American Idol - Season 7

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03-25-2008, 08:37 PM
Burns

American Idol - Season 7

Before you flame me, I have to admit that watching American Idol is a guilty pleasure of mine. I don't watch any other TV shows (i.e. Lost, Grey's Anatomy, etc) due to my work schedule, so this is the only thing I can catch almost every week. I start watching the auditions which are funny as hell, then I sucked into Hollywood Week and on from there.

My favorites for Season 7 are Brooke White and Carly Smithson, though I like Brooke the best. She's just so sweet and picks good songs week after week. Carly was in the bottom 3 last week so I hope she doesn't get booted. They are down to the Top 10 now starting tonight. :)

Does anyone else like American Idol or have any favorites?
03-25-2008, 08:45 PM
Oneironaut Zero

Haha. That's so funny. I was thinking about starting a thread just like this, and opening up in the exact same way. :chuckle:

I know a bunch of people who don't watch American Idol have (ironically) a lot of crap that they are just itching to say about it, but I like watching it because I like talent and seeing people grow into their talents over time.

That being said, I'm really disappointed in Ramiele. I think that she's pound for pound (no size pun intended) the best singer up there. She just has a tendency to pick horrible songs. She started off really strong, and I don't know wtf happened to her over the past few weeks.

Syesha's really good, and David's probably the best guy up there (but he's just so Goofy! Lol. I can't really picture him as a superstar. :lmao:). I think Carly is good too. As far as the rest, I just dunno. There's a lot of talent up there, but not very many of them actually blow me away, as much as some of the past seasons' contestants have.
03-25-2008, 09:27 PM
NeAvO

Yeah I only ever watch programmes like these (Pop idol, X factor, Britain's got talent ect) Just for the comedy part at the beginning of the show, I sometimes watch them when it gets to the serious part.

Although I did like watching dancing on ice.

I do occasionally catch American Idol on ITV2 over here. Cat Deeley feels out of place in it though :wink:
03-25-2008, 09:51 PM
Siиdяed

Cat Deeley presents American Idol now? I think I may have to investigate. It's been way too long since SMTV Live.

I vaguely watch talent programmes for the auditions at the start. X Factor remains the best for provoking a response from the auditionees (the thing with the fat girl in the home-made dress was painfully obvious but humorously so), but American Idol comes close.

Simon Cowell clearly knows his business, but knows when to work for entertainment value rather than actual talent-spotting. Which makes it work quite nicely.
03-25-2008, 09:54 PM
NeAvO

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Originally Posted by Siиdяed

Simon Cowell clearly knows his business, but knows when to work for entertainment value rather than actual talent-spotting. Which makes it work quite nicely.

Yeah the thing with Simon is that he is honest.

One of the main reasons I hate these shows is because a judge can't say anything bad incase they get booed, which makes only good comments which causes them to not actually judge---despite that's what they are supposed to do.

However Simon is different, he will say the bad things about a person however gets treated like a bad guy. I have a lot of respect for him in this sense.
03-25-2008, 10:08 PM
Oneironaut Zero

The thing about Simon is that he likes to "plays the part," just as often as he is honest. He will take a performance that may not be perfect, and drag it into the ground as the worst thing he's ever heard in his life and sling insult after insult at it. He likes to "show off" just as much as he likes to critique.
03-25-2008, 10:10 PM
Siиdяed

Mmmm...there is more than a little bit of a phony-ness to him.

You can't deny that he acts to provoke a reaction at times. The judges clearly know all these little details about the contestants (dad dying, weird habits, whatever) and work to play them up, because ultimately it is a show for our entertainment and we want to see people either looking like freaks or like charity cases so we can feel all sympathetic and so on.

I respect him in that he's good at creating entertainment, but not always that he's genuine.
03-25-2008, 10:41 PM
Burns

Usually Simon is spot-on with his critiques, though he does get a bit carried away with himself sometimes. And the whole Ryan vs. Simon thing gets old - I think it's a big put-on for entertainment/drama purposes.

Paula is a little less stoned this season than last season, and she can either look really good or really bad. There's no in between with her. She's always the peace-maker and says something nice to everyone, no matter how much they suck.

Randy is somewhat nicer this season than he's been in the past. He's been giving out more good feedback than usual - and sometimes I don't think the contestents deserve it.

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Originally Posted by Oneironaut

Haha. That's so funny. I was thinking about starting a thread just like this, and opening up in the exact same way. :chuckle:

I know a bunch of people who don't watch American Idol have (ironically) a lot of crap that they are just itching to say about it, but I like watching it because I like talent and seeing people grow into their talents over time.

At least I'm not the only one :) I like to see them develop over time as well. Plus I just think the show is entertaining to watch.

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Originally Posted by Oneironaut

That being said, I'm really disappointed in Ramiele. I think that she's pound for pound (no size pun intended) the best singer up there. She just has a tendency to pick horrible songs. She started off really strong, and I don't know wtf happened to her over the past few weeks.

I was never big on her - I don't know why but she's never really blew me away. She's cute and all that, but I can't see her winning.

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Originally Posted by Oneironaut

David's probably the best guy up there (but he's just so Goofy! Lol. I can't really picture him as a superstar. :lmao:).

