2003-04-09
11:44 a.m.

Joey Ramone to Judge

Agreed, Lisa: Lionel Richie was a decent guest “judge.” Agreed, Kathy: Clay needs to let the Broads dress him (mmmm). I volunteer to be sure he’s got happenin’ undies.

Now comes word of Fox’s ultimate guest host ploy. Next week, a ouija board will be mounted beside Simon, and the three resident judges will channel the spirit of Joey Ramone as guest ghost-judge. He’ll be able to hawk his wares as other guest judges have done. Only in this case, promoting his songs will also serve as critical comment.

For example, after Kim C’s performance (assuming she returns): “I wanna be sedated.”

After Carmen (ditto above parenthetical comment): “Teenage lobotomy.”

After Josh: “Now I wanna sniff some glue.”

After Clay, Joey would speak for all of us: “I wanna be your boyfriend.”

Best of all, in Fox’s eyes, is that a ouija board comes cheaper than live talent.

--Chandra