Paula Want a Cracker?

Paula Abdul: More Parrot Than Judge

Erin Davis
Poor Paula Abdul, she has been a constant source of ridicule from press and viewers alike, and there is no escape for her in season eight of American Idol. During the initial auditions and into Hollywood week of this season's Idol, Paula actually appeared refreshingly lucid and, well...normal. Her usual glazed over look was absent and she was able to offer contestants decent, logical advice, even making sense occasionally.

Alas, during the first performance/elimination round the hazy look returned. In addition, her familiar "parrotesque" responses to contestants resurfaced. Perhaps some degree of charm has made Paula tolerant the last seven seasons, lessening her propensity to mimic whatever her compadres on the judging panel spit out.

In subsequent seasons Paula performed a complete copy and paste of whatever Randy Jackson offered contestants in the way of performance feedback. Whether it was a comment from Jackson on a singer's range, talent, or otherwise, Paula would undoubtedly recite a similar response, typically imbedded within run on sentences and fluff. Her charm of seasons past has dwindled and her likeness to a parrot has become even more glaring, especially with the arrival of Kara DioGuardi to the judging panel.

DioGuardi's quick and precise critique and comment of the contestants sadly accentuates Paula's copycat antics. Paula has become even more of a parody each time she follows DioGuardi's comments, failing to come up with an original thought or idea. You can almost envision a tiny Paula parrot perched on the elegant shoulders of DioGuardi squawking, "Work on your pitch, work on your pitch" or "You have star quality, you have star quality." In response, all I can think of to say is "pretty bird Paula, pretty bird."

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  • From Canada2/25/2009

    Does anybody else feel Paula's sexual attraction to Danny Gokey?

    LOL

  • Anonymous2/25/2009

    Paula rocks!!Nuff said.

  • Fan #12/24/2009

    Although... I think Paula's sexually attracted to Danny Gokey.

    Anyone else think so too?

  • Fan #12/24/2009

    Ahh, Erin. Poor Erin for being so petty.

    Paula Abdul's sold 50 million albums and in 1989 alone earned an estimated 23 million dollars. Do the math as to what she's worth now and then re-post this article.

    When ERIN DAVIS can dance her way into 6 #1 HOT 100 hits, then let us know.

    Okay? If not, then talk to hand, girl!

  • Anonymous2/24/2009

    Were we watching a different show?

    You just want to pick on P because she's an easy target. But hey, seems like everyones bored! Go get yourself a cracker and a life. Idiot.

  • Em2/24/2009

    Your article is a copy and paste of all the other Paula bashing articles. I wish people like you would let it go, Paula is amazing and has been threw enough so stop with your shit. Love you Paula¢¾

  • Elli2/24/2009

    Wow, what an original article. Would you like a cracker?

  • Jake2/24/2009

    Yawn, its getting old now. As others have said can't you at least add some originality to your article, this has all been said many times before.

  • Anonymous2/24/2009

    Excuse me while I roll my eyes...ok all done.
    WTF are you talking about Paula being the parrot? Did you even watch Idol last week? It was KARA being the parrot by repeating everything Randy said. People like you disgust me. Paula is one heck on a person and she doesn't deserve this shit. Do us all a favor and stop this nonsense. Ok?

  • Jay 2/24/2009

    You should really try getting a life instead of wasting your time bashing paula.

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