If it’s drama you like, well … then it’s drama you like.
But you weren’t really expecting to find any on The X Factor last night … were you? Oh, there was lots of fire engine red going on in the background, lots of (faux) interesting stares and pauses from Steve Jones leading into commercials. But the most dramatic moment culled from the hour of show was at the beginning when everybody (every … freakin’ … body) lip synced that group mishmash to comical effect. I was in anticipation of someone tripping over someone else to begin a human domino toppling. That was simply one huge, frightening, every-which-way-but-loose entanglement of bodies with no substance whatsoever.
And how ’bout that little montage they did about the Pepsi commercial being part of the prize package? I got to thinking: If it was me up there competing? If I ended up walking away the winner of this inaugural U.S. season of The X Factor? I would have to refuse the Pepsi commercial. I’d pass. Couldn’t do it. Why? Because Pepsi tastes like mold. (Tara and I even riffed about it a while back.) I wouldn’t have the wherewithal to contribute my services to something I don’t abide by. I’m a Coca Cola guy, through and through.
But … let’s get back to “the drama” of the show, such that it is.
When it comes right down to it, everyone’s safe and moving on to next week! *snort* Okay, just about everyone. I can’t say I called out Paula’s Stereo Hogzz or InTENsity as either of the acts who would find themselves the features of the evening’s main theatrics. But I will state I’ve never (yes, I used the word “never”) been on board with any of the groups the show has offered. Seriously, Stereo Hogzz (good gordness, that’s a beastly, horrid name for a group) should have been booted simply for the atrocious vocals of their lead if not for his fashion sense … or lack thereof with his bare legs glaringly contrasting with his jacket and tie.
But, with the hammer being laid down ultimately by L.A. Reid, the pseudo-drama came tumbling down with his final announcement InTENsity was the goner. I would have been happy with both of them leaving.
But … that’s wishful thinking. I’ve been doing a lot of that lately.
Clacked by Michael Noble 
on Nov 04, 2011 @ 11:36 EST5EDT
I was ready to be done with In-Ten-City, before they began, but truly disappointed they left before the Golden Girls who can’t spell Rain. [Hey, if we vote off all of Paula’s groups, will Paula disappear? Just a thought.] [Hope.] [Prayer?]
I am also ready to see the end of results night group sing. Was it Leroy Bell’s line that rang out loud and clear without even a mike held up to cover his non-moving lips?
I did like the part where the judges have input on who is actually going home any particular night. In my opinion, much better than the one and only “Save” given American Idol judges.
Overall, my biggest joy last night was realizing the World Series was over and I could be seeing X Factor settle into a routine. Since they have been approved to film a second season, is it possible they have enough priority in the Fox schedule to be scheduled on travel days in October next year?
PS – Every time I have seen Josh get up to sing, I have hoped he would put some life and emotion into the lyrics of “She Believes In Me”. In the video montage leading up to his song Weds. night, his girlfriend of years was such a feature, I thought I might finally see it happen. Instead, I think we saw his weakest performance to date. Someone stop Nicole before she kills him!!
I was not disappointed int inTensity leaving and being from Houston I kind of like Stero Hoggz but I think they would do much better if Paula would leave them alone on the dance crap. They were much better before she go a hold of them, go back and look if you have some of the stuff before they got put under her you will see. But they were also lip singing the song in the show down. When it started you heard the back up guys singing and their mikes were at their side.
Nyle I like Lakoda Rayne but again I think Paula is messing them up too. She needs to work them as a country group and let them be. Stop the dressing and making them season crap. These girls are cute and can harmonize pretty good, let them become the next Dixi Chicks.
I love Josh and Drew then Melanie. I find that Josh reminds me of Bob Seger and Drew is just great but please don’t turn her into another Taylor Swift that girl makes my blood run cold.
Astro is a brat but he is not going any where.
There is my 2cents do with it as you will.