Worst American Idol Post. Ever.
Monday, March 2, 2009 
Yes, that's me. Yes, I am singing on an "American Idol" stage. No, I have no idea what I am talking about when it comes to that show.
Let's back up a bit, shall we?
Remember that Disney trip from a few weeks ago? I went as part of a media showcase for ModernMom.com. Part of that showcase involved participants shooting short promos highlighting different aspects of a Disney vacation. Someone else was supposed to sing. She ended up not making the trip. I'm a sucker for an audience and I like to sing.
Let's back up a few more hours...
Earlier in the evening, Disney held its offical opening party for a new attraction called The American Idol Experience. Basically, if you've got stage talent, you could actually sing your way to the real American Idol by doing well on the AI Experience stage. To kick things off, Disney threw a star-studded party attended by Idol stars from past seasons.
I don't watch American Idol. I had no idea who half these people were. But I made a video about it. I apologize in advance to any fans of the show who may be reading this. I was so unaware of the greatness in which I was basking.
So what does this video include?
- Footage of famous people. At least I think they were. I just pointed my camera in the direction of the loudest "SQUEEE"s.
- Shout outs from Diana DeGarmo, Sanjaya and David Cook.
- Me on stage being filmed for the promo. The finished promo video is on Modernmom.com.
So what does this video NOT include?
Me creeping up on Carrie Underwood hoping to get a "Beer with Busy" shot. How cool would that have been?? It was after I finished shooting my promo. We were walking to the parking lot and so was she (with her entourage). Please note I was feeling pretty fantabulously star-like and a little buzzed. According to Mike, one of our Disney hosts for the week, I shoved my way through Carrie's entourage, reached out to touch her shoulder and was cockblocked politely turned away by her bodyguard. Kind of like that last scene in Silence of the Lambs, I'd imagine...
Eh, I tried. Anyway, the video is pretty amusing. I think. You tell me...
Reader Comments (41)
Ok ... video ... CLASSIC! Rawking the tall boy! Love it!
Dude, you so totally rock!
Hey, if you want to recover your manhood, come on up and help me rototill my backyard. And shovel topsoil. I'll supply the Newcastle.
Seeing as I pretty much loathe American Idol, I'm going to disagree with you and say this is the best American Idol Post. Ever.
It was totally cool.
And I'd say it was almost complete... 'cept it was lacking two very important, drooling, tail/stump wagging components.
HIGHlarious random cameo of Fury. yes, that's all i took from this video. hahahahahaha!
i match your typo with my grammatical error
Jim, you are just hilarious!
I'm still bitter you didn't get me an autograph from David Cook(of course if you'd have known I wanted one it would have been better right?) .
Next time though, yeah?
Oh god, I loved this because I am SO American Idol challenged, and I couldn't be prouder of that fact. I totally didn't know or recognize all of the people you totally didn't know or recognize in the video either.
But .................dude!! You can totally sing, I had no idea!! I thought you were gonna get up there and completely humilliate yourself by singing like....like....like me!
I'm newly impressed.
I'm still thinking there will be a late-release Beer with Busy out of this SOMEWHERE.
Jim, you rockstar you!!! So jealous! Love seeing Fury at the end.
"I have had no professional training." lol I got to see you sing the whole song on Lolita's blog! In the last 4 season of Idol, I can honestly say that you are the only "contestant" I have seen! You have my vote man!
Dude!!! You know I have to give you a hard time!!
MJ!
Sanjaya!
David Cook!! For crying out loud!!! How do you not even know the winner??
Any time you need an AI contact, I'm your woman!
It would freak me out to be on that stage!! So kudos to you for doing so well!
I heard the David Cook/Carrie Underwood duet was pretty good - was it?
SANJAYA!!! The dude with the weird hair.
Oh, and DAVID. Mr. Lady has got to love you!
You rocked that stage . . . totally.
Love how you manned it up at the end.
GREAT COVERAGE. AWESOME AI POST.
Dude, I don't even know what to say. Its like, I sort of hate you for being that cool, but at the same time, I sort of want to be you man. I admit it.
PS - Sanjaya can totally grow more facial hair in five minutes than you or I could in a lifetime. Just an observation.
dude u r too much! LOL!
Dude. I totally always knew you were a rockstar. Thanks for video to prove it!
Oh, Jim! OMG, I died at the last scene, but the kids resuscitated me!
The singing part, though.. Dude (respect dWife): YOU ARE EFFIN' HAWT!
You totally have me starting a fan group!
Wow...you actually sang - I'm impressed!
So do they let anyone get up there? Not that I would AND allow it to be videotaped, but if anyone can try a few beers may make it fun to do some heckling.
Since I'm slow and couldn't figure out how to e-mail you, I'll just leave this in the comments section - feel free to delete. So yesterday I was reading this LEGO magazine and I totally think I saw Fury. Am I crazy?
That little green video could quite possibly be in my brain for the rest of the day.... thank you in advance for tonight's nightmare.
Okay oh my gosh, wow. I don't much care for AMIdol either so I'd be the same, worst post ever? Nahhh I've seen worse.. not by you or anything... oh geez shutting up now.
And since you are all sooooo big time... I'm glad to know ya.
AHAHAHA. i love how they managed to give you "constructive" criticism.
I am SO jealous. I just creamed my shorts thinking of getting to do the American Idol Experience.
You're one lucky dad. And again, HOT!
BEST American Idol post ever. And this coming from a fan of the show ;-)
Dude, you would totally have my vote!
Wow, that's seriously impressive! Have they offered you a contract?!
By the way, I'm on your blogroll as Parenting Issues but this is my new site - Rosie Scibble!
I was smiling ear to ear from your little nod of the head on. That was awesome.
Hi BD, you rock! Love your video as much as your singing.
You're my one and only American Idol.
Thank you for sacrificing some of your super-macho-manliness for my benefit.
Don't put me on your videos again though. Ever.
xoxo
I thought I detected a suppression of ass-shaking while up on the stage. Am I right, huh? Did you have to hold back a little dance?
Lolita. Looked. Beautiful.
"...and yes, I said ModernMom"- ROFL!!!
You are my idol. I loved the AI celeb commentary :) And your singing is muy awesome ;)
I probably would have done worse at recognizing people and you couldn't PAY me to sing! I have people (well one person, but he counts double he is so talented) for that, lol. You are so my favorite American Idol!
Pretty funny stuff. Glad I stumbled on your blog...
I just like that you used the word "squee".
this is the best post by BDB yet!!! Great job Jim! You are my star!
Woohoo! Sanjaya AND David Cook! What a video. Great job! You rocked the house!! Must've been a ton of fun.
See, this whole thing has backfired. Now that you are not only Uncle Jim, but "Ohmygod our FAVORITE Uncle, Jim" they will be expecting more tokens of affection from you. They'll start calling Fury their cousin and teach him to spit and knuckle hug and stuff, and then it's all downhill from there.
HFS--you can sing, too.
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