Don't know how Luckyfool is feeling now after finally beating avilo 2-0, but I'd think he's feeling pretty damn happy. I have to admit that Lucky's games have gotten better, even though avilo played with less patience than usual and made some major mistakes.
I can make lots of excuses as to why avilo lost in today's event, but I really do think he jinxed himself - No Hat - No Green - No Sleep - Little Practice - No Sassy - No Cyberground. (Learned the real reason he was jinxed. Sup Son?)
Most of the DC area LAN tournaments have quit CyberGround because they were being unfair and because it was small and "stinky," according to some of the players. They're using Netolic facilities in Annandale, VA. now. Avilo has attended two there, this one and the one sponsored by dcsc2, where he took second.
But this is about Lucky's win. He was to the point where he never thought he'd beat Avilo and tonight he was on a roll, even though he lost to HwangSin twice. The first game HwangSin dropped Lucky to the loser's bracket 2-0. But he faced him again for 1st place, after beating ices, avilo and wbc.
Of course, I wouldn't miss an It's Gosu LAN tournament, even if they do bring in their pros to take the win. Guess it's their money and they wanna keep it in the family. LOL! Actually, I said that in chat and Ayesee countered with, they bring in the pros because other players enjoy playing the pros. Guess I'll have to talk to the "other players." hehe
So even though Lucky lost to HwangSin in the finals 3-0, he came in second and can go home flying, because he beat avilo, who, unfortunately, went home in fourth.
The top three -
HwangSin - Protoss (ez) Gold
Luckyfool - Terran Silver
wbc - Protoss (ez) Bronze
Avilo - fourth - the only this he ended up taking home was his date, so the night wasn't a total loss - hopefully :D
Since I haven't been hanging around the SC community much, I have to say that I enjoyed seeing the It's Gosu group and chat was fun and funny as usual. Redmagejr and Ayesee are great casters. And Zyori, formerly from Hypercrew, sat in so Redmage could take a break. Ayesee doesn't get a break.
Fireminx, Redmage's gf was suppose to be there, but came down with the makins of a migraine - not fun. She popped up in chat though and she's as much fun as her lesser half. (kidding Redmage)
My3000Ride, was first to greet me and I just smiled from ear to ear. He's one of mods, who apparently reads my blogs, but never comments. *glares* Hey, as long as he lurks and laughs it's okay with me.
Orion was in chat too, but a very different Orion than when I first met him. Subdued in comparison. Now I'm worried.
It wasn't until much later that Voss showed up, but Minx and I had fun teasing him behind his back about George Clooney. Hey, Voss, didn't know you have a poster of him hanging over your bed. LOL
Mumbles, one of the other mods, tried giving oral instructions - and they weren't voice lessons; however me thinks he needs more practice. But it was pretty funny.
All in all, despite the fact that avilo was probably feeling pretty down after the tournament, it was a great event. And yeah, from this day forward, watch out because avilo will probably come back like a beast - and that goes for you IG guys, too. :)Alls I can say to It's Gosu is bring it!
For replays of today's event go to: http://www.itsgosu.com/ you might have to navigate around a bit, but it's worth the effort.
Also for Zyori, who's making his own way since he left Hypercrew, go to http://www.zyori.tv/
And lastly, if you're a Terran fan and like watching exciting ladder play, with great commentary and super silliness, avilo's still showing off with his nukes @ http://www.twitch.tv/avilo#/w/1606084208/2
See you guys @ the next LAN.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
America's Got Talent - The Results - 8-31-11
Tonight ended the semi-finals. Unfortunately, for every winner there's someone who didn't win. See, I didn't say loser, because there's a place for each act that performed last night. They were all good.
My picks were obvious - they were the ones in caps in the poll. lol Would I have wanted Snap Boogie to replace Silhouettes? I'm not sure. Silhouettes wasn't that impressive last night, but if I voted on past performances, they've been spectacular. Their act is definitely unique and versatile. Watching them perform is mesmerizing.
When Snap Boogie was called to the stage with the Smage Bros. and Kinetic King, my only hope was that America didn't have their heads up their butts. When KK was eliminated, I was relieved. However, two acts, for which I voted, stood on the stage anxiously awaiting the judges decision.
I like Snap Boogie. He's talented and exciting to watch, but he doesn't take your breath away like the Smage Bros do. I had a feeling that the judges would vote the Smage Bros. into the finals - and they did. So what happens to Snap Boogie now? Certainly he won't be a street performer forever. Hopefully, an agent saw him and we'll be hearing good things about his success. He deserves a place in the world of entertainment.
There wasn't a doubt in my mind that Landon Swank, who was originally voted out of the competition and brought back as a wild card, would make it through.
What concerned me was when Anna Graceman and Landou Eugene Murphy, Jr. were both called to the stage. Then I thought LOL - AGT you're not gonna fool me again. Of course they're both going through. Only when Nick announced the winner - Anna Graceman - I sat with my jaw to the floor. Not that she doesn't deserve to be in the finals, but so does Murphy, dammit!
When Nick pulled him over to let him say his final words, I was sad and I'm sure his wife, who stood behind him and believed in him all these years, was heartbroken too. Then I thought, maybe it's better like this. Maybe it's better because if he does gain popularity, he'll probably start fooling around with women and y'all will end up divorced. Yeah, you saw him through the bad times, but he won't need you anymore if he becomes famous. That's just how it works.
Still, I felt bad for him. Then, after Murphy thanked everyone for the opportunity and made his farewell speech, Nick, (and whoever had this idea I'm putting a curse on you) said, "Well, what if I told you, you're not going home?" DUH!
Watch out now Mrs. Murphy. LOL
The acts you'll be seeing in next week's finals are:
From last weeks results
From this weeks results
By the way, I loved Susan Boyle's song, "You Have To Be There," which she performed beautifully, as usual, on tonight's show. Was it a religious song or a love song? hmmmm? Searched for the lyrics, but couldn't find them anywhere. Oh wells. EDIT: I finally found the lyrics to the song and it is religious in nature.
See y'all next week, if I'm still here.
P.S. I received the most beautiful "hugs and kisses" floral arrangement today along with the ugliest stuffed animal I've ever seen. You know the kind that's so ugly you have to love it? Thank you, avilo. #9829.
My picks were obvious - they were the ones in caps in the poll. lol Would I have wanted Snap Boogie to replace Silhouettes? I'm not sure. Silhouettes wasn't that impressive last night, but if I voted on past performances, they've been spectacular. Their act is definitely unique and versatile. Watching them perform is mesmerizing.
When Snap Boogie was called to the stage with the Smage Bros. and Kinetic King, my only hope was that America didn't have their heads up their butts. When KK was eliminated, I was relieved. However, two acts, for which I voted, stood on the stage anxiously awaiting the judges decision.
