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Babyboo
Member
06-16-2003
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 8:45 am
I should have made that bigger. BO ROCKS!
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Essence
Member
01-12-2002
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 8:48 am
I guess I'm way in the minority here because I don't find any of them that great. Bo is good and would probably be my pick to win. Carrie is overrated (pretty girl, nice voice, but there's something missing), there was nothing special about Anthony (just another good voice) and Vonzell is just OK (nothing exceptional, just OK). Every year it's the same thing. You have the ones you like and the ones you don't. My favorite only won once and people still can't let that one go. I didn't like Kelly's style, Tamyra was my favorite. I thought Fantasia was good, but LaToya was my favorite. And this year... My top 3 (Nikko, Nadia & Anwar) left one right after the other (in that order too). I still enjoy AI and still tune in week after week, because it's entertaining to me. I can appreciate the different taste on the board and the different talent in the competition. I'll watch them crown the new winner (hoping it's not Carrie) and move on hoping and waiting for the next batch of singers to turn up on a new season.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 8:52 am
Those were my three favorites too Essence. I thought that Nadia and Nikko werent give a decent chance. I kind of waned with Anwar, he seemed to collapse in his last two weeks. Nadia would have made a great idol
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Marameko
Member
07-15-2002
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 9:05 am
\orange If Vonzell goes tonight then I really could care less who wins.All my favs and those whose music I would purchase < and I will > would be gone.}
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Highlighter
Member
09-03-2003
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 9:12 am
Marameko, I agree. I won't vote in the finals, even though I'd *prefer* Bo to win over Carrie, because I don't care who wins and I don't want to add my votes to their final numbers. A Phone Picket 
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 9:12 am
Last night, I had my gentleman caller over. I prepared carrot-ginger soup, red snapper with haricots verts au beurre, and homemade vanilla ice cream served with flambed peaches. I had a much better time than I would have had watching these three singers I consider mediocre at best. They seem bland and devoid of personalities to boot. At least next week I will probably get to see Fantasia perform on the show again. I would never miss her.
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 10:02 am
IMO Nadia was a talented singer but more importantly she was a great entertainer. Her song selection was dreadful though. P.S. Good decision Tish!
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Alisons
Member
01-10-2003
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 10:07 am
Tish, I wondered why you were not shuddering over Bo's sunglasses. He apparently now considers them part of his "look." Sounds like I should have been at your house for dinner last night! I can't even remember what I ate.
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 10:09 am
Tish, would you serve that all again next week? I'd like to come watch the finals at your house! 
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Alisons
Member
01-10-2003
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 10:50 am
<--- Jumping in the car at Bonza's for the party at Tish's. I promise to outsing all of them.
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Terolyn
Member
05-06-2004
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 10:51 am
I had grilled cheese and cream of tomato soup. As you can tell I am quite the chef-boy-howdee.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 11:00 am
I'd better start shopping now! Looks like the troops are coming! 
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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 11:14 am
It sounds like one of those Lean Quisine commercials. LOL. Actually, it sounds very good. Someone can bring Karaoke and we can do TVCH Idol at Tish's. But, something tells me the only numbers she'd be dialing are 9-1-1.
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Dingy_diva
Member
07-23-2004
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 11:56 am
Disclaimer: No a fan of anyone, not bashing..just sayin'.... I didn't see this mentioned, so I'll drop it in. Did anyone notice, on Carrie's second song the camera panned across the back of the audience and there was this big teleprompter? It looked like a giant karaoke prompter with the words of the song scrolling by. (Watch and you'll see it as cam pans, on far left of your screen, very clearly. Lines up with the center of the stage.) Kinda struck me as weird that they would use one, when part of the judging is on how well they handle each song each week. Memory of the verses in learning a song quickly as it seemed. I guess they all use it, but this was the first time I had seen it. This might account for her "wooden, or robotic" looks and stares. Maybe she was following along so closely, she just froze up, same for some of the others performances as well. If they used it all this time, then why the blunders on the words? I know several times they messed up on a verse, especially Carrie. She even joked about it several times. Maybe she should have sang, "I can see clearly now..." since she could follow along on the teleprompter as large as it was! LOL Also, http://www.watchidol.com has the latest audio and video recordings ready for downloading from last night. (you have to register to enter that forum) Enjoy the results show!
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Rabbit
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 12:14 pm
I assumed they would use a teleprompter, particularly this week when they had to perform three songs the same week they traveled back to their hometowns. I see nothing wrong with a teleprompter myself. Having to learn 3 songs in a week then perform it live is not a skill often if ever required in the real world of music. In fact performing live on TV without lip-syncing is a rare feat onto itself these days.
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 1:28 pm
I don't think that they have used teleprompters before. And they are given more than one week to learn their songs, at least they used to have more weeks. I remember a show where they were talking about always being a few songs ahead, so that when some one was thrown off, they were already working on the songs for the future weeks. What they had to learn in one week, was the changed choreography to any group song, since they never knew who was going to be out when they first rehersed them. I think a teleprompter is new, stuff, but I will ask someone I know that has attended other shows in other years and get back to you.
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Mrsa
Member
11-25-2003
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 1:36 pm
The teleprompter is for Ryan Seacrest's benefit. When I attended a taping two years ago, I was sitting directly in front of it and was told not to hold my signs up when Ryan came on. It was okay to hold them up during performances. 
