By Fausto Fernós on February 29, 2008 | Share & Save | Link | Print |
Let’s talk about this seasons Fox television reality series American Idol. Did you get to see the incredible David Archuleta singing John Lennon’s “Imagine” this past week? I swear he grabbed my heart with his voice and put it somewhere in heaven.
Is Archuleta in Spanish a type of pork chop or a special kind of bean? Either way David’s endearing and touching performances are quickly becoming the show’s favorite.
The 16 year old kid, known for singing “I’m Not Going” from Dreamgirls to the first season contestants (including Kelly Clarkson and our own Jim Verraros) must be living in some bizzare fantasy world come true, as he grew up feeding on the fantasy created by the popular reality singing contest. Art imitates television.
I think however, his genius and wisdom in choosing such a song and the way he performed it made him the clear winner not just in this contest but for popular music as well. Ricky Martin is shaking his bon bon out of nervousness, because like it or not, David is coming for his job.
Yawn-worthy David Carrico has grabbed this seasons “huh” factor as it’s been revealed that he’s actually wearing a WIG during the contest, making “Idol” producers freak out. Unfortunately we might never find out if his blonde locks are made out of polyester since he and Alaina Whitaker, Jason Yeager and Alexandrea Lushington got the boot last night.
Meanwhile we’re here all ecstatic because we got a huge box of designer underwear in all shapes, colors and sizes in the mail, obviously wanting us to plug them on today’s show. How’s me doing a handstand in them work for you Danial Webster Design?
Join Sal-E, Marc Felion and me Fausto Fernos as we dish it up on the human torch cyclist getting his “flame on” in Poland, robot dogs for the elderly and dog loving for the sick and twisted.
How do you measure 5,012 performances? How does one measure the run of a landmark Broadway musical? How about love? Well love wont pay the rent.
Poor RENT! The iconic 90s musical that made Americans face the fact that gay people, drug users and trannies lived among them has lost their lease literally on Broadway. After 12 years the musical will close in June making it the seventh longest running musical in Broadway history.
Rent launched the careers of a stellar group of young actors, including Taye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia (who won the show’s only Tony for acting as Angel), Jesse L. Martin, Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp and Daphne Rubin-Vega.
And also that black guy on Law and Order, but we forget his name.
Seriously speaking, this great musical helped to carry the message and visibility of gay men struggling with AIDS that Tony Kushner’s Angels in America helped deliver to audiences four years earlier. Although touring productions will continue for the time being, you’d better catch this musical on Broadway before the doors close on June 1.
Speaking of which, don’t miss our LIVE PODCAST at Steamworks Friday March 14 at 7:30pm. Join Sal-E, Marc Felion, Tracy Tyler and me Fausto Fernos plus our special guest, porn-star Vinne D’Angelo as we dish it up and celebrate 10 years of Feast of Fools at one of the nations most fabulous gay bathhouses.
Yes, it’s the rotisserie roasted double cut pork chop of podcasts- Feast of Fools!
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Steven says:
February 29, 2008 at 05:59The trains broke down, so i coundn’t go for my colonoscopy, was very angry and annoyed Until i downloaded this show.
Thx sal-e, you got me thu that shit!
BTW I Had a Pictolax & Lorazepam & i have not exploded… yet!
Do you mean ambient? cause that shit is nasty!
!!!!!!!!!Don’t do drugs childernz, unless it’s give to you by a Doctor!!!!!!!!!!
LeviathaN
Cliff Dix says:
February 29, 2008 at 08:55“People come to a Helen Lawson show to see HELEN LAWSON!”
Ah, Valley of the Dolls. I love the scene where Neelie and a friend are lounging around a pool and the doorbell rings. Neelie asked her useless husband to answer it. He says, ” I am not the butler.” To which Neelie replies, “You aren’t the breadwinner either!” NASTY!
Hey if the Alice in Wonderland show needs another White Rabbit I already have the costume. People are going to start thinking I am a Furry.
I also have some disgusting stories about my grandmother sneaking Milk of Magnesium in our OJ when would stay with her during the Summer but I will spare you.
Cliff Dix says:
February 29, 2008 at 08:58P.S.
I love the underwear shots. Especially the pillow fight on you flickr page. Sexy. I think that deserved a live cam/chat show.
Rick says:
February 29, 2008 at 09:41What was Sal E wearing under the underwear? Talking about “Rent”, don’t forget Wilson Cruz, who was in the show for a few months. I wanted to see it again with him but never found the time.
Regina UPright says:
February 29, 2008 at 11:43HEY! The Easter bunny was supposed to bring those baskets to MY house! Question is, how many eggs are in each…Marc looks like his smuggling extra huevos!!!! LOLOLOLOL
ox, R-
kennidi says:
February 29, 2008 at 14:02THe show was hott! You bois look great in your panties…as SAL-E Called em last nite! I just have to say bois, I had a blast with u guys! And SAL-E it was great to finally meet u! I had a blast….Keep the fun up! Cant wait till this wkend!
