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Aurora
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11-24-2006

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 4:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Aurora a private message Print Post    
My television guide says AI is one hour tonight. That seems to really be rushing it with seven singers left to compete.

Texasdeb
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05-23-2003

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 5:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texasdeb a private message Print Post    
Got in here late. Who went 1st? Lee went 2nd and the judges all loved him and so did I.

Mak1
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08-11-2002

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 5:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mak1 a private message Print Post    
Where is everyone? Casey went first. Oh my, Crystal is awesome tonight.

Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 6:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tabbyking a private message Print Post    
My dd and I saw Melinda Doolittle a year or so ago. She was phenomenal! She was singing with a Christian group--I actually had never heard of the guy before who is the head of the program--there were 4 boys from one family (the Katinas, I think) and they were also terrific. It was best when Melinda sang solo rather than with a group. I always loved her. We only went to see Melinda, but as I said, the boys were great. They are 4 brothers from a family of 14 kids.

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 10:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
My take on this year's group of contestants is that while the best may not be the best ever, the bottom is better than the bottom in past years.

I don't actually cringe when anyone sings like I have done in the past.

Sia
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03-10-2002

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 12:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sia a private message Print Post    
That's true, Allietex. There have been some pretty glaringly bad performances from the earlier boot-ees in past seasons, LOL. Everyone has an off week now and then, but there have been some real stinkers in the past.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 2:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I don't know. I'd say that the bottom feeders in this group may not be cringe-worthy but they are definitely fast-forward-worthy. I thought there was some pretty big stinkers last night, too.

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Friday, April 23, 2010 - 11:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
Siobhan is the new VFTW pick :-)

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Friday, April 23, 2010 - 11:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
Oh yeah! I gotta say, I have a lot of fun over at VFTW. I haven't watched Idol since Season One and have missed SO many lols.

The photochops over there are epic. Someone just posted this one, a la Kill Bill (scroll to end of page).

Siobhan Photochop

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Friday, April 23, 2010 - 12:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
You know, I just don't get this VFTW thing. Why would you deliberately vote to keep somebody that sucks in? That just ruins it for the contestants who really truly deserve a shot. I think that it is mean and stupid.

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Friday, April 23, 2010 - 12:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
On the surface it sounds like its mean, but it's not really. Usually the pick is someone who the judges hate or or trying to get rid of, unfairly or not. Siobahn has been on their "bad" list for a while, but she's so entertaining that worsters (VFTW peeps) would like to see her stay around. And she's clearly not the worst vocalist just the wierdest.

And just look at Aaron. No one I know likes him, he's not very good or interesting, yet he is still there. Not VFTW's fault--they won't touch that kid. I don't think he deserves to be there at all, but SOMEONE is autodialing for him. Would much rather have had one more week of Tim than Aaron.

The idea behind VFTW is really "who is the most entertaining while they are sucking on some level?" And that's an idea I can get behind :-)

Carmenv
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04-14-2006

Friday, April 23, 2010 - 1:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carmenv a private message Print Post    
The idea behind VFTW is absolutely mean spirited...they fully intend to keep someone in that "sucks" simply so they can mess with American Idol and the viewing public. Read the "About Us" section of their website.

They admit they don't always pick the worst singer to get behind. They pick the contestant they feel will annoy the public and producers if they hang around longer than they should. So they try to keep them in the competition.

I think it is sad and stupid, too. Sorry...

Carmenv
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04-14-2006

Friday, April 23, 2010 - 1:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carmenv a private message Print Post    
Let me just add that - given Tim's reaction to the news of him being the VFTW poster child - it is hurtful to the contestants as well.

Just not cool on any level if you ask me...not that you did!

To each his own, but...I personally don't want to have any part in that type of thing.

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Friday, April 23, 2010 - 1:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
I can see how people would feel that way, but I start from the premise that American Idol is a huge controlling greed-oriented and dumbed-down crapfest anyway. They provide exposure for some artists who really deserve it, but do little good beyond that (other than Idol Gives Back). "Why watch it then?" you may ask. Because now that I've found kindred spirits out there on the internets, it truly, deeply, amuses me.

As the field narrows, worsters have less and less influence over the final votes. The top contestants will just keep snowballing votes as people get voted off. A serious upset has never really happened at that stage. And if a person in the bottom three got sent home because of a VFTW favorite, well, they were probably gonna go home anyway in a week or two. The only person who should not have gone when she did was Lili, and it sounds like Idol wasn't exactly trying to keep her around. (I have an article about Lili's experience with Idol.)

