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Jezzedout
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09-07-2006

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 10:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jezzedout a private message Print Post    
Naja posted:

I didn't realize that the cancer survivor, Justin Williams, was on the show last year. Here is his Hollywood group performance. AI8 Winner Kris Allen was in his group.

Wow, great catch Naja. I'm not a regular Idol watcher, but have to say it seems a little strange that a kid who made it through to the group rounds and looks almost exactly the same as he did last year would not be recognized by the judges. isn't that something they would have to indicate on their application? something seems fishy.

Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 3:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Prisonerno6 a private message Print Post    
Pants on the ground, pants on the ground, lookin' like a fool with your pants on the ground.

I'm a bit dubious about this season when I realize that was the most memorable performance for me so far.

Terolyn
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05-06-2004

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 6:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Terolyn a private message Print Post    
I think Idol went over the line with the parody of the young kid who said he almost died 3 times. I thought it was mean and very discriminatory. Shame on them.

And as for the judges. I understand that this job could be tedious and annoying at times but if you can't be hold it together without laughing at and treating people like they are idiots, then you don't need to be there.

I do understand that some folks are exceptions but I think you can tell those who really are sincere and those who are there to be an idiot.

Ugh. I used to enjoy the try-out segments. Ugh.

That being said....

Pants on the ground.. pants on the ground... looking like a fool with your pants on the ground...

Hopefully this mans song will get the kids around here to pull their frickin pants up :-)

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 7:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Mary J did not add anything to the process last night. She barely had anything to say and what little she did say didn't seem to be very constructive.

Love the Pants On the Ground song.

Aurora
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11-24-2006

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 8:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Aurora a private message Print Post    
For those who missed it, including myself, here's a YouTube of Larry performing "Pants on the Ground".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvCQsVcHN7c

Justfun
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11-08-2005

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 8:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Justfun a private message Print Post    
That WAS the best part of the show last night...

Pants on the ground, pants on the ground, looking like a fool with your pants on the ground!

Very catchy! LOVE IT!

Naja
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06-28-2003

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 8:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
That song includes so much truth...LOL

I actually teared up when the bridge jumper girl got a ticket. I think with some make-up and hair people, they could give her a bit more confidence. I think it would be fun if she goes a bit further.

Auntiemike
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09-17-2001

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 10:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Auntiemike a private message Print Post    
"Guitar Girl" reminded me of Kelli Pickler. Same kind of Southern charm and 'innocense'. I think Hollywood would chew up and spit out bridge jumper girl.....she is so very naive and innocent to the ugliness of the 'biz. Hope she has a good shelll of protection around her. I loved that she auditioned in her $4.50 dress from the Dollar Store!

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 11:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
I think Idol went over the line with the parody of the young kid who said he almost died 3 times. I thought it was mean and very discriminatory. Shame on them.

ITA Terolyn, I was VERY uncomfortable with how he was treated, and that's the reason that I usually wait until this stage of the show is over. I also think the young man should get a good lawyer!

I told DH that the Pant's on the Ground guy is probably this year's William Hung, (or whatever that kid's name was.) Also found it VERY FISHY that he was allowed to 'audition' especially when he's in his 60's for Pete's sake. I've seen them rake folks over the coals who they just SUSPECT are too old to be auditioning. This was a deliberate setup to 'entertain' us. Meanwhile, we could have watched some other genuine auditions. Ridiculous!

My fave so far, was the girl with the 3 brothers with Downs Syndrome. She was just so real, and sweet. I truly hope she goes far.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 11:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
Yes, I agree about the died 3 times guy. He was clearly very earnest about it and they basically just made fun of him. And my opinion of Mary J Blige has gone down a bit, not being able to control her laughing just at seeing him, that seemed very cruel.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 11:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Check this out. This video was uploaded in August during the auditions. It's the "Pants on the Ground" guy videotaped by someone else who was in line for the AI audition. It was actually taped while they were waiting to audition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76YGyJSwSRI

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 11:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
There's nothing FISHY about Pants on the Ground guy being allowed to "sing." Every year they let someone who is much older sing before the judges. Last season, they let that elderly gentleman sing who had made a promise to his dying wife that he would sing before the judges.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 11:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I agree that Guitar Girl and Kellie Pickler remind me a lot of another another...the accent, the air of naivete (although I think Guitar Girl isn't nearly as naive as she appears - but I'm glad they sent her to Hollywood despite the contrived outfit - she actually sang the LORETTA LYNN out of that song!