I like Snap Boogie. He's talented and exciting to watch, but he doesn't take your breath away like the Smage Bros do. I had a feeling that the judges would vote the Smage Bros. into the finals - and they did. So what happens to Snap Boogie now? Certainly he won't be a street performer forever. Hopefully, an agent saw him and we'll be hearing good things about his success. He deserves a place in the world of entertainment.
There wasn't a doubt in my mind that Landon Swank, who was originally voted out of the competition and brought back as a wild card, would make it through.
What concerned me was when Anna Graceman and Landou Eugene Murphy, Jr. were both called to the stage. Then I thought LOL - AGT you're not gonna fool me again. Of course they're both going through. Only when Nick announced the winner - Anna Graceman - I sat with my jaw to the floor. Not that she doesn't deserve to be in the finals, but so does Murphy, dammit!
When Nick pulled him over to let him say his final words, I was sad and I'm sure his wife, who stood behind him and believed in him all these years, was heartbroken too. Then I thought, maybe it's better like this. Maybe it's better because if he does gain popularity, he'll probably start fooling around with women and y'all will end up divorced. Yeah, you saw him through the bad times, but he won't need you anymore if he becomes famous. That's just how it works.
Still, I felt bad for him. Then, after Murphy thanked everyone for the opportunity and made his farewell speech, Nick, (and whoever had this idea I'm putting a curse on you) said, "Well, what if I told you, you're not going home?" DUH!
Watch out now Mrs. Murphy. LOL
The acts you'll be seeing in next week's finals are:
From last weeks results
iLluminate
Poplyfe
Lys Agnes
Miami All Stars
West Springfield Dance Team
From this weeks results
Silhouettes
Landou Eugene Murphy, Jr.
Anna Graceman
Landon Swank
Smage Bros.
By the way, I loved Susan Boyle's song, "You Have To Be There," which she performed beautifully, as usual, on tonight's show. Was it a religious song or a love song? hmmmm? Searched for the lyrics, but couldn't find them anywhere. Oh wells. EDIT: I finally found the lyrics to the song and it is religious in nature.
See y'all next week, if I'm still here.
P.S. I received the most beautiful "hugs and kisses" floral arrangement today along with the ugliest stuffed animal I've ever seen. You know the kind that's so ugly you have to love it? Thank you, avilo. #9829.
America's Got Talent - The Last 12 - 8/30/11
This is the last chance for the final 12 to prove they deserve to go to the finals and only five will be voted through.
Obviously, the act that would have to open is the act that takes up the whole stage. It's over the fastest and takes the longest to set up and that's the Kinetic King. He's personable - "oh yeah." He's likeable and funny. America loves him. But I still don't see anyone actually paying to watch a show in Vegas that's over in five seconds, even with his Elton John styled goggles.
Next up was the intense Fatally Unique - only they weren't so unique. They copied The Silence of the Lambs theme in costume so that they could be more like West Springfield Dance Team.
When it comes to magicians Landon Swank is impressive. His illusion was original, interesting, and as death defying as the last time he appeared. He opened as a hologram to introduce the act and instruct the judges. See it was up to them to choose a key from one through four. Those keys were coordinated to boxes numbered one through four that were suspended in the air.
We learn that he is in one of the four boxes and each box has explosives inside. The judges choose the number, turn the key that ignites the explosives, and hope they picked one that wouldn't have them committing murder on live TV.
As the judges turn the keys, the boxes explode, except for one, which just happens to be the box in which Swank is enclosed. And to prove that box could have exploded, if that particular key was turned, Piers was selected to turn key number two. KABOOM Baby!
Gymkana, the YouTube tumbling act was next to perform. They exchanged the ladder for chairs, one balanced on top of another, and whilst the tumblers tumbled, one of the team members did hand stands atop the chairs. It was just tumbling until they lit a ring of fire that they jump through. Unfortunately, they played with fire and got burnt and the act was done. Hopefully, no one was seriously injured.
I never thought much of Summerwind Skippers, but tonight they brought such great theatrics to their act that I was mesmerized. Then they messed up - not once, but twice. And even though they nailed the trick that they messed up last time, you just don't make mistakes when it's your last shot at the finals.
The kid who came from the streets where he performs his hip hop dance to help support his family was next on stage. Snap Boogie can dance and even though the judges weren't crazy about his opening, I liked it. He's versatile, personable, sincere and a natural talent.
And speaking of natural talents, Anna Graceman, the little girl with the big voice, knocked 'em dead with her twist on a Motley Creu song, "Home Sweet Home." She was possibly the best of the night and definitely the only one to get a standing O from all three judges.
Steven Retchless, the pole dancer, performed exquisitely. I can't imagine the upper body strength it must take to do what he does. He makes it look so easy.
But the most exciting act of the night was by far the Smage Bros. Riding Show, et al. Talk about a trusting family, even Granny Smage got in the act tonight. "We need ya to jump over, Granny." They performed incredible stunts to "Take Me Home Country Road" and before it was all over, the whole family was lying on the stage. Human props, one and all.
Now who can compete in a race against the Kinetic King for the fastest performance? That would be Professor Splash, the circus act, who for some reason made it to the semis. Oh yeah, he dives from a great height into 12 inches of water. Well tonight he dove from twice the height - 70 feet - into an 8 feet deep fiery pool of water at 60 mph. Don't blink or you've missed the show. Twice the height, but way more than twice the water. I suck at math so maybe someone else can figure this out.
I can't believe that a voice as smooth and mellow as Landou Eugene Murphy, Jr.'s voice has never been discovered. He blows me away with his talent. Tonight he performed a Sinatra song, "I've Got the World on a String" with all the Vegas style hoopla; big band, dancers, stage setting. Yeah, he deserves to be in Vegas, even if he doesn't win the AGT competition.
The last performers of the night were Silhouettes and unlike Fatally Unique, they really are unique; however, tonight's performance just wasn't as stunning as past performances.
So which five are going to the finals? Hope America thinks before they vote.
Obviously, the act that would have to open is the act that takes up the whole stage. It's over the fastest and takes the longest to set up and that's the Kinetic King. He's personable - "oh yeah." He's likeable and funny. America loves him. But I still don't see anyone actually paying to watch a show in Vegas that's over in five seconds, even with his Elton John styled goggles.
Next up was the intense Fatally Unique - only they weren't so unique. They copied The Silence of the Lambs theme in costume so that they could be more like West Springfield Dance Team.
When it comes to magicians Landon Swank is impressive. His illusion was original, interesting, and as death defying as the last time he appeared. He opened as a hologram to introduce the act and instruct the judges. See it was up to them to choose a key from one through four. Those keys were coordinated to boxes numbered one through four that were suspended in the air.
We learn that he is in one of the four boxes and each box has explosives inside. The judges choose the number, turn the key that ignites the explosives, and hope they picked one that wouldn't have them committing murder on live TV.
