I struggled all night trying to find the right words to articulate how I felt about Monday’s episode of High School Musical: Get In The Picture. So many things defied my admittedly modest skill as a wordsmith, including:
–My eye-rolling reaction to Brooke, aka “Miss Positive,” who humbly revealed to the judges that should she win this competition (prize: a role in a music video that will play over the credits of the upcoming movie High School Musical 3), she just might save the planet!!!! “I am just genuinely a nice girl. I just love everyone, I love inspiring everyone. Singing, dancing and acting is my way of conveying happiness in the world.” (Even the impossibly upbeat judges were left speechless by that one.)
–My head-shakery at host Nick Lachey, who drew upon his voluminous experience as a pop star to impart wisdom concerning the management of jittery nerves (serious entertainers should ALWAYS have them–just convert them into energizing adrenaline) and masking bad dance moves (just keep smiling; that way, the audience keeps looking at your face instead of looking “down there”) (Must… resist… tasteless… sarcastic…. comment); and who claimed that Isaiah and Sierra’s performance of “I Want It That Way” finally made him a fan of the song, because “as a member of 98 Degrees, I wasn’t allowed to like Backstreet Boys.” And the deprogramming of an ex-boybander continues…
–My joy that lovable lug Anthony, possibly the closest thing to a genuine human being on this show, was tapped to be among the 12 finalists—and my utter disgust that total Tracy Flick wannabe Bailey Purvis joined him. ‘I’m an overachiever!’ ‘I bring 1000% to everything!’ ‘I have a 4.4. GPA!’ OH SHUT UP!
Perhaps the best way to sum up my complicated reactions to these developments and more (please, fill in my blanks below) is to take a cue from my favorite “faculty member,” Montre (loved the green striped polo and purple tie), who extolled the virtues of humming, “because when you start humming, it releases the pressure of words, and you really get into it!” In that spirit, I offer these concluding thoughts:
Hmmmmmmmmmmm? HMMMMMMMMMMM! (Hmm?!)
Wow! Who knew writing could be so easy!
Still no Vanessa Hudgeons. Hmmmmm….
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boring
maybe for me good
Why was Ciara, who obviously has so much talent, cut over Miss Overachiever? And why was the big guy, who can’t sing, kept over the small town kid, who can? I am mystified by the judges’ choices. Completely mystified.
Jeff, don’t let the lack of comments make you think no one is reading your recaps. Some are just out there laughing & humming their little ol’ hearts out. You are hilarious! Can’t wait to see Bailey’s face when she gets canned. I don’t know if she just needs to be smacked or to get an appointment with a shrink. I find her sad. Can’t wait to see what the West coast kidlets do!
i think you are the star of the show,don’t give up! you rock!!!Hmmmmm.ha.
mga maot mong tanan..!!!!
ako ang wafa….kasabot!
mga reject mong tanan!
BAILEY NEEEEEEEDDS TO GO! SHE SUCKS AND IS WAYYY TOOO OVER CONFIDENT! SHES DEFINATELY ALL GUMS WHEN SHE SAYS ANYTHING!
This show sucks. There is absolutely NO TALENT, except for Bailey Purvis. If people like her ruled the music industry, there might be something worth listening to on the radio. Instead, we’ve got the Nick Lacheys of the world who make it purely on looks. Who cares if she’s all gums when she sings, you won’t see that on the radio! I LOVE BAILEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I totally agree with “baileylover”. Purvis definitely has the most talent of any other contestant. As a professional vocal instructor, I recognize many years of training in this young lady. Mark my words, As devoted as she is, Purvis is the only contestant who truly has a shot in the music industry.
I think Bailey is adorable!!! She is such a natural that she should be confident!
o.m.g. did you see the show tonigh? bailey was AMAZING. she is sooo pretty. her and zack efron should def hook up. forget zanessa its ZAILEY now!! omg they would be the perfect couple! i just hope bailey makes it to the next round! that would be soooooooooo AWESOME!! bailey.. you rock my socks!!
bailey lover listen up leave nick lachey alone if you have a problem with him then y r u watching the show and giving him rating just for bailey she sucks big time no one on this show will be like nick lachey even if they work they butts off every day hard like he does.and as for you i think you jeasouly of nick lachey big time.
okay “guest”. btw just wondering what thats supposed to mean? well not the point. i have the right to worship bailey if i want and there is nothing you can do about it! nick lachey is no music legend. im sure our grandchildren will be listening to whats left of me…NOT! but hsm is a classic and when bailey has a music video at the end of hsm3, her song will live on. it wont play on the radio 24/7 for a month until everyone in the u.s. wants to vomit when they hear it. no, no it will be sung by children around the globe for centuries to come!
Ether is awesome, he keeps getting a raw deal about holding back! When that boys sings he pours everything into it. Keep Ether!!
OMG! Bailey got kicked off! Thats crazy! I llloooooooooovvvvveeeeeeee bailey! maybe she wasnt the best on there but she deff should have been in the semifinals!!!
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