We don’t like it, but we forgive. We forget. OK, let’s just say we forgive. Tobias has a pretty good memory.

But if you’re not getting your American Idol fix from tMiM, we know that you have to get it from somewhere. May we suggest legal diva, conservo-liberal Ann Althouse? Her work on the subject is top notch. And if we’re keeping it real? Quite funny. For a blawgger.

One of my favorites was a Season Seven dispatch. If you’re a fan, it is likely that you remember this broadcast:

They’re singing 2 songs each, and — in a shocking break from tradition — the contestants sing their first songs without hearing from the judges. Then they’re lined up on the stage together for judgment. Horrible idea. Randy goes down the line and gives each one a little opinion on their first song. Then Paula starts with Jason and tells him what she thinks of his first and his second song, even though he hasn’t sung his second song yet. This is the biggest Paula screw-up of all time. We see Ryan Seacrest glance nervously over to the side. The audience giggles. She’s about to go on to David Cook, and Randy interrupts and says, “We should just do the first song, uh.” And now the truth is out! They prepare beforehand, based on rehearsal performances! Arrrggghhh! My AI world is torn apart. Ryan relies on his tiny wit: “You’re seein’ the future.” Simon is making that hand gesture where he holds his thumb to his forehead and flares out his fingers. What is it? The half moose? Simon squelches Paula. Just say who your favorite was and shut up. Then Simon tells all the kids they sucked.

Good stuff. And there’s more good stuff. Keep reading.