oh, Seattle, Seattle....

I admit, I didn't even watch the beginning. I can only take so many awful auditions in one night. Paula was more alive tonight. Randy wasn't quite as big of a jerk as last night, and Simon was his usual self that we love to hate.

I must say, the bad were REALLY bad this time. And Simon was REALLY rude too. I keep reminding myself this IS a reality show.
We finally convinced my sister, Missy and our friend Jen to watch AI this season. Poor Jen and Missy are traumatized. Jen called me in the middle of the Seattle show... right after (and forgive me for saying it this way, but I don't know their names) monkey boy and his friend were BEAT UP by Simon... asking WHAT IS GOING ON? THIS IS PAINFUL !!

You've gotta understand, Jen's an elementary school principal... first thing out of her mouth? I'm surprised the Americans with Disabilities people aren't up in arms over this show !!! ROTFL. She was sitting there trying to figure out the IQ of the contestants (they can't be over 80) and getting indignant over Simon ridiculing them !! "They are OBVIOUSLY special needs".. And the Utah "Unchained Melody" dude? She suspects he has Aspergers. Oh, she was too funny... I told her to skip a few audition weeks (yes, they can be somewhat painful) and stay tuned for the Hollywood round. That's when things get REALLY interesting.

So, who did I like in Seattle? Not many people at all.... the brother and sister are CUTE. I liked them both. He has a very surprising voice... didn't expect that to come out of the shy little boy (he's only 17 !!) And Jordan what's her name... sang Celine? Final 12, I predict.

Sigh, well, first week of auditions is over. What a roller coaster ride! Mostly valleys, but a few mountains too.