As the judges turn the keys, the boxes explode, except for one, which just happens to be the box in which Swank is enclosed. And to prove that box could have exploded, if that particular key was turned, Piers was selected to turn key number two. KABOOM Baby!
Gymkana, the YouTube tumbling act was next to perform. They exchanged the ladder for chairs, one balanced on top of another, and whilst the tumblers tumbled, one of the team members did hand stands atop the chairs. It was just tumbling until they lit a ring of fire that they jump through. Unfortunately, they played with fire and got burnt and the act was done. Hopefully, no one was seriously injured.
I never thought much of Summerwind Skippers, but tonight they brought such great theatrics to their act that I was mesmerized. Then they messed up - not once, but twice. And even though they nailed the trick that they messed up last time, you just don't make mistakes when it's your last shot at the finals.
The kid who came from the streets where he performs his hip hop dance to help support his family was next on stage. Snap Boogie can dance and even though the judges weren't crazy about his opening, I liked it. He's versatile, personable, sincere and a natural talent.
And speaking of natural talents, Anna Graceman, the little girl with the big voice, knocked 'em dead with her twist on a Motley Creu song, "Home Sweet Home." She was possibly the best of the night and definitely the only one to get a standing O from all three judges.
Steven Retchless, the pole dancer, performed exquisitely. I can't imagine the upper body strength it must take to do what he does. He makes it look so easy.
But the most exciting act of the night was by far the Smage Bros. Riding Show, et al. Talk about a trusting family, even Granny Smage got in the act tonight. "We need ya to jump over, Granny." They performed incredible stunts to "Take Me Home Country Road" and before it was all over, the whole family was lying on the stage. Human props, one and all.
Now who can compete in a race against the Kinetic King for the fastest performance? That would be Professor Splash, the circus act, who for some reason made it to the semis. Oh yeah, he dives from a great height into 12 inches of water. Well tonight he dove from twice the height - 70 feet - into an 8 feet deep fiery pool of water at 60 mph. Don't blink or you've missed the show. Twice the height, but way more than twice the water. I suck at math so maybe someone else can figure this out.
I can't believe that a voice as smooth and mellow as Landou Eugene Murphy, Jr.'s voice has never been discovered. He blows me away with his talent. Tonight he performed a Sinatra song, "I've Got the World on a String" with all the Vegas style hoopla; big band, dancers, stage setting. Yeah, he deserves to be in Vegas, even if he doesn't win the AGT competition.
The last performers of the night were Silhouettes and unlike Fatally Unique, they really are unique; however, tonight's performance just wasn't as stunning as past performances.
So which five are going to the finals? Hope America thinks before they vote.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Dancing with the Stars New Cast Announced and I'm Posting About Suicide?????
avilo said 'There's always hope" and sure enough, the new cast of DWTS is announced. Frankly, I think avilo misread or misinterpreted or whatever he does that causes me to get "my panties in a knot" like he says. Frankly, I think he does it intentionally to watch me QQ. *sighs*
There were rumors on Twitter earlier that the new cast was announced and it was wrong, so I don't know if this is reliable; however, I'm going to post it anyway.
Rickie Lake - She stared in Hairspray, a musical, when she was a fatty. So she
knows how to dance.
Rob Kardashian - You mean to tell me there's a brother in the tribe?
Chaz Bono - The sweet little daughter of Sonny and Cher, who is now a son.
Kristin Cavallari - Don't know her, but guess she's from The Hills.
Chynna Phillips - The daughter of Michelle Phillips from the 70s group Mamas
and Papas and vocalist in the group Wilson Phillips.
David Arquette - Wasn't he married to Courtney Cox?
Elisabetta Canalis - Didn't she used to be with George (I think I'm so hot) Clooney?
Nancy Grace - You've gotta worry about anyone with two first names. Heard she's a
news anchor.
Hope Solis - No, in the U.S. Soccer isn't considered football. Where are all the
football players this season?
Ron Artest - L.A. Lakers dude.
J.R. Martinez - Actor from All My Children. Is that still on the air?
Carson Kressley - Actor
With the exception of Ricky Lake, Chaz Bono, and Chynna Phillips, guess I'm going to have to get to know all the rest of cast as the season progresses.
There were rumors on Twitter earlier that the new cast was announced and it was wrong, so I don't know if this is reliable; however, I'm going to post it anyway.
Rickie Lake - She stared in Hairspray, a musical, when she was a fatty. So she
knows how to dance.
Rob Kardashian - You mean to tell me there's a brother in the tribe?
Chaz Bono - The sweet little daughter of Sonny and Cher, who is now a son.
Kristin Cavallari - Don't know her, but guess she's from The Hills.
Chynna Phillips - The daughter of Michelle Phillips from the 70s group Mamas
and Papas and vocalist in the group Wilson Phillips.
David Arquette - Wasn't he married to Courtney Cox?
Elisabetta Canalis - Didn't she used to be with George (I think I'm so hot) Clooney?
Nancy Grace - You've gotta worry about anyone with two first names. Heard she's a
news anchor.
Hope Solis - No, in the U.S. Soccer isn't considered football. Where are all the
football players this season?
Ron Artest - L.A. Lakers dude.
J.R. Martinez - Actor from All My Children. Is that still on the air?
Carson Kressley - Actor
With the exception of Ricky Lake, Chaz Bono, and Chynna Phillips, guess I'm going to have to get to know all the rest of cast as the season progresses.
Suicide - The Only Cure for Life?
Life can be a bitter drink, but in movies death is a beautiful escape for which awards are won. Movies paint a picture where death offers relief from a torturous and excruciatingly painful existence. The deceased is lovingly wrapped in the feathery folds of angel's wings and transitioned to paradise.
Some of us have been taught that "Our" lives are not ours to take. It's a mortal sin! It's murder of one's self. "Thou shalt not kill." Hmmm? Numerologists tell us that we have chosen this life - along with its people and circumstances - from which to learn. Therefore, should we decide to end it before its set date of completion, we're doomed to return and start all over - same people, same circumstances. That thought has kept me alive. I do believe there's even laws against taking ones own life. If that's true, it really isn't your life.
We can only speculate what drives a person to their own demise. Even suicide notes explaining why, offer little insight. It's not just a single event scribbled in a note; it's a lifetime of events that push people from the cliff.
For Annie, "The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow" and that sometimes gets people through the night to face another day. But what if day after day the sun doesn't shine? What if black, ominous clouds follow them throughout their days and only on rare occasion allow the sun to peek through? Is it okay to end their emotional suffering?
I've heard it said that people who choose to take their lives are weak? But are they really? Think about it! How hopeless, how unloved must one feel to face the great unknown; to end life thinking that death will be more than some black hole of oblivion?
Frankly, I don't believe people really want to end life, unless, due to illness, the end is inevitable and long-suffering. Emotionally distraught people just want to end the pain from which they've been unable to find relief.
