AI Finale has been worth watching so far (spoilers)...

[Robin in Tx]

...just to see ZZ Top and George Michael!!

And did you catch that new Guitar Hero commercial with David C? Loved it!!

Winner announcement coming up next...

[Mandamom]

Yeah!!!!

[Robin in Tx]

Unbelievable!! YOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

[*anj*]

You know, I watch this show about three times each season.
The first time I saw that guy I just had a feeling that he was the one.

So there you go. It's the David that I thought it would be!! :D

[Jami]

It was a really fun finale. Loved seeing Michael Johns again. ;)

Woot for David C.!

(It was David A. in the Guitar Hero commercial though. :))

[Elaine]

Bryan Adams is still adorable. I just wanna hang him from my rear-view mirror.:tongue_smilie:

[Jennifer in NH]

(It was David A. in the Guitar Hero commercial though. :))
They did one for each of them..same song, same take off etc...
All I can say is WOO HOO!:party:I am so glad David C won!

[Robin in Tx]

If David A was in the commercial, then I think they must have filmed two different commercials.. because I distinctly saw David C! Weird!! David A doesn't even play the guitar or sing rock!

[Jami]

They did one for each of them..same song, same take off etc...
All I can say is WOO HOO!:party:I am so glad David C won!


No kidding? I missed the David C. one! Man!


(Apologies Robin. :) )

[Lynn in WI]

Bryan Adams is still adorable. I just wanna hang him from my rear-view mirror.:tongue_smilie:

Wouldn't that hurt him? ;)

[*anj*]

because I distinctly saw David C! Weird!!

Yes, that's the one I saw too.

[Robin in Tx]

Hilarious... I missed the David A one!

[Robin in Tx]

Bryan Adams is still adorable. I just wanna hang him from my rear-view mirror.:tongue_smilie:

Dangle, Laney. Dangle.

[Elaine]

How cute was David Cook during the ZZ Top performance? And the ZZ Top guys were so affirming of him.

[Elaine]

Dangle, Laney. Dangle.

Oops! My bad. Dangle, dangle, dangle.:D

[Jami]

Okay here are the two commercials:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfieqankw2c

David Cook

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJAo3Em_xqs

David Archuleta

[Jennifer in NH]

:lol::lol::lol:Wouldn't that hurt him? ;):lol::lol:
Oh dear, that is tickling my funny bone!

[Robin in Tx]

How cute was David Cook during the ZZ Top performance? And the ZZ Top guys were so affirming of him.

That was an excellent performance (and yeah... he was cute! He could tour with them. Serious! )

Of course, I'm partial to ZZ Top... hometown boys and all :).

[Elaine]

I am still watching. That One Republic song was amazing (I have them on my iPod), I love those guys and the Jonas Brothers were adorable. What is wrong with me?? My hormones are going crazy!:lol:

[Andie]

Okay here are the two commercials:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfieqankw2c

David Cook

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJAo3Em_xqs

David Archuleta


You beat me to it! I saw David A. on TV, but had to go to YouTube to look up David C.

I prefer briefs tonight. :D

[Elaine]

I prefer briefs tonight. :D

I see your hormones are going crazy, too!;)


:lol::lol::lol:

[*anj*]

What is wrong with me?? My hormones are going crazy!:lol:

Laney, you know what night it is?
What time is it?

I think I'm going to put out the recycling now. And brush my teeth.
Nighty night, girls!!! :D

[Elaine]

Laney, you know what night it is?
What time is it?

I think I'm going to put out the recycling now. And brush my teeth.
Nighty night, girls!!! :D

Oh.My.Word!!!

Can't.Breathe!:lol::lol::lol:

[Karenciavo]

I didn't care either way who won. :001_cool:

[Robin in Tx]

Whatcha wanna bet Simon said what he said because he knew David C had won, and he didn't want to look like an idiot? That was painfully obvious.