Yeah he's the best guy for sure. For such a little dude, he can really belt it out! He is goofy though, that's for sure. Likeable goofy. :)

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Originally Posted by NeAvO

I do occasionally catch American Idol on ITV2 over here. Cat Deeley feels out of place in it though :wink:

I still don't get how they have a different host hosting the show in the UK... considering it's live and Ryan Seacrest does it. :? That's never made sense to me.
03-25-2008, 10:58 PM
Mes Tarrant

I love Simon. I agree with him most of the time.

Randy annoys me.

Paula is like... HIGH or SOMETHING every single episode of this season! :eek: "WHOOOO YEAH LET'S DANCE, I LOVE YOU, THIS IS WHAT THE SHOW IS ABOUT!!!" is pretty much her only critique. Quite frankly, I'm shocked. I don't know what's going on with her. She's useless as a judge. I guess the contestants enjoy her presence though, because they can always count on her to make each one of them a little shrine or something. :roll:

Jason Castro is my absolute favorite. Not sure how I feel about the dreads though. :chuckle:
03-27-2008, 03:13 PM
Burns

Another one bites the dust: Chikezie (who, weirdly enough, doesn't seem to have a last name :?)
03-27-2008, 05:32 PM
Oneironaut Zero

How about that remake of Billie Jean by David Cook? :shock: That was phenomenal!

And I want to slap America for even putting Syesha in the bottom 3.
03-28-2008, 04:59 AM
Burns

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Originally Posted by Oneironaut

How about that remake of Billie Jean by David Cook? :shock: That was phenomenal!

Dude I know! It was awesome - the best performance of the night by a mile.

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Originally Posted by Oneironaut

And I want to slap America for even putting Syesha in the bottom 3.

Who would you have picked for the bottom 3?
03-28-2008, 05:19 AM
Bearsy

Boooooooooo!!! American Idol Is Humanity's Downfall, Televised.
03-29-2008, 01:51 AM
Burns

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Originally Posted by Elis D.

Boooooooooo!!! American Idol Is Humanity's Downfall, Televised.

um what about that show "Moment of Truth"? I think that is WAY worse than American Idol. Talking about spouses cheating on each other and all their sordid affairs and secrets - televised. Can you honestly tell me that that isn't a worse FOX show?
03-29-2008, 02:02 AM
Oneironaut Zero

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Originally Posted by Elis D.

Boooooooooo!!! American Idol Is Humanity's Downfall, Televised.

That only applies to the idiots who look at the show as if it's the second coming of Jesus, and have nothing else to say for themselves, intellectually.

But talent competitions have been healthy sources of entertainment for how long? Further back than you or I can remember. I watch it out of respect for the artists, not the smoke and mirrors.
03-29-2008, 02:14 AM
Burns

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Originally Posted by Oneironaut

But talent competitions have been healthy sources of entertainment for how long? Further back than you or I can remember. I watch it out of respect for the artists, not the smoke and mirrors.

yeah what he said ^^ :)
04-03-2008, 03:20 AM
Burns

O, your girl, Ramiele, got the boot tonight. I predict Kristy Lee Cook is next as she's been in the bottom 3 for the past 3 or 4 weeks now.

I missed the performances last night, but from the highlights it looks like David Cook and Michael Johns are doing quite well.
04-03-2008, 03:22 AM
Mes Tarrant

Yep they sure are. Kristy has never stood out for me, so I wouldn't mind seeing her go. I was sad about Ramiele - she is such a cutie pie.
04-03-2008, 03:26 AM
27

AI may not be humanity's downfall, but it's definatly the downfall of real music.
04-03-2008, 04:36 AM
Burns

Did you guys see Dolly Parton perform? I think she is the second scariest thing to look at next to Michael Jackson. And her singing (and choice of song) were like nails on a chalkboard...
04-03-2008, 04:39 AM
Mes Tarrant

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Originally Posted by Burns

Did you guys see Dolly Parton perform? I think she is the second scariest thing to look at next to Michael Jackson. And her singing (and choice of song) were like nails on a chalkboard...

:shock: I completely agree. I don't think she's really important enough for an entire show to be dedicated to her either, especially since it's following the two weeks of Beatles which turned out to be a huge hit with viewers.

I guess a lot of country lovers like her, though. I cringed a little bit any time they sang a song that had to do with Jesus... which was like, ALL of them... I just think something like that is not appropriate for the show. :?
04-03-2008, 04:46 AM
Burns

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Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

I cringed a little bit any time they sang a song that had to do with Jesus... which was like, ALL of them... I just think something like that is not appropriate for the show. :?

I definitely agree with you there. I didn't think it was appropriate either.

and "Jesus and Gravity?" :wtf:
04-10-2008, 05:49 AM
Mes Tarrant

Idol Gives Back

Okay. With the money they raised plus the enormous donation from Gordon Brown, it looks like close to every person who needs a mosquito net will have one. :wtf: Is it really that easy? Is this money really going to go where it's supposed to... or is the American government going to gobble up half of it or WHAT?
04-10-2008, 06:03 AM
Oneironaut Zero

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Originally Posted by Burns

O, your girl, Ramiele, got the boot tonight.

