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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 4:34 am
Oh my I can't believe all the dislike for David A. I love the kid, think they are both great. I want a tie.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 4:53 am
I don't dislike him at all in fact I feel sorry for him. I just dont see this win as being the best thing for him, he would be better off winning in a few years. I dont have a good feeling about what this win will mean for him. I also think that David C's performance was so obviously blah, he could have done much better with little effort. I think he deliberately threw it or rather,deliberately tried not to win. I wish David A well but this whole swaybot thing, the only thing missing this season was crying girl. It wasnt David A'S fault and he sure did not milk it like Sanjaya did.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 5:11 am
Maris, I think you hit the nail on the head with Cook throwing the performance. I was watching it last night thinking "what are you doing? You are always so much better than this." He seemed kind of dialed in with little energy or focus. Your surmise makes sense, he will certainly have more freedom from second place. I mean really, they still harp on Kelly Clarkson about the show and how much she owes it, even though she won years ago and has completely moved on in her career. Cook won't really have to worry about that.
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Dovez
Member
08-27-2005
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 7:28 am
ita with maris and goddess and said as much to dh when we were watching. it's as though dc's heart wasn't in the show. and you have to remember that all of this acclaim must be bittersweet and almost other wordly to dc whose brother is so ill with cancer. it's so very sad and shows in his eyes and demeanor. he must want to spend time with his brother more than he'd be able to do on an idol schedule.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 7:46 am
The only problem with David C's "attempt to lose" if that was in fact his strategy is that it looks like he may win regardless.
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Ladyinatl
Member
04-06-2006
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 7:53 am
I was lucky enough to be at the live show last night. WOW. A big difference between live and watching it on TV is the sound mix. At the Nokia theater the vocals were prominent and the band was nicely in the background. When I watch on TV I always wonder why the band is drowning out the vocals. I AM a DA fan and each of his performances last night gave me chills. He was amazing. Cook was great too but his performance didn't touch me like DAs. Everyone I was with...mostly DC fans...agreed DA was the best during the show.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 8:01 am
Didn't they also say last night that David Cook was suffering with some throat problems?
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 8:26 am
Didnt David Cook say early on that he hadnt intended to apply for Idol he was just keeping his brother company who did apply for Idol. He got accepted, does anyone know if it was the same brother who is stricken with cancer now? Was it a different brother? I could also see if it was the same brother who is now very ill why he may not want to win it.
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 8:28 am
That guy that was helping them, should know his name but I don't, said something like David C tends to strain his voice and needs to take care of it for the 3 songs.
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 8:33 am
I agree Maris a win for David A now would probably not be in his best interest. Obviously he is extremely talented but he needs to be his own man. TPTB and his father will burn him out in no time. I too feel sorry for the kid. David Cook to me sings more relevant songs, I like the stuff he sings and it is very popular. He is good, and will benefit from a win. David A sings ballads the best and I love ballads, also I think he has a better voice. I could listen to them both all night. I can't decide who I want to win. I will feel sorry for whoever loses because they are both very good but very differant.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 8:37 am
I wanted to hear David C sing Aerosmith's Angel or Bon Jovi's Always. Wouldn't that be badass?
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 8:50 am
Colossus thinks they should all be required to sing the "Star Spangled Banner" and judge them on that. Heh. I don't think that is a show I would watch.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 8:57 am
It would Escapee!
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 9:18 am
I think it is David Cook's older brother who has cancer and it is his younger brother who was applying for American Idol.
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Sharinia
Member
09-07-2002
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 9:52 am
My dh thought that maybe David C threw it. I disagree.. to me he *clearly* looked unhappy that the judges favored David A (if he wasnt, he should go into acting)
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 10:01 am
Well, up until last night, I thought David C. outdid David A. but I have to agree with the judges last night. There has been a lot made of various contestants this season and how their songs all sound the same. David A. always sings ballad type songs. We have noted that. Now I think David C. has fallen into the same trap. Good thing the season is almost over. I think David Cook actually peaked about 3 weeks ago. The last two weeks every one of his songs sound exactly alike, except for the one ballad he did. Last night the songs were almost carbon copies of each other. I have no idea how it will go. I would think that David C. has built up enough "credit" with the fans to overcome his poor showing last night, but I wouldn't bet the farm on it. The brother that tried out was at the show last week and came up on stage and was at the hometown visit with him. And Ryan asked if he was going to try out again nest year and he nodded yes while his mother in the audience shook her head no. 
