Anniethology on Idol: "Idol, whooz ur mama?"

I'm not too proud to throw myself into the mix! I can dish it out and I can take it!

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If Kristy doesn't go home tonight, she will be poised to be the next Sanjaya. Week after week, more talented contestants will go home, while Kristy survives each cut with the

"hot chick" vote or the "I heart cocker spaniels" vote.

Anniethology on Idol: "Idol, whooz ur daddy?"

Whooz ur daddy, David Cook?

Gobo Fraggle of Fraggle Rock!

So that is where all the rock talent comes from! That makes total sense.

I am not the only blogger on Al Gore's Internets making likeness comparisons with the Idols, but I am certain that I am the only one who has come up with possible DNA matches with the likes of Lamb Chop and Fraggle. I am the only one bold enough to make comparisons outside our species. Oh yeah!

Simon has critized David for looking too self-assured. That is laughable coming from him! But, he is misreading David's facial expressions. He is taking raised eyebrows for over-confidence, which, in fact is not what he is doing at all. The raising of the eyebrows while he sings is just a way to make his giant forehead look smaller. I know this, because I have used this trick myself. If you have a forehead wider than four fingers, you know what I am typing about. (You are putting your hand up to your forehead and checking right now, arent ya?) Watch it tonight. You'll see for yourself. You know I'm right.

There ya go! You have two things to watch out for tonight. Count how many times David Archuleta licks his lips and how many times David Cook raises his eyebrows. Report back after the show. You know I will!

(Oh, the microscope we put these kids under, it's shameful, really shameful. Am I ashamed? You know I am.)

Update: David and David made a liar out of me! Obviously, they read my blog before the show;) There was absolutely no eyebrow raising or lip licking to be had.
In fact, David Cook is making me a believer. (I can't believe I am saying that.) I loved the version of Billy Jean he sang. They definitely saved the best for last.
Everyone else as great, too. This is an amazing season. Except for Kristy Lee Cook. Simon was right when he said she made a "clever" choice in song. She is going to need the patriotic vote to stay in the competition. The judges were even more clever for not calling her out on it. That would just enrage the red-neck, Dixie Chick hatin' crowd. Don't get me wrong, I love my country, but it's going to take way more than that country fair-esque version of "God Bless the USA" to save her from the bottom three this week.

Just keepin' it real.

Blog Pic Photo Dump

I was browsing through my Blog Pics folder and I realized that I have a lot of photos in there that I have never used. I threw in a couple that I may have used before, too, just so we can reminisce about the good times.

Taken with the camera phone last fall. Moral of the story: Whatever you do, don't forget your pants!

I ♥ pancakes, big time!

"Please Suri, don't run so fast. I can't keep up with you in my huge, plaid pants."

"I should have been her daddy."

P.S. Jen is dead.

Would anyone like to take a wild guess at which one is my kid?

Easter: International Holiday of Mystery

Click here to read my never been seen anywhere before Easter post at my blog-home-away-from home, The Mile High Mamas! It's about the most mysterious holiday ever!

Things I learned from American Idol

Brook White dances like Elaine Benes.

Ryan prefers Chikezie's sweat to David Cook's spit.

David Archuleta only licked his lips 4 times. (I don't think that is a lot, E-dub. Carronin said that it might be a nervous habit and he didn't seem very nervous this week.)

Syesha: "♪ There's a dark cloud hanging over me. ♪"

Me: "Yeah, it's called the Bottom 3." Ouch.

Chikezie can go from Brian McKnight to Taylor Hicks in the flash of a harmonica.

Guess who loves Littlest Pet Shop?

As far as interactive pet websites go, I think Little Pet Shop VIP's are the best. I may be making some enemies here, but I think they are cuter than webkinz. Doh!

"Who says band's not cool?"

This is a short video of the Venezuelan National Youth Orchestra. They are directed by a young man named, Gustavo Dudamel. Many of you know that I lived in Venezuela for over a year as a missionary for my church. I miss mi otra patria (my other homeland). I would love a chance to go back. I keep in regular contact with a couple of queridas amigas (dear friends). One of them recently sent me this video. I love it because it embodies the spirit and exuberance of the Venezuelan people. Enjoy!

Anniethology on Idol: "Idol, whooz ur mama?"

Christy=
Kristy

If she makes it through another week, it's only because she is pretty. That crazy country number stressed me out. It made me want to throw a cowboy boot at something.

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Lamb Chop

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Don't say that you don't see the resemblance. This is the first week that I am actually rooting for Brooke White. Her emotionality was so tender and her song was amazing. Since the "Golden Boy" David Archuleta forgot his words, maybe the Mormon vote will swing the other way toward Brooke tonight.

I think the best performance tonight was a tie between Brooke and David Cook. I will predict that either David Hernandez, due to his bad publicity, or Kristy Cook will go home tomorrow.