Some suicides aren't spontaneous acts. The thought has weighed on their minds from the first experienced trauma. When the decision is finally made, it's methodically designed. Subconsciously, for years, they've began to get their house in order. Finally, the time is right. One more disappointment, failure, trauma, stressful situation, etc. and they're ready. Good-bye cruel world.
You laughed with them yesterday. You planned a trip with them for next month. You loved them. How could they do this? Why didn't you see this coming? What ifs race through your mind unceasingly. You feel like you're being punished. But for what crime? Obliviousness?
Some suicides hide their pain well. Even if you were aware of their sufferings, once they have decided to "end it all" there is nothing you can do to stop them, short of sitting with them 24/7 until the phase passes. You might report them, in which case they'd be stigmatized for the rest of their lives, causing even more trauma. Or you can convince them to get the proper help, via drugs and counseling, which aren't always effective and at times compound the problem, especially if they're reluctant to begin with. Yes, we're at a loss, because we're indecisive and fearful of doing something wrong. Plus, we have our own problems and hectic lives. So, we choose to remain uninvolved.
I've known people who have taken their lives. A boy in his teens, who by outwardly appearances had everything going for him, jumped in front of a train; a gay guy, who suffered from depression (most likely caused by the cruelty of others)had threatened and attempted suicide numerous times, was finally successful with booze and pills; an uncle, who put a gun to his head and blew his brains out.
There once was a girl, who, at eight, took a bottle of aspirin. Her stomach was pumped and she survived. But at ten she jumped off a roof. Again she survived. In her teens she became a cutter, actually slitting her wrists once, but only across the street, not down the road. The physical pain was more bearable. She's overdosed, but not enough to cause death. Numerous times she sat in a garage with the motor running, only to have neighbors report vapors seeping through the cracks.
She was a pretty girl, popular, witty, talented, smart; you'd have to wonder why anyone with all those attributes would want to die. Was she overly dramatic? In need of attention? Weak? How did life fail her? Who in life failed her? Or was she overly sensitive to her surroundings?
Sometimes I wonder if people who commit suicide just need to be in control of their own destiny. Like Bill Maher said, "Hey, God, you can't fire me; I quit!"
What's unsettling to those left behind is the lack of answers. We'll never truly know why; never truly know if there's something we might have said or done to prevent the suicide from happening; never know if an angel swept them away, or if they were cast into oblivion.
But I dare say, they found a cure for life.
Some of us have been taught that "Our" lives are not ours to take. It's a mortal sin! It's murder of one's self. "Thou shalt not kill." Hmmm? Numerologists tell us that we have chosen this life - along with its people and circumstances - from which to learn. Therefore, should we decide to end it before its set date of completion, we're doomed to return and start all over - same people, same circumstances. That thought has kept me alive. I do believe there's even laws against taking ones own life. If that's true, it really isn't your life.
We can only speculate what drives a person to their own demise. Even suicide notes explaining why, offer little insight. It's not just a single event scribbled in a note; it's a lifetime of events that push people from the cliff.
For Annie, "The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow" and that sometimes gets people through the night to face another day. But what if day after day the sun doesn't shine? What if black, ominous clouds follow them throughout their days and only on rare occasion allow the sun to peek through? Is it okay to end their emotional suffering?
I've heard it said that people who choose to take their lives are weak? But are they really? Think about it! How hopeless, how unloved must one feel to face the great unknown; to end life thinking that death will be more than some black hole of oblivion?
Frankly, I don't believe people really want to end life, unless, due to illness, the end is inevitable and long-suffering. Emotionally distraught people just want to end the pain from which they've been unable to find relief.
Some suicides aren't spontaneous acts. The thought has weighed on their minds from the first experienced trauma. When the decision is finally made, it's methodically designed. Subconsciously, for years, they've began to get their house in order. Finally, the time is right. One more disappointment, failure, trauma, stressful situation, etc. and they're ready. Good-bye cruel world.
You laughed with them yesterday. You planned a trip with them for next month. You loved them. How could they do this? Why didn't you see this coming? What ifs race through your mind unceasingly. You feel like you're being punished. But for what crime? Obliviousness?
Some suicides hide their pain well. Even if you were aware of their sufferings, once they have decided to "end it all" there is nothing you can do to stop them, short of sitting with them 24/7 until the phase passes. You might report them, in which case they'd be stigmatized for the rest of their lives, causing even more trauma. Or you can convince them to get the proper help, via drugs and counseling, which aren't always effective and at times compound the problem, especially if they're reluctant to begin with. Yes, we're at a loss, because we're indecisive and fearful of doing something wrong. Plus, we have our own problems and hectic lives. So, we choose to remain uninvolved.
I've known people who have taken their lives. A boy in his teens, who by outwardly appearances had everything going for him, jumped in front of a train; a gay guy, who suffered from depression (most likely caused by the cruelty of others)had threatened and attempted suicide numerous times, was finally successful with booze and pills; an uncle, who put a gun to his head and blew his brains out.
There once was a girl, who, at eight, took a bottle of aspirin. Her stomach was pumped and she survived. But at ten she jumped off a roof. Again she survived. In her teens she became a cutter, actually slitting her wrists once, but only across the street, not down the road. The physical pain was more bearable. She's overdosed, but not enough to cause death. Numerous times she sat in a garage with the motor running, only to have neighbors report vapors seeping through the cracks.
She was a pretty girl, popular, witty, talented, smart; you'd have to wonder why anyone with all those attributes would want to die. Was she overly dramatic? In need of attention? Weak? How did life fail her? Who in life failed her? Or was she overly sensitive to her surroundings?
Sometimes I wonder if people who commit suicide just need to be in control of their own destiny. Like Bill Maher said, "Hey, God, you can't fire me; I quit!"
What's unsettling to those left behind is the lack of answers. We'll never truly know why; never truly know if there's something we might have said or done to prevent the suicide from happening; never know if an angel swept them away, or if they were cast into oblivion.
But I dare say, they found a cure for life.
(I inadvertently deleted someone's comment, because avilo was spamming me with comments. He obviously misinterpreted what I wrote. Anyways, I apologize).
Sunday, August 28, 2011
MLG - Raleigh - Adios from the Blonde
So, the festivities are over and it's been fun, even though the Koreans are taking home more U.S. currency. Strangely, after each MLG, I'm craving Kimchee and Bi Beem Bop - maybe some Chop Chae, too.
I tuned in late again and didn't watch many games - didn't see Idra get eliminated by TriMaster - and by the time I did tune in, the final 8 were: Nada, Puma, Bomber, Coca, DRG, Hero, Huk, and Sjow.
Nada took out Huk in RO7 and Puma in RO8; DRG took out Hero in RO8 and Nada in RO9; Coca took out DRG in RO10, and Hero dropped Sjow in RO7. Bomber was just sitting in the Champion finals bracket waiting to see who he was going to take out.