Ah. (Didn't see this)
Yeah. Like I said, I don't know what happened to Ramiele. She really blew me away, in the auditions, but just kind of fell off, after that.

I honestly don't think Seyesha gets as much props as she should. The dogged her for tackling a Fantasia song, and "not showing the connection" (and doing a phenomenal job, btw) but then they drooled all over Jason Castro's lack-luster performance of Somewhere Over the Rainbow, on a fricken Ukulele. :?

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Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

Okay. With the money they raised plus the enormous donation from Gordon Brown, it looks like close to every person who needs a mosquito net will have one. Is it really that easy?

Let's hope it is.
And, yeah, that $120 million dollars was like :shock:
04-10-2008, 06:17 AM
Mes Tarrant

:chuckle: Makes you wonder at the motives. Whatever, as long as the money goes where it's supposed to, it's all good.

I love Jason Castro but for reasons other than just his voice, and I think this is true of whoever votes for him. I definitely think Seyesha has shown some extreme vocal superiority to Jason... Jason doesn't seem to have a particularly strong voice, and it gets really pitchy if he goes high... But he has a certain appeal that, for female voters, overshadows other, more talented, people. I don't particularly agree with this, which is why I don't vote at all.
04-10-2008, 06:23 AM
Oneironaut Zero

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Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

I love Jason Castro but for reasons other than just his voice, and I think this is true of whoever votes for him. I definitely think Seyesha has shown some extreme vocal superiority to Jason... Jason doesn't seem to have a particularly strong voice, and it gets really pitchy if he goes high... But he has a certain appeal that, for female voters, overshadows other, more talented, people. I don't particularly agree with this, which is why I don't vote at all.

Lol. Exactly.

This is part of the reason why it's a strain for me to try to look at American Idol as a talent competition. In the endgame, it usually comes down to the aesthetics. :P

But...such is life.

...American life, anyway. Lol.
04-10-2008, 06:55 AM
Man of Steel
Damnit, I had a long post typed up, ranting and raving mostly, saying which contestants I liked and all, but my internet crapped out just as I went to post it, and I lost it all.

Grr. :mad:

Anyway, I like the following. Mainly just the first two, though. :P
- Michael Johns - an Australian who lives in my home state and can sing the soup outta Bohemian Rhapsody AND We Are the Champions. Hell yeah!
- Carly Smithson - I'm a sucker for that Irish accent, and I really want her to sing a symphonic metal song.
- Seyesha - she sung that last audition, positively belted it out, when she could barely speak!
- Jason Castro - he's pretty good, I think.
The judges I mostly can't stand. I like Simon, but even he hams it up for the audience, exaggerating his criticism. The judges have no purpose past the audition stage except to give the audience at home and n the studio somebody to disagree with, though, anyway. Randy is annoying with his excessive use of 'street slang' like, "Yo, dawg!" and his noncommital critique. "...Ah, I dunno, dawg." Paula is constantly stoned, and cannot form a coherent sentence to save her life because she's so far off in La-La-Land. All her so-called 'critiques' come out as broken thoughts, and she's usually either leaning on Simon's shoulder for support or crying for joy from the effects of whatever drug or combination of drugs she's on. Simon actually makes some sense, and is mostly honest, but like I said, he likes to ham up his cruelty.

The deal with Simon and Ryan is annoying, and well overdue for a kiss and makeup. Whoever thought up that chemistry needs to rethink it. It's grown inane and bothersome. the choice of 'inspiration' is crap, too. The Beatles week was a'ight, but Dolly Parton? Leave that to Dolly please. Sure, Brooke did a great job, but did anybody else that week? Really? Ugh.

And this telethon had some really crappy artists on. I only watched it waiting for Robin Williams to show up, and it was at least worth that. Robin Williams as a Russian Idol wannabe who grabs Simon's ass is worth plenty of sorry singing. :D

Note: I don't watch every episode, and don't really care too much one way or another. I like the audition stages because it's hilarious, for obvious reasons, and I catch an episode most weeks to see who's still there and what the theme is. My mother, however, loves it, and watches every episode. So I do have a basis for my opinions.
04-10-2008, 06:59 AM
Mes Tarrant

I thought the Robin Williams act was funny, but then halfway through I started to get really offended. :| I mean, I (being Russian) love to laugh at myself, but man, he just kept going on and on about some issues that are actually very sensitive in reality and are highly inappropriate for the atmosphere of that particular show. I dunno, man. Thumbs down in my book. :| Bah.

Dolly Parton. :barf:
04-10-2008, 07:01 AM
Oneironaut Zero

Lmfao. Robin Williams was hilarious on that. [Edit: But, were I Russian, I could see where Mes was coming from. :P] I did like how, when Simon goes "I thought you were brilliant," Robin said "Simon...I love you in a Brokeback way." LOL!

And Paula is usually Randy's parrot. 95% of the time, she just agrees with what he says. But, yeah, she's usually blatantly blitzed. Heh.

