Over at Americanidol.com, they have message boards, and I am noticing that several people are posting haiku poems and calling them Sligh-ku. This is probably one of the highlights of my life to see people writing strange haiku poems about me. Here are some examples of Sligh-ku:
gonna make hoff cry
will bust a move on paula
that cheeky monkey
and...
I bet he likes tots
a foot long coney will do
fro patro wig time
and...
they ain't seen the sligh
rock a chump like a vandal
representin' yo!
and finally...
a big floppy fro
will be going all the way
hollywood, baby
My name is Chris Sligh. As an artist I'm award-winning, critically acclaimed & mildly-to-not popular; I wrote a number 1 song (Here Comes Goodbye) for Rascal Flatts. I'm married to Sarah and I'm deeply in love. Most importantly, I am a Christ-follower.
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Hey Chris. Found this by googling your name. You seem like a cool down to earth guy from South Carolina. Just wondering if you went to BJ (Bob Jones University) at all. Both my older brothers did and I just wanted to check and see if you did. Good luck with Idol. I'll be rooting for ya.
Krista
Good luck Fro Patro...rootin for ya! Sue
lmao
now thats hxc
lmao
that was hxc
Should we be worried that it is February and you are not in Cali? If you make the top 12 they won't be letting you talk to us like this anymore. :(
misushavoc
I wrote one!HOLLYWOOD BABY!!
Chris, my fiance found a link to your MySpace pages on an Idol blog before Idol aired, and he pegged you then as the winner of AI. After seeing your audition on Wed., I wouldn't be surprised if he were right. I wish you the best!
Yes, I agree that the Sligh-kus on the Fro Patro thread are a good reflection of your ingeniuity and wit.
I wish I was better at writing them, but I have a history degree, not an English degree. But now I'm just making excuses : ).
Good luck in Hollywood!!!
Lori (HSTRY QT everywhere else)
Sligh-ku is Way cool and I'm rooting for you.
Hey, do you know Allen Sligh and the late Norma Sligh? Norma is my mom's sister. They were missionaries to American service all over the world and most of their kids became missionaries.
You Rock, hope you win AI.
My UnHykoo
I do not have chubby hands
Or hykoo skills or loyal fans
Premonitions is my thang
And he’ll go far cuz Chris can sang
“For I know the plans that I have for you declares the Lord…”
Selena & Skipper Parsley
You will win Idol
You'll mop Hoff's tears with your fro'
Then you'll rule the world
You're awesome. When you make it through, you have to sing (well, you don't have to, but these are my requests) "The Show Must Go On by Queen" and "I Believe In You by Stryper". Also considering singing "I Surrender by Celine Dion". You have that perfect rock tenor voice with a natural timbre that would sound great singing progressive rock. I wish you best of luck!
We have to put up with another week of the darn auditions!! I can't wait for the real show to begin! I've downloaded speed dialing software so I'm ready to vote for you!!!
Sligh-Ku. Very funny.
fight the good fight!
I might just be in love with you.
Hey there, just ran into your blog. I'm surprised that it doesn't seem to be more widely read (based on number of comments / inbound links.) In light of this, I wanted to pose a couple questions, regardless of whether or not they receive a response.
Has life-as-you-knew-it exploded yet? You are about to become the subject of some serious scrutiny and inquiry from a variety of media outlets. Do you consider yourself famous (or even a celebrity) yet - because you will be very soon. Just wondering what being "on the verge" of something like this might feel like.
Thanks for reading, sorry if this got double-posted. -R
Chris man, I don't know what to say. Your performance on AI seriously gave me goosebumps, something that has rarely ever happened with any other song. I usually watched that show just for the bloopers, but for once, I think I'm going to watch and see what else you have to sing. I'll be voting for ya buddy. Go win it for all of your fans out there.
Chris Sligh funny man
Slighdol, Sligh-Ku, Slight of Hand
Hollywood Baby
Between the Slighdols and the Head Cases...this season could be interesting.:) Good luck!
Chris!!!
It's Brian Velasco! I'm telling EVERYONE to vote for you! Keep being light where you go man!!
