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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 2:40 pm
I'm still in love with John Denver, who are you kidding? The first thing I tivoed when I got my machine was a movie about him...LOL! I love Jason and I think he is adorable. But in a singing competition I think his time has come and gone. I think the wacky vote this year has really diluted the talent. I'm not overly impressed with any of these final 5, with the exception of David C. A final 3 of Carly/Michael/David C or (if we must) Michael/David C/David A would have been a lot more potent, IMO.
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Carmenv
Member
04-14-2006
| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 3:08 pm
I really miss Michael Johns... I don't think that the public voting out the worst is a good idea, because then I think too many fans of other singers would vote out the better singers in support of their favorites. You know what I mean? There is the potential to lose some very good talent, because right away say....fans of David A. would start voting to kick David Cook off, that type of thing. I still content the only way to "fix" the problems with this show (the popularity contest aspect) would be to limit the number of votes similar to what Dancing with the Stars does. I think then we would have a result that is not so wacky, you know? I mean, it's very possible that David Cook and even Michael Johns have more fans than David A., but they maybe aren't the ones that will spend two solid hours texting, you know? So in my mind, the results might always be slightly skewed.
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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 3:11 pm
Carmen, the best way to control the amount of calls each person makes is to have a toll charge on the call. 10 cents, 50 cents, whatever, with the funds going to Idol Gives Back!
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Carmenv
Member
04-14-2006
| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 3:14 pm
Hey, Darrellh, there you go! They are so fond of that cause, that would be a great solution.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 3:26 pm
So did Paula go on a booze-soaked damage control tour today? Anything?
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 3:30 pm
She called in to Seacrest's show today and explained that she was so busy getting her family in to see the show that they could only come early and see the dress rehearsal so she had heard two songs, just not on the actual show. And.....she got her cards mixed up and was talking about David and not Jason's second song. Sure... I also caught a tape of her leaving lunch yesterday and she was about the same as last night.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 4:31 pm
Paula always has an excuse.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 5:17 pm
I can't even imagine how awesome the final three would have been if Michael Johns was still on the show.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 5:18 pm
Whatevs (insert rolling eyes smiley). I'm not sure why the powers that be at Idol insist that the nerve-wracked, talented and hard-working contestants MUST take criticism from a <76> former dancer who has never been able to sing herself and would never have been chosen in initial rounds to participate in this show. I wish they would find someone for that seat who was <76> credible <76>. Seriously, her presence (especially last night) is insulting to the contestants.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 5:51 pm
Ita Gal. I never understood why she's a judge.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 5:53 pm
I hate when she starts talking to the kids about pitch and range and I'm wondering where she can talk about it considering her pitch and her range.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 6:07 pm
ITA! She's all about having her voice synthesized, modified, and whatever else they do to voices these days, just like Brittney Spears. I was surprised a few years back when Simon said she would make it on the show since I've never heard anything she's done that hasn't been super produced. They dance and throw in some lyrics and you can be sure they're most likely lip-syncing. No way Paula could stand up there and belt out a song like these contestants do. Randy couldn't either.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 6:27 pm
<76> What <is> relevant <76> is the way she portrays herself on this show. She is obviously confused most of the time (I'll stop short of saying she's under the influence of anything), and I can't believe that her comments actually help the contestants (other than offsetting the negative comments from Simon). She also constantly mentions "the zone" (which of course makes all of us wonder what zone SHE is in!). Simon, while not having performed, actually does have a pretty good ear. And most often, I agree with what he says. Although I wouldn't necessarily say Brooke's first song was a nightmare, it was close enuf. Randy, has produced enough artists to know what should and shouldn't work. He's usually in agreement with Paula though, and I'm so tired of his "blazing hot" and "molten" comments. (Especially when he refers to David A, who I've yet to see as being "blazing hot" ever!) The judges should be providing constructive criticism. They are, after all, helping to mold the "next American idol." Most often, though, I don't hear constructive anything from anyone but Simon; just whether they (the judges) liked the song or not. Anyways... tonight's results show should be half over so I'm heading over to see if Jason, David A, or even Brooke are bottom 2 and outta there! Lex, who is AF&F, is spot on with wishing Michael Johns was still there. Both Michael and Carly should've stayed longer. Definitely longer than Brooke, Jason, and David A.
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Punkaroo
Member
05-30-2006
| Friday, May 02, 2008 - 6:53 am
I was watching back this show and Paula called Syesha "Brooke" at the start of her critique of the second song, I rewound a couple of times and yup, she said it.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Monday, May 05, 2008 - 9:57 am
David Archuleta’s problems: Neil Diamond song lyrics, his dad, and his “dead, dead eyes” This is so sad ...
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Monday, May 05, 2008 - 10:34 am
Poor kid, I can't even begin to imagine what he has to deal with on a daily basis.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Monday, May 05, 2008 - 10:53 am
Being as David A is a minor and can't sign a contract, do you really think the Idol powers-that-be would want to deal with his father?
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Monday, May 05, 2008 - 10:57 am
Maybe this will be enough for Idol to raise the minimum age to 18.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Monday, May 05, 2008 - 11:52 am
Interesting Article Ladytex. I didn't know about Jason's attitude. He always seems very spaced out, it's rather clear he doesn't have much enthusiasm for this any longer. I hope the fans abide by his wishes and send him home this week. As for David A -- I do feel bad for him. I think it would be a good idea to only let adults onto AI. I don't think we want this show to be about kids with stage parents pushing them. As for David A and Brooke saying all the songs were about women or drinking, they are just so wrong! LOL! Were they given a short list to choose from or what?? ND sings a lot of love songs, so, yes, a lot are about women. But he also sings a lot of songs about growing up, his youth, spiritual things etc. I can think of a bunch of songs that had nothing to do with women or liquor: Beatuful Noise, If you know what I mean, Johnathong Livinston Seagull, Morningside, Shilo, Heartlight, and on and on and on.
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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Monday, May 05, 2008 - 12:24 pm
If they're complaining about song choice now, what will they do on Rap Night? Gregorian Chant Night?
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Monday, May 05, 2008 - 12:26 pm
Hahaha!
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Texasdeb
Member
05-23-2003
| Monday, May 05, 2008 - 6:34 pm
Brooke is gone - who cares? David A. - Well, as talented as this kid is, do you really think AI producers want to deal with HIS underage "package"?
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Sharinia
Member
09-07-2002
| Monday, May 05, 2008 - 9:24 pm
I, for one, think David C would chant beautifully 
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