Yeah, that was confusing to me and if I wasn't confuzzled enough with all the brackets - there was an extended series. I have no idea where that fits in, but I guess Puma knows, because he lost to Nada 4-3.
In the Champion losers bracket, Incontrol actually won two games, beating Drewbie. OMG! Drewbie must feel like crap losing to Incontrol. Don't feel badly Drewbie, Incontrol went on to lose the next match 1-2 to his teammate Machine.
Actually, the only EG players who didn't do too badly were Puma and Demuslim. But if Puma was already knocked out by Nada, how did he come back to be knocked out by Coca 2-0 in the champion bracket? *sighs* I was kinda feeling really dumb at this point. Me - with an IQ of a gazillion trillion million.
DRG wasn't out of it so I got to watch a boring Zerg/Zerg match v Coca. *yawns* If I could have I would have jumped in the middle of the map between the two of 'em with my can of Raid and sprayed them both to their deaths. Blonde exTERMINATOR winner of MLG! :D (That woulda been the bubble caption over my cartoon character's head)
The championship final match was between Coca (Zerg) and Bomber (Terran) and that's when avilo and I started our battle. Dumbass wanted Terran to win and I insisted Zerg should win. Guess he doesn't understand that Blizz will nerf Terran even more than they have with another MLG Terran win. The words went back and forth until I finally QQd and rage quit on him. LOL! I love doing that to him, cuz he laughs out loud and that makes me laugh. Of course it's all in fun. I just love aggravating the Terran to see his angry face and read his "aodfmomfoneldofne." By the way, avilo - I am so not BM, you gagafas!
I sent avilo lotsa :D, because in the first game Coca held off Bomber's bunker rush so well and took the game. But Bomber went on to win the championship. So all you Terrans out there - expect more Terran nerfs. hahahaha
Hope y'all had as much fun as I had. I'm looking forward to the next MLG in - hmmmm...lol sorry, having a blonde moment.
For accurate details (by peepz who aren't confused by brackets)and to get replays go to majorleaguegaming.com (I know there's an http and a www in front of that, but I can't remember how it goes. hehehe
*waves bye Hasta la bye bye y'all
I tuned in late again and didn't watch many games - didn't see Idra get eliminated by TriMaster - and by the time I did tune in, the final 8 were: Nada, Puma, Bomber, Coca, DRG, Hero, Huk, and Sjow.
Nada took out Huk in RO7 and Puma in RO8; DRG took out Hero in RO8 and Nada in RO9; Coca took out DRG in RO10, and Hero dropped Sjow in RO7. Bomber was just sitting in the Champion finals bracket waiting to see who he was going to take out.
Yeah, that was confusing to me and if I wasn't confuzzled enough with all the brackets - there was an extended series. I have no idea where that fits in, but I guess Puma knows, because he lost to Nada 4-3.
In the Champion losers bracket, Incontrol actually won two games, beating Drewbie. OMG! Drewbie must feel like crap losing to Incontrol. Don't feel badly Drewbie, Incontrol went on to lose the next match 1-2 to his teammate Machine.
Actually, the only EG players who didn't do too badly were Puma and Demuslim. But if Puma was already knocked out by Nada, how did he come back to be knocked out by Coca 2-0 in the champion bracket? *sighs* I was kinda feeling really dumb at this point. Me - with an IQ of a gazillion trillion million.
DRG wasn't out of it so I got to watch a boring Zerg/Zerg match v Coca. *yawns* If I could have I would have jumped in the middle of the map between the two of 'em with my can of Raid and sprayed them both to their deaths. Blonde exTERMINATOR winner of MLG! :D (That woulda been the bubble caption over my cartoon character's head)
The championship final match was between Coca (Zerg) and Bomber (Terran) and that's when avilo and I started our battle. Dumbass wanted Terran to win and I insisted Zerg should win. Guess he doesn't understand that Blizz will nerf Terran even more than they have with another MLG Terran win. The words went back and forth until I finally QQd and rage quit on him. LOL! I love doing that to him, cuz he laughs out loud and that makes me laugh. Of course it's all in fun. I just love aggravating the Terran to see his angry face and read his "aodfmomfoneldofne." By the way, avilo - I am so not BM, you gagafas!
I sent avilo lotsa :D, because in the first game Coca held off Bomber's bunker rush so well and took the game. But Bomber went on to win the championship. So all you Terrans out there - expect more Terran nerfs. hahahaha
Hope y'all had as much fun as I had. I'm looking forward to the next MLG in - hmmmm...lol sorry, having a blonde moment.
For accurate details (by peepz who aren't confused by brackets)and to get replays go to majorleaguegaming.com (I know there's an http and a www in front of that, but I can't remember how it goes. hehehe
*waves bye Hasta la bye bye y'all
Saturday, August 27, 2011
MLG-Raleigh Day 2 - Are My Blonde Roots Showing?
Where I come from sports bars have always been popular. But now, since Seattle's first e-sports bar, these types of bars are sproutin' up all over the U.S. Like I said in my last post, what could be more fun then a group of like minds gathering at a bar to watch e-sports on the big screen, whilst cheering on their favorite gamer and downing a couple beers?
By the time I started watching the MLG today, it was after 3 p.m. and most of the news was already posted.
The guys I was rootin' for were knocked out of the Open Winners Bracket by RO4. Luckyfool let wbc proTOSS him to death 2-0. Also knocked into the losers bracket was HwangSin, with a 2-0 loss to Tri-Masters; Pokebunny, who lost to FollowGrubby, a Protoss, 2-0; and wbc, who lost to EGPuma in RO5.(good thing EG sent Puma, otherwise it would have been a total fail for that team)
But they didn't lose. Nope! They still had a chance to fight they're way out of the Open Loser's Bracket. Depending on how far they got in the Open Winner's Bracket decides where they start in the Open Loser's Bracket.
Obviously, Luckyfool's downfall is a TvT match and he died to Murder 2-0. Unfortunately, only one of the gamers I was rootin' for made it out the loser's bracket. :( HwangSin, a Protoss. DUH! wbc went to RO9, but lost to creepy bug (Zerg) opponent by the name of Ostojiy (Yeah, pronounce that)
Okay, I always get confuzzled (I mean more so - stfu) on day two, because the dudes in the pool, who drowned are resusitated into the oxymoron bracket, better known as the Championship Losers Bracket. *shrugs* Seems to me that a fella's got a hard time losing in these tournaments.
The games I did watch made me laugh out loud. Lots of Terrans nowadays are playing mech, something avilo's been doing since beta. And I also noticed lots of blue flame drops from Terrans. Not to mention I was seeing some nukes in late games. Hardly as outrageous as avilo's 40 when he played at Columbus MLG.
