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'American Idol': Nathaniel Jones is NOT a hippie
Well, this was a fun one.
Civil War reenactor Nathaniel Jones provided one of Milwaukee's quirkier auditions on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 26.
For some reason, Jones felt the need to defend his dad's hippie-esque looks during his interview before his audition. "People would come up to me and ask 'is your dad a hippie? Your dad looks like a hippie. He looks like he smokes pot? Does your dad smoke pot?' No, he's not a hippie. Hippies believe in sex!" Well, thanks for the clarification, Nathaniel! Mind you, this was after attacking host Ryan Seacrest with a fake rifle.
Jones decided to sing "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" from Disney's "The Lion King" and the judges' reactions were as baffling as his singing, well, mostly Steven Tyler's. After Jones finished, Tyler said, "Outstanding. Maybe not for 'American Idol,' but I liked the song. I liked it a lot." Randy Jackson just laughed while Jennifer Lopez issued a curt "No."
Because the judges' faces were so memorable during his audition, we decided to take screen-grab their reactions:
Steven Tyler: A mixture of fear and rapture
Civil War reenactor Nathaniel Jones provided one of Milwaukee's quirkier auditions on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 26.
For some reason, Jones felt the need to defend his dad's hippie-esque looks during his interview before his audition. "People would come up to me and ask 'is your dad a hippie? Your dad looks like a hippie. He looks like he smokes pot? Does your dad smoke pot?' No, he's not a hippie. Hippies believe in sex!" Well, thanks for the clarification, Nathaniel! Mind you, this was after attacking host Ryan Seacrest with a fake rifle.
Jones decided to sing "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" from Disney's "The Lion King" and the judges' reactions were as baffling as his singing, well, mostly Steven Tyler's. After Jones finished, Tyler said, "Outstanding. Maybe not for 'American Idol,' but I liked the song. I liked it a lot." Randy Jackson just laughed while Jennifer Lopez issued a curt "No."
Because the judges' faces were so memorable during his audition, we decided to take screen-grab their reactions:
Steven Tyler: A mixture of fear and rapture
Jennifer Lopez: "What the...."
Randy Jackson: Hysterical laughter
Video to come soon...
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Clarification: I said "hippies believe in 'free' sex." Meaning, hippies believe if someone asks for sex, it must be given, regardless of who is asking.
Also, I sang the original version of the song, which was done by The Tokens. The lead singer in that original version performed the song the same way I did (or I performed it the same way he did)
Officially, the vote was
Steven Tyler: "Yes"
Jennifer Lopez: "Sorry, no."
Randy: "I think you're good, and you've found your niche"/"no"
One more thing: I didn't actually attack Ryan Seacrest. If you don't believe me, ask him. I did a lot of running and screaming for the cameras on the day of the celeb audition, and they just chose to edit the clips so that it looked that way. Ryan and I actually got along pretty well; what you saw on tv was more of an inside joke.
And, I sang two songs: The Lion Sleeps Tonight, and "Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory", which used to be the National Anthem, as I understand it. They just edited that part out for the sake of time.
This fellow could have a wonderful career in comedy. Bring him back!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'am from the same are as you Nate & I not only wanna CONGRATULATE you for having the courage & confidence to do the American Idol try-outs but I also commend you for taking all of the criticism in strides...If all of these people who are cutting you down to make themselves feel better were 1/2 of the human being you are, they would have no need to put others down only to make themselves feel better...And for everyone out there putting this kid down, where are you in life? He at least made it to the auditions (twice from what I have heard), can any of you say the same? And if singing isn't your thing & all you are good at is criticizing others who at least try to make something of themselves, you might wanna get a new gig cause from my stand point, that won't get you very far in life...what it will get you is a job working for this kid when his determination gets him somewhere! Keep your head-up Nate & move forward towards catching your dreams!
If he had a NORTH uniform Randy Jackson would have voted yes..He could not vote for a Confeterate...
"Hippies believe in sex." lolololol