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 10:43 am
I agree David A should have waited a few years, but he didn't, and the show chose him and now the fans have got him to the final. His choice is most likely now or never at this stage. Unlike Taylor he can be marketed for a teen audience, maybe get on something Disney, and he'll be fine whether he wins or not. I read someone else (Kristen from Eonline maybe??) say what Ladyinatl said, that live David A just knocks the others off the stage, even when he doesn't sound so good on tv. That's why the judges are so over the top about him at times. David C hasn't been as good since they went to two songs a week. I think the added stress of the second song, his untrained voice being stretched, and mostly his brother's health weighing on him, have made it difficult for him to put himself into his songs. I don't think it was an intentional throw of the competition, just his heart wasn't as in it as it needed to be. He'll get a recording contract whatever the result, and maybe if he doesn't win the flexibility will work out better for him.
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Gurliegirl
Member
06-20-2006
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 11:08 am
I haven't read this entire thread because...well, it's 8 pages long and I don't have time. But, did anyone notice or mention David C's hair last night? It looked sooooo much better than when he had the combover look. I was so worried he was losing his hair at such a young age and was combing it over to cover something, but it turns out...it was there all the time. He just had an odd cut. Last night's cut was a huge improvement.
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Carmenv
Member
04-14-2006
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 11:48 am
I really think David C has a weave of some sort. I mean, I know a good cut and style can do wonders, but...I'm not sure it can make your hair appear THAT much fuller! But he looks great, for sure!
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 11:52 am
I didn't notice the hair. I did notice that they don't seem to have had clothes stylists this year. Both Davids were wearing more or less what they wore in week one.
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Smokey
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 2:25 pm
The TVGuide station is having AI red carpet stuff starting at 6:00 PM eastern.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 2:44 pm
When I look at the pics that are posted from Michael Johns to the right - it is amazing to think what a fabulous final four (and finale) we could have had. America really got it wrong the last several weeks.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 3:26 pm
I find the finals of AI to usually be a bit of a letdown. In fact, I'm trying to think of one that was really magical?
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Stormie
Member
03-01-2007
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 3:29 pm
If anyone saw Simon on Ellen yesterday, he seemed to change his tune as far as who should win. Last night Simon was all about David A, when David C wasn't remotely what Simon claimed; I thought David C was excellent, but then I like his voice and am not concerned with sponsors. It won't surprise me if David A wins, but of the two I would only buy music from David C, so I hope someone already has in mind to sign him.
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Stormie
Member
03-01-2007
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 3:33 pm
I thought season 1 was magical in that Kelly C has such a powerful voice and the show was so new. Maybe they should open it up to all ages, get some people who have lived and give them a shot at fame.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 3:34 pm
Jimmer, I think Carrie Underwood/Bo Bice was great and clay and reuben were so close. BTW, Reuben was great last night, I hope soon he can do something about his weight so he will be healthier.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 3:40 pm
I thought the best finale song was Jordin Sparks song when she won. The emotion was so strong and it was refreshing.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 3:44 pm
Thanks Smokey, this is a pretty fun show.
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Jbean
Member
01-05-2002
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 3:58 pm
I agree with Stormie. The newness of the show, and well, Kelly. To me, they will never find anyone as good, or special, as Kelly. Of course that's just my opinion.
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Dovez
Member
08-27-2005
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 4:29 pm
surprisingly the show did have a stylist this year...and he used one vendor for the most part. there was a write up on him in the la times last week. looking at the pics of the available clothing from that store kinda told the story of why the boys have been looking so drab.
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