There was one match that tickled me to hysterics. Puma (T) v Sheth (Z). Can't remember which of the two games it was now (blonde roots and all) but I watched as Sheth's creepy crawly thingies just nonchalantly walked into Puma's base and killed an SCV. Then he turned his little bugs around and LOFL! Puma was waiting for him on the ramp. I'm sure Sheth's last words were Rut Roh before KABOOM! Better than Raid. Now where have I seen that strategy before? Oh right! avilo!
Last time I looked all the top spots in the pool play were Korean's. Is that a surprise? HA! Not even for the noob who knows nuttin 'bout SC. hehe
Pool A - The best, Slayer's Coca - five wins, zero losses
The worst, EGIncontrol - zero wins, five losses
Pool B - The best, Bomber - five wins, zero losses
The worst, EGMachine - one win, four losses, with our all time
favorite BMer, EGIdra running a close second - 2 wins, three losses
Pool C - The best, DRG - four wins, 1 loss
The worst, TLO (the guy who was too busy watching Idra v Bomber to make
his first game) one win, four losses
Pool D - The best EGPuma - five wins, zero losses (Like I said good thing EG brought
him and I think DeMuslim is EG and doing well)
The worst, FXOmOonman - zero wins, five losses
I highlighted EG for a reason :D Despite the losses, they will still come out on top if they do well in the championship losers bracket, and at the next MLG, they'll be playing in the pool again.
Okay, my head hurts trying to figure this out so nighty-night until tomorrow.
By the time I started watching the MLG today, it was after 3 p.m. and most of the news was already posted.
The guys I was rootin' for were knocked out of the Open Winners Bracket by RO4. Luckyfool let wbc proTOSS him to death 2-0. Also knocked into the losers bracket was HwangSin, with a 2-0 loss to Tri-Masters; Pokebunny, who lost to FollowGrubby, a Protoss, 2-0; and wbc, who lost to EGPuma in RO5.(good thing EG sent Puma, otherwise it would have been a total fail for that team)
But they didn't lose. Nope! They still had a chance to fight they're way out of the Open Loser's Bracket. Depending on how far they got in the Open Winner's Bracket decides where they start in the Open Loser's Bracket.
Obviously, Luckyfool's downfall is a TvT match and he died to Murder 2-0. Unfortunately, only one of the gamers I was rootin' for made it out the loser's bracket. :( HwangSin, a Protoss. DUH! wbc went to RO9, but lost to creepy bug (Zerg) opponent by the name of Ostojiy (Yeah, pronounce that)
Okay, I always get confuzzled (I mean more so - stfu) on day two, because the dudes in the pool, who drowned are resusitated into the oxymoron bracket, better known as the Championship Losers Bracket. *shrugs* Seems to me that a fella's got a hard time losing in these tournaments.
The games I did watch made me laugh out loud. Lots of Terrans nowadays are playing mech, something avilo's been doing since beta. And I also noticed lots of blue flame drops from Terrans. Not to mention I was seeing some nukes in late games. Hardly as outrageous as avilo's 40 when he played at Columbus MLG.
There was one match that tickled me to hysterics. Puma (T) v Sheth (Z). Can't remember which of the two games it was now (blonde roots and all) but I watched as Sheth's creepy crawly thingies just nonchalantly walked into Puma's base and killed an SCV. Then he turned his little bugs around and LOFL! Puma was waiting for him on the ramp. I'm sure Sheth's last words were Rut Roh before KABOOM! Better than Raid. Now where have I seen that strategy before? Oh right! avilo!
Last time I looked all the top spots in the pool play were Korean's. Is that a surprise? HA! Not even for the noob who knows nuttin 'bout SC. hehe
Pool A - The best, Slayer's Coca - five wins, zero losses
The worst, EGIncontrol - zero wins, five losses
Pool B - The best, Bomber - five wins, zero losses
The worst, EGMachine - one win, four losses, with our all time
favorite BMer, EGIdra running a close second - 2 wins, three losses
Pool C - The best, DRG - four wins, 1 loss
The worst, TLO (the guy who was too busy watching Idra v Bomber to make
his first game) one win, four losses
Pool D - The best EGPuma - five wins, zero losses (Like I said good thing EG brought
him and I think DeMuslim is EG and doing well)
The worst, FXOmOonman - zero wins, five losses
I highlighted EG for a reason :D Despite the losses, they will still come out on top if they do well in the championship losers bracket, and at the next MLG, they'll be playing in the pool again.
Okay, my head hurts trying to figure this out so nighty-night until tomorrow.
MLG - Raleigh Day One and I'm Still Blonde
Okay, I'm not as blonde as the NASL model/interviewer - whatever her name is. Sporer? But still when it comes to MLG, I don't get all this pool stuff, although it's somewhat clearer to me since the first time I watched.
There's four pools named A, B, C and D. And I guess each gamer has to play with everyone in their pool. But even if they lose, they don't lose? I've never had such a hard time understanding anything.
And MLG doesn't help me by swapping streams. Hey, guys, I'm confused enough without y'all doing that!
Obviously, if you're reading this to get some accuracy on tonight's matches, you've come to the wrong place. This is just my noobish take. :D
I don't watch all the games, because I just don't care. I like that EG sucked for the most part on day one:
Coca 2-0 over Huk (He just joined EG)
Dignitasnani 2-0 over InControl
Bomber 2-0 over Idra
Sjow 2-0 over Machine
And even though Idra took 2 games off Haypro, Coca and Huk both whipped Incontrol 2-0. Maybe someone could tell me how Incontrol keeps scoring pool play? I never see him winning, but he always ends up on top. I don't get it!
Now if you wanna watch an exciting and stupendously unbelievable replay, you have got to watch the Sjow v Idra match. I won't give it away, but Sjow took Idra 2-0 in the craziest of games.
Something else hilarious happened at tonight's event - TLO was disqualified from his first game because he was a no show. LOL! Where was he? He was busy watching the Idra v Bomber match.
Another thing that made me crack up were the Terran "Goats." Huh? Pretty sure it was Tasteless who can't pronounce ghosts. lol. And there I was looking all over the map for something that looked like goats until I realized he was saying ghosts.
Players I root for, if they're not playing players I always root for, are the It's Gosu team. We, the viewers, don't get to watch the open bracket matches, so until it's announced you never know who moved on. I'd think with all the down time they have waiting for pool players - even with two streams running - they might throw in an open bracket game to fill the dead air. Some of us actually care about the open bracket gamers. *sighs*
So whilst everyone is watching all the pool player games, I'm more interested in the dudes that have to fight their way through the open brackets.
The It's Gosu team members are doing pretty good. Last I saw Hwangsin made it to RO3. So did Pokebunny and wbc. Unfortunately, Sonkie was dropped to the loser's bracket after he lost in RO2 to Cruncher 2-0.
There's one time I won't be rooting for It's Gosu and that's when Luckyfool faces wbc. See, I love protoss cuz they're pretty, but I've always been a Terran girl and since avilo isn't there, I'll be rooting for Luckyfool. "Lucky? If wbc gives ya cheese, make grilled cheese sammichs." (That's like if life gives ya lemons make lemonade. See what I did there?)