I love Carly's accent. :ohyahbaby:

And that thing with Simon and Ryan gets a little old every now and then, but it's fun to hear what kind of "wit" they throw at each other, though. Most of it's an act, though. They were on Conan O'Brien a little while ago, and they were so buddy-buddy that it actually seemed a little...awkward. Lol.
04-10-2008, 07:04 AM
Man of Steel

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Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

I thought the Robin Williams act was funny, but then halfway through I started to get really offended. :| I mean, I (being Russian) love to laugh at myself, but man, he just kept going on and on about some issues that are actually very sensitive in reality and are highly inappropriate for the atmosphere of that particular show. I dunno, man. Thumbs down in my book. :| Bah.

Dolly Parton. :barf:

>_>

Sorry 'bout that, Messszsszszzsz. His name had me chuckling, though, I gotta admit. Besides, us Americans aren't exactly known for our sensitivity to other nations' plight. Unless we blow it up, and then for some reason feel inclined to pay to rebuild it, better, stronger, faster! And such...

I forgot where I was going with that. :? I should probably go to bed now.

Oh, yeah, and O, the Brokeback thing was great. I think Robin kinda overstepped the bounds of primetime family broadcasting a bit in parts of that though. Like his 'name' and that bit. It was hilarious though, nonetheless. :chuckle: Loved the Stalin knock-knock joke, I'm going to pull that on my nephew:

"Knock knock."

"Who's there?"

"I'LL ASK THE QUESTIONS HERE!"
04-10-2008, 07:05 AM
Mes Tarrant

Haha really?? :lol: Must find clip of that show.

But anyway, one "joke" that stands out for me was Williams making fun of Russians drinking a lot. That's actually a very real problem that reflects severe depression in people, brought on by terrible economic strains. I mean, it's like a foreigner making fun of poor people in New Orleans or something. Just so tasteless.

Arrr. Must - not - hold - grudge!

Edit: Hahaha MoS, no problem. I really did think some of it was hilarious. I did miss that interaction between him and Simon though, damn! :P
04-10-2008, 07:11 AM
Oneironaut Zero

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Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

But anyway, one "joke" that stands out for me was Williams making fun of Russians drinking a lot. That's actually a very real problem that reflects severe depression in people, brought on by terrible economic strains. I mean, it's like a foreigner making fun of poor people in New Orleans or something. Just so tasteless.

On a completely unrelated note (mostly because I didn't know Absolut was a Swedish company, and not a Russian one, haha), has anyone seen the Vodka commercial that had the U.S. up in arms about it?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...age4001347.jpg

Absolut had to "apologize" for it, but I thought it was funny as hell (partly because it's true...or seemingly so).
04-10-2008, 07:15 AM
Man of Steel

Edit: Never mind. Yeah, Robin says, "Simon, I love you in a Brokeback way!" then walks up to Simon and asks, "Can I touch you, in a manly way?" or something, Simon goes, "Sure, why not," they hug, and grab each others' asses. I totally paraphrased that, but that's the general idea. :D

O, that's great. Teehee!
04-16-2008, 11:46 PM
Burns

I thought the Idol Gives Back show was entertaining. I missed like the first 30 mins but I watched the rest - not enraptured or anything but I was working on a project and had it on in the background. I thought the Robin Williams bit was pretty good. I can see where some things may have been insulting if you're Russian, but it's no different than foreigners making fun of stupid Americans (which, just like drinking in Russian, is a very real problem in some states with illiteracy). So you have to just roll with it and not feel the need to be so politically correct all the time. Robin is good for that :chuckle:

I haven't been able to watch the performances on Tuesday nights lately because I haven't been getting home from work til about 9:30-10pm those nights :( At least I get to see who gets kicked off on Wednesday nights though. But I like watching them sing and forming my own opinions, not just going off the "recaps" they show. I think either Syesha or Kristie will get booted tonight. They've both in the bottom 3 for the last umpteen weeks now.

I was surprised to see Michael Johns get kicked off last week - I thought he had at least a few more good weeks left in him. And the manner in which Ryan did it was pretty brutal... "If you remember, last year we didn't make anyone go home the week of Idol Gives Back, but yeah, you're going home anyway..." I thought that was like kicking him while he was down. Poor taste, Ryan :shakehead2:
04-17-2008, 12:13 AM
Mes Tarrant

I'm gonna have to miss the results show, ahhh! :P Anyone know of a place to view it online? It probably won't be up soon enough though, my roommate is bound to tell me as soon as I get back.

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Originally Posted by Burns

And the manner in which Ryan did it was pretty brutal... "If you remember, last year we didn't make anyone go home the week of Idol Gives Back, but yeah, you're going home anyway..." I thought that was like kicking him while he was down. Poor taste, Ryan :shakehead2:

I thought that was terrible too. Jeez, just for the sake of adding more drama to the show... I doubt anyone appreciated that at all. :(
04-17-2008, 03:48 PM
Burns

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Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

I'm gonna have to miss the results show, ahhh! :P Anyone know of a place to view it online? It probably won't be up soon enough though, my roommate is bound to tell me as soon as I get back.

In case your roommate didn't tell you, it was Kristie Lee Cook that got sent home. Man can I call these or what? :D
04-17-2008, 10:48 PM
Mes Tarrant

Whoo!! :D Finally her.

