Jumping Bands and Wagons

I feel like, given tonight's events (and the fact it has absorbed every Tuesday and Wednesday night of my life since January), it is only appropriate that I blog my thoughts about American Idol and its most recent winner Lee DeWyze.

As someone who jumped on the American Idol bandwagon quite late in the game (as in never watched an episode or paid it any mind prior to this season), I am not disappointed. While having no real frame of reference, I feel like this was a great season. The auditions were hilarious, full of some genuine talent, awkward people with big dreams, and this guy.

Moving into the actual contestants, there are some who I have completely forgotten about, some who annoyed the bejesus out of me (Haylee Vaughn, Aaron Kelly, and Tim Urban), some who I liked but who I knew wouldn't make it (DiDi Benami and Lacey Brown), and some who I loved from the very beginning (Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze, Big Mike, and I was ok with Casey James---do I have great intuition or what?).

Since day one, I was a full on Crystal supporter. I loved that she was not a typical American Idol candidate, I loved her voice, and I just felt like she was a really good person and I enjoyed watching her perform. As the season went on, my heart quickly became torn as my love for Lee grew. Despite my growing affections for Lee, I still deep down wanted Crystal to take the whole thing. However, as the final episodes aired, I found myself unable to make a choice, yet completely content with either winning, as I loved them both equally. When Casey (obviously) got eliminated at the final 3, I knew I would enjoy the finale regardless of the outcome, but I have to admit, I got REALLY EXCITED when Ryan announced Lee's name tonight. He is just so endearing and excited and well, I just love him, and have every intention of buying his album. With that being said, I very much feel that there is a place for Crystal in the music industry and I have no doubt she will be picked up and be a success!

And, for those of you who have not been following, below is a picture of Lee DeWyze, who I like to affectionately refer to as my future husband ;)

You Know You Are From Myrtle Beach...

...when you hear a loud boom outside and your initial thought is "Who is shooting off fireworks and why are they doing it so late?" rather than "Oh, it must be thundering outside."

10 Things That Are Always Funny

So, it was recently suggested to me to get back into my list-making posts and try to conquer 10 Things That Are Always Funny. To be honest, this has been a real challenge, but here is what I have come up with (in no particular order):

1. Chubby kids with Southern Accents (please click here).
2. Mullets, rat tails, and other such hair phenomena...enough said.
3. Phineas and Ferb. I didn't think Disney could top Dave the Barbarian, but alas, they have and this show makes me laugh every time.
4. When the whiny or annoying kid gets hurt, not seriously hurt, but just a little hurt.
5. High school boys trying to lift too much weight at the gym.
6. Horrible wedding night stories.
7. Poorly thought out and cheaply made reality television (i.e. Conveyor Belt of Love and Hell Date)
8. Catching someone picking their nose in their car (extra funny if you see them eat it).
9.People running with backpacks.
10. Son-in-Law starring Pauly Shore (although, this choice could be influenced by the fact I am watching this movie right now for at least the 50th time)