[tinkgumby]

Whatcha wanna bet Simon said what he said because he knew David C had won, and he didn't want to look like an idiot? That was painfully obvious.

I was wondering the same thing, even before they announced the winner! It sure seemed like backpedaling to me. ;)

[Just Me]

Whatcha wanna bet Simon said what he said because he knew David C had won, and he didn't want to look like an idiot? That was painfully obvious.

Funny, that's what my dh said too! HHMMM.

[Michelle My Bell]

Anybody notice that David C. is missing his drawers (like Tom Cruise) in the commercial, but David A. has shorts on. I know he is a minor, but I thought it funny.

I don't actually think Simon knew that David C. won and was backpeddling. In the past he has reviewed the show and said he was overly harsh to other contestants. I was also really surprised by how happy and excited he looked to have David C. win. He looked really wowed.

Michelle

[Pensguys]

How cute was David Cook during the ZZ Top performance? And the ZZ Top guys were so affirming of him.

Oh I LOVED it!!!!!!!!!!

[Rhonda in TX]

As soon as they announced the winner, our DVR cut off the show! Argh! Why didn't I set it to record slightly after 9:00.

As soon as someone sees the results on youtube, please, please post it here! I want to see the after of the announcement!

[Pensguys]

Mine did the SAME thing!

[Pensguys]

As soon as they announced the winner, our DVR cut off the show! Argh! Why didn't I set it to record slightly after 9:00.

As soon as someone sees the results on youtube, please, please post it here! I want to see the after of the announcement!

Here it is http://www.youtube.com/user/AIfreak08?ob=1

[Liza Q]

:party:

There was much rejoicing in our living room last night!

[Chris in VA]

I was SO happy David Cook won! I just couldn't believe it.
As for Simon, Dh said he saw Simon on Letterman or Jay Leno, and Simon mentioned he was cheering for David Cook because DC had "paid his dues."

I'm sure there are several contestants this year who will go on to make albums.
I did notice Jason seemed a little awkward on stage--love that boy, but he did seem to lump around like a big gorilla. Still think he's amazing.

What a fun show! Now only Lost is left for the season. Geez, I hate May. Everything fun in my life ends.

Ok, not really.

[Rhonda in TX]

Here it is http://www.youtube.com/user/AIfreak08?ob=1

I feel so much better now. What would we do without youtube? :)

[tnmomofboys]

This was the first year I actually watched the show. My ds(s) 11 and 13 were really into it. The finale was great! Loved ZZ Top.

[Donna T.]

I would have never recognized George Michael.

David C.'s performance with ZZ Top was amazing! That's exactly the kind of music I like to hear him sing. He should record within the southern rock genre.

I've never watched AI before this season. What happens for DC now? I guess he makes a record and goes on tour?

Carrie Underwood was making me feel really bad about giving up my regular exercise program awhile back.

[Frontier Mom]

Thank you. My dvr did the same thing.

I told my dh I'm glad we haven't aged like Bryan Adams and George Michael. LOL. My dc's said, "Who is that, they look old?" Wahhhhh.

However, my dc's went nuts for the Jonas Brothers. Oh well.

[Tammyla]

We were cheering here for David C~:hurray: We were surprised by the announcement, still think David A would get it. He was so genuine and moved by the win.


Dd...love the Jonas Brothers. :drool:




The show was like a mini concert:party:. ZZtop, GMichael, Brian, Carrie...What a line up. Must been some sort of cosmic warm up for those two minutes in heaven, being Wednesday and all.:lol:

[Just a Jen in Mississippi]

Whatcha wanna bet Simon said what he said because he knew David C had won, and he didn't want to look like an idiot? That was painfully obvious.

I thought that at first too. Then I wondered if he purposefully said what he said to do a little reverse psychology to make Cook supporters vote all the more. I know my husband got on the phone and voted (and usually he doesn't). He did NOT want David A. to win. Just a thought.

Also, when I was about 14, I was in love with George Michael (well sort of!:lol:), but last night, I didn't even recognize him!!! I know he's older, but there's still something so off about him. It was freaky to me.

