tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post594008569493617172..comments2023-07-06T10:19:11.158-05:00Comments on Life of a New Dad: Random Tuesday Thoughts: American Idol and EasterOtter Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10218675244540656914noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-62582783076895036092009-04-15T10:48:00.000-05:002009-04-15T10:48:00.000-05:00I am in mourning. There were no Easter eggs, candy...I am in mourning. There were no Easter eggs, candy to pilfer, or Easter baskets. The girls declared themselves: Too Old. We still buy candy for the Trick-or-Treaters, I'll snatch some from the bowl. <br />American Idol is a waste of time and brain matter. Simon is playing nasty for money. Another reason not to watch.<br />Worse is Dancing With the Stars.SurprisedMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474705305996978532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-75174796492695233662009-04-15T07:14:00.000-05:002009-04-15T07:14:00.000-05:00YAY! for your support of your child's easter candy...YAY! for your support of your child's easter candy. It's supportive to eat it for the child. It shows them what's in store for next year. :)<br />Idol? we don't watch it here at allkyootyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001748005643667487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-21863469002252040062009-04-14T22:55:00.000-05:002009-04-14T22:55:00.000-05:00Good luck on the Easter Egg hunt next year. Anoth...Good luck on the Easter Egg hunt next year. Another 3 year old head butted my 3 year old to get at some eggs, so it's just WONDERFUL. :)<br /><br />I tagged you with a meme over at my site. I'm sure you'll be MUCH cooler than me. Check it out.Super Mega Dadhttp://www.supermegadad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-87935132605063448532009-04-14T22:38:00.000-05:002009-04-14T22:38:00.000-05:00Your American Idol comments make me hopeful for an...Your American Idol comments make me hopeful for an end to that show. Great randomness!Sprite's Keeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790341033920919000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-60379148971924895362009-04-14T22:33:00.000-05:002009-04-14T22:33:00.000-05:00I put AI on the DVR so I can watch when I want and...I put AI on the DVR so I can watch when I want and fast forward through all the BS...since there seems to be so much of that... ;)<br /><br />Like others have already mentioned - you'll be cleaning up on candy goodness come Halloween... ;)<br /><br />Happy RTT! ;)Stacy Uncorkedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084619026794128825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-91292835589606088942009-04-14T21:41:00.000-05:002009-04-14T21:41:00.000-05:00Glad you found Random Tuesday Thoughts ... these w...Glad you found Random Tuesday Thoughts ... these were great!<br /><br />And, if you are willing to do a little bit of sleight of hand and deception, the candy can still be yours when the teeth come in! At least a large majority of it. You get major candy at Halloween too. Almost the best part of having a kid!<br /><br />And I quit Idol after the first season. And "my" idol still rocks!<br /><br />And I think your kid was OK to skip the egg hunt. He probably doesn't even know that he has toes yet so I think the egg thing is beyond him.<br /><br />thanks for your visit. I appreciate it!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-18070917936162248762009-04-14T21:12:00.000-05:002009-04-14T21:12:00.000-05:00Hahhahahah, "So you think you can Oboe". I'd tota...Hahhahahah, "So you think you can Oboe". I'd totally watch that. I don't watch anything else anymore, but I'd make an exception for that.<br /><br />I actually specifically requested that nobody give my son chocolate this year (he's 18 months). I can pad my ass just FINE on my own, thanks.Keelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323783519078200647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-43368081396661073562009-04-14T17:19:00.000-05:002009-04-14T17:19:00.000-05:00Americna Idol blows. Especially when it causes Fr...Americna Idol blows. Especially when it causes Fringe to start late thus causing my Tivo to miss the final 10 minutes. But at least I got to watch that blouse-wearing, poodle walker Lambert squawk out some karaoke. Thanks Fox!Big Papahttp://fatherhoodthefinalfrontier.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-17671127301621768272009-04-14T17:18:00.000-05:002009-04-14T17:18:00.000-05:00LOL! I love your randomness. I can't watch America...LOL! I love your randomness. I can't watch American Idol without cringing a little on the inside, so I totally get it.<br />Paula Abdul can suck it.Sammanthiahttp://myacuprunnethover.