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Sia
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03-10-2002

Monday, March 29, 2010 - 12:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sia a private message Print Post    
Thanks, Naja. I just find iTunes' way of presenting things very confusing and annoying. If, for example, I type in "American Idol 2010" all I get is the current songs by the kids who are still in the running. It just difficult to find things in what I consider to be a logical order, if that makes sense.

Texasdeb
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05-23-2003

Monday, March 29, 2010 - 5:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texasdeb a private message Print Post    
oh goody - can't wait to see what Chrystal does with R & B. Actually, I wish it was already Tues. cause I can't wait to see what any/all of them do with this.

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 2:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
I hope she doesn't do "Feel Like a Natural Woman," she auditioned with that, right? I hope someone does "Waterfall" by TLC, love that song.

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 11:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
Next theme is Lennon & McCartney songbook

Biginjapan
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07-23-2005

Friday, April 02, 2010 - 8:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biginjapan a private message Print Post    
I don't like the theme nights when its people i don't know.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, April 02, 2010 - 9:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Actually I just read about this woman who is divorcing a rich husband and that is the basis of a reality show.. she was then linked to some prince with a reallyl strange name and now.. Constantine!!

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Monday, April 12, 2010 - 8:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
tim superman
Can Tim Urban survive another round of 'Idol?

Hey, TVCHers. You know how I have been touting Tim all these weeks? I thought it was just me enjoying the "Hairspray" slides and crap-eating grins at the judges' expense as he Broadway slides into another week. Turns out there are kindred spirits out there at Vote for the Worst.com. It is THE funniest site if you have never been. I've been hanging out over there all weekend laughing hysterically at their epic Photochops, scathing commentaries---and undying support of all things Tim. Go check it out (Latest news is that Crystal Bowersox is a big fan of the VFTW snark. Gotta love it!)

And for those who find Big Mike full of himself, there's a photo breakdown of his, um..."snarkface" (not their word) when he was in the bottom 3 last week. Priceless!

Vote For the Worst Forums--proceed directly to the snark

Carmenv
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04-14-2006

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 9:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carmenv a private message Print Post    
That link just takes me to the message boards...I wanna see the "snarkface" so where do I go from there????

Thanks!

Naja
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06-28-2003

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 9:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
It's on this page in the forum, Carmen.

http://www.votefortheworst.com/forum/topic/66884/michael-....

Carmenv
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04-14-2006

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 10:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carmenv a private message Print Post    
Thank you for finding that for me, Naja. I actually didn't watch the results show (I spoiled here!) so I hadn't seen his reaction. I just heard alot about how cocky he seemed.

Those didn't seem that bad to me. I was actually expecting much worse, but to me, he just looks...upset. There might have been a little disbelief in there, but he had every right to be shocked. He did not belong in the bottom three. I don't think he will win, but...he certainly wasn't the worst of the night by a long shot.

I'm not a huge Big Mike fan, but he doesn't really come acros as full of himself to me. I think I am in the minority, though.

I actually did get a chuckle out of the photo of his wife's reaction and then the later photo of the large mouth bass...I think she is a beautiful girl, don't get me wrong, but...that was pretty spot on!



Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 10:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
I'm not bothered by Big Mike either, I was actually surprised that some peeps thought that about him, but everyone picks up on something different I guess. VFTW makes fun of everyone--it was Mike's turn that day!

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 10:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
Some clues to this week's performance.

http://tvwatch.people.com/2010/04/13/american-idols-top-9-get-ready-for-performance-night/

Kittyab
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07-15-2005

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 11:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kittyab a private message Print Post    
Adam is the mentor tonight.

Mizinvanccouver
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02-21-2003

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 6:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mizinvanccouver a private message Print Post    
I'm losing my AI enthusiasm. Practically fast forward the whole episodes. Am I being too picky? I can't seem to connect with any of the Idols this year.

I used to be investedin Crystal and Sioban (sp?) but I'm even getting bored with them.

I don't even listen to what the judges say, fast forward through them too. Maybe it's because I have so much to watch (tons on my pvr) I can be more picky?

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 7:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
I see Mike as a confident, adult. He is not a kid. I definitely don't see him as full of himself, though it might come across to some that way.

I love Mike. I think he is as funny, warm, and caring.

I don't see him winning the whole thing. But I definitely think he should be in the top four or five. I just want him to hang around long enough to ensure that he will get a shot at a recording contract and so that he will have a nice career doing what he loves to do.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, April 16, 2010 - 6:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
From today's local paper:

"Lacking horsepower, this is... American Idle"
LINK

The writer, Karla Peterson, basically says much of what I've been thinking. The one thing I hadn't realized was how little previous experience the current crop of contestants has had. And that may be the differential in why I think this season is such a yawn. They are all "nice kids" but there is just nothing there beyond that.

At any rate, interesting read...

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Friday, April 16, 2010 - 7:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I heard on Kidd Kraddock's show this morning that Ryan had to talk Crystal out of quitting a few weeks ago...she was very homesick and missing her little boy...maybe she's over that now and that's why she looks so much more relaxed on stage. I'm glad she stayed...she makes the show right now for me.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Friday, April 16, 2010 - 7:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
IMO they must have been flipping out over the thought of Crystal leaving. She is about all they have got, especially on the female side.