[crazycoffeechic]

Also, when I was about 14, I was in love with George Michael (well sort of!:lol:), but last night, I didn't even recognize him!!! I know he's older, but there's still something so off about him. It was freaky to me.

While I was listening, I just closed my eyes and imagined him back in the eighties.;)
Yes, I had a BIG crush on him back then.:D

[susie in tx]

As soon as they announced the winner, our DVR cut off the show! Argh! Why didn't I set it to record slightly after 9:00.



Mine stopped at 20 minutes, but we were watching it about 15 minutes behind, so I was able to pick it up again. THEN, it cut off at 9 because I had it set to record something else at 9. The idiotic thing is that I can record two things at one time, I dunno why it was being so dumb last night.

[susie in tx]

Also, when I was about 14, I was in love with George Michael (well sort of!:lol:), but last night, I didn't even recognize him!!! I know he's older, but there's still something so off about him. It was freaky to me.

I thought he looked ill. His voice didn't even sound right.

[crazycoffeechic]

I thought he looked ill. His voice didn't even sound right.

I may have misunderstood, but I think he said he had a cold.

[*anj*]

I thought he looked ill. His voice didn't even sound right.
I thought that too. He always had such a gorgeous, rich voice. He sounded odd last night. And dude, lose the sunglasses at night. Even Corey Hart isn't doing that anymore.

[*anj*]

I may have misunderstood, but I think he said he had a cold.

Ooops! Really? I missed that. Well hopefully that's the reason....

[susie in tx]

I may have misunderstood, but I think he said he had a cold.

That's what I'm finding on a quick google search. I don't think a cold makes one look gaunt, though.

[Andie]

Ooops! Really? I missed that. Well hopefully that's the reason....


He did say that to Ryan (though it was barely understandable). The man's also had a rough time (bad choices, publicity, finances) since the Faith era.

[crazycoffeechic]

Ooops! Really? I missed that. Well hopefully that's the reason....

I think so because he said something about hoping to get rid of it before he starts his tour.

[AmyinPA]

I had about 12 girls in my house all rooting for DC except my best friend (poor thing). Anyway, I served David Cook Cookies, Archuleta Bruschetta and Randy Dawg Pound hotdogs. Oh and Simon Crab dip - he he!

So we had a great time watching it on my DVR and fastforwarding through the commercials. Except when Ryan went to announce the winner, my DVR cut out. My friends thought I was pulling a prank. It was awful.

Thank God for Youtube. My dh quickly found the results posted and played them for us on his IMAC. However, it was a far cry from all the celebratory fanfare that we would have otherwise seen on my bigscreen TV.

I may never live this one down with my friends.

Nevertheless we all went home very pleased with the results.

My question about George Michael - is it me or is he morphing into Elton John. Just because one gets older doesn't mean they have to become unrecognizable...I thought Brian Adams still looks great!

[*anj*]

Must been some sort of cosmic warm up for those two minutes in heaven, being Wednesday and all.:lol:

:smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5:

[HappyGrace]

went from Yuck to WOW!! I was so thrilled that he won-best finale ever! I loved how happy he was, humble too. He definitely deserved to win-I just hope it doesn't harm his career prospects like winning has seemed to do with other AI winners. Seems the non-winners have more creative freedom, and he's a guy who definitely needs that!

[Chris in VA]

You rock! "Archuleta Bruschetta!"

[Tammyla]

:iagree: He looked and sounds very unwell to me too. Didn't he mention he had a cold to Ryan?

I thought that too. He always had such a gorgeous, rich voice. He sounded odd last night. And dude, lose the sunglasses at night. Even Corey Hart isn't doing that anymore.

[Robin in Tx]

Amy, this is great! My dd would love to have a mom like you :).