More excitement tomorrow, but what really sounds so fun to me - and wish I was there - is Barcraft. Heard about it through dcsc2 site. From what I gather, a bunch of people get together at a bar where they all watch the MLG tournament. I think it's great that some places are doing that actually; I mean offering a meeting place for Starcrafters. So cool!
There's four pools named A, B, C and D. And I guess each gamer has to play with everyone in their pool. But even if they lose, they don't lose? I've never had such a hard time understanding anything.
And MLG doesn't help me by swapping streams. Hey, guys, I'm confused enough without y'all doing that!
Obviously, if you're reading this to get some accuracy on tonight's matches, you've come to the wrong place. This is just my noobish take. :D
I don't watch all the games, because I just don't care. I like that EG sucked for the most part on day one:
Coca 2-0 over Huk (He just joined EG)
Dignitasnani 2-0 over InControl
Bomber 2-0 over Idra
Sjow 2-0 over Machine
And even though Idra took 2 games off Haypro, Coca and Huk both whipped Incontrol 2-0. Maybe someone could tell me how Incontrol keeps scoring pool play? I never see him winning, but he always ends up on top. I don't get it!
Now if you wanna watch an exciting and stupendously unbelievable replay, you have got to watch the Sjow v Idra match. I won't give it away, but Sjow took Idra 2-0 in the craziest of games.
Something else hilarious happened at tonight's event - TLO was disqualified from his first game because he was a no show. LOL! Where was he? He was busy watching the Idra v Bomber match.
Another thing that made me crack up were the Terran "Goats." Huh? Pretty sure it was Tasteless who can't pronounce ghosts. lol. And there I was looking all over the map for something that looked like goats until I realized he was saying ghosts.
Players I root for, if they're not playing players I always root for, are the It's Gosu team. We, the viewers, don't get to watch the open bracket matches, so until it's announced you never know who moved on. I'd think with all the down time they have waiting for pool players - even with two streams running - they might throw in an open bracket game to fill the dead air. Some of us actually care about the open bracket gamers. *sighs*
So whilst everyone is watching all the pool player games, I'm more interested in the dudes that have to fight their way through the open brackets.
The It's Gosu team members are doing pretty good. Last I saw Hwangsin made it to RO3. So did Pokebunny and wbc. Unfortunately, Sonkie was dropped to the loser's bracket after he lost in RO2 to Cruncher 2-0.
There's one time I won't be rooting for It's Gosu and that's when Luckyfool faces wbc. See, I love protoss cuz they're pretty, but I've always been a Terran girl and since avilo isn't there, I'll be rooting for Luckyfool. "Lucky? If wbc gives ya cheese, make grilled cheese sammichs." (That's like if life gives ya lemons make lemonade. See what I did there?)
More excitement tomorrow, but what really sounds so fun to me - and wish I was there - is Barcraft. Heard about it through dcsc2 site. From what I gather, a bunch of people get together at a bar where they all watch the MLG tournament. I think it's great that some places are doing that actually; I mean offering a meeting place for Starcrafters. So cool!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
America's Got Talent - Semi-finals Result Show - August 24, 2011
I have no doubt that Nick Cannon's outfit was designed by the wardrobe mistress from Ringling Bros.; the one that designs for clowns. Oh well, he confidently said, "I'm smokin' hot so I can wear dots." Ummm....no.
Before the results (which held one disappointment for me) tell you about the talent portion of tonight's show.
First to appear was Demi Lavato with "Skyscraper" and, frankly, I didn't know whether to cry or feel good. The lyrics are sad, but hopeful, I guess. When New Boyz performed, I was preoccupied, but then the hip-hop duo really isn't my cup of noodles, which I was making during their performance.
Now you know - or should - that theater is my passion and any song from musical theater gets my attention. Prince Poppycock, one of the performers from last year's AGT, can't be ignored. What his masks can't hide is the talent he exhibits; with the theatrics and sets and costumes, his performances are grandiose. The song he sang, "Feelin' Good" is from The Roar of the Greaspaint the Smell of the Crowd and has been sung by many a great celebrity - Prince Poppycock included.
You want the results?
The first acts called to the stage were:
Sandou Trio Russian Bar turned piano bar.
Zuma Zuma, the exuberant acrobats
Matt Whilhelm and his spinning bike
iLuminate unlit, but the winner nonetheless
Only two acts were called next and I was like AMERICA???? Are you frickin kidding me?????
Poplyfe, one of my picks
Lys Agnes, another one of my picks.
Obviously, they both deserved to go to the finals. And woohoo, they both did.
Next up:
Melissa Villasenor, whose best impression is that of Melissa Villasenor
Miami All Stars, one of my picks and the winner
Kevin Colis, the dude with the good voice and the bad songs
Now comes the sad news. The remaining three:
Beth Ann Robinson, who's only 14 and is sure to be a famous dancer
Daniel Joseph Baker, one of my picks and who I think deserved it more than West Springfield Dance Team, but the judges had their say.
Oh well, Daniel is going to go far and I do believe his appearance on AGT has given him the confidence he needed to rise above the adversity in his life.
So, I got four outta five, not bad. Did your picks make it through?
As an aside: So many people click on my blog in hopes of finding the song titles that were performed and I don't always know them. I think it would be a good idea to contact AGT and tell them that along with the performers name they might consider mentioning the music to which they're performing. Tweet Howie and tell him. lol
Before the results (which held one disappointment for me) tell you about the talent portion of tonight's show.
First to appear was Demi Lavato with "Skyscraper" and, frankly, I didn't know whether to cry or feel good. The lyrics are sad, but hopeful, I guess. When New Boyz performed, I was preoccupied, but then the hip-hop duo really isn't my cup of noodles, which I was making during their performance.
Now you know - or should - that theater is my passion and any song from musical theater gets my attention. Prince Poppycock, one of the performers from last year's AGT, can't be ignored. What his masks can't hide is the talent he exhibits; with the theatrics and sets and costumes, his performances are grandiose. The song he sang, "Feelin' Good" is from The Roar of the Greaspaint the Smell of the Crowd and has been sung by many a great celebrity - Prince Poppycock included.
You want the results?
The first acts called to the stage were:
Sandou Trio Russian Bar turned piano bar.
Zuma Zuma, the exuberant acrobats
Matt Whilhelm and his spinning bike
iLuminate unlit, but the winner nonetheless
Only two acts were called next and I was like AMERICA???? Are you frickin kidding me?????
Poplyfe, one of my picks
Lys Agnes, another one of my picks.
Obviously, they both deserved to go to the finals. And woohoo, they both did.
Next up:
Melissa Villasenor, whose best impression is that of Melissa Villasenor
Miami All Stars, one of my picks and the winner
Kevin Colis, the dude with the good voice and the bad songs
Now comes the sad news. The remaining three:
Beth Ann Robinson, who's only 14 and is sure to be a famous dancer
Daniel Joseph Baker, one of my picks and who I think deserved it more than West Springfield Dance Team, but the judges had their say.
Oh well, Daniel is going to go far and I do believe his appearance on AGT has given him the confidence he needed to rise above the adversity in his life.
So, I got four outta five, not bad. Did your picks make it through?
As an aside: So many people click on my blog in hopes of finding the song titles that were performed and I don't always know them. I think it would be a good idea to contact AGT and tell them that along with the performers name they might consider mentioning the music to which they're performing. Tweet Howie and tell him. lol
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
America's Got Talent - First Night of the Semi-Finals
For those of you who accidentally tuned into AGT at the start of a new season, like I did a few seasons back, you probably switched channels immediately thinking, Who wants to watch a bunch of dumb ass acts?
When Michael Grimm was on, I accidentally tuned in again and enjoyed all the performers of that season. So, I guess what I'm saying is, if you want to watch talented performers don't watch AGT until the semi-finals, or even quarter-finals. That's when the real talent begins.
Zuma Zuma, the first act on stage, makes what they do look easy. Their act is exciting and dangerous. If you don't think so tell that to one of the acrobats, whose brother died after a pyramid trick left him with a broken neck.
The judges didn't think it was as exciting as their other performances, but I'd say doing handstands on top of several chairs balanced on plastic glasses is pretty exciting. Not to mention the fired up limbo dances, a human totally wrapped around another human like a rubber band, and all the other acrobatics going on simultaneously.
How can one person possibly fill up the stage like the first act did? Well, with some mirrors, (which was a brilliant idea) a 14-year-old, Beth Ann Robinson, who can dance with the skill of a seasoned ballerina does more than just use all the floor space - she dances flawlessly and elegantly.
But mistakes are made. Tonight the biggest mistake was a decision made by Sandou Trio Russian Bar. "There's just so far you can go with the Russian bar act and we wanted to show our versatility." Really? They took a thrilling act, traded the bar for a piano that mechanically turned upside down so she could sing mediocre pointing both north and south.
Another singer, who to me is just mediocre - and I really think it has more to do with his song choices - is Kevin Colis.
Guess if you want to make mistakes though, you have to do some phenomenal tricks on a bike, with black light, like Matt Whilhelm. Yeah, he fell, but you know what? He got back up. There was a theme to his act, so falling was like part of the act. No bullies gonna push him around anymore.
One of my favorite acts from the beginning is Poplyfe. With their Jailhouse Rock kind of set, they took a risk and performed a Beatles hit, "Come Together." Their interpretation blew me away. So pro bro. You guys rock!
And whilst West Springfield Dance Team is unique, I don't get it. They came to AGT from YouTube, went to the Wild Card Show, and now in the Semis, me thinks this is the last stop. They have brilliant choreography and are well-synced, but there's so much talent tonight that I think their luck has run out.
Melissa Villasenor did well, but her four impersonations and humor didn't make me laugh. She makes me laugh. Yes! Melissa is like a caricature of herself. She's Saturday Night Live material and they should pick her up.
Seems like a lot of acts are going dark stage neon lit costumes and Team iLuminate is no exception. The game theme act was fun, except some of the costumes didn't appear to be that illuminated.
I'll tell you who did light up the stage for me was Daniel Joseph Baker. He took a risk, went out of his comfort zone and did a dramatic song. What it proved was that he is a versatile performer, deserving of a headline act in Vegas. He epitomizes showmanship and has the talent to back it all up.
An act that I was never that impressed with, but showed me the error of my thinking tonight was Miami All Stars. OMG! They performed a swing dance with the music and costumes of the big band era. The choreography was fantabulous and even Piers gave them a standing O.
Lys Agnes moved Piers to a standing O tonight, as well. Her performance was breathtaking.
Only five will be moving on, though.
When Michael Grimm was on, I accidentally tuned in again and enjoyed all the performers of that season. So, I guess what I'm saying is, if you want to watch talented performers don't watch AGT until the semi-finals, or even quarter-finals. That's when the real talent begins.
Zuma Zuma, the first act on stage, makes what they do look easy. Their act is exciting and dangerous. If you don't think so tell that to one of the acrobats, whose brother died after a pyramid trick left him with a broken neck.
The judges didn't think it was as exciting as their other performances, but I'd say doing handstands on top of several chairs balanced on plastic glasses is pretty exciting. Not to mention the fired up limbo dances, a human totally wrapped around another human like a rubber band, and all the other acrobatics going on simultaneously.
How can one person possibly fill up the stage like the first act did? Well, with some mirrors, (which was a brilliant idea) a 14-year-old, Beth Ann Robinson, who can dance with the skill of a seasoned ballerina does more than just use all the floor space - she dances flawlessly and elegantly.
But mistakes are made. Tonight the biggest mistake was a decision made by Sandou Trio Russian Bar. "There's just so far you can go with the Russian bar act and we wanted to show our versatility." Really? They took a thrilling act, traded the bar for a piano that mechanically turned upside down so she could sing mediocre pointing both north and south.
Another singer, who to me is just mediocre - and I really think it has more to do with his song choices - is Kevin Colis.
Guess if you want to make mistakes though, you have to do some phenomenal tricks on a bike, with black light, like Matt Whilhelm. Yeah, he fell, but you know what? He got back up. There was a theme to his act, so falling was like part of the act. No bullies gonna push him around anymore.
One of my favorite acts from the beginning is Poplyfe. With their Jailhouse Rock kind of set, they took a risk and performed a Beatles hit, "Come Together." Their interpretation blew me away. So pro bro. You guys rock!
And whilst West Springfield Dance Team is unique, I don't get it. They came to AGT from YouTube, went to the Wild Card Show, and now in the Semis, me thinks this is the last stop. They have brilliant choreography and are well-synced, but there's so much talent tonight that I think their luck has run out.
Melissa Villasenor did well, but her four impersonations and humor didn't make me laugh. She makes me laugh. Yes! Melissa is like a caricature of herself. She's Saturday Night Live material and they should pick her up.
Seems like a lot of acts are going dark stage neon lit costumes and Team iLuminate is no exception. The game theme act was fun, except some of the costumes didn't appear to be that illuminated.
I'll tell you who did light up the stage for me was Daniel Joseph Baker. He took a risk, went out of his comfort zone and did a dramatic song. What it proved was that he is a versatile performer, deserving of a headline act in Vegas. He epitomizes showmanship and has the talent to back it all up.
An act that I was never that impressed with, but showed me the error of my thinking tonight was Miami All Stars. OMG! They performed a swing dance with the music and costumes of the big band era. The choreography was fantabulous and even Piers gave them a standing O.
Lys Agnes moved Piers to a standing O tonight, as well. Her performance was breathtaking.
Only five will be moving on, though.
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