The bridge jumper girl - oh my, is that little town not accessible by roads or something? She's going to ride in an aeroplane? Is she really that fresh and unsophisticated? This should be interesting.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 12:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Just watched the first night's recording.. mostly not so exciting and not enjoying the judges.. the one singer they pushed through just to spite Simon. He did manage to get the phrase "X Factor" in at least once

Darrellh
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07-21-2004

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 1:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Darrellh a private message Print Post    
About Vonore, TN (per Wikipedia) population (2000 census) 1,162 people. It's 11.8 square miles, including water. 8/7 sq. miles of land. per capita income is $19,613.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 2:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
That 'Pant's on the Ground guy' is Larry Platt. He was given the nickname of General by Rev. Hosea Williams for his work with the Civil Rights Movement. He actually has a day in Atlanta named after him for "his great energy and commitment to equality and the protection of the innocent and for his outstanding service to the Atlanta community and the citizens of Georgia." and his photo is on the homepage of the Civil Rights Veterans Movement website.

USA Today Link

Good on him and good on AI for giving him his airtime. When you realize what he and his contemporaries went through and what they did, his song has even more meaning. Wish the knuckleheads that he's talking about would listen and realize.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 4:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
And besides that he hates the pants on the ground, hat to the side, gold tooth look! This guy is awesome!

Bicbicz911
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08-20-2005

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 4:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bicbicz911 a private message Print Post    
Bridge jumper gal is Vanessa Wolfe. She tugged my heartstrings. I'm originally from a small town in the South, and I'm inspired by her determination to get out of that small town and do something with her life. I fear she will be gobbled up and spit out during Hollywood week, much like the singing cowboy with the large hat that was so sweet (can't remember his name....).

Still hating the 4 judge format, although they've done it enough now that I expect it to continue. I still don't think Kara is strong enough on her own to carry her part. I'm not overly impressed with her resume or what she seems to bring to the table in judging ability. I miss Paula, and I wish Ellen had participated in the auditions.

LOVED Pants on the Ground. Those kids do look like fools with their pants on the ground.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 8:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Watched the second night and yeah.. Pants on the Ground is awesome :-) On all levels.

I oddly miss Paula and I was disappointed in Mary J Blige, who I really like, but she swung from mean snickering to just countering Simon at times and didn't really contribute (of course that is just based on what WE saw and I know there are many other encounters there. Enjoyed Victoria less.

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 9:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
I liked the police officer. I thought he had one of the best voices we heard. Hit every note dead on.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 10:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Mea Culpa! I've totally changed my mind about Pants on the Ground guy, Larry Platt. I've read up on him, and also read the actual lyrics to his song, and I am REALLY impressed and pleased he and his song have gotten so much well-deserved attention. I've even joined his fan-page on Facebook. :-)

Naja
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06-28-2003

Monday, January 18, 2010 - 8:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
MJ has almost the whole top 24 spoiler list on her page. At this moment of my post, she has all the top 12 guys listed, and 8 of the top 12 girls.

Don't click if you don't want to know.

http://mjsbigblog.com/season-9-preview-top-2448.htm

Kittyab
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07-15-2005

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 12:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kittyab a private message Print Post    
I was singing this weekend taht Toys on the floor makes mommy sad... I wonder if my 4 yr old understood where I got that lol!

Jezzedout
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09-07-2006

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 7:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jezzedout a private message Print Post    
Great story about Larry Platt - a/k/a the Pants on the Ground guy. Good find on the USA Today article Ladytex!

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 10:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Anybody else totally bored with this process already?