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Webchiq
Member
07-11-2005
| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 2:36 pm
I didn't like them putting the 4 year old girl through, either. There's no way that she can comprehend the situation and performing in Vegas shows is not a place for a little girl. I think she's also very cute, but not a good enough singer to fill shows most nights of the year. Now the parents have their hopes up and the letdown is going to be much bigger when she gets cut in Vegas. All three of the judges have kids and they didn't seem to think it through with children in mind.
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 6:51 pm
Considering for the past 2 seasons any family act that had small children, Piers was adamant that if they wanted to be successful...let the children sit it out. She was awfully cute, though...but speaking from personal experience...cute gets you only so far in life.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 9:04 pm
Sometimes I really hate having been raised a skeptic. Cause this isn't going to be a popular viewpoint......last night, something just didn't sit right with Neil (Opera singer). Now, I don't really question his talent. And not even his story. But, after seeing Paul Potts (Britian's Got Talent) on YouTube, and his very moving voice. I just have to wonder. I remember watching Paul Potts on YouTube, and thinking, "gee, why can't the USA show get this kind of talent?" Not to disrespect Terry Fator BTW, as he is also amazing, I'm thrilled he won and all....but...well...anyway..... Then, lo and behold.....we suddenly get our own version of Paul Potts right here in the good old USA! Now, I hope that Neil maybe saw Paul Pott's success, and was encouraged and inspired to give it a try himself. Or, did the show's producers dig this guy up? I guess that's where my skeptism comes into play. I just don't trust these reality show's producers any more, what with the stories they seek to manufacture. I do hope Neil does well. He needs to get hold of himself a little more. I heard his voice trembling a bit with the nerves/emotions he was feeling last night. And honestly, his pure voice alone didn't move me to tears like Paul Pott's did when I first watched his segment on YouTube. As for the rest of the acts.....I didn't much care for the extra antics the trombonist and violin players added to their acts. But, I guess just pure playing won't get the votes from the general public. That's a shame. I agree that the 4-year-old girl was adorable. And she sang well for her age. But not blockbuster-bring-in-the-paying-customers-day-after-day good. At this time, she needs to be singing for family gatherings where she can appreciate the adorations brought upon her. In the meantime, let her be a child, and don't put her through the rigors and stress a competition like this can bring about. Let her grow up a bit, and then see if she has enough talent (and maturity) to handle a competition. I wish I could have actually seen some of the good acts they put through, instead of a drive-by recap. I sure hope some of the ones we did see get put through are indeed fodder for early cuts, cause I sure can't stomach too much of that stuff!!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 5:01 am
well, the 4 year old won't have a Vegas act LOL but she is a doll. i bet her next round song will be "Somewhere over the Rainbow"
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Webchiq
Member
07-11-2005
| Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 8:39 am
Right, she won't have a Vegas act, so why send her on? They should have cut her after adoring her a lot and telling her to come back when she is older.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 9:05 am
i can't think of anyone who was better that didn't get a spot though
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 10:58 am
But we also haven't seen all the auditions, and we don't know how many people they were putting thru to Las Vegas. Mostly, we didn't see all of the auditions, so we really don't know if there was anyone that we (the public) would've preferred.
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Webchiq
Member
07-11-2005
| Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 3:27 pm
I'll be the first in line to question the judges ability to select good talent, on behalf of America, in two words: Romanian Twins
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 4:13 pm
Plus, didn't both Piers and what's his name buzz 'em? As in, no thank you. Then they let 'em thru to Las Vegas? While the girls were cute, they were not good performers OR singers!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 4:39 pm
I think it is called giving someone another chance (Romanian girls and really, most of the "acts" because they all have to show more depth or tricks to move along), or just a bit more exposure, as in the 4 year old. She clearly wasn't the least bit traumatized being out there, the audience loved her and she loved performing.. "going to Vegas" just means getting to the next level, seeing what you do next and so on. Sharon usually lets them go on longer and in some cases, they do show something more. In some cases she just gives them the respect of finishing the performance and is kind when she says no. (to someone who seems sincere or is just having perhaps the high moment in their "career"). Piers seems a wee bit softer and that's not bad, IMO. As for Springer, he's actually an excellent host for this show, very supportive and even protective of some of the contestants. He's not Cat Deeley, but his interactions with the performers is vastly better than on so many of these shows, including American Idol, Dancing With the Stars.. To me the show is pure entertainment but someone really does get a great reward and those with real talent get some exposure.