I am so investing in voting in American Idol you dont' even know!
Tell Jon hey!
squelchtheory@yahoo.com
p.s. where's my Mahler 5th symphony CD? It's OK! I'd like to think that I somehow influenced you in some way :-)
peace
I'm looking forward to watching you in the top 12. Best of luck.
I also googled your name today... I was so glad I found you!! My brother and I agreed that you're pretty much the only talent we saw on American Idol so far this season. It's nice to see a guy who doesn't go friggin crazy with ridiculous, unneccesary vocal embellishments. Thank you. You are so, SO refreshing... and you've got personality. Holy wow... thank you.
Some people on the idol board are kind of wondering when & where we can get a cd...I hope we don't get you in trouble for talking about all of that over there. We're just very happy for you :-D
Selena Parsley
hey.....i post under the pseudonym "unknownhinson" on the AI boards. glad you dig the haiku, er, the sligh-ku. i got into haiku when i used to post on the gil thorp message boards "the bucket". i thought it was an odd way of expressing one's self and it seems to express the unusual way you seem to have approached the AI thing. take care, good luck...i'll be pulling for you. just remember...there was a man named Cleavant Derricks who wrote a simple song many years ago that sums up so much for us...."Just a little talk with Jesus". Rock on!
Hey man. had to do a few searches after seeing you on idol and thinking "this guy is awesome". Loved the dry humour and voice aint half bad either :o)
Hoping you get far in the competition and get your dues from the hoff.
Just out of curiosity...did you ever read Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew"? Your's is the name of one of the characters.
Hi Chris - Good luck in Hollywood! I've watched every audition (well, you know, the TV ones) and yours was the memorable one, the only name I remembered. That says something, as far as I'm concerned. Stuff the clones, let's have someone with a personality and a sense of humour! Watching from England and cheering you on - Kristin M.
Hey there. Was watching American Idol, and thought you where pretty good so googled your name. When the ran the pre-audition tape, I said to myself this guy is hilarious, but I bet he is just here for a joke, then when you began to sing I was shocked.
You have a great voice and one that I think suits the competition and that the viewers will like you, and wish you all the best for the further audtions.
And if the singing doesn't work out stand up comedy is always a option.
Cheers, Adam
Ha! Dr. Bob was here! Cool!
I wish I were as talented as all those Sligh-Ku artists.
You are going to the Top 12. If you keep your humble, yet disarmingly funny attitude: You will win.
You need a hugely popular weblog like graycharles.com for your Fro Patro to gather and play. Anybody wanna volunteer? Anybody? Bueller?
Tell you what, you represent our generation. The entertainment weekly article said second, but if you check the polls you're number one now. Its so exciting to see someone who represents my type of people in the spotlight. Finnally someone with some brains, ya know? GGL, push through!
<3 MG
http://www.myspace.com/mg294
Gl in Hollywood. I'm really interested to see how this plays out. As far as I can see you are the first real internet backed AI contestant. It brings a whole new twist .
Peace
-Ben
Chris,
I first heard of through my Worship Ideas subscription and Don Chapman. When i saw your audition the name sounded familiar but i couldn't remember why. Anyway, I'm a worship leader in Arlington, Tx and I hope you won't mind if i live a little vicariously through you the next few months. Yeah, months...you're going all the way Christina!
Peace, Rob W.
Chris,
I first heard of through my Worship Ideas subscription and Don Chapman. When i saw your audition the name sounded familiar but i couldn't remember why. Anyway, I'm a worship leader in Arlington, Tx and I hope you won't mind if i live a little vicariously through you the next few months. Yeah, months...you're going all the way Christina!
Peace, Rob W.
Hey man. Great job on the show. My wife and I loved you more than everyone in the auditions and was pleasantly surprised to find you were a believer, and a Christian who has great taste. (Jars, U2, Coldplay, Counting Crows-Duritz is the greatest writer, don't know why everyone hasn't seen that!??!)
Anyway, really look forward to seeing how everything goes in AI, and my wife and I will be rooting for you all the way!