For some reason, I was confused at Brooke's emotional reaction at Kristie being sent home. I mean someone has to go every week... She reacted like Kristie was given the death sentence. :P I dunno, I always sympathize with people who are feeling sad, but I just couldn't get it this time. Maybe becauuuse... I don't like Kristie?
04-25-2008, 01:33 PM
Burns

I'm sad Carly got kicked off :( I liked her. I thought for sure it was going to be Shyesha or Brooke. Shyesha keeps holding on by the skin of her teeth somehow, and this is the second time Brooke has restarted her song because she screwed up at the beginning. I still love Brooke though :)
04-25-2008, 01:40 PM
Mes Tarrant

Ugh Jason sang so horribly. :lol: That guy needs to get his act together fast - his looks alone won't last him much longer.

I predict the final three will be all guys.
04-25-2008, 06:26 PM
Burns

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Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

Ugh Jason sang so horribly. :lol: That guy needs to get his act together fast - his looks alone won't last him much longer.

I predict the final three will be all guys.

I agree, I don't get how Jason has made it this far honestly...

And I think the final two HAVE to be a guy and a girl. It's always been that way in the past, and I think they do it like that on purpose.

Who do you think will win it all? I think David Archuleta probably will - he's got a huge fan following.
04-25-2008, 06:28 PM
ninja9578

It'll probably be David, he's got a great voice. Jason's performance was crap last time, but he's got a great voice, how is Brooke still there? She's annoying and I don't like her voice.

I think Seisha will be in the top 3.
04-25-2008, 07:13 PM
Oneironaut Zero

I think Syesha has been under-rated, throughout the competition.

The way I see it, the top three should be David Cook, David A. and Syesha.

I'm kind of torn on who I think should win, though. David A. has a great voice and consistently great performances. David Cook has an obvious bit of musical genius about him. I could see him just making so many edgy, original, masterpieces.

David A. is just so giddy and innocent, though...I think the industry would/will eat him alive.
04-25-2008, 08:10 PM
ninja9578

Why really cares, they're all going to release albums and have hits. I think David A will win, and David Cook will be the runner up. btw, I loved when he did billy jean
04-25-2008, 09:45 PM
Mes Tarrant

I haven't seen all of the seasons, but they did have two guys in the top two once. It was between Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard or whatever, I know I probably butchered those names.

Nah, there's no way Brooke or Syesha will beat any of the guys (except maybe Jason). They just don't connect with the audience like the others do.

Syesha has an undeniably good voice... but I feel like I've heard and seen people like her too often before. I don't feel like she is new, or "fresh" enough. I'm guessing this is why she has been in the bottom three so often.
04-26-2008, 04:05 AM
Burns

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Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

I haven't seen all of the seasons, but they did have two guys in the top two once. It was between Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard or whatever,

oh you're right - I forgot about that. I didn't watch that season. In that case, I bet it will be the two Davids in the Finale then :)

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Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

Syesha has an undeniably good voice... but I feel like I've heard and seen people like her too often before. I don't feel like she is new, or "fresh" enough. I'm guessing this is why she has been in the bottom three so often.

I agree. She even admits that she's somewhat uncomfortable on stage and she was more comfortable this week because she was "pretending to be someone else" :? I don't think that was a wise thing to say. People want someone comfortable and confident with themselves and who really connects with the audience. She's got a great voice, but her personality is lacking compared to the others.
04-26-2008, 06:23 AM
Mes Tarrant

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Originally Posted by Burns

She even admits that she's somewhat uncomfortable on stage and she was more comfortable this week because she was "pretending to be someone else" :? I don't think that was a wise thing to say. People want someone comfortable and confident with themselves and who really connects with the audience.

That's exactly what I thought when she said that! :? Especially since the night before, the judges were praising her all over the place because they thought her personality finally shown through.... only for her to later say that it wasn't HER personality, she was just pretending?
04-28-2008, 01:56 AM
Burns

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Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

That's exactly what I thought when she said that! :? Especially since the night before, the judges were praising her all over the place because they thought her personality finally shown through.... only for her to later say that it wasn't HER personality, she was just pretending?

I know! She really shot herself in the foot with that one.

I wish you and I could watch Idol together. That would be sooo much fun! :popcorn:
04-30-2008, 01:58 AM
Oneironaut Zero

^ Agreed with the above.

David Cook's going to (should) win.
04-30-2008, 02:51 AM
Mes Tarrant

Omg where did my lovely Jason go?? :P That kid...

David Cook is amazing. I definitely think he'll make it to the top 2.

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Originally Posted by Burns

I wish you and I could watch Idol together. That would be sooo much fun! :popcorn:

I knoooow!! :popcorn: Then I wouldn't have to feel bad about chattering through the entire thing. :lol:
04-30-2008, 04:03 AM
Burns

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Originally Posted by Oneironaut

David Cook's going to (should) win.

Totally! He's definitely the most unique and talented when it comes to having his own sound.

