American Idol San Francisco: It’s All in the Cartlidges

San Francisco, at various times, has been a haven for the free-spirited, the literally and figuratively gay, and the dirty hippies. It has been immortalized in song by both Tony Bennett and the Village People. And it has a bridge that figured prominently in the poster for Star Trek IV. That’s the funny one, with the whales. Now it’s being invaded by wannabe superstars and semi-talented oddballs. This is American Idol. Block this application.
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American Idol season 8 recap guide

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American Idol Kansas City: Naptime for Crackhead

Last year, after 97 million votes were cast, David Cook became the winner of this dumb show. Now, we’re going back to his hometown of Kansas City for a round of auditions. If the location is somehow relevant, I’m not seeing it. Because, despite the dubious talents of Mr. Cook, this episode is full of the usual kooks, loons, and misanthropes. Welcome to the K.C., bitch. This is American Idol[Continue Reading…]

American Idol Atlanta: Don’t Kiss the Seacrest!

It’s that time of year, folks. There’s a chill in the air, W2 forms are in the mail, and despite New Year’s Resolutions to the contrary, we’re back on the couch, watching American Idol.

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Apocalypse of Doom, part 3

There’s going to be some major looting when civilization collapses and people begin to realize that they’re not, in fact, going to find out who the finalists are for the next American Idol. Things are that bad.[Continue Reading…]

American Idol: Finale

Randy Jackson is a dope Captain Kangaroo.

Randy Jackson is a dope Captain Kangaroo.

Frank guts it out through the penultimate and ultimate episode. For Frank’s full recaps of the last few seasons, check ’em out.

June 2005 archive

June 1
double dose of Quite Frankly
Sex Parties – as you might imagine, a lot of people find this page from search engines for all the wrong reasons.

Bartender lust – Frank demoralizes all of us who at one time or another have felt the cruel, bittersweet pangs of bartender lust.

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