Tonight's theme on American Idol promises to be a tough one for all of the contestants -- the music of Queen. It'll be difficult not only because it's hard for anyone to gaze upon the band's remaining members and not be overcome with sobs of pity, but because Freddy Mercury was a singular talent. Those contestants with voices strong enough to tackle the songs aren't gay enough, and those gay enough don't have the pipes. That's what they call a catch 22.

That said, song choice will be critical. The below is a mix of what I'd like to see and what I expect to see.

Chris Daughtry
Chris is the easiest to predict, especially after he chose to cover the horrible Red Hot Chili Peppers' cover of a great Stevie Wonder song, and subsequently was lauded for it. He'll take on Metallica's cover of "Stone Cold Crazy."

Kellie Pickler
If she knows what's good for her, she'll fight tooth and nail for "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." Of course, it's hard to say whether she knows what's good for her, but isn't that what we all love? The notion that we could talk her into anything? Personally, I'd like to see her do "Fat Bottomed Girls," but I think the chances are pretty slim.

Ace Young
I find it difficult to believe he's mentally able to choose anything other than "We Will Rock You."

Bucky Covington
Nothing would please me more than to see Bucky sing "I Want to Break Free," but I'm not going to bet on it. My guess is that he loses a coin flip with Ace and winds up with "We Are the Champions." "Get Down, Make Love" would be a better choice for him, I think, but I'll bet it's too deep a cut for somebody who hates queers.

Elliot Yamin
This is going to be a tough week for Elliott. Not because he can't sing these songs, but because I think his inner-wigger won't allow him to. He'll probably go with something like "Another One Bites the Dust," and it'll be forgettable. "Flash's Theme" and a costume would be the bold choice, but I don't think Elliott's there yet.

Katharine McPhee
McPhee should be able to handle tonight better than anyone else. She's got the best voice and Midlerism to sell it. I think she should go for the jugular with "Bohemian Rhapsody," but she might play it safer with something like "Killer Queen" or "You're My Best Friend." Again, "Fat Bottomed Girls" would be awesome, but I don't see it happening.

Paris Bennett
Is it weird that I think she's going to do "Bicycle Race" and it'll be awesome?

Taylor Hicks
This is going to be another tough theme for my boy Taylor. I think his best bet is "Under Pressure," although "She Makes Me" could work.

Analogcabin @ 10:35 AM
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