[Palladin]

>>>The show is becoming a parody of itself.<<<

Something stinks--almost as much as Kat's hideous ripoff of Whitney Houston. Kat's teary-eyed dad must have called his topflight Hollywood lawyer last night to threatn a lawsuit againsts Simon and Co. if his brat doesn't win.

I've never seen such a fast turnaround in my life on the part of these judges.

A music prof friend of mine watched the show for the first time last night. This guy is an amazing director of several bands. He has perfect pitch and his musical "ear" is impeccable.

I asked him today what he thought. He said the first girl was terrible; that she screeched offkey throughout the song; and that she was dressed like a 'ho.

He said the bald guy was very good and that the not-so-goodooking guy had a great voice.

But he liked Paris the best...said she is a terrific stylist and her voice is magnificent. He couldn't believe she's only 17.

There you have it from a professional and widely proclaimed musician and teacher.

[over3Owithabrain]

My wife is also a professional musician/singer/voice teacher. She said right after Kat's performance how subpar it was and deserving of the scorn it received from the judges. Even my untrained ear often picks up the caterwauling Kat does when she goes high or loud. Paris is by far the best gal and thankfully survived.

The turnaround by the judges and the suddenly inflated vote totals for Kat are puzzling though...

[TAdams8591]

"But he liked Paris the best...said she is a terrific stylist and her voice is magnificent."

I think your friend is right.