Update: Goodbye David Hernandez. It's hard being right all the time. It's a solemn responsibility. I promise to use my powers for good.

My rotten bag of potatoes is bettter than your rotten bag of potatoes

I cleaned out my pantry on Thursday. In the way-way back ,this is what I found!

Beat that! Ha!

A dozen tentacles measuring over a foot and a half long.

Rosie is not afraid of it. Look at the shadow. Rosie look's like Medusa!

This is for Jean Knee. If you haven't already, check out the funny swimsuit pics she put on her blog.

Aren't you super glad you came to my blog today?

Anniethology on Idol: Danny Noriega was good TV + "Idol, whooz ur daddy?"

I have to say that I am sorry to see Danny Noriega go. He was good TV. I thought I would have at least another week or two to post his DNA results. I made a call to the "Idol, whooz ur daddy?" lab and had the results rush delivered to the "Anniethology on Idol" desk.

Here are the results: Dim the lights, please.

Suzie Quatro a.ka. Leather Tuscadero

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Adam Sandler as Little Nicky

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Danny Noriega, now known as the 13th American Idol Runner up

Anniethology on Idol: The Girls languish in the 80'z

Again, the girls are picking up the scraps after the guys. It's the guys competition to lose this year.

I can't believe that of all the dance and british invasion music of the 80's they had to chose from, most of them picked boring ballads.

Although, I do have to give Brook White some props, I liked her version of "Love is a Battlefield." Paula was right though, it could have used a little more band. As much as a liked the acoutstic version, I would have liked to hear her sing it straight. I think she could have pulled it off.

I think I got to Amanda O. She's read my blog and is hurt by my pictures of her possible parentage. For the record, I did say in the comments that, in reality, she does have a very attractive mother. She didn't look in the camera once during her performance last night. Did you notice? I didn't want to deflate her. If she can't handle a few good natured ribbings from a "mom blog" then this biz isn't for her. She did look WAY better last night, don't ya think?

"Don't listen to me, Amanda. You go out there and do your best. Don't think about me and my DVR and my digital camera, taking crazy still shots of you and putting them on my blog. Just do your rock thing and fahgetaboutit."

I have no prediction on who should go. Take `em. Take any of them. I don't care.

Scroll down and show me comment love over at the Mile High Mamas today, too. Smooch!

Bloggers are like family

The Elasticwaistbandlady said once that she blogs because she can tell the same old stories, that she has been telling her family over and over for years, to a whole new group of people.

Once you have been blogging for awhile your fellow bloggers become like family. Click here to read one of my same old stories, told in a different way.

Anniethology on Idol: I don't know, dawg... plus, more "Idol, whooz ur daddy?"

This guy is gone for sure. I'd bet my Idol fanatic reputation on it.

He should have channeled his progenitor, may Andy Gibb rest in peace, a little more. He has a Bee Gee-esque voice, for whining out loud! Why, oh why didn't he sing "How Deep is Your Love?"

(photo formatted and sanitized for your protection)

Luke's performance was even more girly than Danny Noriega's, if that is possible. Tainted love is right. That hip shimmy Danny pulled just about put an eye out or at least that what I felt like doing at that moment.

"My eyes, my eyes, my innocent eyes. I'll never be the same."

I will reiterate what I said before: It's a shame they will draw equally from the guys and the girls to create the Top 12.

As for the the other guy whose A.I. journey will end Thursday night, your guess is as good as mine. So, what's your guess, who else will go home?

Give a girl a brake...

"Next item on the docket..."

Click here to read my latest column for my local paper, The Daily Sentinel. If you are not too cheap, leave me a comment, too.

Update: I am sorry to everyone who heeded my shameless begging for comments just to have your comments go unposted at gjsentinel.com. I don't know what the problem is. Maybe my buddy Todd P. will have a look at it on Monday. Your love and efforts have not gone unappreciated by me.

Anniethology on Idol: The Girls' snooze fest continues + More Idol "Whooz ur daddy?"

The difference between the girls and guys is glaring. It's too bad they will pick equally from each group to be in the Final 12. I couldn't pick a favorite. Maybe if you put a gun to my head I would say, "Don't shoot me!"

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I know I have shone her possible parentage before and I say "her" because I can't remember her name, and if I can't remember her name, why would I vote for her?

Anniethology on Idol: Show is over, the kid won. Plus, Idol "Whooz ur Daddy?"

Was that a-m-a-z-i-n-g or what?! I love what Paula said to David Archuleta, known on this blog as "Cutie," at the end of his performance. Something like, "I want to squish you and squeeze you and hang you from my rear-view mirror."

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Guess whose mama went on a cruise on the Love Boat in the early 80's?

