#151
Posted: 4/28/04 at 2:32pm
Is it any wonder why I don't watch this crap?
It's all over: IDOL packs it up for another year. — Page 7
#152
Posted: 4/28/04 at 2:34pm
What did you watch last night, Al? I usually go from Idol to Real World on Tuesdays -- until the day I can convince JRB or Phantom2 to come over.
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#153
Posted: 4/28/04 at 2:39pm
I agree that choosing Estefan's music was foolish. They were all terrible last night. I wish they would just have celebrity judges rather than have the contestants sing Manilow/Estefan/Elton John songs when they will never sound as good as the celebrity. It was sort of suprising that Latoya and Fantasia didn't at least equal Estefan.
#154
Posted: 4/28/04 at 2:41pm
I did like Fantasia's drug-induced pose at the end of her song. Inspired!
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#155
Posted: 4/28/04 at 2:41pm
Estefan's voice is buried in her recordings, unlike last night when the lead vocals were right up front. Gloria's contributions as a singer are minimal, her records are very overproduced and tracked. Last night's singers didn't have the luxury of triple tracking their vocals and pulling the synths to the front of the sound.
#156
Posted: 4/28/04 at 2:46pm
The show has always been what I like to call "trash tv", and I admittedly watch some of it. However, I think the reason AI has become even more "idiotic" is because of the voting. People aren't voting for talent, it's a popularity contest with young children (or, as I heard recently, older people) voting multiple times for who they think is cute, or for whatever reason other than talent. The viewing public lost respect for show because the voting makes no sense. I'd love to see the ratings sag because of this but I doubt it'll happen.
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#157
Posted: 4/28/04 at 3:22pm
Yep, Last night was the first time I watched it in several weeks. Perhaps thats why I am more willing to give Simon the benefit of the doubt. People, there are better things to do out there and sit on your butt and watch tv! Almost all of it is crap! My favorite stations are the documentary channels sadly enough. Even then I only watch tv once or twice a week! I used to watch ti all the time and I can honestly tell you I really don't miss it.
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#158
Posted: 4/28/04 at 3:28pm
I don't watch much TV. I do watch AI. It's fun. I like to see and hear performers. If I watch a total of 4 hours of TV a week, I'm not sure what the other 2 hours might be (Indians games notwithstanding, of course.)
Tracking numbers, 'reality' shows tend not to have ratings sags. They bottom out. This is the problem AI will probably face. It's the 'it' thing now but one day it simply won't be and there won't be any warning. This year, with its poor talent and even less credible voting, could kill it next year.
But it won't be gradual, that's for sure. One day and 'AI' winner will wake up after a concert and realize they've gone the way of the hula hoop.
Tracking numbers, 'reality' shows tend not to have ratings sags. They bottom out. This is the problem AI will probably face. It's the 'it' thing now but one day it simply won't be and there won't be any warning. This year, with its poor talent and even less credible voting, could kill it next year.
But it won't be gradual, that's for sure. One day and 'AI' winner will wake up after a concert and realize they've gone the way of the hula hoop.
#159
Posted: 4/28/04 at 3:40pm
Right on, JohnPopa. When Big Red is the big winner, it's buh-bye to Ryan Pea-chest and his merry men.
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#160
Posted: 4/28/04 at 3:46pm
Then his new catch phrase "Seacrest. Out." will realllly have subtext. Let's all pray to God.
#161
Posted: 4/28/04 at 3:48pm
I sent him some disposable razors to clean up. He also uses more hair products than all of New Jersey combined. He is a walking commercial for Neutrogena.
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#162
Posted: 4/28/04 at 5:03pm
ITS JOHN'S TURN TO GOOOOO!!!
My Order from Best to Worst:
1. Diana
2. La Toya
3. Fantasia
4. Jasmine
5. George
6. John
My Order from Best to Worst:
1. Diana
2. La Toya
3. Fantasia
4. Jasmine
5. George
6. John
#163
Posted: 4/28/04 at 5:31pm
Did someone say Phantom2?
"I'm learning to dig deep down inside and find the truth within myself and put that out. I think what we identify with in popular music more than anything else is when someone just shares a truth that we can relate to. That's what I'm searching for in my music." - Ron Bohmer
"I broke the boundaries. It wasn't cool to be in plays- especially if you were in sports & I was in both." - Ashton Kutcher
"I broke the boundaries. It wasn't cool to be in plays- especially if you were in sports & I was in both." - Ashton Kutcher
#164
Posted: 4/28/04 at 6:21pm
Why does AlDente bother coming to this thread to keep reminding us that he does not bother watching trash like American Idol?
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#165
Posted: 4/28/04 at 6:54pm
I'm kinda amused at all the posts that voice surprise re Gloria and her music being chosen. Folks, the fastest growing population in America in Latino -- hel-lo?! Latin music makes billions, has its own radio stations, and Gloria, good bad or just a monotonous gal whose spitfire days are behind her, is the Latina equiv of Barry (White Pop) or Gladys (Black R&B). IDOL, appropriately, wants to be all things to as many people as possible. Why not? But the evening certainly explained why her numbers are rarely covered. I agree with those who said only Diana really found a comfort zone with the material. George -- bouncing over the stage, out of sync with the beat like he was on strings or meth -- reminded me of those young kids who do amusement park medlies 7 times a day.
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#166
Posted: 4/28/04 at 7:27pm
Meth? I think George's short-burst bouncing was more like poppers.
In unrelated news, yes, I said Phantom2.
In unrelated news, yes, I said Phantom2.
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#167
Posted: 4/28/04 at 7:31pm
OHHHHHHHHHHH, puh-leeeeeze. A radio DJ said "Someone should take John out." And, his ridiculous mother has accused them of death threats. Ryan Seacrest is all hysterical about it, too. These freakin' people are so lame.
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#168
Posted: 4/28/04 at 8:01pm
Last night was the 1st time I watched in weeks. I got to say that it's time for Fantasia to go. Her voice does nothing for me. I know you guys are ready for Big Red to go but her voice was torture.
#169
Posted: 4/28/04 at 8:54pm
John is finally gone.
What are his grandparents going to do now?
Ok, I admit it, I feel a little bit sorry for him.
What are his grandparents going to do now?
Ok, I admit it, I feel a little bit sorry for him.
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Updated On: 4/28/04 at 08:54 PM
#170
Posted: 4/28/04 at 8:58pm
Hey!!! We have not all seen the show and you have a big fat spoiler in your title. I was not going to watch it until tonight after my boyfriend got home. Please take it out of your title.
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#171
Posted: 4/28/04 at 8:59pm
YES!!!!!!!! He's gone!!!! I did not like him at all.
I hope George goes next week.
I hope George goes next week.
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#172
Posted: 4/28/04 at 8:59pm
DING DONG - THE LOSER IS DEAD.
LOL - jk.
He wasn't that bad when he sang his style of songs. But his song last Tuesday was murder. Just plain wrong. He didn't have much of a selection in songs, though. Ah well.
LOL - jk.
He wasn't that bad when he sang his style of songs. But his song last Tuesday was murder. Just plain wrong. He didn't have much of a selection in songs, though. Ah well.
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--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#174
Posted: 4/28/04 at 9:30pm
My surprise at the choice of Estefan's music has nothing to do with how popular Latin music may be. It's simply because they're hard to sing.
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#175
Posted: 4/28/04 at 10:24pm
I thought they were originally supposed to sing Latin pop and then it was changed to all Estefan.
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