On side note, OMG Paula is such a TARD!! Did you see her going on and on about Jason's two songs when he had only sung one? LOLOL Randy had to say, "uh, he only sang one though" *snort* I love when she makes an ass out of herself :chuckle:
04-30-2008, 04:05 AM
Mes Tarrant

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Originally Posted by Burns

On side note, OMG Paula is such a TARD!! Did you see her going on and on about Jason's two songs when he had only sung one? LOLOL Randy had to say, "uh, he only sang one though" *snort* I love when she makes an ass out of herself :chuckle:

Omg that was so confusing!! I was like "wtf is going on" to my roommate, thinking I had missed something or was imagining things... Oh my god, honestly, who the hell does she think she is. What a spectacle.
04-30-2008, 04:16 AM
Oneironaut Zero

It made me (more) suspicious that more about the show is scripted than is already apparent.

Notice that her initial reply to Jason's "second" song was completely opposite of what she thought of David's (which she tried to save herself by saying "Oh, I was really talking to him"), yet was identical to what she ended up thinking of Jason's second song, when he actually did sing it.

Thinks that make you go: :hrm:
04-30-2008, 04:57 AM
Burns

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Originally Posted by Oneironaut

It made me (more) suspicious that more about the show is scripted than is already apparent.

Notice that her initial reply to Jason's "second" song was completely opposite of what she thought of David's (which she tried to save herself by saying "Oh, I was really talking to him"), yet was identical to what she ended up thinking of Jason's second song, when he actually did sing it.

Thinks that make you go: :hrm:

yeah true... weird. :? I'm sure some of it is scripted - I mean, the judges are really the ones picking the winners. The public is going to vote for the ones the judges give good feedback to. Unless you're Sanjaya, then people will "vote for the worst" :roll:
04-30-2008, 02:30 PM
Mes Tarrant

Or they'll vote for general fan-girl appeal like Jason. But yeah Simon in particular tends to pick the winners.

Huh. :? How could it be THAT scripted... Like, do you think the judges listen to them perform before the show?
05-01-2008, 02:18 AM
Mes Tarrant

Omggg my cable went out... :P Wtfwtfwtf... terrible timing!!!
05-01-2008, 05:00 AM
Burns

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

Omggg my cable went out... :P Wtfwtfwtf... terrible timing!!!

oh noes!!

Did you get to see who got booted? If not, I'm sure you probably already know by now anyway. I thought it would come down between the two girls.
05-01-2008, 05:18 AM
Mes Tarrant

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burns

oh noes!!

Did you get to see who got booted? If not, I'm sure you probably already know by now anyway. I thought it would come down between the two girls.

Yep I know! Gaaaaah, why won't Syesha die already! :lol: So I take it she was in the bottom two again? Poor Brooke. Oh well, I'm glad the guys are safe.

Edit: Christ I can't believe they made the poor girl sing. :? Seriously, that's cruel to do to these contestants. And man she took it so openly hard...
05-01-2008, 09:33 PM
Burns

Yeah it'll be Syesha and Jason next time... you watch! Syesha will be the next to die...

I like Brooke, but she hadn't been doing well the past weeks and someone's gotta go, I guess. :(
05-01-2008, 10:09 PM
Burns

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

Huh. :? How could it be THAT scripted... Like, do you think the judges listen to them perform before the show?

I just saw this article... http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/01/ar...o_interstitial

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Paula Abdul acknowledged on Wednesday what some “American Idol” viewers have long suspected: The show’s judges sometimes see portions of the dress rehearsal for the show and use that to help formulate their comments on the evening’s live performance.
05-01-2008, 10:59 PM
Oneironaut Zero

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

Yep I know! Gaaaaah, why won't Syesha die already! :lol:

Because she was better than Brooke. :P (I did like Brooke, too, though.)

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Originally Posted by Burns

Yeah it'll be Syesha and Jason next time... you watch! Syesha will be the next to die...

She's better than Jason, too. :P Personally, I think Brooke was better than Jason, too. He has a certain appeal, but I think he got too far through the contest, on that alone.

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Originally Posted by Burns

I just saw this article... http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/01/ar...o_interstitial

Ah. That explains a lot. :)
05-07-2008, 04:58 PM
ninja9578

How do you forget the lyrics to Mr. Tambourine Man?
05-07-2008, 05:14 PM
Oneironaut Zero

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja9578

How do you forget the lyrics to Mr. Tambourine Man?

Fate. :chuckle:

He's well over-stayed his welcome, anyway. Nice guy, but his time has long-since come.

And Randy was 100% wrong about Syesha's second performance. I love Sam Cooke, and I love that song, and she did an excellent job on it.
05-07-2008, 06:49 PM
Mes Tarrant

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oneironaut

He's well over-stayed his welcome, anyway. Nice guy, but his time has long-since come.

Amen! He doesn't fit in with the others AT ALL at this point.
05-07-2008, 09:18 PM
Burns

Are you guys talking about Jason? I missed the show last night... I hate working late on Tuesday :(

I get to see who gets kicked off tonight though. :D
05-07-2008, 09:25 PM
Oneironaut Zero

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burns

Are you guys talking about Jason? I missed the show last night... I hate working late on Tuesday :(

I get to see who gets kicked off tonight though. :D

Yeah. Not only were both of his songs completely lackluster, but he forgot the lyrics to one of them.
05-08-2008, 12:23 AM
Burns

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oneironaut

Yeah. Not only were both of his songs completely lackluster, but he forgot the lyrics to one of them.