When I see Chikezie I think Issac Washington took a break from mixing drinks at the bar to perform on the Lido Deck.

Anniethology on the Oscars

I can barely commit the energy to type this post. That was the most painfully boring and uninspiring award show I have ever seen. Jon Stewart couldn't have been more un-funny if he brought his own studio audience. He's nothing without is desk and pencil. I never thought I would say this, "WE WANT ELLEN! WE WANT ELLEN!"

My pick for Best Dressed is Anne Hathaway. She very rarely gets it wrong. It was the year of the ponytail. Beware, though, ladies the formal ponytail can be a hard look to pull off without looking like a schlumpahdinka. The formal pony actually takes a lot of time, deliberate hair placement, and hairspray.

And, who keeps inviting Cameron Diaz to these things? Was she even in a movie this year, besides Shrek 6.0?

Update: Since Melissa was kind enough to ask. I will share with you my pick for "Worst Dressed". This was a no brainer, nobody else came close. It was Tilda Swenton. She looked like she was wearing a Hefty bag. She looked better as the White Witch in Narnia. Despite looking like she just rolled out of the landfill, she won an Oscar for her role in Michael Clayton.

Runway Lost Idols

I am so happy that I am not the only one crazy enough to ♥ Christian from Project Runway. He won "Fan Favorite" by a landslide. He is crazy talented and totally "fierce!" I can't wait to see his collection at Fashion Week.

A.I. results? What can I say? I'm not surprised. I can't even remember those kid's names. And, hello?! Did you see Paula's new video? She is still hot! I am not embarassed to say, she is forever my girl, even though she is a hot mess and saves her only three lucid days a month for American Idol. I ♥ you, Paula!

Kate's son is Aaron?! What happened? Why won't Jack see him? Did Claire die? Is Jack responsible for her death? Did he find out that Claire is his sister? More questions than answers, this is why I love and hate Lost, big time!

Anniethology on Idol: Girl's Snooze Fest

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Don't say that you weren't thinking the same thing.

But, she rocks! Not my style, but she rocks.

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I was so disappointed in the girls tonight. I'm not excited about any of them.

But,

I give Kady, the impressionist, the "Most likely to improve" award.

Anniethology on Idol: Guys Night

These three guys left the others scrambling for the scraps tonight. Let me introduce you to "Cutie", "Funky", and "Hunky".

(Remember this is an "All Idol all the Time" Zone, it doesn't matter the topic of the post, leave a comment about A.I. whenever you want.)

As if there could be anything more about me...

Anne, talented author, horse lover, and distant cousin to Phil Collins, recently tagged me with a "7 Things About Me" Meme. In case you don't know what a "meme" is, here is a great place to illuminate yourself. Having been at this blogging thing for quite awhile, it's hard to think of things that I haven't bragged about told you about already. That being said, here we go!

1. I love watching court tv. It makes me feel superior to the rest of humanity, because I'm smart enough to 1. Not to loan anyone money and 2. I always get it in writing. I also had enough sense to not "play house" with someone I wasn't married to. So many of the cases are about these pathetic women who make car payments or buy gold chains for their boyfriends and then when things go bad and/or they find out that he has another babymama, they want their money back. Suckers. I think they got what's coming to them for "giving it up" so easily. As much as I enjoy my superiority complex, I only watch it with Secret Agent Man and we only watch People's Court with Judge Marilyn Milian. We love her signature line, "Lo barato sale caro." Translation: Cheap things turn out expensive. Ain't it the truth, sistah?!

2. My favorite Girl Scout cookies are Thin Mints and Samoas. Did anyone notice my new Good Mail Countup Clock on my sidebar? I'm just sayin.'

3. I have been on a super secret mission to Singapore with Secret Agent Man. I don't know what he did while we were there, but I spent a good portion of our week-long trip crying in my hotel room. It was the first time I had been that far from my babies for that long. I couldn't stand the fact that if they needed me, I was 24 hours away. Waaaaaaaah! It's a beautiful island country. The subway is super clean and modern. After using the underground transporation in Singapore, the New York subway system was horror to behold. Our last night we had wonderful Asian meal at the Clark Quay promenade. (pictured)

4. I am not a soccer mom anymore. I am now a basketball mom. My boys play on a 3rd grade city league. I try to pay as little attention as possible to the game. I can't stand to watch their uncoordinated growing bodies tripping, traveling, and in the case of my boys, shuffling down the court. But, there's always, of course, one or two kids who really "get" the game and ride rough shot over the kids whose mamas just signed them up so they would have something to do after school or get them off the couch.

