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Hobbs
Member
08-05-2002
| Monday, April 21, 2008 - 11:59 am
I just read a story that the ratings for AI are dropping. (I tried posting the link, but it has commas in it and I didn't know what to do. The story is in the LA Times.) I don't know why, but I'm getting bored with this season. If it wasn't for Jasper's game, I don't think it would be on my "must see" list any more. It's odd that I feel this way considering that this is probably the best group they've had. Maybe there is something to be said for the "Sanjaya effect." Anyone else feel the same way?
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Monday, April 21, 2008 - 12:23 pm
Sanjaya was nothing if not entertaining. I sense a difference between this season and last season when Sanjaya was on. Sanjaya certainly kept everyone talking about him. And trust me... I couldn't stand Sanjaya... but he sure did have people talking. But I also said that had they put Danny Noriega through, he would have been this year's Sanjaya. This year, since the elimination of Michael Johns and Kristy Lee Cook, the only one left that I really like is David Cook. If David Archuleta wins this after Michael Johns' brutal elimination, I may be done with this show. You are right about Jasper's game. I also agree with you about this may be the best group they've ever had, but its a bummer when two of the four people I liked are gone. ((((sigh)))) Can you tell how much I miss MJ?
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Monday, April 21, 2008 - 12:24 pm
Hobbs, I took it off my season pass on Tivo. We weren't watching anything recorded. I doubt I'd be watching anything at all on it, but sometimes my daughter remembers its on and wants to watch it. If it comes on at 9, or runs longer than 9, I don't even think about it. I do check here to see if anything interesting happened and who left, but more often than not I have to go look at the pictures to figure out whos being talked about. I lost interest (never really had much to begin with) during the audition/bad singer phase, but unlike previous years, never got real interested after that.
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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Monday, April 21, 2008 - 1:07 pm
They may have to do a restructuring after this season. I do know that people are tired of the games they do when evicting someone. MJ's eviction was basically cruel and uncalled for, just as the pick a side game. People are getting tired of the same thing season after season.
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Monday, April 21, 2008 - 1:23 pm
Simon said he is bored this season because the singers aren't showing any personality, giving safe answers, etc. (fwiw) I am not bored with the singers but am so tired of the games the producers play. We haven't had the excitement of wondering when Paula is going to fall out of her chair this year.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Monday, April 21, 2008 - 1:49 pm
Darrell... that's another good point. The way Michael Johns was eliminated was cruel. The "pick a side" (which they do every season) is also cruel and has run its course. (And don't get me started on the whole Sayesha having to switch sides with David C. - it was only done to create more drama). I wish it was a 30 min. elimination show, cut out all the BS with the telephone calls, and have Ryan show a little dignity when he's doing the elimination. It's really pissing me off.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, April 21, 2008 - 2:05 pm
Except for the final, we don't even watch the elimination shows anymore. I think the talent this year was very good though I'm not happy with the elimination order at this point. The other thing that I don't like at all is the theme nights. I wish they could sing basically whatever they wanted to sing that they think best suits their style. How can these people develop a style and a following if they have to sing a different genre every week? It can get so karaoke when they are forced to do that.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Monday, April 21, 2008 - 2:16 pm
I agree with you somewhat about the theme nights. I wish they had been allowed to do "country" instead of limiting them to Dolly Parton music. And I've never had much use for any of Mariah Carey's songs. The only song she has put out in the last 15 years that I liked was "Hero." However, I am looking forward to Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber's music tomorrow night. I love me some show tunes!!!
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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Monday, April 21, 2008 - 2:49 pm
This week's elimination: "All of you that think you're safe this week, take a step forward. Not so fast Brooke." Brooke was just picked as random name. This in no way reveals any behind-the-scenes deal or spoiler. Tax and title, blah blah blah....
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Sharinia
Member
09-07-2002
| Monday, April 21, 2008 - 10:54 pm
This season does have a different feel. Maybe it seems less exciting because we figure they are all going to get contracts regardless? Also, these contestants have been relatively consistent. There are very few surprises from week to week (yes, no Sanjayas) One awkward thing I have noticed too is that the contestants don't seem to know quite how to carry themselves. There is pressure to demonstrate that they have the 'it' factor without appearing too cocky. My hubby and I still get a lot of laughs out of the subtle dynamics between the judges and Ryan, tho...maybe even more this season.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 9:07 am
Well if Brooke wants to stay, she's going to have to step it up BIG TIME.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 12:34 pm
What Lex said about Michael John!!! And ditto with the bailing if David A takes this thing. He is so NOT "idol" material! I'm bored, but I dunno if I'm bored with AI or bored with reality shows in general. I had high hopes for this season, but I don't think the singers have been all that. I'm hoping that the remaing two of three that have been standouts to me (Michael, David C, Carly) will be in the finale, but I don't have high hopes. I don't know what it is about this group, but most of the time they just don't hold my interest. I'll record the show to watch the next morning, and almost all of the time (except for those three), I'll get bored after the first few bars and will FF thru to the judges' comments. Meaning, these singers are, for the most part, not exciting and not holding my interest. Except for Michael John (and Kristy by default) I can't even remember anyone who's been on the show who got kicked off.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 12:51 pm
This is actually the first year in a long time that I watch every episode and watch the whole episode. I've been changing channels back and forth for many years now. I've found someone that I want to win and it's held my attention.
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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 1:01 pm
I've always thought it insane of the show to take a singer, knowing they sing country for example, and force them to sing polka music, then rip them for not singing it well. Everyone knows that this person is going to sing country, so let them sing their genre and quit the categories.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 1:36 pm
That's my pet peeve with this show too. They will have them sing a song and then tell them that they should stick to country or whatever.
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