I'm tired of these people and we're not even close to the Top 12 yet. Dame. I personally would like to hear someone bust out "Answering Machine" tonight. Or perhaps "A Strange Place (The Alezby Inn)." TIP!!

She hears the ticking of the cock, apparently. I don't understand the strategy of doing songs that other contestants were known for "rocking" in previous years. And then having the background singers out-sing you. A.J. likes it! Well, then, I'm convinced. I still like her in that root for the underdoggy way.

Aww, she and her mom are so cute. Her little girl party dress is weird. I keep wanting to sing "Closing Time" along with this song, WHY IS THAT. I don't think this sounded as bad as the judges thought it sounded, WTF. I still like her for some crazy reason, like she's cute in a P.J. Soles kind of way, which is always a plus in my book. Not that that makes her more qualified to stay on this show.

She looks so cute tonight! Aww, and cute grandma. I love cute grandma. Why does it seem like she's only singing 40 percent of what she should be singing? Paula tells her she loves her. Oh, what a beautiful day of emotion. Simon doesn't like the outfit? Too colorful? The hell? This is backwards day.

Damn, girl.

I just don't care. I'm not being lazy or trying to get this over with 'cause it's late but I seriously do not care.

Oh wow, that was terrible. Oh hey, I guess she was SOBBING through the whole thing. Well then. I guess songs from Mulan do that to people. She finds solace in the loving embrace of Ryan Seacrest. Good gracious, who wouldn't.

She's adorable. I hope she doesn't do anything to make me hate her. Oh, oops, this song might actually do that. I mean, "Dangerously in Love" sounds F-ed up and falling off the rails on purpose. It is a long that ALWAYS sounds like crap. What an odd choice. I also don't believe anyone ever connects from voters when doing songs by: a) Alicia Keys b) Mary J. Blige c) Beyoncé. Oh well.

She has SUCH a Chicago accent. And oh WAIT, she's doing the A.J. song from yesterday? That is SUCH a BITCH MOVE. Along with wearing knee-length leggings under a skirt. That whole outfit is kind of sad. A drastic step backwards from last week. THE OUTFITS ARE ALL YOU HAVE. That ended really spazzily.

The picture of her and her boyfriend looks like a dating service Web ad. "I'm doing something hot tonight!" Oh wait a second, "Queen of the Night." I'm going to repeat that: "Queen of the Night." Once again, that's "Queen of the Night." Yes, "Queen of the Night." I am simply at a loss for words.

Oh no, the "he fills me up, he gives me love" song. KEY CHANGE! This is shrieky-ass-shrieky. Her outfit is crappy. Why does this end the show? Who is asleep at the switch? What am I doing here?
That ended badly. What a letdown. Oh, what was I expecting anyway.
Posted by Kim at March 1, 2007 01:52 AM | The Sound of Breaking GlassMelinda Doolittle is in a different class than the rest of these "singers."
WOW.
Posted by: pieman at March 1, 2007 07:18 AMHave I told you lately that these are my reason for living? Because they are.
Also, I'm pretty sure Melinda is my best from grade school's mom. Or Iyanla. Either way, she's about 56. And a very nice lady.
Posted by: jane at March 1, 2007 02:00 PM