The Sing Off

Okay. I saw a Facebook update earlier today that the Beelzebubs, the all male a cappella group at Tufts that had that campus-wide level of popularity that the football team probably has at a normal school, were going to be on some show. And because I LOVE MY ALMA MATER TO DEATH, I wanted to support.

I turn on the show and find it's an a cappella reality show competition. Fine. I frankly haven't thought about a cappella at all since graduating because I didn't think anyone cared about a cappella outside of Northeast liberal arts colleges, but I will support my Jumbos in whatever they choose to do.

Now that the show is over, I have some opinions (shocking) and I NEED TO SHARE THEM.

Nota, the Puerto Rican dudes
- I had a problem with them but I don't remember what it was. So I guess it couldn't have been that bad.

The old dudes
- I hated HATED their version of Bon Jovi. It was high-pitched and peppy and totally not as rough and dirty as my Jersey man JBJ needs to be.
- I particularly hated this because their little bio clip was all about how rock and roll they are and how they're not even a cappella, they're a "vocal rock band" and blahdeeblah and then they cheesed it out more than anybody. Shameful.

The Jesus Freaks
- I don't even care what their real name is. All I need to hear is ChristiansJesusGod and I'm over it.
- I already forgot what song they sang (thanks, brain cells, for sticking with me) but I remember thinking that the soloist sounded like she was uncomfortable in the low register at the beginning.

The Mormons
- Again, they probably have a real name and I don't even care what it is.
- They sang Aretha. They didn't have the soul to pull it off. I mean, A for effort, but...no.
- Also, I can't get down with people who a) use the word "cuss" and b) are anti-cursing (sorry, "cussing"). I mean, no need to drop F bombs left and right, but, come on. Cursing is awesome when well-placed. SHIT. See? Awesome.

The Bubs
- GO TUFTS!
- Their theatrics were ca-razzy, but all the judges called them pitchy and I agree. But still, super adorable.
- JUMBOS 4LYFE

The Moms
- Seriously? An old lady group? They're even dressed like a bunch of nerds.
- The Moms redeemed themselves when they showed that they're going to be singing Rehab tomorrow. They have a sense of humor. Love it. Well, like it, at least.

The Socal Vocal Shmocals
- I think they were called the SoCals? Whatever.
- This group was the most talented in my opinion. However, in the clip before their performance, their requisite sob story was that some girl has acid reflux that sometimes affects her singing. Really? Who cares? Sometimes I get acid reflux from drinking too much vodka and it affects my ability to keep drinking. SOMEBODY CALL THE WAH-MBULANCE. (PS, you know who didn't need a sob story? THE BUBS).
- Also, don't compare yourself to Glee and then not compare yourself to Glee and then come out singing a Glee song that Glee sings infinitely better. GLEE OWNS YOU, SOCAL VOCAL.

The Crappy Ones
- The last group just sounded like garbage. How did they make it on this show?

I was going to talk about the judges, but...I need to stop. Big heart for Ben Folds, though.

Update: Thanks to Anna for this lovely comment via email: "I didn't like the acid reflux situation. And I love how she was like "this might be my last chance." What do you mean?? Can't you buy pepto at duane reade for 5 dolla?"

HAHA.

I'm going to like this show.