Season 9 Live Thread

[The Crazed Spruce]

The Gargoyle's voice seemed kinda rough there in the showdown. Probably not his type of song.

[Bookworm13]

That was not the right song for Gargoyle. 

[SweePea59]

Such a dull trio. And they used the bell! Hahaha!

[NeenerNeener]

Congrats, Bookworm, you called it! Jennie rang the bell.

[Bookworm13]

Just now, NeenerNeener said:

Congrats, Bookworm, you called it! Jennie rang the bell.

Thanks! They were just talking about it too much at the beginning but this show isn’t known for being subtle. 

[NeenerNeener]

Entertainment Weekly says Squirrel is Malin Ackerman.

[Bookworm13]

6 minutes ago, NeenerNeener said:

Entertainment Weekly says Squirrel is Malin Ackerman.

That actually makes a ton of sense. She’s Swedish, acted w/Tom Cruise in Rock of Ages, used to be in a band, and has a new movie out/coming out soon. 

[Katmai]

It seemed very odd that Wolf was so stiff, especially now that we've seen who he is and knowing he's a singer/entertainer. Has he been injured or had some sort of health issue? He just seemed, and looked, like a zombie, except for his singing in which he sounded like himself - from someone who's never been a fan of his.

[The Crazed Spruce]

I mean, he did turn 70 a couple of weeks ago....

[kathyk24]

I thought Nicole sounded great in the opening. I want to hear old school Sesame Street songs next week.

[Bookworm13]

18 minutes ago, Katmai said:

It seemed very odd that Wolf was so stiff, especially now that we've seen who he is and knowing he's a singer/entertainer. Has he been injured or had some sort of health issue? He just seemed, and looked, like a zombie, except for his singing in which he sounded like himself - from someone who's never been a fan of his.

He looked more alive here than when he co-hosted that dating show last summer. As an aside, my dad just turned 71 and is far more mobile/active than Michael seemed here and IMO, there is something more than age at play here, though I know nothing about his history. 

[Soapy Goddess]

6 hours ago, Bookworm13 said:

He looked more alive here than when he co-hosted that dating show last summer. As an aside, my dad just turned 71 and is far more mobile/active than Michael seemed here and IMO, there is something more than age at play here, though I know nothing about his history. 

Agree that there's something going one with him beyond age. He's expressionless...almost dead behind the eyes, staring into space.

[NeenerNeener]

Oh, thank god, they've got Nicole in yellow this year. Last year on Muppet Night they dressed her in spring green gingham checks with pigtails and she looked like h3ll.

Jenny's got it. I guess Akerman didn't make any impression at all on Ken when she worked with him. I'm insulted on her behalf.

Edited March 16, 2023 by NeenerNeener

[Bookworm13]

Already my favorite episode! Hopefully they utilize them better than when the Muppets were on. 
 

Am I supposed to know who the guest judge is other than being a dating show host? 
 

ETA:Jenny looks really good tonight. The wardrobe people did well this week. 

Edited March 16, 2023 by Bookworm13

[The Crazed Spruce]

Gotta be honest, I'm not a huge sports fan, so it took me a minute to remember who Damar Hamlin was. Good to see him healthy.

[The Crazed Spruce]

Hate to say it, 'cause it means I agree with Ken, but the clues do seem to be pointing to The Squirrel being Katherine Heigl.

[callie lee 29]

I'm thinking the fairy is Jamie Gertz 

[NeenerNeener]

Damn, they're all good tonight. No obvious one-and-dones.

[Bookworm13]

Jackolope(sp?) is probably Jenna Ortega unless there were some obvious red herrings in the clue package. 
 

Thanks for the info, @MrsEVH!

Edited March 16, 2023 by Bookworm13

[MrsEVH]

29 minutes ago, Bookworm13 said:

Am I supposed to know who the guest judge is other than being a dating show host?  

She's in a group called Sugarland. Did a duet with Bon Jovi called "Who Says You Can't Go Home"

[NeenerNeener]

They may have used that stupid bell too early in previous episodes and saved lesser competitors. I think all three of these should have gone on.

Edited March 16, 2023 by NeenerNeener

[Stats Queen]

I’m a bit behind (and had some wine), but the Jack slope came out and the antlers are small but the ears are extra large. I expect more from the costumes than this travesty of portions.

[Bookworm13]

6 minutes ago, NeenerNeener said:

They may have used that stupid bell too early in previous episodes and saved lesser competitors. I think all three of these should have gone on.

ITA. I’d’ve rather had both of these over Medusa(wasn’t she the first bell save?).

And again, someone I’ve never heard of 🤦‍♀️

Edited March 16, 2023 by Bookworm13

[The Crazed Spruce]

....I have no idea who this is.