Chris, hope all is well! I'm praying for you and pulling for you. Oh, and by the way, pick up a copy of this week's OK! tabloid (the one with Brad and Angelina on the cover) You, amon g others, are featured in the American Idol article. I'm seeing your name all over the internet and I'm hoping that what I'm hearing is true!
Oh yeah, I meant to tell you in earlier posts that I grew up in Simpsonville, went to Hillcrest High school, was a vocal major at Erskine College and now and a worship leader with a praise band at my church in Charleston. I have no choice but to pull for you it seems...
Thank you for sharing the gospel with the judges and the world. My eyes were "enlivened" as well.
Chris! I'm pulling for you man!
Chris, stop by and read your fan letters!
http://chris-sligh.net
You one of my picks for top 12...Go Chris!!!
Congrats on getting here! The rumors are true after all. Just downloaded the youtube video. Didn't catch the show. Totally awesome. Drop me an email sometime. Love to catch up with you.Your obx bro, Nathan.
Hey Sligh. Frey from Southside. Fellow Bob Jones grad. Good luck at Seacoast & on AI.
Hi Chris, this is Rachelle. I am Ben Gladd's sister-in-law and Nikki Gladd's sister, and I am 12 years old. You did really great on American Idol! I have been watching for you, and I will be rooting for you all the way....(i'll be voting for you)If you get the chance can you email me at polkadot1188@aol.com? thank you!
I don't know you buddy, but my husband and I are cheering for you loud and clear. Sorry to say that you and Sundance were our top two pics but after that performance by Sundance tonight, you slid right on up to the top. Here's wishing you all the best. Many blessings to you now and always.
Sligh, Frey from S3M. We're rooting for ya.
I heard Bob Jones is going to produce your new album, is that true? I almost got kicked out for Steven Curtis Chapman, so you can understand my curiousity. :)
Chris....you were awesome with your group singing. Hoping you get to top 24. I'm telling everyone in myccm to pray and root for you...God Bless...Jim
You are awesome!!! I wish you the best of luck on Idol.
I'm just another random person stopping by to tell you how much I enjoyed your audition and hope I see you moving further and further along on AI.
I too have a fro but as a white chick, I have to tamp it down so as to get in the car etc. But if you make top 12, I'm gonna let my freak flag fly my friend and just let the curls spring right up and out.
All kidding aside, your voice is lovely and no matter what happens on Idol, keeping singing because you have a growin legion of fans now.
Chris, You are da man!!!! You are my choice for American Idol from your audition!! I cried when you got through tonight (whenever it was for you) BTW, I really love a lot of your top 100 songs!! You just get better to me all the time!!!
Shama from Houston, TX
Chris,
I'm pulling for you! You sound great.
Hey Chris... I flung my poor little 6 pound dog off my lap when I stood up cheering for you on last night's AI. Don't worry Max (doggie) is fine. My son, who was immersed in listening to Fall Out Boy, thought I lost my mind. You definitely are the best!!! I think you will win but...........BUT.....and If if.... you don't win you still will be famous because you are that damn good......funny....and cute :) Way to go!!!! Kick ...or Rock ass!!! :) :) :)
Zemime from myspace.com
Hey, Chris. Don't worry re the weight right now. Focus on your talent, your charisma, your musicianship. That's what we're all seeing; that's what we care about. After you win, then start the diet. Don't overstress yourself or your body now. (Which isn't to say, don't try to eat more healthily. Just don't worry if you 'slip up'.)
Chris,
After seeing you on AI, a friend of mine asked if I knew you from college. Evidently, we were in the same society for awhile. Anyway, after doing some reseach about you on the web, I'm thrilled to see the potential that is in store for you!
I encourage you to give this all you have in an effort to engage our culture with truth. We need more and more individuals like yourself to publically glorify God with their talents.
Hi Chris, I'm a greenville girl stuck way up in South Dakota right now. Anyway, I have been pulling for you and have declared you the early idol winner on my blog. Congrats on top 24! My parents go to Southside Fellowship and have heard you sing and are now into Idol. I'll be praying and pulling for you all the way!