I guess I'm in the minority... I liked GM last night. I didn't think he looked bad. I didn't think he sounded bad. I thought his performance was pretty darn good, considering the cold and all - I mean, he could hardly speak and he sang *that* well? ... and I thought he had aged pretty well considering everything he's been through. I just really, really, really liked him last night. Of course, I'm a little older than him and if people saw me today who haven't seen me since back then, they'd be saying a whole lot worse about me, so maybe I'm thinking in relative terms :).

[mommaduck]

I must really be a geek...I thought there must be some sci-fi show called AI (as in Artificial Intelligience). :blush:

[Elaine]

I just have to say this, did anyone else think that Carrie Underwood was going to have a wardrobe malfunction? I hope to heaven that she had shorts on under that get-up.

The camera wouldn't stay on her in a full length manner because when she walked it was like a scene out of Gynecology Today!:001_huh:

[Jami]

I just have to say this, did anyone else think that Carrie Underwood was going to have a wardrobe malfunction? I hope to heaven that she had shorts on under that get-up.

The camera wouldn't stay on her in a full length manner because when she walked it was like a scene out of Gynecology Today!:001_huh:

:lol: I was SERIOUSLY concerned for the front row viewers there and what they might have to get a peek at. :001_huh: I think she forgot the bottom of her suit! And then there was the train/veil thingy...I don't get country music fashion. Okay, I don't get hip-hop/rock/pop or most other fashion either.

[Diana in OR]

I just have to say this, did anyone else think that Carrie Underwood was going to have a wardrobe malfunction? I hope to heaven that she had shorts on under that get-up.

The camera wouldn't stay on her in a full length manner because when she walked it was like a scene out of Gynecology Today!:001_huh:

I would agree that her outfit was definitely missing something. Not my cuppa tea. However, I don't really like her sappy side. (Gag me with a spoon if I ever hear "Jesus Take the Wheel" again.) So, I thought it was an improvement. :D

[Elisabeth in IL]

I was SO happy David Cook won! I just couldn't believe it.
As for Simon, Dh said he saw Simon on Letterman or Jay Leno, and Simon mentioned he was cheering for David Cook because DC had "paid his dues."
Did anyone else have the conspiracy theory that Simon said what he said about David A and David C on Tuesday night to spur David C's supporters to vote more. I don't remember Simon ever being so outspoken on the finale before. So in my twisted mind, Simon wasn't backpedaling on Wednesday night, he was just saying what he would have said on Tuesday if he wasn't trying to influence the voting. What do you all think?

[Robin in Tx]

I just have to say this, did anyone else think that Carrie Underwood was going to have a wardrobe malfunction? I hope to heaven that she had shorts on under that get-up.

The camera wouldn't stay on her in a full length manner because when she walked it was like a scene out of Gynecology Today!:001_huh:

LOL!!

[Robin in Tx]

You know, that occured to me, too... but only after David C won. So I guess no matter what the outcome, I had a conspiracy theory for it! LOL

[Jami]

I thought that too. He always had such a gorgeous, rich voice. He sounded odd last night. And dude, lose the sunglasses at night. Even Corey Hart isn't doing that anymore.

Hey Anj, here's a belated anniversary present for you...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXw4qqQqTrY

:D

[*anj*]

Hey Anj, here's a belated anniversary present for you...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXw4qqQqTrY

:D

Jami,
That was awfully nice of you. Remind me to return the favor sometime!!!
:lol::lol::lol:

[Just a Jen in Mississippi]

Did anyone else have the conspiracy theory that Simon said what he said about David A and David C on Tuesday night to spur David C's supporters to vote more. I don't remember Simon ever being so outspoken on the finale before. So in my twisted mind, Simon wasn't backpedaling on Wednesday night, he was just saying what he would have said on Tuesday if he wasn't trying to influence the voting. What do you all think?
That's what I thought too (see my post above). Because he had said previously that's who he thought should win (Cook). So, when he said it was a knock on on Tuesday night for David A., I knew that was kind of weird. Simon is a smart man. I have no doubt he knew what he was doing!:001_smile: