this time, i am not dissing the judges. this time, i am dissing the contestants. so this is Singapore's best 30? THIS?? oh my GOD! ok, ok. i may be a little judgmental and critical but only a handful were impressive and promising-looking. the rest were just... i don't know... out?

i don't blame the judges for feeling cross and later on blasting the contestants because they 'had seen the sorriest bunch of jokers". that i have to agree. some even looked like clowns and others simply zonked out, forgetting their lyrics and executing lack-lustre performances. granted that it can be a nerve-wrecking experience but have they forgotten to be serious with concentration?

the judges had every right to fume. afterall, they were the ones who chose these 'bunch of jokers'.

watching SI last night, i couldnt help comparing the competition to Talentime 2002 (remember Triple noize? Cherry Chocolate Candy? Hasrul Nizam?). now, that competition proved to have far more talented contestants.

but what was interesting about last nite's SI was the ongoing bitchiness among the female contestants. Remember that butch who sang like shit and somehow weaved her way into the top 30? saw how she bitched the other female contestant? wooo i lurve that. don't you? oh come on, admit it. Thank you Olinda Ong for providing the entertainment.

and remember that uber confident, cocky De Cruz guy? He's got a face that i'd love to do a slam dunk on. How the hell did he get through? Ask Florence Lian (the one who claimed that she isnt 'the nice one'). there was this tattoo wearing chinese girl, who is a mother of one. Didnt catch her name though but i think she's got lots of potential.

well, we shall see wat comes next. i have this strong, bubbling feeling that SI is just about to get more interesting.

and lastly, to Ari, who happened to be one of the 'coconuts', a word of advice. the next time you go to an SI audition, do not, i repeat, do not put on that hideous brown sweater! *winks*