Nice, so he pulled a Brooke... :roll:

[british accent]"You absolutely can not forget the lyrics at this stage in the competition. Just not good enough. Sorry."[/british accent]
05-08-2008, 12:35 AM
Oneironaut Zero

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burns

Nice, so he pulled a Brooke... :roll:

[british accent]"You absolutely can not forget the lyrics at this stage in the competition. Just not good enough. Sorry."[/british accent]

Heh. Yup, but at least Brooke got herself together. Jason just kinda "uuhhh...laaa..daa..daaa..dee....hmmmm...hummm m"-ed his way through it. It was painful. Lol.
05-08-2008, 12:39 AM
Burns

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oneironaut

Heh. Yup, but at least Brooke got herself together. Jason just kinda "uuhhh...laaa..daa..daaa..dee....hmmmm...hummm m"-ed his way through it. It was painful. Lol.

I found it on YouTube!

eek.. that WAS painful...
05-08-2008, 12:52 AM
Oneironaut Zero

LOL. Hell yeah it was.

Oh, and David A did an awesome job on "Stand By Me."

Still damn goofy, though. Hahaha.

I was trying to find a clip of Syesha's singing of "A Change Is Gonna Come," but it was taken off of youtube. I'm actually surprised that Simon didn't agree with Randy, because he's been pretty hard on her, and I wonder if he didn't just because she started crying.
05-08-2008, 01:00 AM
Burns

Wow, that was a great song choice, and he did an awesome job on it! I agree though, he's goofier than a 3 dollar bill :chuckle: The best vocalist in the competition though.

Sucks you can't find the Syesha one, I would've liked to have seen how she did last night. The judges made her cry? That's not cool :cry:
05-08-2008, 01:08 AM
Oneironaut Zero

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burns

Wow, that was a great song choice, and he did an awesome job on it! I agree though, he's goofier than a 3 dollar bill :chuckle: The best vocalist in the competition though.

Haha. Agreed.

Found it: :)

I'm not sure if you are familiar with the original song or not, so here it is.

Honestly, I don't know what Randy was talking about. :wtf:
05-08-2008, 01:22 AM
Burns

I think she did a good job on it. And she looked phenomenal too! I like how Simon stuck up for her and told Randy off for making her cry :)

+1 Simon Cowell

Well results show in about 35 minutes... any takers on Jason getting the boot?
05-08-2008, 01:34 AM
Oneironaut Zero

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burns

I think she did a good job on it. And she looked phenomenal too! I like how Simon stuck up for her and told Randy off for making her cry :)

+1 Simon Cowell

Well results show in about 35 minutes... any takers on Jason getting the boot?

If anybody but Jason gets booted off, I'm boycotting. LOL.
05-08-2008, 03:03 AM
Mes Tarrant

Guys, just go to rickey.org for all the videos. No youtube-age necessary, and the guy is like a freak who updates the thing seconds after each performance!! :shock:

Poor Jason. :( It made me sad to watch his journey video thing. He used to be good, man...
05-08-2008, 03:13 AM
ninja9578

Yeah, he did Stand by me perfectly. That's such an incredible song.
05-08-2008, 03:14 AM
Oneironaut Zero

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

Guys, just go to rickey.org for all the videos. No youtube-age necessary, and the guy is like a freak who updates the thing seconds after each performance!! :shock:

Poor Jason. :( It made me sad to watch his journey video thing. He used to be good, man...

Well, better to have them posted here with youtube directlink thingy. :D But I may check out that site if I miss something. Hehe.

At least there is an interesting bottom 3 left. Each one of them has their own little niche. David A has an incredible voice (and obviously the teenage girls love him. LOL.), David C is an innovator, and has the potential to really come out with so many hits in the future, that are completely original, and Syesha has a powerhouse voice and an excellent stage presence.
05-08-2008, 03:15 AM
Burns

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

Guys, just go to rickey.org for all the videos. No youtube-age necessary, and the guy is like a freak who updates the thing seconds after each performance!! :shock:

Thanks! I'll remember this for next week when I miss the show again :(

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Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

Poor Jason. :( It made me sad to watch his journey video thing. He used to be good, man...

It even looked like he was relieved to be done. I'm glad it was him and not the others.

btw, I really don't like that Ruben Studdard song they play every time someone gets kicked off. The previous year exit songs have been way better.
05-08-2008, 03:29 AM
Mes Tarrant

Yah, what's with them playing it EVERY time. :?
05-08-2008, 03:43 AM
Snowy Egypt

If you're reffering to Bad Day, Burns, I HATE that song with a PASSION.

But on a lighter note...

*does victory dance* Jason is gone!!! Jason is gone!! Goney goney GONE!!!:boogie::woohoo::boogie::woohoo::boogie:
05-08-2008, 03:49 AM
Oneironaut Zero

I actually like Ruben's "Celebrate Me Home" song. Definitely better than "Had a Bad Day." :P
05-08-2008, 03:49 AM
Burns

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

Yah, what's with them playing it EVERY time. :?

Every year they pick a new song and play it each time someone goes home. Last year it was Chris Daughtry's "Home" - which was WAY better than the one for this year.

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Originally Posted by Snowy Egypt

If you're reffering to Bad Day, Burns, I HATE that song with a PASSION.

