American Idol's Judges' Most Quotable Moments

Take a fun look back on the meanest, stupidest and most confusing coments from Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi this season

Is it just us or did Simon Cowell not exactly live up to his nickname of Mr. Nasty this season on American Idol? And call us crazy, but Paula Abdul wasn't exactly sipping on her crazysauce this year either. The oddest comments from a judge this season came from none other than newbie Kara DioGuardi, who more than made up for Paula's lack of loopiness. Vote on who you think was the meanest, dumbest, etc., this season and then share your favorite moments of season eight in the comments below.

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American Idol's Most Quotable

Dumbest Comment

"It was like Studio 57 up in here." —Kara DioGuardi to Adam Lambert on iTunes night, meaning to say Studio 54

"It was like Studio 57 up in here." —Kara DioGuardi to Adam Lambert on iTunes night, meaning to say Studio 54

28.5%

"You look like the guy from <i>Saturday Night Live</i> meets Clark Kent." &#8212;Kara DioGuardi to Kris Allen on Disco Night, meaning to say <i>Saturday Night Fever</i>

"You look like the guy from Saturday Night Live meets Clark Kent." —Kara DioGuardi to Kris Allen on Disco Night, meaning to say Saturday Night Fever

19.9%

"I've got <i>six</i> words for you: One of the best performances of the night!" &#8212;Kara DioGuardi with her <i>eight</i> words of wisdom

"I've got six words for you: One of the best performances of the night!" —Kara DioGuardi with her eight words of wisdom

51.6%

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Most Overused Word or Phrase

Pitchy

Pitchy

28.7%

Artistry

Artistry

33.7%

Make it your own

Make it your own

37.6%

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Most Confusing Comment

"It was like taking a very well-trained spaniel for a walk." &#8212;Simon Cowell to Kris Allen on Rat Pack Night

"It was like taking a very well-trained spaniel for a walk." —Simon Cowell to Kris Allen on Rat Pack Night

33.8%

"There aren't a lot of men who shop in the women's department." &#8212;Paula Abdul to Kris Allen on Disco Night

"There aren't a lot of men who shop in the women's department." —Paula Abdul to Kris Allen on Disco Night

34.9%

"You should be happy, Matt, because we don't like you this week." &#8212;Simon Cowell to Matt Giraud on iTunes Night

"You should be happy, Matt, because we don't like you this week." —Simon Cowell to Matt Giraud on iTunes Night

31.3%

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Most Over-the-Top Comment

"It's like watching the Olympics and you're our Michael Phelps." &#8212;Paula Abdul to Adam Lambert on Rat Pack Night

"It's like watching the Olympics and you're our Michael Phelps." —Paula Abdul to Adam Lambert on Rat Pack Night

39.8%

"You sing like you've been singing for 400 years." &#8212;Kara DioGuardi to Allison Iraheta on Motown Night

"You sing like you've been singing for 400 years." —Kara DioGuardi to Allison Iraheta on Motown Night

33.6%

"I think Carrie Underwood would not only approve, she'd go out and buy that record." &#8212;Paula Abdul to Danny Gokey on Country Night

"I think Carrie Underwood would not only approve, she'd go out and buy that record." —Paula Abdul to Danny Gokey on Country Night

26.5%

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Meanest Comment

"You've been every woman...every other woman but yourself." &#8212;Kara DioGuardi to Lil Rounds on Disco Night

"You've been every woman...every other woman but yourself." —Kara DioGuardi to Lil Rounds on Disco Night

26.3%

"It was like watching paint dry." &#8212;Randy Jackson to Megan Joy on iTunes Night

"It was like watching paint dry." —Randy Jackson to Megan Joy on iTunes Night

33.8%

"It was rather like eating ice for lunch. It will leave you with nothing to remember afterward." &#8212;Simon to Kris Allen on Rock Night

"It was rather like eating ice for lunch. It will leave you with nothing to remember afterward." —Simon to Kris Allen on Rock Night

39.8%

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