Reality TV Picks

Survivor: Fiji

Do far, I like Earl. He's playing a low key game and seems to have the right combination of strength and smarts. However, his tribe is down by two and he's gotten the attention of the other tribe who sent him to Exile Island for this week. Does he have friends on Moto who angled to save him from tribal council, or were they punishing him for a strong showing in the challenge? Here's hoping the third clue brings him the hidden immunity idol.

I wish I knew more about the players on the Moto tribe but since they are living in luxury it doesn't seem like they get as much camera time as the more dramatic Ravu tribe.

American Idol

I was helping Angel with her math homework when... "What is that song?" Idol was on in the next room and someone was singing "Typical" by MuteMath.

'cause I know there's got to be another level
Somewhere closer to the other side
And I'm feeling like its now or never
Can I break the spell Of the typical, the typical

Chris Sligh was breaking the typical idol mold not only by being an overweight white guy but also by picking a tune from a relatively obscure indie rock band. Chris gets my pick from the Idol men for being brazenly atypical. Is he mocking Justin with that hair?