"Idol" Judges Lack Southern Hospitality

Posted Jan 22nd 2009 9:30AM by TMZ Staff

The judges on "American Idol" need to learn a little sumthin' about their southern slang -- before they crush another innocent gent.


A contestant on last night's episode was given a quick "no" from all four judges and on his way out told them, "Take care and be careful ... in whatever you do."

All the judges took the remark as a threat -- but in actuality, odd as it may be, "be careful" is a common parting expression in some areas of the south.

After Paula's ordeal with a stalker, it's easy to see how the judges might be a little overly defensive.

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