5. I am not repressed. Compulsive Writer sent me this article. The article titled "Mormon women seek greater role" makes me laugh out loud. I think my role in my church is great enough. I am in charge of the two hour Sunday services for over 100 children, including the coordination of 15 teachers and other leaders, as well as planning and carrying other weekly activities and overseeing the Cubscout program. Hello?! I think my role is "great" enough. I don't think that anyone who knows me or reads my blog would consider me a "repressed" Mormon woman. That adjective just does not fit the culture. Over-achieving, hard-working, caring, civic-minded, yes. Repressed? No way. I may be able to think of one person who would look at my life and think "repressed", but that is because they don't appreciate the value of God, home and family and the only thing they have been able to fully committ to is their smoking habit.

6. Speaking of being repressed, did I mention at I am going to Hawaii? Yes, that is where all the repressed Mormon housewives go to relax. Seven days, six nights on the big island, just S.A.M and I. The kids are staying home with their repressed Mormon grandma. That's the great family tradition. My parents went to Hawaii three times while we were growing up and never took us kids. So, we, in turn, are leaving our kids behind, also. Don't worry, we will bring them home the customary souveniers of sugar cane, grass skirts, and shell necklaces.

7. Oh, wow, I am almost done. Hmmm, number 7. What am I going to tell you for number 7. It's got to be good. Oh, the pressure! I got nothing. You'll just have to be happy with 6 things about me.

Thanks Anne, this was a lot of fun! Now, I guess, I have to tag some people. Hmmm... Glittersmama, Nancyface, and Aubrey, your turn. If you have done this recently, guess what, you get to do it again:)

Anniethology Video Log: a la Valentines Day

Two ways to feel the love.

My ♥Valentines-inspired post can be found in two places today.

This one has a tad bit more geographical information, but it probably won't be posted until the p.m. so keep checking back.

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This one is where you can leave a kind little comment, wishing me the best, because I am all on my lonely for ♥Valentines Day:(

Don't feel sorry for me. ♥Secret Agent Man's ♥ gift to me was a free round trip ticket to anywhere in the continental U.S. Woohoo! Where to go? Where to go? Anyone want to have a blogger crash on their couch?

♥Happy Valentines Day Everybody!♥

"Your mom goes to college." Part 4.0

I can sing. I can dance. I can wear rubber pants. Now, I know the geologic time scale!

If you can't tell by the picture, that's 10 out of 10 correct, thank you very much. I think it's funny to mention that my Geology of Colorado class takes place in an auditorium. I am usually surrounded by empty seats. No one wants to sit by the non-trads (non-traditional students, a.k.a "old farts") except on quiz day! I was completely surrounded! I almost laughed out loud and shoo-ed them away. You have to know that I covered my paper. Ain't no way anyone was cheating off of my paper. I worked hard to memorize the geological timescale, I wasn't going to give anyone a sneaky peek!

Happy Year of the Rat

Many of you know that I am fascinated by Asian culture. I love Asian food, movies, and décor. I find the Chinese to be particularly interesting just for the fact that they make everything. I went to into Radio Shack the other day, I asked the salesboy to sell me a phone that was made in the USA. No surprise here... no phone, no sale.

I have been a student of Feng Shui for three years. On my old blog, I used to write posts about what I was learning. Through practicing some of the basic tennants of Feng Shui I have been able to increase the good chi in my home. I think the benefits of good chi and the fact that it's the Year of the Rat, which is associated with material prosperity, has made my recent shopping expeditions even more successful. The other day in the grocery store, I found these:

10 dogs and 10 buns!

It's gonna be a good Year of the Rat!

R.I.P.

Help! Anniethology needs a theme song.

My blog needs a theme song and I need some ideas. I have seens some blogs that are not only a pleasure to read, but a pleasure to listen to also. Here are some of my favs:

Aubrey - She is always on the cutting edge of what is about to be cool.

Carronin - Her playlist can be described as 80's on the dance tip.

E-dub- Again, more 80's with a little Bollywood! Balle! Balle!

Elastic- You are just going to have to hear it for yourself. Love songs about pumpkins?

and Isaura.- She adds the Latin flava', which I love! Aye, mi amor!

Don't hold back. Make a suggestion. What do you think the Anniethology theme song should be?

Calling on the Internet Relief Society

A friend of mine is going through a really rough time. She is an amazingly hard-working woman, who is not prone to whining, and has been there for me more times than I can count.
If any of you have ever dealt with strained familial relations, health problems, or teenage drama, you will be able to feel her pain. If it's not too much to ask, please visit her blog and give her a word of encouragement.
I'm a bad cook and I'm horribly lacking in the sensitivity department. So, if I can get a bunch of bloggers to go over there and give her a virtual hug, maybe that will be one small way I can show my friend how much she means to me.

Thanks,

Annie

If you don't mind...

...please show me a little love and by that I mean comments, over at the Mile High Mamas blog. It's an old story told in a new way. I hate to beg, but it would mean a lot to me. Smooch!