[MrsEVH]

Just now, The Crazed Spruce said:

....I have no idea who this is.

Me too. Enough of these you tubers or in influencers. 

[Stats Queen]

I know not much about singer and next to nothing about social influencers, but I do things about height,.

Jenny guessing that Jackalope (which was mostly a rabbit) was Jenny Ortega was stupid because Jenny is at least 8 inches shorter.

[Bookworm13]

I’m not sure what the costume designer was thinking, but the yellow necklace/led-lights(?) outlining her boobs is very distracting and not a good choice stylistically, IMO. 

[binky101]

No, no, no. "Angel from Montgomery" is NOT by Bonnie Raitt. it was written and first performed by John Prine. Sure, Bonnie has performed it, but it's JOHN. PRINE. Gah.

[The Crazed Spruce]

21, for 21 Jump Street. It's Holly Robinson Peete.

 

[NeenerNeener]

Yep, 21 Jump Street, it's 

Spoiler

Holly Robinson Peete

Robin, button your damned shirt.

Edited March 23, 2023 by NeenerNeener

[binky101]

4 minutes ago, Bookworm13 said:

I’m not sure what the costume designer was thinking, but the yellow necklace/led-lights(?) outlining her boobs is very distracting and not a good choice stylistically, IMO. 

The whole costume seems awkward, too much fluff and what-not all over, and not a lot of precision anywhere. I wouldn't know that it's a fairy costume without the constant reminders.

[The Crazed Spruce]

Yeah, I'm gonna go with Jenny on this one. I've got a feeling that's Alexa Bliss. At the very least, she's a WWE wrestler.

[The Crazed Spruce]

Robin, when even Ken's making fun of your pick, you're doing something wrong.

[Bookworm13]

Jenny’s veering into Ken’s territory tonight. 
 

Not sure how likely it’ll be, but I’d be ok with Macaw staying for another week/weeks. 

[kathyk24]

I don't know who anyone is but the contestants were great. I don't know who will be unmasked.

[The Crazed Spruce]

Any other week, X would've made it through, but this week.... yeah, she's the right pick.

Too bad she was on Country night. There's a certain Bowling For Soup song I'd have loved to hear Alexa Bliss perform.....

[NeenerNeener]

There's some speculation that Macaw is Jimmy Buffet, but I'd like to think I'd recognize Buffet's voice no matter what he was singing. That doesn't sound like Buffet to me.

 

Whoever he is, he just beat the Fairy.

Edited March 23, 2023 by NeenerNeener

[Bookworm13]

After seeing who Fairy is posted upthread, her voice was all I could hear. It’s crazy how recognizable it is now. 
 

No idea about Macaw. 
 

Edit : I’m a bit surprised all these final guesses are so bad. Totally was waiting for someone to randomly pull out HRP. 
 

Edited March 23, 2023 by Bookworm13

[The Crazed Spruce]

All I know is, he doesn't sound like Jimmy Buffett to me.

[The Crazed Spruce]

Yeah, nobody on the show knew who The Fairy was, but absolutely anyone else on the planet did....

[NeenerNeener]

Wow, the Doll costume is very Tim Burton.

The girls look good tonight. Robin...not so much.

Edited March 30, 2023 by NeenerNeener

[Bookworm13]

The ladies(or their stylists) did a great job tonight - both look fantastic.

I ❤️ Doll’s costume. 

[MrsEVH]

Even though the clues don't match I'm getting Billy Idol vibes by the voice for the doll. 

Edited March 30, 2023 by MrsEVH

[The Crazed Spruce]

...And there's my backup costume.

If a caribou comes out next week, I'm just gonna give up on the dream.

[NeenerNeener]

Well, Moose is a one-and-done for sure.

[The Crazed Spruce]

Definitely.

[kathyk24]

Just now, NeenerNeener said:

Well, Moose is a one-and-done for sure.

Did we get the good singers last week? My vote would go to the Scorpion to move on.

[MrsEVH]

2 minutes ago, NeenerNeener said:

Well, Moose is a one-and-done for sure.

My husband just said the same thing. I wonder why the character is sitting? Maybe someone older.

[Bookworm13]

I have no idea what was said during Moose’s clue package 😂 The costume is pretty cool, though. 
 

Please don’t throw things at me, but Moose sounded like Seth MacFarlane doing his Peter Griffin voice to me. Watch this be some super well-known person now. 
 

@kathyk24, these are all new singers this week. 

[The Crazed Spruce]

2 minutes ago, Bookworm13 said:

Please don’t throw things at me, but Moose sounded like Seth MacFarlane doing his Peter Griffin voice to me.

Nah, even as Peter, MacFarlane could carry a tune.