Okay, so sorry but I'm finally getting to catch up on this thread.
First of all..... wasn't it Tiny Tim that did that ukelele version of "Over the Rainbow"? For some reason, I have a vision in my head of him doing it. I thought the judges would really ream him for that performance so I was shocked when they loved it.
Second..... I think the AGGIE SPIRIT is at work here. Those Aggies (me included) are voting for Jason. I think it's his personality that does it for me. He makes me giggle. He doesn't always sound so "bright" when he talks but it's so genuine that you have to laugh. And also, it's some of the stories I've heard here on campus about how he really wasn't that great of a singer so his friends didn't exactly encourage him when he decided to go to the audition. I think he's shocked a lot of people - mostly those that thought he didn't have the talent.
And about David Cook..... my husband has had him pegged as the winner from day 1 but I don't like him. Mainly because I'm not crazy about "new age" music and that's what his new renditions sound like to me. I do like his look better since he cut his hair though. The thing I didn't/don't like the most is his attitude. Simon has called him smug, arrogant, etc. and I think also that he comes across that way. BUT the more I watch him, I think MAYBE he's just afraid to let his guard down. I'm really trying to give the guy the benefit of the doubt. Yes, he will probably win because he's really very unique but I'd love to see Jason way up there in the finals.
And yes... to whoever it was that asked.... we vote every single time. All four of us use our cell phones and home phone to vote. Isn't 10 times the limit that is allowed per phone number? We are usually voting about an hour after it ends though because we Tivo it first so the lines may be busier right after it ends. I rarely get a busy signal. Keep voting!!! It's the only way to keep the ones on that you like!
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