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An ‘American Idol’ Math Lesson: Casey Abrams

dino-ray — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:57:59 +0000

While watching Casey Abrams perform a screeching (almost demonic) version of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” on last night’s American Idol (in a nice neck scarf no less), I couldn’t help but do a little A.I. math in my head:

Enduring the K-Town Cast Reel

dino-ray — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:22:12 +0000

I’ve tried to avoid watching the cast reel for the new K-town reality show in fear that it would make me embarrassed for the cast (more than I already am)…but I watched it anyway.

Turns out, it just made me feel real uncomfortable, awkward, and embarrassed.

What was you’re favorite part of the video? Mine was the whole darn thing!

Source: channelAPA.com

Is the Ktown Reality Show Cast Douchey Enough?

dino-ray — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:26:58 +0000

The answer to the above question is: MAYBE. (Although that guy on the far left with the 2002 Justin Timberlake look is making it easier to say YES.)

Perhaps the main question should be: What possessed R&B sensation Tyrese Gibson to create a reality show based on Korean Americans?

I am not offended — or maybe I should be. I just think it’s damn funny. What’s even funnier was the application for the aforementioned reality show. With questions like: “Have you ever been arrested and/or charged with a crime? If so, what was it for?” and “Do you drink alcohol? If so, how often do you drink and how much? How do you act when drunk?” At least it didn’t have any questions like “Are you good at math?” and “Do you know any form of martial arts?”

Nonetheless, we all know what this is trying to duplicate: Jersey Shore. As I said, my inner militant Asian should have fists of fury over this ordeal, but I am kind of excited with morbid curiosity. This is the opportunity for Asian Americans to be exploited in a reality show with the best of them. It is an opportunity for Asian Americans to stand up and say, “We can be douchey too!”

Thanks Tyrese!

Source: ChannelAPA.com

American Idol fashion is fun

dino-ray — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:13:11 +0000

So the other night, I did a little critique on American Idol style…

When Simon called Danny Gokey’s jacket appropriate for a polar expedition, I couldn’t agree more:

It looks like a safari/straight jacket/lab Frankenstein of a jacket and it is not flattering at all. Good thing his version of “Jesus Take the Wheel” was good enough to distract us.

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My ABDC endorsement

dino-ray — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:13:04 +0000

I have been keeping up with America’s Best Dance Crew and after watching last week’s episode and sitting through Lil Mama’s bedazzled Southwest Airline stewardess outfit, I have chosen to endorse a crew. Okay, I am actually endorsing two crews because I am indecisive.

Beat Freaks

…because B-girls are hot. And that “Womanizer” routine was even hotter.

Quest Crew

How could I not support this crew? Plus, three of them were on SYTYCD, so it’s a given. It’s like a law. If you supported them on SYTYCD, then you have to support them on ABDC…and Hok’s hair alone is reason enough for me to give them half of my endorsement. Oh yeah, and they have the most awesomest B-boy skillz. (you notice how I spelled “skillz”"? The “z” makes me feel more street).