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-25016746371800756092009-04-14T15:58:00.000-05:002009-04-14T15:58:00.000-05:00Yay! Another American Idol hater! I never watch ...Yay! Another <I>American Idol</I> hater! I never watch the show, but what I want to know is why it is news the morning after? I mean, really - what happened on the show the night before is covered on the morning news. Who gives a &%#$??<br /><br />The candy thing will continue throughout most of their childhood, until they are too big for you to grab it away from them. If you're lucky, he won't like things like nuts and coconut so you'll still get all the Snickers and Almond Joys.Janhttp://www.janssushibar.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-75451665255097221342009-04-14T15:52:00.000-05:002009-04-14T15:52:00.000-05:00I always wanted to have my own show where you do s...I always wanted to have my own show where you <B>do</B> sing karaoke. The goal is to match up as close as possible to the original artist. You would not believe how difficult it is to try and match every breath and vocal run precisely.Cajohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705931109877069830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-83186628165395920622009-04-14T15:41:00.000-05:002009-04-14T15:41:00.000-05:00Of course the parents get the candy, even after th...Of course the parents get the candy, even after the teeth come in. It's like a surcharge you get to collect for being an awesome mom or dad. It's true. It also applies on Halloween. <br /><br />Ugh on the American Idol, double ugh if it causes a timing conflict with my DVR and hacks of the final three minutes of Hell's Kitchen.Mrsbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16338013137281543065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-14419055917750340222009-04-14T15:39:00.000-05:002009-04-14T15:39:00.000-05:00I hate Idol too. I feel like a sheep if I watch it...I hate Idol too. I feel like a sheep if I watch it.<br /><br />The Simpsons, however, rock.<br /><br />yes.. eggs float..and wet candy still tastes good.<br /><br />:)wendysitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057592190702092286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-77275693353511320352009-04-14T15:37:00.000-05:002009-04-14T15:37:00.000-05:00I might severely love American Idol. Oops.I might severely love American Idol. Oops.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-46836745554773060622009-04-14T15:28:00.000-05:002009-04-14T15:28:00.000-05:00i still eat my son's easter candy. he's two and h...i still eat my son's easter candy. he's two and has almost all his teeth but i still use "he's just a toddler" as an excuse!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641417547583050584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-80467937422089611682009-04-14T14:56:00.000-05:002009-04-14T14:56:00.000-05:00My kid has teeth and I still eat his candy. I can...My kid has teeth and I still eat his candy. I can't decide if that makes me a good mom or a bad mom.<br /><br />I am totally with you on Idol. I'm totally over it.<br /><br />Welcome to RTTs! It's a lot of fun.<br /><br />(And I'm a fellow engineer...in case you find that mildly interesting.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-77016324043335158692009-04-14T13:55:00.000-05:002009-04-14T13:55:00.000-05:00Didn't you know that on the Easter Egg hunt you'd ...Didn't you know that on the Easter Egg hunt you'd be the one hunting and gathering for your child. Got out of that one for this year. <br /><br />American Idol is one waste of time and energy. Fox will soon be known as the reality channel...The Simpson's as a reality show?Mike https://www.blogger.com/profile/03160644538192464969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-14927832199394209202009-04-14T12:50:00.000-05:002009-04-14T12:50:00.000-05:00Hey, if you think you get good candy at Easter, wa...Hey, if you think you get good candy at Easter, wait until Halloween. :)GreenJellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10008711974632671478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-31315259101737611792009-04-14T12:35:00.000-05:002009-04-14T12:35:00.000-05:00I never got into the Idol thing either. Guess I do...I never got into the Idol thing either. Guess I don't get it.I am Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14018601282810481033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-15046382835512673892009-04-14T10:15:00.000-05:002009-04-14T10:15:00.000-05:00American Idol is clear evidence of the decline of ...American Idol is clear evidence of the decline of Western Civilization. I only watch 24 and House on Fox anymore. Other than that the channel, like you said, should change itself to American Idol TV.PJ Mullenhttp://www.realmendriveminivans.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-16023707294546951112009-04-14T09:57:00.000-05:002009-04-14T09:57:00.000-05:00Halloween rocks like that too!Halloween rocks like that too!WeaselMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695797746467444304noreply@blogger.com