I don't know what happens when the Idols start performing in the top 24 and especially the top 12. I think it is more to do with the themes, unfamiliarity with the song choices, inability to connect to the music, etc. Also, with the exception of a very few (e.g. Adam), it isn't a show that rewards someone who takes chances. Oh sure, some of us (many of us?) here talk about how there should be more energy and more cutting edge performances but when it comes down to the general voting public, the more out there and risky a contestant is the least likely they will stay.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, April 16, 2010 - 8:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I think, too, there's the performing in front of a live audience with camera's in your face. If you have absolutely no experience as a performer (as it appears most of these folks don't), I'm sure it can be really intimidating. Several times the judges have said they want to see the contestants USE THE STAGE. There's a whole giant stage there to use. This past week, while some of them did do that, it seemed forced and awkward.

I think the singers could take risks, but they need to be conscious of what they are doing. You can't take a beloved song and change it around so completely that it's unrecognizable. But you CAN change things around so that it's more suitable for you, right? I'm just not sure that any of these singers really know what's right for them, and what type of singers they really are.

Lurknomore
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07-07-2001

Friday, April 16, 2010 - 10:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lurknomore a private message Print Post    
Jimmer, I'd not only agree w/them flipping out over Crystal thinking of leaving, I'd say she's the best the show has by far, male or female. And she's the one w/the vocal chops and style that works with not having the big stage performance ability NONE of them have. I'm relieved she stayed. I'm scared they are just going to replace him w/mean, and that's not what makes him work!

Costa, great article. I actually totally agreed with almost all of it too. Plus it made me realize why the got Adam Lambert as as mentor. Ironically this hadn't occurred to me before. After all he was the King of Idol stage performances/persona's/entertainment. So who better to bring in since that is the #1 thing missing this season. I'd bet that's why they went with him.

Until now, I really was a bit surprised they had Adam as a mentor. It seemed a bit soon to have him on in that capacity. But given what's lacking this year, it makes perfect sense. Damn shame none of them listened to him. At least he tried and pretty much gave each of them good advice. But just like the author said, each agreed then went out there and did their typically boring performance.

Bet next year they will be looking/casting far more with past stage experience!!! I'm really not looking forward to an Cowelless Idol. What many forget is it's not that he's just mean, he usually is spot on too!

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Friday, April 16, 2010 - 11:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I'm kind of waffling back and forth on this one. In thinking about it and comparing to previous years I truly don't think this year's Idols have significantly less stage presence or performing ability (of course, Adam is the big exception). I think the difference is that my expectations have changed over the years and I'm expecting more now than I did in the past.

Lurknomore
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07-07-2001

Friday, April 16, 2010 - 11:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lurknomore a private message Print Post    
LOL let's see how many thread I can nicely post differing opinions on Jimmer lolol.

I think if you look to past seasons, you can always names at least a few entertainers in the mix. Without looking them up (which would be helpful lol), I think of Taylor Hicks, Kelly Pickler, Clay Aikin, of course Adam Lambert on top of the list, to a degree Katherine McPhee and yes even Sanjaya.

There were others, but those pop to mind as those who not only stood there and sang, but put on a show and entertained. And if I were to go back through contest lists I'm positive I could find more (since I can see a few in my head but have no clue what their names are lolol).

I'm not saying we are talking about Sammy David Jr. type stage entertainers. Just that there were some folks who did more than stand at a mike and sing...they performed! WoW sad that I had to pull back to my childhood to try to come up with a huge name entertainer. Guess I could have gone w/Michael Jackson for someone more current lol, or even Garth Brooks.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Friday, April 16, 2010 - 11:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Bo Bice also comes to mind for me. That boy could work a stage!

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, April 16, 2010 - 12:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Blake Lewis. He had personality to spare.

But same season, remember Melinda Dolittle? The backup singer? The one thing she kept getting dinged about was acting like a backup singer. She had the pipes, just had to work at the personality.

Looking back at the seasons (I checked wikipedia), there are a lot of names of people I don't remember. Of the ones I do remember, it seems as if there were quite a few very young ones. Diana DeGarmo, for one.

I've said this before and I'll say it again, I wish they'd raise the minimum age to at least 18. I'd prefer to see 20 (give them some time out of high school and in the real world), but these 16 year old kids? While they may be able to carry a tune, how believable is it when one of the boys sings about some girl breaking his heart? It's really still puppy love at that age!

Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Sunday, April 18, 2010 - 12:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
I disagree with that article in the experience level. A lot of these people have past experience what they don't have is previous major label connection.
Crystal was the lead of a band that did very well regionally as were a few others. Every year there are one or two of limited experience, the rest have quite a bit, even though hidden.

This year, Ithink that too many young girls were cast and the people they were casting for this year, just did not have the ability to learn to play to the camera - you really have to be able to learn. But never forget that this years seems rife with people who have guitars. Even those not playing every week are guitar players, it is just plain b ad casting.
Do I think these are amateurs compared to other years - well, compared to some, but not all.

Let's be honest, you have to have experience in appearing before a live audience or you just won't be right for this show. And you have to be driven to learn and do well. If you miss any of that, you are doomed.
Since this years seemed dull in the auditions, I really have not followed everyone this year and don't really know how much experience anyone has beyond a little about Crystal. But, I am sure they all have some. The truth is they just picked too young this year and they seemed to want a girl to win, so they seemed to pass on the more talented guys. When you load the group to favor one side, you get some bad surprises, like seems to be happening with the vote this year.