So anyway, to each their own. No hard feelings. :-)

ETA: We loved Tim! There was some deep abiding love for that boy over there. Maybe someday he'll look back and have a laugh about it all.

Carmenv
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04-14-2006

Friday, April 23, 2010 - 2:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carmenv a private message Print Post    
It is true that even though some contestants may get sent home before their time as a result of VFTW, these probably aren't the serious contenders, and they will likely get sent home soon enough anyway.

I definitely agree with Nyheat on that. With the exception of maybe two or three contestants, in the end, it doesn't really matter what order the rest leave in. So because of VFTW someone goes home 10th instead of 8th...not that big of a deal, really. Except maybe to the contestant! But in the end...they weren't going to win.

I just don't really agree with the attempts to "get at" the American Idol conglomerate at the expense of the contestants. They are just kids. At the very least, maybe they should rename themselves. Vote for the WORST just has too many negative implications...I would HATE it if my son/daughter/etc. were on that site.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Friday, April 23, 2010 - 5:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
Nyheat, I like your attitude!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, April 23, 2010 - 5:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I never did understand so much energy sucked up in a negative way.. so much more in life.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Friday, April 23, 2010 - 8:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I'll go out on a tiny limb here and say that quite a few people make negative comments at times and have fun with it.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Friday, April 23, 2010 - 8:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
I'm with you, Jimmer. It's all in good fun. I love TWOP, too. Life is too short to be serious all the time. And if you're going to be in the public eye, you need to have a thick skin. You can't take every little negative remark to heart.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Friday, April 23, 2010 - 9:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
As with most things, it's all a matter of balance. Some of the TWOP articles are very funny. Now of course some of the other comments are downright over the top mean and nasty (I'm certainly not referring to any here by the way). I definitely don't enjoy that sort of stuff.

Lurknomore
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07-07-2001

Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 11:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lurknomore a private message Print Post    
I wonder why VFTW didn't go w/Aaron? He is by far the worst left IMHO. I agree he is far worse than Tim. Ah, tweens and their phones. Though to be fair, I would have expected them to keep Tim safe. And sorry but I have a different view on VFTW than many others...I dislike it.

What was Tim's reaction to finding out about VFTW? I missed that totally. I do hate the name and concept of that site, simply because good people have left (this season AND seasons past) over worse singers and they have contributed to that. I don't mind if someone is entertained by someone and personally chooses to vote for them. But to get together and as a group try to push through someone lessor than someone else to make a statement...well, let's just say I've NEVER enjoyed bullies and to me it's that mentality.

What's ironic about this year is I can see several of those left having success CD's on the radio. But as for touring and entertaining...boy they are in trouble. Only Crystal has the pipes needed to mesmerize an audience just by talent IMHO. Not all singers need the WOW entertainment factor. Heck my all time favorite John Denver held audiences in the palm of his hand with his amazing voice. I don't put Crystal in his league by any means, but she does have that James Taylor type of style that I think can hold an audience with the right songs. And her mike stand has the most stage presence of any mike stand I've ever seen!!! (seriously lolol).

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 11:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
A great singer can hold an audience without a lot of pyrotechnics. John Denver is a great example. For another example, we went to see Simon & Garfunkel in a big stadium. The opening acts were good lively respectable performers but the crowd was loud, rowdy and inattentive (it was a benefit concert and the audience was mostly young kids who probably had barely heard of Simon & Garfunkel). I didn't see how it was going to work but Simon & Garfunkel took the stage, their voices soared and the crowd was transfixed. I've never seen such a turn around. No flash - just fantastic singing and great stage presence. It can be done.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 1:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
Oh, I loved John Denver! I was a huge fan in hs. Still miss him. (sigh)

Actually the thing about VFTW is that it doesn't really have that much of an affect on the actual voting. Out of the millions of people who watch AI and vote for the contestants, only a very, very small percentage is even aware of VFTW. It's amusing and funny, but doesn't really have that much of an affect on the overall results. Most of the contestants in the past have been amused and got the joke. I think Tim should just smile and take it in stride like he does everything else. If Simon didn't bother him, why should VFTW?

Carlpsmom
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01-03-2004

Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 4:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carlpsmom a private message Print Post    
I saw Harry Chapin in a college chapel with an accoustic guitar and Dan Fogelberg in a college auditorium with his guitar. They beat out any spectacular concert I have ever gone to. lol Well, the Cure did a great show, but still HC and DF were two performers who could really take an audience where ever they wished.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, April 26, 2010 - 7:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Same for me with Gary Morris. Him, his guitar, and his amazing voice...best concert I've ever seen. (James Taylor was probably second best.)