[Bread]

http://www.sbrforum.com/Betting+Arti...des-again.aspx

I always get so pumped up when Hank Williams Jr. belts out “Are you ready for some disco?!” No wait, I messed that up I think. Regardless, it was disco week for the final 7, and that means a super-sized helping of Donna Summer and Bee Gees. Oh boy! The producers also found a way to get Simon to talk after every performance, by shortening each song. Can’t they just put Paula out of her misery? Please?

Fantasia Barrino II +3233
“I’m Every Woman” by Chaka Khan
I don’t know how many times I can say “yet another lackluster performance.” She took the last note of the song for about 45 seconds, threatening yet another late running show. The judges let her have it, which prompted looks from her mother that will probably cause them delayed head trauma. With two people going home tonight, Barrino II simply has to be one of them.

Kris Allen +1566
“She Works Hard For The Money” by Donna Summer
With his good looks and guitar in hand, Allen delivers a great rendition of our first Summer song of the evening. He continues to become a stronger and stronger player each week. They are still hiding his wife behind his family when the camera cuts to his people too. At this point in the show, I’m becoming a little bit afraid of Mr. Allen, as I refuse to put out wagers on any new players. Before the show aired, you could play him at -170 to last longer than Fantasia II. Hopefully somebody jumped on this as he will certainly do just that. I just wish that I had.

Danny Gokey +257
“September” by Earth Wind & Fire
The man with the second best odds by a mile is up next, and it’s getting to the point where I can’t talk about him without driving my editor {censored** crazy! I {censored** can’t stand this guy! To me, he is a third rate {censored** Michael Bolton! I beg of you, save your money, as Gokey will not win this show. I’m Bread, and I approve this message.

Holy cow they cut to a shot of a carved up Vince Neil with his lion wife clapping during Gokey’s performance. With fans like these, who needs critics?

Egads!

Allison Iraheta +1150

“Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer

I don’t know if Allison is going to win, but week in and week out she shows off her powerful vocals and will probably be heard from long after the show ends. But with the big odds I have her at, it would be nice if she started it all off with an AI win. She should certainly make the final five. Before the show you could grab her at -200 to outlast Matt Giraud, which should also be a pretty safe bet.

Adam Lambert -194
“If I Can’t Have You” by Bee Gees
Remember earlier when I said that I was starting to get worried about Kris Allen? Yea, forget about that. Lambert is looking rather debonair if I do say so myself. He injects a unique arrangement once again, and further solidifies that he is winning this contest.

Some great quotes from this performance. Simon says that he “would’ve put $10,000 you would’ve done Donna Summer.” Ouch. Then when describing how he noticed that Lambert’s singing left Paula quite emotional, Seacrest remarked how Adam transformed her into “a pool of Abdul.” It’s almost time to push back the starting time of Idol.

Matt Giraud +4900
“Stayin’ Alive” by Bee Gees
Get it? He’s stayin’ alive? Because he was saved by the judges last week?? Nevermind. I’m not a fan of Giraud at all, but his unexpected salvation will probably do him well as I think he has survived this week also. And this seems like as good a place as any to predict the top five order of finish for the rest of the show, without even seeing performances.

• Lambert
• Iraheta
• Allen
• Gokey
• Giraud

How about them apples? We’ll see how that goes. Of course it could change once I see some performances, but I wanted to take a crack at it. On to a more pressing thought – can we glue Paula to her chair during the show? Maybe staple? I can’t take it anymore.

Make it stop

Anoop Desai +3233
“Dim All The Lights” by Donna Summer
Oh oh Anoop Dog didn’t make my top five list! Do you know what that means? He go bye bye with Fantasia II. Although I have to say that he can wear the hell out of a pink sweater.

[Robyn]

I still say Kris Allen will win. Too bad I am not as good at reality winner picks as you are. Dick.

[penny1cg]

I can't believe any f\*g would waste his time writing this much about american idol... sorry this just caught my attention but...WOW!! This is something my mother would be talking about to her friends! I thought this was a site for people to talk about actual sporting bets? This is too serious for me, I give up! Bow down to american ****ing idol! what the **** has the world come to??? get a life you ****ing queer!

[Robyn]

And this is coming from a guy who has the name "penny" as his username.

You go stud!

[Bread]

Hi Penny. Wanna make out? Call me ASAP.

[andywend]

I would bet on women's synchronized swimming and talk about it all day long if I felt there was enough profit in it.

Bread, as you know I do bet on American Idol and I read your write-ups every week.

A couple of weeks back when Allen had his sub-par performance, you thought there was no way he would be voted off the show and he was trading at even money to be eliminated.

I agreed with what you said and bet he would NOT be eliminated and made a nice profit so I certainly appreciate your insight and analysis each week.

KEEP IT UP!!!!

[Bread]

Hi Andy. No worries. Although Penny has reminded me once again that I have lost my penis, I could care less. Been reminded millions of times here before. An F for Penny's originality.

Yea I heard that Allen was the favorite on DialIdol that week. There was no way he was going. GL to us moving on!