I just wanted to say, yeah! You made top 12! (My husband and I were holding our breathe as the judges were telling you and we have been listening to Hawk & Tom faithfully hoping they would give out some insider info) and I will vote like a crazy person!
And, also, I am a northerner who just moved to Greenwood, and I've been feeling kinda like I would never fit in here. But, you give me hope that there are more people like you here in SC, I just have to find them. Not like a stalker find them, just like a normal person, oh nevermind...
GOOD LUCK!
CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS! Just wanted to let you know, I am ROOTIN FOR YOU! I just made a facebook group dedicated to your victory. Love from Texas.
--another Christ-follower--
Chris, just wanted to let you know there is quite a group of us here in Missouri pulling for you! You ARE the next American Idol, man. Keep singin' and I have no doubt you will come out on top!
you rule man!
Wow, if anyone hasn't read Chris's bio further down in the blog, go do it now. It's a great testament to how being raised under severe repression can lead one to find their best creativity.
Btw, why would he want to have anything to do with Bob Jones University? They kicked him out with 7 credits to go for going to a concert...wait for it...a Christian concert! What a bunch of nutjobs.
Best of luck to you Chris. Get your album up on CDBaby and you've got a sale.
Congrats on the 24! You already have my votes all the way through. The buzz on you all over the AI boards is great. Good luck and please, please make Hasselhoff cry.
Chris--
You're on your way. Be blessed and rock on for Him!
We're all rooting for you.
We're rooting for you! Keep it real for Him. Be blessed!
I have no doubt that you will be the next american idol
Every one at http://www.idol-mania.com/american-idol-fan/ are routing for you.
You got our Votes!!!
Hello, you sick twisted freak. Good luck with American Idol, this is my first year watching and I believe you'll be the one. sorry for your email box going crazy with comments.
Enjoy your last moments of being obscure to the world, because you are about to become a star.
Congrats on making it to the top 24, you have a guaranteed voter for you right here. Thanks for making IDOL so much more enjoyable with your wit, never change. Look forward to seeing more of you!
Chris - just an Idol fan who already thinks you are the best singer to date ever on the show. Godspeed to you - I want to buy your first CD NOW! You are totally awesome. Best of luck to you - you truly have a gift and are a pleasure to hear......one of many Carolina Fans to be sure....LinW
Hello Chris,
So glad you made it through! You were a standout from the get go -- both my boyfriend and I loved you right away. Your sense of humour is wonderful and refreshing, your look is unforgettable, and your voice is fabulous. I don't know what Simon was saying tonight about you not being one of the best singers, because we here in Canada think you are a GREAT singer. We checked out some of your band's songs -- how you dudes aren't signed yet I will never know. I worked in the industry myself and that just seems wrong! Your stuff was nicely produced, by the way -- radio ready. I must say that I like Chris Daughtry last season, but when I listened to his band's stuff and his original songs, I was thinking, "boy, he's going to need some help in the writing/producing department to really make it commercially". No such thought with you, kid. You've got all the chops -- a record company's dream. I almost hope you don't win idol, simply because I think you will have more freedom to do what you want if you don't. You will DEFINITELY get signed off this -- no doubt whatsoever. I look forward to watching you this season, and if you really want to win and feel that would be the best for your career, I hope you go all the way!
Very best,
Susan K in BC
You rock my world!
We are setting up a fan site for you as we speak!
GOOD LUCK!!
We are setting up a fan site for you, the website address will be live tomorrow and is http://www.chris-sligh.info
You don't have to make this public, but I wanted to let you know about it :-)
We will get as MANY people to vote for you as possible.
We already run a gaming and community site: http://www.steve-o-meter.com and we are really good at driving traffic
GO CHRIS!!
HEy chris! Were all rooting for you on idol! You'll definately plow right through the top 24. Please visit oyur own fan page and give us a shout out! (www.chrisslighfans.com) Good luck!
Rock on, man. So glad to finally see a genuinely talented and funny guy on this show. Can't wait to see you reach the top!
--Caitlin
Chris - just came across this. You're my favorite by far on Idol. I lived in Japan for the past two years and wasn't able to vote. I'm so excited that I get to vote for you this year.
God Bless.
