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Sassynegal
Member
01-21-2005
| Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 8:04 pm
back to the past idols - Josh Gracin is up for an award with CMT Music Award - Simon never liked him or Clay and look where they are now!
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 8:43 pm
dd just mentioned the skull and crossbone ring. ugly! she seems ditzy again and stumbling over words...
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Kristylovesbb
Member
09-14-2000
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 4:54 am
The thing was huge and ugly! Something weird going on with her.
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Sassynegal
Member
01-21-2005
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 9:06 am
I didn't think she was so bad last night - maybe it's that her eyes were actually open.
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Justalittlebean
Member
08-15-2003
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 10:35 am
I thought she seemed rather alert last night also. I didn't care for her ring either but my 23 yr old daughter loved it.

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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 10:42 am
Paula was better last night that she has been in past weeks as far as being alert. Her praise is still over the top and means nothing anymore.
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Rabbit
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 11:07 am
I thought she was clean and sober last night. Last year she stated that once it got down to the talented singers that she shifted her role from critic to cheerleader to encourage the best out of them. It appears that once it got down to 10 this year she has shifted to that cheerleader role. She thinks all that are left are worthy of being there so she is trying to support them. Frankly I agree in that all 9 have varied but real talents and all nine would have had a real chance at top 4 in any of the past years competitions. The raising of the age limit has really strengthened the depth of talent this year.
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Buggles
Member
09-07-2002
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 11:50 am
Yeh, I thought Paula looked better (not perfect, but I was so happy to see that ) I'm gonna have to check out her ring ETA: I don't mind her paucity of constructive criticism. Her positivity fits nicely IMO like a puzzle piece into the whole judging schema. The enthusiasm & encouragement can be just as valuable as criticism and as Simon told Oprah it can be tougher to deliver. She also offers lot of very specific comments as to their strengths and I'm sure the contestants appreciate both.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 12:07 pm
I have always liked Paula and still do but she has changed. She and Simon are polarizing each other, putting both of their credibility in question. The judges are failing to achieve that perfect balance that is the glue that holds the show together. When Paula finds something positive to say along with her gentle and accurate critique, it is constructive and authentic. They want genuine feedback. Her gushing is without substance and they feel that. Simon has been particularly brutal and I see that as a reaction to Paula being over the top. Randy remains solid and steady.
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Crzndeb
Member
07-26-2004
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 12:19 pm
I have to agree with ya Fruit...I normally like Simon but it just seems his comments have been a little hurtful recently...comment to Jessica about not being likable and to Anthony last night..."hideous". Come on!!....I think all these kids have good voices and they all need some professional training. They have all hit sharp notes and flat notes...not a one of them has been perfect. This year I really think it is going to be who has the biggest fan base. I believe all of them have their own style. It's too bad it has to come down to one winner, but that's the show.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 12:19 pm
I really thought Paula was a HOT MESS last night. I'd read about her on here during the spoilers with people making fun of her lack of sobriety. But really when you see her, it's a whole other matter altogether. There is no way to prepare yourself to see her behaving that way. When she said "The first step is admitting you have a problem" before she confessed she was "falling in love" with Constantine, I thought she was going to tell us she was going into rehab. I really did. She used to make vapid useless comments--"you really made this song yours!" "you're the best you you've ever been, you!"--but now she's just like your daft aunt who takes too many "nerve pills" before the holiday meal. I confess I love the drama though. But how can you not love a train-wreck like this one?
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 12:53 pm
!"--but now she's just like your daft aunt who takes too many "nerve pills" before the holiday meal." OMG, that is hysterical, Tishala I am falling in love with you!
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 12:57 pm
to both of you! MsBat? Are you watching Survivor this time around?
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 1:02 pm
You know, Fruit... the first step is admitting it! 
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Lori
Member
04-18-2003
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 1:17 pm
before she confessed she was "falling in love" with Constantine, I thought she was going to tell us she was going into rehab. I really did. I thought so too!
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 1:38 pm
USA Today has a review of last night's performances, but the most interesting comments were about Paula: "The Paula Postcript: As a public service, each week I will attempt to analyze the demeanor and behavior of America's most addled judge this side of Antonin Scalia. She seemed marginally less glazed in appearance and a bit more present this week. This was not necessarily a good thing, as she made covert thumbs-down gestures in Randy's direction, reverted to her Laker Girls days by cheerleading the audience to applaud her favorites, and incessantly disputed Simon's generally reasonable negative assessments, rarely allowing him to complete a thought." FULL STORY
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Alisons
Member
01-10-2003
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 1:43 pm
I would suggest a Paula Abdul drinking game, but it would probably just amount to doing a shot every time she opens her mouth.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 1:50 pm
Seamonkey, yes I am watching Survivor and enjoying it. I read the spoilers so there is not much to discuss! LOL! Bonzecat. That article is a great read. The author could be a writer on Frazier, if it still exsisted. Very Joe Keenan.
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 2:22 pm
I agree, Fruit - the article gave me a number of chuckles. My favorite line, referencing the night's theme: " After this, disco night will come as a welcome relief." And I have to agree with that, also!* DRINK! 
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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 2:41 pm
Alisons, that drinking game could leave America covered in Paula impersonators. Millions of people, totally out of touch.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 3:40 pm
Get the book, Blue Heaven by Joe Keenan on amazon. Impossible to find in stores. The best humor I have ever read. Joe was the head writer on Frazier and then executive producer. Unfortunately this meant no more novels. MrBat and I both had to rest the book on our chests to take time to laugh out loud. Not many books force you to do that.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 4:24 pm
I'm just gonna reprint something from the internet that is actually something from the National Enquirer. It will come as no shock to any of us and it's terribly terribly sad. I'm crying wet tears as I cut and paste it: Someone else who isn't that pretty either is Paula Abdul. The Enquirer is the first publication to openly state that Paula has a drug problem. According to the pub, the Idol host is addicted to painkillers. Abdul began taking the pills as a result of all the spinal surgeries she's had - totaling 10! - that she needed because of a childhood cheerleading injury. A source close to Abdul says, "She gobbles down painkillers like there's no tomorrow to calm her frayed nerves. It seems like when she's in a stressful situation, she pops a pill." PageSixSixSix
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Rabbit
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 4:30 pm
Okay, confess Tisha, you are the close source. I know for a fact you are at least a thousand miles closer to Paula than I am. Did the Enquirer torture you or offer you new shoes to rat her out?
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 4:30 pm
I know this sounds callous but have you noticed that the rich and famous always seem to be addicted to painkillers that they received for a legitimate reason. They are drug addicts and in my opinion are no different than the poor people sitting in jails for the same offense. It is like they make excuses for why they are addicts which somehow makes them not your run of the mill addict. The poor woman is hooked who cares how she took her first pill. I think it is sad, but no sadder than thousands of others who end up in jail for the same thing. I know this isnt the forum but I just wish that all addicts were treated so sympathetically. On another note, AI should be decent and get the woman into treatment if they know she has a problem. I worked for banks who got their employees into rehab, you would think that in the entertainment business they would be a little more responsible.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 4:31 pm
I hope now that it seems to be finally out there, the AI people will help her to get some help for herself. We have all been watching this train wreck. It's so sad.
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