Dancing

Just watched a bit of Jennifer Lopez doing her thing on the other nights' episode of American Idol. Pretty darn impressive. I have thought that it would be kind of cool to learn how to fag dance like those folk who were the "supporting cast" for her tune. That would be fun and a great way to get into shape. Can't wait for my copy of Darrin's Dance Grooves to come in.

Again with this American Idol

It appears that all those left standing in the competition are worthy of the "prize." Any one of them could, right now, have a career in the music industry. I am not sure who I like best at this point. I don't know how I have become a fan of this program. I usually dislike cheezy talent shows. This one has changed quite a few people's lives for the better. Can't really argue with that. Besides, I like the new line up of judges better than any in the past.  Just a darn good program.

American Idol Again

I have admitted in the past that I actually watch this show. This year the men seem to be top notch. It will be very hard to pick the top five at this point I think. The kid that sings Country may as well start spending his money now. He will become a rich young man very soon. They are all good, some very very good and we will be hearing more from the lot of them.

Didn't This Just End The Other Day?!!

Well American Idol is back on. It seems like this just ended the other day. There are different judges this year with Randy being the only one back it seems. I must admit I, at times, watch this show. People with amazing talent do surface and lives have been changed for the better thanks to this contest. The "preliminaries" are sometimes hard to watch though. I usually skip the early shows because I just can't stomach the people that "audition" who are worse than bad. I mean the average person who sings in the shower has a better voice than some of these folk. Some of course just try to get on tv for laughs but there are those who really are so deluded that they believe themselves to have talent. It is kind of sad really.

American Idol, New Orleans Saints and Kay Bailey Hutchinson

There are a few things on the television that I have found rather interesting in the last week or so. Last night the New Orleans Saints won the NFC Championship which was great. I came to the conclusion that in order for the Saints to beat Peyton and the boys they will have to fall on fumbles when they are on the ground instead of trying to pick up and run. The Saints should have recovered at least two Viking fumbles but instead of falling on the ball, they tried to pick and run and then of course gave the ball back. I also noticed that Favre of the Vikings is one tough hombre. The Saints did their best to knock him out of the game and he hung in. Most QB's would have not made it through that pounding that Favre took. No way! I also noticed that during the post game festivities the "master of ceremonies" kept calling Saints honorary captain Deuce McAllister "Douche." I thought at first my ears deceived me, but he did it twice. That was pretty funny. All in all the game was a fun experience. Who Dat. Go Saints.

I watched American Idol the other night which is something that I frequently criticize others for doing. So be it. I noted that the last guy that sang was some kind of good. This is the guy (I am too lazy to bother looking up his name) that spent a good portion of his youth in the can for robbing a bank at the age of 15 with a bb gun. I think he might have what it takes to be the "next American Idol." I also noted a couple of sisters from NJ who really could not sing all that well telling the judges something to the effect of "we belong in Hollywood." I don't know about that but they certainly look like they belong in Chatsworth. If American Idol does not work out for them (and it won't) I would be willing to bet that someone in Chatsworth would be willing to "make them a star." I am sorry to say that I would probably pay to see that.

Kay Bailey Hutchinson is running for Governor of Texas for some reason or other. She really does not stand a chance, but what the hey. Her major opponent in the primary is incumbent Rick Perry. Now Perry is just a bit too blow dried for me. He reminds me a bit of a Republican John Edwards. I don't know why, he just does. Just don't trust a grown man with a kiss me quick haircut. At any rate Hutchinson has a campaign ad out that is really very disturbing and actually offers quite a bit of insight into the PC state of governance.
The ad in question touts Hutchinson's achievement in getting more border patrol agents on the Mexican border. I do not know if this is true or not so will reserve comment on this.
The second point in the ad is that as Governor she will require that all state agencies check immigration status on prospective state employees before hiring. Is this not already being done?If not, that is crazy.
The third, and most damning point is that Hutchinson will make sure that all illegal immigrants that "commit crimes" will be deported. Silly me, I thought that holding illegal status was already a crime. Why are those who are in violation of immigration laws not already deported when detected?
Kay Bailey Hutchinson for Governor of Texas? Let us hope not. Of course Rick Perry is nothing special either. Bill White, the Democrat, has actually been a pretty decent Mayor for Houston, but he is, truth be told, far too Un American on the immigration issue to be of any real use to the citizens of Texas. It is a conundrum as they say.

American Idol is Stupid, but "Pants on the Ground" was Great

Well "American Idol" the opiate of the masses, is on again for another season. I must admit that I do watch the early auditions for entertainment value. You have to wonder what makes some people truly believe that they have some talent, when in fact, they have even less than even the average person who shits between two shoes. I often cringe when I see someone making a complete ass of themselves and want to turn away but of course, don't. It is voyeuristic to the extreme probably but can be just hard not to watch. Last night however a man calling himself "General" Larry Platt came on and sang his original "Pants on the Ground." I hope we will be hearing from the good General soon. Remember William Hung a few years ago? General Platt has much more talent than William and William made a little money with his recording. He sort of helped make "Idol" look foolish in his innocent fun loving way. I hope Larry Platt gets his cool song recorded and makes himself a little coin. He is funny and is a lovable old dude besides.