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Dingy_diva
Member
07-23-2004
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 1:46 pm
Thanks for your comments...er..I was sorta joking, so please don't blast me thinking I was just being mean. I thought it was a giggle. Mrsa, that is interesting, does Ryan need to know the words to the songs as well? *snicker* Just joking! I see nothing wrong with using it as well, just found it sorta odd when the judges would point out when they messed up (especially when they learned the song in the auditions), but never said..."Dude, it's on the prompter and you still botched it"! LOL
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 1:56 pm
You have to wonder how someone can forget the words to a song with them rolling right by them on a screen, I agree. Randy should be saying Dawg, get out of the pound and read that thing.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 2:15 pm
How sad that these contestants have to rely upon a trick Sinatra only resorted to in the final days of his career when he could barely get his toupee on straight. Just sad. So sad.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 2:42 pm
So, I wonder, if Bo and Carrie are the final two, how they are going to handle the "American Idol" song - for some reason I can't imagine Bo singing a song that is geared for a country artist nor can I see Carrie singing a song that is slanted toward a Rock & Roll artist...this should be fun to listen to!
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Sunrvrose
Member
08-13-2001
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 3:04 pm
Hi, Rox, Actually Bo does do country and Carrie does do Rock and Roll. When Bo made his home visit last week, he performed on stage with one member of Leonard Skinner (I have no idea how to spell that) and they did what I hear was a really rousing rendition of Sweet Home Alabama. And Carrie did one of my favorite "rock" songs last night, and did it quite well. (darn it.) Please everyone who is even slightly leaning toward Bo, vote next week. Judging by the phone lines last night, Carrie seemed to be getting more calls, i.e., I got calls in for Bo, but only got into Carrie's numbers once. I was just checking to compare how busy each was. I would break my heart if Carrie wins this thing over Bo. Please Vote. With Carrie, you only get another Kelly Clarkson...someone who really isn't very visible anymore. Of course, coming in 2nd didn't hurt Clay. I am only assuming that Baby V is going tonight because as I said in a previous post, after the first hour, I got into her number every time I tried.
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 3:38 pm
Tishala...could I please have your recipe for the carrot-ginger soup? I am a vegetarian and always looking for good recipes...and that sounds delicious. Thank you!
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 4:43 pm
Here you go, SG...it's simple and delicious: 2 T butter or extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 lbs carrots, diced 2 med. onions, diced (or one large) 2 cloves garlic 1/2 C. orange juice Juice of one lemon 4 C vegetable stock 1 - 1 1/2 inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced Salt and pepper to taste Over medium heat, add butter/olive oil and onions to soup pan. Allow them to soften for about 5 minutes before adding carrots. Cook for about 10 more minutes (until soft) then add garlic, ginger, and stock. Just before ingredients boil, remove from heat and puree with a blender, immersion blender, or food processor. Return to heat and add orange and lemon juices (you can substitute 1/4 C white wine instead of lemon juice if you prefer). When it's hot enough, it's done. Serve in low bowl with a dollop of sour cream or creme fraiche, if you like.
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 5:49 pm
Yummmm. Thank you, I've got it printed off and eager to make it.
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Babyboo
Member
06-16-2003
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 5:52 pm
"How sad that these contestants have to rely upon a trick Sinatra only resorted to in the final days of his career when he could barely get his toupee on straight." LMAO!!
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Alisons
Member
01-10-2003
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 7:24 pm
Actually, I think it is entirely appropriate that the only time these people be mentioned in the same sentence with Sinatra is when he was at that stage. Enough said.
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Professorchaos
Member
06-09-2003
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 8:16 pm
Yes, Kelly isn't very visible at all. She only has concurrent top-10 hits on 2 different charts and a top-20 album. I think it will be a while before she ends up on The Surreal Life.
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Alisons
Member
01-10-2003
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 9:02 pm
HEY! No dissing Surreal Life! I like that a lot better than I am liking the last 5 of AI this year!
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 9:57 pm
Kelly is also in the middle of a tour - she's getting great reviews. Her current CD, Breakaway, has sold over 2million copies, which has made her the top-selling female artist of the year to date (according to a review I just read).
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 10:04 pm
Yeah I didn't love Ms. Clarkson when she first came out--I didn't watch season one--but I am impressed with the songs from this CD I have heard. SHe has a really nice voice, as she showed on the AI Christmas show. I really liked the duet she sang with Fantasia when they were singing about Jesus being a wonderful child etc.
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Carrie92
Member
09-15-2003
| Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 6:36 am
I was just reading a recap of Tuesday's show on another site (I think it's new, called TVgasm), and when it gets to judges choices it reads: "For Bo, Paula has chosen 'Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover'." LOLOL!!
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 7:17 am
I think Kelly has made herself a wonderful career - she has kind of left behind the light pop and moved into some more meatier stuff that really suits her voice - and in interviews she still seems really genuine and funny. I like Bo better - I think Carrie has improved over the season but she still seems rather wooden to me. Maybe it's that latent hangover from the 70s where I used to go and be a R&R groupie and sit as close to the band at local bars as I could...LOL! ahh, to be that young again!
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 8:41 am
You know, I am quite sure we could have a lively thread discussing past winners (including Clay) and their ongoing careers. TPTB market their Idols in a "gendra" [thank you for that word, Bo!] and if that does not happen to be our particular musical flavor, we might think they are not visible, unless you follow their careers in statistics. On the few other Idol boards I have visited this season, lovers of this Idol or that Idol accuse the others of being failures, but they are all successful with good (in varying degrees) record sales. Kelly's move to the "meatier stuff" (I agree with you, Roxip) has really pumped her recent success. If you fell in love with her in Season One, singing the big band "Stuff Like That There", and hoped she would wind up in the adult contemporary market or something similar, you might not be buying her music today. But what a voice she has! Back to the subject at hand - Carrie92, LOL at Paula's song choice for Bo! 
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