Woke up sad and bleary-eyed. Burnt my toast. (Kitchen was filled with smoke, and had to put out a small fire.) Got stuck in traffic on the way to my dentist's appointment. Just a perfect crappy morning, I though, after a crappy night.

Finally got to my dentist. When she asked how I was, I confessed I was heartbroken from AI last night. Well guess what-- my dentist confessed the same. My dentist is an Elliott fan!!! She and her two sons voted like mad for him. (phone lines, unfortunately). "Elliott has the greatest heart," she said, "and the greatest voice. He's going to get a record deal immediately."

You know what? My dentist is right. And my day is not so bad after all. ;)

awe, that's awesome about your dentist! I was just glad I didn't wake up as angry as I was last night, I was just sad. Last night I was like so hostile and full of hate. Listening to E's interview was great!

I am still sad today, however, I am very proud of him as well. And I have come to realize he is best to not be in the top 2. He can now, after 90 days, sign with whoever he wants and do what he wants.

And this is a good thing!

I loved his interview with Ryan today!

I woke up smiling. I had the strangest dream! It was the Final Three, but it consisted of Elliott, Chris, and Paris. Elliott and Paris made it to the final 2, and then there was footage about how the three "unmarketable" people will be most successful. So I think that means I should stop worrying about E because he is going to be great in the very near future!

The more I think about it, the slightest bit better I feel, bit by bit. First off, Elliott was able to see how his fan base and his support was no less than the other contestants. I mean, you can't lose by a more narrow margin than that. Next, he gets to move on to bigger and better things sonner than the final 2. Apparently in August he is free to do his own thing. That is amazing! I am sure he will outlast and outsell them all;;; I just can't wait for his dream to become reality!

OMG that is amazing! I can't believe you dreamt about it. (I just laid awake worrying.) Yes, your dream is a premonition.

that dream is DEFINITELY a GREAT premonition

I went to bed early last night with a heavy heart. Then when I got up, my husband came in and began to say, "Look, I'm sorry about what happened to El---"

I cut him off politely, saying I wasn't ready to talk about it just yet. But did he listen? No. He kept on, saying, "Jeez, it's just a TV show. What's the big deal?"

:angry: Big mistake.

All the hurt and frustration that I've had over how Elliott was treated came out in a rush. I told him it wasn't just a TV show. That these people are real, flesh and blood human beings with feelings. And the fact that he'd been eliminated isn't what I'm upset about. It's the cumulative slights over the past several months. The uneven playing field. The dismissive attitudes. Everything combined hit me last night when I saw Elliott's name up there. I'm still crying over it, and I can't stress enough that it's not the elimination that gets me. It's that AI got away with what they did. My only solace is the hope that Elliott will find success outside of AI and that someone BIG will offer him a recording deal. Not Clive! God forbid.

What's more, I don't believe those numbers. But I won't go into that because I'm still too upset. Anyway, being here with you guys is a comfort. I know Elliott is at peace with this, I guess it's going to take me a little while longer. I just don't like seeing good people being screwed over. But success is the best revenge and I hope Elliott gets all the goodness he deserves. The true American Idol left the building last night, so I have no intention of watching that show ever again, or voting. I just can't deal with the mind games and manipulations. The only good thing that came out of the season is Elliott and for that, I am thankful. But AI is history for me now.[FONT=Geneva][SIZE=7]

Indeed! I know how you feel, we all do.


I really believe that Elliott will be okay. I know we all prayed for Elliott time and time again. and we didn't get what we wanted, and I believe that's because there is a bigger plan for him.
AI would have killed his spirit. He deserves better than them, they were just a stepping stone.

I don't know whether to laugh or cry with your post. I empathize completely. I considered starting a thread this morning: "Should I be concerned that WW undesrtands me better than my own husband does?"
Lol. Only people who have attended closely to the show and who have done their research, can appreciate the injustices that occurred, and the greatness of Elliott. I have also been on a crusade to explain to my family members why I am so devastated. It's okay, though. We have each other. :)

oh but p.s. I feel the same way you do about AI being over, and not eanting to vote again. However, the wheels are slowly turning in my mind, because WW and Croweb have both stated that they will be voting for Taylor. Kind of sends a message about something important, huh. I may just join them. Just to make sure the finale is not as hideous as it could be.

I am so in agreement w/ you. This is the hardest thing for me to let go. The blatant, unfair treatment. We will never know how far he would've gone without all of the bias/pimping/manipulation from TPTB. It hurts me deeply that he was treated the way he was. It wasn't a fair and square loss, and I've been really let down by this show.

But I'm just hoping Clive doesn't get his greedy, old man paws on Elliott. They don't deserve him. They never did.

You said it.
(I agree.)

Agree everyone. I went to bed feeling a little better because my husband convinced me that Elliott was better off in that he would now be in charge of his own career, rather than having Lizard Davis force him to sing those crappy souless songs. But, I woke up very sad. If there was a CD for me to buy NOW...I would feel better.

If they would have shown those homecoming montages on Tuesday, there would be no question who would be gone :angry:

Man I was totally thinking the same thing. Elliott unpimped.

I can't even work!!! I am supposed to be working but I am online, with you guys.

Waah, I am now thinking I just saw the last full Elliott performance for this month, and I have to wait MONTHS before I probably get to hear/see him again.


CD and VIDEO that's what I want!

I can even direct his music video if he wants! (But I gotta go to the US --- huh)

Hey you guys,
I also woke up to a crappy start of a day. But, I wanted to share with you the first smile I had today. I work with my older brother and he has been onto me since the beginning of the season, continuously teasing me about my Elliott addiction. Actually, he has been a huge ass. Well, not this week, but last he bet me 10.00/ that Elliott was going home. I won fair & square when Chris left, but I told him not to worry about the money because my point was proven. Today, all the way to work I knew he was going to give me greif. When I got here, he handed me the 10.00 again (which I tried to refuse). He said really, take it because I want you to feel better. When I took the bill & unfolded it, he had taped a picture of Elliott's face where the President's should be. As sad as I've been since last night, I totally cracked up laughing. I'm going to keep it like that. It was really sweet though. Every time I look at it I smile.

That is AWESOME!!!!
(I love when men are sensitive :P )

Elliott should be president anyways!

I just feel really disappointed and empty. I know how you feel. Those in my house don't really understand either. Yes...the "uneven playing field and dismissive attitudes". You've got that right. Even still! he's getting that. I can't believe it. It is a huge injustice! I agree. They let the true American Idol go. To be honest, I'm not sure I'll be watching or voting next Tuesday, either. It just seems so pointless.