Much Love,
Kennidi
Boston Bill says:
February 29, 2008 at 14:11Great Show always love Sal E!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MG-IoN9ER4
The above link is David singing the full version of Imagine on TV in Utah. Love his Voice.
SAL-E says:
February 29, 2008 at 14:18It was funny when I said that I got some new panties…..and like that I had a crowd around my table as I pulled them out of my bag……….and then they were passed around and the Dancer got off the box because everyone was looking at My New Underwear and not him. Sorry Chris. My Undees were cute. I wear a medium but the small ones make me look like I was smuggling some grapes, a roll of nickles and my house keys.
I am thinking we should do a calender?
Love ya
-SAL-E
sewmonkey says:
February 29, 2008 at 20:13Not only did I get a really great plug for my undies, but I also got photos of all you handsome men in undies! I’d say my work is complete. Thanks 
Jon-paul says:
March 2, 2008 at 13:02Sal-E, you just made my day! You are funny and with such a quick wit! You are also a nice human being. I also agree about David Archuleta…I think a star is born!
Rhea says:
March 2, 2008 at 14:30I wonder if there’s video footage of that boy with Mogli syndrome?
I read this whole Wikipedia article on feral children– fascinating and tragic at the same time…
Thrivis (/Erika) says:
March 2, 2008 at 18:44Oh my. 
Great show, and LOL awesome panty shots.
“Stunning” is such a cool song.
Rhea says:
March 3, 2008 at 06:21Hey, are you guys going to be auctioning off your used panties on the site?
Flmustang says:
March 3, 2008 at 13:47HMMMMM i\’m seeing stripes…. yummy , like a candy cane there Sal-e
Omg Its Paaige says:
March 3, 2008 at 15:41haha this was a very funny episode.
A mi me mucho gusto!
I can just imagine the THS of David Archuleta now: From American Idol to Gay Idol
RealArtistPLUR says:
March 3, 2008 at 19:41Sal-E friggin kills me hahahaha.i cant remember the show name, but music started to play at the end, and like, Sal-E was like, this is so 80\’s and started to do like one and two and three, like a work out video or something, and fausto was like, would you bitches shut up, and i cracked up. Then everyone looked at me funny.
kilo_hotel says:
March 7, 2008 at 15:57The underwear was overshadowed by the mention of Lena Zavaroni! How do you guys in Chicago know about a \’wee lassie\’ from Scotland?
Kendall says:
March 10, 2008 at 14:53i\’ve been having computer troubles so i just barely got a chance to catch the underwear pics!!! wow - definitely worth waiting for!!!
Mr. Bad Example says:
March 19, 2008 at 18:12Jerome Rodale died during a taping of the Dick Cavett show in 1971
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome_Irving_Rodale
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fausto Fernós created the Feast of Fools in 1998 as wacky artists variety show in Chicago, Illinois.
Along with his partner Marc Felion, he hosts the world's most downloaded talk show for gay people on the internet, Feast of Fools.
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Fausto Fernós | November 20, 2008
Thank you for the glowing review Randall! If you have a moment, please go to the iTunes music store and share your review there: www.tinyurl.com/feastoffools
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brain-fork | November 19, 2008
Fantastic! Any chance we can get “Doing Time” in the Feast Blast?
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Jann’s face in the iTunes podcast photo reminds me of Liev Schreiber…or is it just me?
DavidMcD | November 19, 2008
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Fausto Fernós | November 20, 2008
Thank you for the glowing review Randall! If you have a moment, please go to the iTunes music store and share your review there: www.tinyurl.com/feastoffools
miguelito | November 20, 2008
I don’t blame African-Americans; I blame the No campaign. They didn’t make a persuasive argument in their ads. They allowed the Yes...
15 comments on FOF #882 - Rev. Straight Talks About Prop. 8 - 11.18.08
brain-fork | November 19, 2008
Fantastic! Any chance we can get “Doing Time” in the Feast Blast?
Bobby In Oklahoma | November 19, 2008
Jann’s face in the iTunes podcast photo reminds me of Liev Schreiber…or is it just me?
DavidMcD | November 19, 2008
I am praying for all the world’s religions to stop pushing their beliefs down my throat. I agree with you Fausto, if all reverends were as...
15 comments on FOF #882 - Rev. Straight Talks About Prop. 8 - 11.18.08
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RcktMan says:
February 29, 2008 at 04:43David’s version of “Imagine” is directly related to an arrangement by Eva Cassidy. She was a singer/arranger who lived in the DC area and died at 33 in 1996 of cancer. I certainly don’t blame him for choosing her arrangement — it’s gorgeous and puts the song in a completely new light. And he certainly has the chops to pull off the performance. I think we’re looking at the next American Idol here!!!
Haven’t heard the show yet but just wanted to comment on that. I’ll post another comment after I listen to the show.