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On the March 11, 2008 Top 12 American Idols Sing the Beatles or John Lennon and Paul McCartney written songs, David Archuleta chose to sing “We Can Work It Out“. He was given the prime spot of going last, which is traditionally given to the Favorite or the one who has performed the best in dress rehearsals.

The Pimp Spot of Final Prime Spot is determined by the Judges and Producers of American Idol after the dress rehearsals. They decide the order the Idol contestants will sing. The only consistency in Idol history is if you had the pimp spot the week before, you will go first this week. That Pimp Spot the Final Prime spot is usually the best performance of the evening based upon what the producers hear and see in the rehearsals.

So, David Archuleta got the prime pimp spot. He did well enough in rehearsals for American Idol producers to grant him the final song of the broadcast. He wouldn’t have gotten that spot if he forgot the lyrics, messed up and totally murdered a song with his rendition.

According to a Fan at the Dress Rehearsal :
12.) David Archuletta - “We Can Work it Out” - Said that this was a good performance, but sounded extraordinary after the last two. Second best of the night for guys.

So, on the Live show with all the world to see, David Archuleta took “The Dive”. He threw the performance. He forgot the lyrics 3 time, mumbled some of the words and basically had a “mess of a performance”.

So, Why did he Take a Dive? If you read the Why David A Will Not Win American Idol post you will see it’s the number one reason.

Factors For David Archuletta not to win Idol 7.

1) People will grow weary of the Week after Week pimping of a one horse show that is David Archuleta. If the next 2 months of Idol is all about David Archuleta, a resistance will grow. That “Aw Shucks” naivety well will run dry. His fan base will lose it’s muster to continue to vote for him. In a final two face off, the underdog just might get their bone and the Idol Title.

By Taking the Dive on the We can Work it Out song, David Archuleta just brought himself securely back into the competition. He shows his vulnerability. He shows that he is the 17 year old kid, and not the well trained musical robot that is perfect every time
(even though he is).

Idol Producers and the Powers that be picked the perfect spot to mess up. It’s the Top 12 on American Idol and there are plenty of pawns to knock off before anyone would even consider David A. If he messed up toward the end it could jeopardize his leisurely stroll into the Finals of American Idol. He needed to show his vulnerability and did the perfect job of messing up on cue.

Great Job Idol Producers, You got David A to Take the Dive, and made your Idol Chosen One almost a lock for the finals. All the “aw shucks” is back, the fan base is still there and grows even more as David Archuleta is a bit more Human today than yesterday.

Conspiracy Theorist’s Unite.

( Or am I just kidding and this is a parody?)

I said that to Joe last night "I bet he did it on purpose" I totally
agree with the theory. I think he's been in many contests,etc. and
knows how to play the game. They read what fans are saying,etc. and act accordingly. He's got a huge talent, but anything can happen
in Idol and you have to think ahead to get ahead.

It's really interesting to read the AI message boards to get a sense
of where the fans are at this point. I just scanned, but the number of
posts for Jason C. is unbelievably high. The Dreadheads

Hi Duff, so true, Taylor's numbers were huge and we were relentless
at reviewing the deleted threads I'm sure you could register
now and get on there. Seriously doubt they keep track years later of
your info...I just changed my name a week or two later and was back
in business

I said that to Joe last night "I bet he did it on purpose" I totally
agree with the theory. I think he's been in many contests,etc. and
knows how to play the game. They read what fans are saying,etc. and act accordingly. He's got a huge talent, but anything can happen
in Idol and you have to think ahead to get ahead.

And how about David H. getting the boot before Kristy? Knowing what we know, I laughed a little when I saw him and wholesome Brooke singing together during the group song. After the bad publicity, do you think they just wanted him out ASAP and definately didn't want him on the Idol Tour? It sure makes you wonder, I think everyone and their mother thought Kristy was a goner.