No, that song was like 2 years ago. I'm talking about this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_KRHah4nbk
05-08-2008, 03:56 AM
Snowy Egypt

Aww...I love that song. And I REALLY love Ruben's version. ^__^ What was last year's song, though?
05-08-2008, 03:59 AM
Oneironaut Zero

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowy Egypt

What was last year's song, though?

This one:

Not a bad song at all, but I wouldn't necessarily say it's better than Ruben's. :P
05-08-2008, 04:15 AM
Snowy Egypt

Oh yeah...*slaps self* How could forget Chris?!?!? I love him!!!

Thanks O.

EDIT: *slaps self again* I must be blind. Burns had it in her post...
05-22-2008, 02:54 PM
Burns

DAVID COOK!! :woohoo: :banana: :boogie:

I'm sooo glad that little pipsqeak didn't win!!
05-22-2008, 07:46 PM
Mes Tarrant

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burns

DAVID COOK!! :woohoo: :banana: :boogie:

I'm sooo glad that little pipsqeak didn't win!!

ME TOO!!!! :banana: I totally thought it was going to be David A because of all the 11 year olds being in love with him, but yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay I'm soooooo happy Cook won!!! Woohoooooo!!!! :boogie: :bowdown:
05-22-2008, 09:10 PM
Snowy Egypt

Boo....hiss.....

Both were great, but David A. was much better. Yet again, it's a popularity contest... :shakehead:

I'm not watching next year...:?
05-22-2008, 09:21 PM
Sornaensis

Ohmahgawd David Archaledo didn't win I'm going to go cry now.
05-22-2008, 11:39 PM
Mes Tarrant

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowy Egypt

Boo....hiss.....

Both were great, but David A. was much better. Yet again, it's a popularity contest... :shakehead:

I'm not watching next year...:?

Boooo, I disagree. I thought David A was going to win because I thought he was more popular. But I really think David C deserved to win.. he has a maturity that A doesn't yet.
05-22-2008, 11:43 PM
Sornaensis

Not to mention it was his first, last, and only shot at it.
05-23-2008, 01:04 AM
Snowy Egypt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

Boooo, I disagree. I thought David A was going to win because I thought he was more popular. But I really think David C deserved to win...

David C. deserved to win, but David A. should've won...

You say popular...my friends say popular, heck, everybody says popular. Only God knows how sick I am of that word... I've yet to her ANYONE, besides the AI judges, give a well-though examination on singing ability, the reason ANY Idol gets into or wins the competition. If it were based on singing only, it would've been Chris and Taylor 2 years ago, and not Taylor and McVirus...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

he has a maturity that A doesn't yet.

Yes, some maturity is required, but he's only 17!! He's more mature than most boys his age! Jordan Sparks is the same. And, to me, singing gives them more maturity than most realize...
05-23-2008, 03:04 AM
Burns

David Archuleta had no stage presence and was uncomfortable in front of the camera. He would do really well singing Disney songs for soundtracks, but that's it.

David Cook is much more versatile and has his own style. I can see him actually selling records, whereas David Archuleta would not. Cook definitely deserved to win - and the funny thing is that all the judges totally swayed the audience to vote for Archuleta in the finale, but David Cook won anyway! :D

FINALLY someone who I actually want to win! I think this is the first year that's ever happened. I thought for sure Archuleta was going to win, but I'm sooo glad they got it right this time :D
05-23-2008, 08:18 PM
Snowy Egypt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burns

David Archuleta had no stage presence and was uncomfortable in front of the camera. He would do really well singing Disney songs for soundtracks, but that's it.

David Cook is much more versatile and has his own style. I can see him actually selling records, whereas David Archuleta would not. Cook definitely deserved to win - and the funny thing is that all the judges totally swayed the audience to vote for Archuleta in the finale, but David Cook won anyway! :D

FINALLY someone who I actually want to win! I think this is the first year that's ever happened. I thought for sure Archuleta was going to win, but I'm sooo glad they got it right this time :D

David A. could sing anything. And you can work on stage presence. And there are tons people his age (and older!!!) who are uncomfortable in front of a camera. Again, people work arond such flaws.

My mother said David A. should go the Michel Buble' road. I kind of agree with her. But I still say America got it wrong....
05-23-2008, 09:37 PM
Burns

I think you are the only person I've met that wanted Archuleta to win... I'm sure he'll still get a record deal and everything, so don't be too upset :P
05-24-2008, 12:35 AM
Oneironaut Zero

I'm pleasantly surprised that D. Cook won. I was so convinced that they were going to give it to David A. - not that he wasn't talented enough to deserve it, but I don't think he quite has the "trademark appeal" that D. Cook had.

David A. has a great voice and very awesome and technical styling. David C. has a great voice as well, but he accells in musical brilliance. He is much more capable (as of now) of being his own "mark" in the music industry, and creating his own masterpieces. He is what innovative icons like Prince, Madonna, M.J., etc. are all about. They are so much more than just great voices.
05-24-2008, 03:36 AM
Snowy Egypt

He could've been one of the greats too, if America had given him a chance....

I think he will get a record label. His voice kind of reminds me of Elliot Yamin. So yeah, I think he'll be fine.

But he still should've won... >_>

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