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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 9:33 am
VFTW may be a factor, but I think the real problem is sympathy or curiosity votes as well as similar appeal splitting the vote for some contestants. If the judges care about who stays and goes, they have to stop being mean to the poorer performers. That's not to say that they shouldn't critique them but making comments on hair etc., just makes some viewers angry and they vote accordingly. I also get nervous when the judges declare a winner – that people won't bother voting. I don't understand voting for someone because you feel sorry for them or because you like their looks but we also hear people say that they are supporting someone because they are from the same State or Town, which I don't understand either? Oh I forgot to mention Gina in my last post. I enjoy her performances as well. She is different and she is entertaining.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 10:05 am
Yeah, I loved the fact that Gina came out all rocker chick last night. It was nice to see her be herself.
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Texasdeb
Member
05-23-2003
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 10:15 am
Gina was great last night & I'm still a huge fan of Jordan. I agree that LaKisha & Melinda are probably the most talented singers but they aren't my fav's (I couldn't see myself buying their music). Should go: Antonella, Haley Sundance, Brandon Will go: Haley, Stephanie Brandon, Jarod
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 11:01 am
Costacat, Dakota (who's 8) and her friends when they get together and are talking Idol, Sanjaya is their contestant. He's cute and has great hair, lol. What's more is that when I talk to their parents about it, they like Sanjaya because he's clean cut and sweet. I can definitely see where he's getting some votes based on the fact that girls like him and parents like that their girls like him. On the flip side of that, lol, Caleb who isn't really into Idol and is 10, will stop what he is doing, sit down and focus on the tv whenever Antonella is on. He has started to notice pretty young women and he likes Antonella. Have any of you ever watched the Disney tv show Raven? There is one episode where her brother has a band and they're auditioning girls to sing. One girl walks in and all of a sudden you're watching the scene from Corey's eyes, the girls floating in clouds, hair blowing in the breeze and singing like an angel...then you see the same thing from the friends view and Corey's standing there with a goofy grin and the girl is a terrible singer but pretty, lol. Everytime Caleb stops to watch Antonella, I'm reminded of that episode! Judging from the talk I hear from him and his buddies, I'm guessing he's not the only boy his age to react that way. So I can see where she's getting some votes too.
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 11:13 am
Wargod...similar things going on in my household, but it is my 10 year old daughter that likes Sanjaya and his great hair and sweet demeanor... My 14 year-old daughter though (who knows nothing of Antonella's photos or "wild" side) like Antonella's relatability. Antonella appears to be the girl-next-door with no training. Kinda the American dream figure ... "Wow I would like to look like her, have close friends like her, be on American Idol even though I haven't had training..." ... That's so Raven... my kids love it!!
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Zadeira
Member
10-03-2006
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 11:24 am
I see...it's the Brittany Spears thing. Someone who looks good but isn't the best singer gets to become famous cause of hormonally challenged teenagers. Lovely
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 11:29 am
It's kind of interesting isn't it? When we watch, my husband and I talk about how well they sang, or the weird faces they made, if they did that particular song well. The kids watch and I hear, "Sanjaya hula's? He's a good dancer! And he's cute!"
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 11:32 am
ROTFLMAO Zadeira!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 11:37 am
I think some of it could be explained by that Zadeira. I know some adults who find Sanjaya at least (not sure about Antonella) pleasing too. But, I think there's the kid factor that we can't totally dismiss when wondering why someone stays or goes. I know out of my kids friends, they're the only two who aren't allowed to vote unless they want to pay for it themselves and they don't, lol.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 11:38 am
War if Sanjaya skirts by again this week I will know who to blame. I hope you are locking up the phones in your house.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 11:38 am
LOL
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 11:40 am
You have to pay even if you phone in the votes? I thought the numbers were toll free.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 11:47 am
It seems to me that AI should think about branching out and creating an AI for Nickelodeon. I think if Antonella and Sanjaya survive tonight we may witness Simon stroking out live on tv.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 12:40 pm
I think many of the above comments substantiate the idea that VFTW's effectiveness is over-rated. Some people are voting for Sanjaya and Antonella because they like them. 
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 12:43 pm
If nothing else, Antonella is pretty and I think WG is on to something. There's alot of boys going through puberty that watch AI.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 12:48 pm
Grooch, the way I understand it, landline voting calls are free. Texting voting costs.
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 12:50 pm
Well no matter who wins, I am too old to idolize them...
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 12:54 pm
Thanks, Retired. Wargod's post had me confused.
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 1:00 pm
Grooch.. I have wondered the same thing...not sure what an 866 number is... is it the new 800? (toll free) or the new 976 number? (pay per call)???
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 1:02 pm
866 is a toll free call.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 1:10 pm
I thought they were all pay calls. Either way though, the kidlets can't vote because they go to bed at 9, lol, so you can't blame it on them!
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Angelicfairies2
Member
07-19-2004
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 1:15 pm
LOL Maris @ Simon having a stroke. I didn't watch the girls last night so I have no comment. However does it really need to be three nights in a row & does the results show need to be an hour?? Am I the only one that has a problem with this? lol
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 1:16 pm
Maris...Shhhh don't tell my kids...I have told them they can't vote 'cuz we aren't paying for it 
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 1:19 pm
Bonbon, tell them that you have to be 18 or the vote wont be recorded. give them a quarter not to vote.
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 1:19 pm
lol Bonbon!
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