good food or a decent place to live. How could they afford pills or such?

[Daisy and Delilah]

I'm thinking some of the pharmaceutical giants in this country could send some of those "free samples" over there. My doctor has a full wall, about 12 feet long x 7 feet tall, filled with samples. That's only one closet full. His other rooms have locked drawers stocked with more.

Surely, someone could send/fly truckloads of this stuff over there I just wish we could get to the source rather than the outcome.

I also understand that it's after the fact in the cases of these children. They're already here and they need to be taken care of now.

With the way we live in the USA, why is anyone starving, going without clean water, and, without sufficient basic medical care? It's horrible.

Maybe I need to start another thread about this?

[sparks19]

My favorite part was Elvis making a "suprise" visit.
And that they didn't send anyone home. That would have depressed everything.

Melinda is my favorite but I like Jordan a lot too.

As for birth control in Africa. I certainly agree there needs to be something done but lots of them don't even have clean drinking water or good food or a decent place to live. How could they afford pills or such?

That was REALLY cool. I am amazed at how they did the Elvis thing. That Hologram was FANTASTIC. Very real looking. There was a point that I thought it was a REALLY REALLY REALLY good impersonator lol.

[RedHedd]

I loved the show, but really lost it when they showed OUR country and the abysmal lack of education in Kentucky. That poor mother not being able to read - it's shocking and disgraceful that we're not taking care of our own and allowing conditions like that to continue in today's America. I'm glad that a part of the contributions are staying here in this country; I know it's not enough, but we have to start somewhere.

I loved seeing Kelly Clarkson again, although I too was shocked at her appearance. I know that girl loves to eat her Texas chow, but still ... Loved the song she did.

The bit with Elvis and Celine was so well done. It made me remember what a total hottie he was and made me feel sad that he had to die the way he did.

I loved the "Staying Alive" segment - seeing all those stars being silly. Terri Hatcher had on WAY too much blush! Her makeup looked clown-like.

I was glad that no one was booted off this week. I don't think the order in which they were given the news had anything to do with how the vote went.

Next week should be interesting

[Daisy and Delilah]

I thought the show tonight was pretty good overall. I love Jon Bon Jovi. What a cutie pie!! He gets cuter every time I see him.

I thought Jordin was off tonight. She didn't sound good at all to me. I thought Lakisha was absolutely awesome. One of her best. I spent a good 30 minutes after the show voting for her.

Going home tomorrow: I think it will be Jordin and Chris.