Kelly <><
Listen. You're fantastic. When you guys sang in your group number, my fiancee said, "i think that's the best thing i've ever seen on american idol, ever." until we learned your name, i was calling you Barenaked Lady.
And way to go, represent for the christians! I love me some Jesus. Thanks for not being goopy about God like that girl on the Grease show.
We think you're great, and... SHHHHH... i'm totally going to VOTE this year. i'm also 28, been watching idol since season 2, and i only voted once...in the finals, for Clay.
Dude, i can't believe i just googled you, found your blog, and left you a post. Keep it real. i'ma go check out the poetry in your honor.
-Alex Finger
When first seeing Chris on AI, talking about his first audition, I thought "Oh this guy's cool and he laughs at himself. Gotta love that!" Then we discovered you could SING!! I nearly fell out of my chair!!!
Imagine my reaction when I discover you're also a fellow Christian AND MARRIED!! That is TOO AWESOME!!!
I was starting to think I wouldn't bother watching AI this season cuz I couldn't find anyone to root for. Had to find just the right person, the one that gave me tingles when they sing - that's my cue that they're gonna go far. Usually those 'tingles' mean they'll end up in the top two. Chris is the only one I got that 'feelin' about.
Rooting for you till the very end!
Chris, i love your dry humor, keep it comin. :)
-chisaikame
There's not a doubt in my mind that you are the most talented male singer remaining-- I'd wish you best of luck, but I don't see you needing that anytime soon!
...and you like fiona apple too, halleluia another fan!
one of the most unconventional AI profiles, and i meant that in a good way! :d
all the best,
ck
Chris,
I recently started a production company in the Greenville, SC area called Shindig Productions. Check us out on MySpace:
www.myspace.com/shindigproductions
Thanks for your time and energy.
Kris Mason
Not that this is earth shattering information or will it make a difference in your career. My 15 y/o daughter and her H/S friends are rooting for you because you have "IT"?????
hey Chris, I know you are busy now but when life slows down, I was wondering about your family. There are not alot of Slighs left. That is my family name, we originally settled in SC from Germany. Just was curious if any relation there?
thanks
My dad and I think your really funny and really good, we have watched American Idol for wayy to long. It's really cool to see someone other then a stuck up person with no humor at all (*cough*Mcphee*cough*) whos actually good, on AI, we'll definetly be rooting for you. I'll get my friends (lord knows that a 12 year old has alot) to callin for ya too.
Good luck!
(PS. You can definetly make Haselohoff cry.)
Heather
Hey! Congratulations!! And look.... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17157771/ You're winning!!
Jen
Fro-ku
what is in that fro?
wouldn’t we all like to know?
a scared to death cat?
a missing Elvis Presley?
now, don’t get me wrong
we sure enough love that fro
but humor us please
inquiring minds want to know
Wow! Cool blog! As a Christ-follower, I really enjoyed reading your theological musings as well. I wish you lots of fun on your journey as a musician and child of God! BTW, you're one of the best contestants I've seen in a long time. Love your personality and voice!
All the best,
Amy
CONGRTAS CHRIS TOP 24 WOOHOO! You have our vote!
were you required to clear out your american idol blog? there are no more entries left...
You are The Awesome. I don't care that you're a Christian and I'm an atheist. I'm on board the Chris train and I'm not getting off unless you say something nasty about the gays. You bring the geek and the funny and the rock all at once. GO CHRIS GO!
You, sir, are the next American Idol. Failing that, come out with a CD and I will buy it.
A sligh-ku for you.
Look out Hasselhoff
Chris Sligh is coming for you
And the tears will flow.
Sing some Johnny Cash, buddy. JC is perfect for you; Christian and the original rock (sort-of.)
We had SO much fun doing sligh-ku's when you were on the show. We also made a story line. One poster started the story and each poster would add to it - it got pretty out of control and funny at times. I don't know if you got the chance to read it, but it was, at some points, pretty hilarious. That's what we did, that's how we showed our support....we figured you wanted your fans to have a sense of humor and have fun while we supported you. So while the other fans were fighting over who was better and who should go home your fans were having fun together!
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