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Webchiq
Member
07-11-2005
| Friday, June 20, 2008 - 11:28 am
With the Romanian twins (and I'm not a prude in any way) I felt the need to have a conversation with my daughters about proper dressing and how you can still be beautiful (like the group Jasmine) and covered up. I just felt that David and Piers were ogling them. It just all seemed so wrong to me. The funny thing is that I think that they could sing if they found their right pitch and tone. They actually sang better in the middle of the performance.
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, June 20, 2008 - 10:08 pm
I just showed my mom Terry Fator's first audition from last year. I loved seeing the judges' reactions and comments (puts things in a new light knowing that he did endup winning). I think there are many acts being given a chance to come to Vegas KNOWING they won't go past the first round there. But it makes for good TV. And apparently the audience in the theatre has a vote this year (and that is why the twins were put through). I agree that the 4 year old should NOT have been given a ticket to Vegas. But, it's a nice trip for her parents.

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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 9:36 pm
I think I already have my favorite. That singer who sang "Walking in Memphis" named Eli Mattson gave me goose bumps! I thought he was GREAT. One thing I had to say about the Elvis impersonator that the crowd and judges went bonkers over....He seems like a handsome guy, sings and dances fine, but to me he didn't resemble Elvis in any way. Not his looks, not his moves and not his sound. I didn't think he was a good impersonator at all.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 1:05 am
loved Eli too! but i disagree, i thought the Elvis guy was eeriely similar.
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 4:49 am
the reason he was familiar was because he won that show last summer "The Next Best Thing" a show to find the best celebrity impersonator. I was afraid of this...it'll become nothing more than a singing comp.
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Cablejockey
Member
12-27-2001
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 4:56 am
I loved that woman who was flying off that pole held by 2 men! She went so high that I thought she would hit something up there! The failed magicians were a hoot, and I didnt blame Sharon for not wanting to push the guy who hands caught on fire! The singer Eli, had me wondering if he ever applied for American Idol when Sharon said she couldnt beleive that he hadnt been discovered yet. The Ozzie impersonator must have been one of those acts they just throw in there so you can shake your head and wonder ;what were they thinking?'.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 6:32 am
i didn't say familiar, Nick, I said similar. i never saw that show, but i do remember Elvis really well! there were several dance groups, the Pendragons (i remember them), the girl on the pole, the grinder and some others. it's hard to find non singing things that are good and not just plain weird
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 6:36 am
i knew i remembered the Pendragons! http://www.thependragons.net/home.html that doesn't seem quite fair.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 7:11 am
I think the same rules as various other shows apply... if they are not currently under contract, it's wide open. ETA: Personally, I'd rather see more polished performers. And those who've performed professionally are usually more polished. If I wanted to watch a "talent" show, there are plenty of local ones at the schools.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 7:37 am
It just wouldn't be the same if it was called America's got Polish 
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 7:53 am
or America's got Bratwurst.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 8:08 am
I'll take a "polish" performer any day over a four-year old "cute" little girl. At any rate, the Pendragons won't make it to the finale. They'll be enjoyable to watch in Las Vegas, and though the first or second rounds. But I don't see them winning. I also don't see the mini Shirley Temple going much further than the first round in Las Vegas. At least they DID put thru a magic act. Last year it seemed like there were an awful lot of singers, and this year there seems to be a bit more of a mix?
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Laura11103
Member
08-13-2002
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 8:29 am
Can someone send the youtube link to Fator's performance? Thanks! As for this show, I'm finding it pretty boring and tedious, look forward to them weeding out the "no talents" already...
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Shel
Member
07-27-2005
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 10:29 am
I was actually kind of shocked that Sharon said she'd never seen anything like the acrobat on the bounce beam. That is a staple at circuses like Cirque du Solei and even Barnum and Baileys has a few of them. I've trained acrobats and bases before. It's not that obscure of an act. Not saying that it isn't a difficult talent. The acrobat has to have amazing balance and great body position awareness. The bases have to train a lot too. If they are off just a little it can be a disaster.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 11:53 am
LOL Nick!!!
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