[Willie Bee]

Man, I sure hope nobody finds out I watch the cooking channel a lot.

[AMBlai01]

I really think that Matt Giraud will have the best career after all this is said and done. He is just the most marketable...he reminds me of a poor man's Justin Timberlake. Some label will do wonders with that kid and he will have a ton of top selling albums...

[BadNina]

If I watch ESPN, do I have to give up my uterus and boobies?

[Bread]

Giraud need to have a forehead transplant before he can be called "marketable."

[Willie Bee]

If I watch ESPN, do I have to give up my uterus and boobies?

Dear Confused in 'Bama,

No. You are obviously watching ESPN so you can deepen your understanding of sports and be able to converse with your man more intelligently with regards to his favorite subjects which are sex, sports, beer, sex and sports.

[BadNina]

Dear Willie Bee,

Obviously you have met my man and know him well.

[andywend]

Bread,

Once again you were 100% SPOT ON with your analysis and this time you pulled off the daily double as you accurately called the elimination of both Anoop Desai and Lil Rounds.

Hope you are putting your money where your mouth is because if you are, you must be making a killing.

GREAT JOB ONCE AGAIN!!!

[wtf]

I can't believe any f\*g would waste his time writing this much about american idol... sorry this just caught my attention but...WOW!! This is something my mother would be talking about to her friends! I thought this was a site for people to talk about actual sporting bets? This is too serious for me, I give up! Bow down to american ****ing idol! what the **** has the world come to??? get a life you ****ing queer!

about time someone agrees with me!!!!!

thanks penny

[Bread]

Yessiree...I lined my big gay pockets with some green gay cash. And then I hired a young man to do chores around my house wearing nothing but an apron.

Goddamit I love American Idol!!!

[swede96]

I can't believe any f\*g would waste his time writing this much about american idol... sorry this just caught my attention but...WOW!! This is something my mother would be talking about to her friends! I thought this was a site for people to talk about actual sporting bets? This is too serious for me, I give up! Bow down to american ****ing idol! what the **** has the world come to??? get a life you ****ing queer!

Don't you have some go-go gadget mysteries to help solve, penny?

[swede96]

Okay, since I am apparently not smart enough to post a comment on this elsewhere....here's how I heard it:

*Don't tell Sporty I took her line, m'kay?*

Lil' Rounds-Ohhhh Lil'...that was actually one of my favorite performances from her, but still not enough.

Kris Allen-Well that just melted me into a huge puddle of goo. I LOVE when someone takes a song you would never dream of hearing acoustic and plays it that way. I'd buy that CD. I think Kris has the most promising career after this. I see him as the most current contestant. Hell, he could even win this thing...which I have mixed feelings about. One the one hand, I'd love to see my favorite win because that NEVER happens *sniffle" Jason Castro *sniffle*, BUT I really don't want him stuck in that crappy contract.

Danny-That's one of my all time favorite songs and IMO, you either have to sing it exactly how it is written, or make it completely different...like perhaps with an acoustic guitar....and maybe lose the glasses...and a few pounds...and maybe just get off the stage and let Kris do it? Thanks, buh bye.

Allison-I think this girl is adorable. Why didn't anyone talk about how cute she looked? What you only get told you look good if you sound like crap? Weak.

Adam-Meh. I want to like this guy...mostly because my sister will kick my ass if I don't...but I just can't. He's just not my style. I think he has an INSANE voice. There is no denying the kid's talent...but I can't even imagine what king of album he would make...and I'm sure I wouldn't buy it. Furthermore, IMO, you don't mess with the melody of a Bee Gees song. I'm pretty sure the judges have berated other for doing that....ah well.

Matt-I still love Matt. That was a tough song to pick. It is HARD to sing that song and not come off like a total cornball. I was not a fan of the arrangement, but I'm still a fan of him....weird lump on his sixhead and all.

Anoop-I pretty much knew Lil' and Anoop were going before I even watched the performances. I think Anoop has an amazing voice. Randy was right. This is the most talented top 7 ever. In other years, each and every one of these people would have had a shot at the finals. Sadly, a great voice just isn't enough this year. Buh bye, Anoo

[Bread]

LOL.

Swede makes an appearance with her ass in the air. Nice!

DialIdol's track record hasn't sounded that great this year. Good thing I pay it no mind.

[BadNina]

DialIdol had Lil at the top.

[swede96]

Did anyone else notice they rushed Lil onto the stage on Tuesday without the corny little interview, then then booted her ass almost right away on Wednesday? I smell a CONspiracy.

You would think Simon Cowbell would try to hid the fact that he's a racerist a little better. I mean, really? Both the non-whites on the same night? Hatter.

[Bread]

That's no pimple Nicky. It's his less fortunate siamese twin.

[BeatTheJerk]

Bread how much you got on the roosterlicker ??????? And what were the odds again ................... because he looks like a shoe in for the winner pal !

[Bread]

BTJ I've grabbed him several weeks at different odds. I'm feeling really good about dat ish homey!

[BadNina]

[BadNina]

I love idiots.


Enjoy.

[Bread]

i like gay guys. they make great hangover soup.