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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 6:50 am
Paul Potts was on the Early Show - and I think on another morning show they had him on satelite in Australia while Susan was on satellite - and so he talked to her - encouraged her... On the radio they had a clip from Simon telling people that the show is not over yet to kinda back off of the praise of Susan as it may hurt her - there are a couple of other talented people that got thru the first round as well.... My feeling is it sure is upsetting that the people that are praising her voice (and mentioning her 'dowdy' looks as a positive) are now condemming her for getting a makeover - whatever happened to its not about looks? LET IT GO! I think (as is posted above) that Susan has lived a very sheltered life, and her joy is contagious - let her LIVE!! thank you. (as in it felt good to let that thought out! LOL Glad I have a place to put it!! lol)
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 8:05 am
I'm just wondering who it is that's condemming this woman for her "makeover"? (if a haircut and eyebrow pluck could be called a makeover) Has there been a lot of backlash or something? I haven't seen anything to that end--only pictures of her new look, which is very nice.
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Gidget
Member
07-28-2002
| Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 8:28 am
The public has the single mindedness of a pitt bull when spoon fed an idea that touches the universal psyche.
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Jgalt
Member
02-17-2009
| Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 9:00 am
I think she was fine just the way she was. I'm afraid if they try to change her too much, she will lose her appeal with the voters in the UK, which really shouldn't make any difference, you can't see her looks over the radio or CD, but I liked her the first time we saw her, a cherub, smiling, innocent honest face of a middle age women. I'm glad she got her hair styled, if it made her feel good about herself. The public can be ruthless, and I'm sure she's heard from someone some of the garbage that's on the net about her appearance but I hope she hears only the good things. Yes Gidget, I agree in a way, I mean look who the American people voted in for President for heavens sake, but this woman took off because she thwarted all the preconceived notions of the young and rich that someone poor,older and not a slave to fashion can have a beautiful gift, can laugh and love, have joys and sorrows, success and failure, and dreams, and I just think America needed something positive right now when things looks so terrible. I am no lemming, I'm not emotional, but her beaming face struck a chord, as it should in everyone.
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Puzzled
Member
08-27-2001
| Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 10:31 am
Sad to say, if she had a beautiful face and figure and were younger, I doubt that she would have become such an instant sensation. It's so mean to begrudge her getting her hair done and her eyebrows plucked. Good for her.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 12:17 pm
when I first saw the clip, you just new it was a viral video that was going to make fun of this elderly frumpy old fashioned woman - then she sang... and I know Simon wishes his reactions wasnt shown - but that too was part of the - Yep, he wasnt expecting the voice... pleasantly surprised.. then to find out she's been caring for her mom pretty much shut in for 2 years, and she has some "challenges" - but her voice dominates - that's what stands out - against all odds, to dream the dream!! it just clicked... but for her now to get a "makeover" and to think that people may not vote for her talent because of getting her eyebrows plucked??? arrgg
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 12:27 pm
Bisc & Reader, I love your posts and totally agree. 
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Jgalt
Member
02-17-2009
| Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 12:42 pm
Reader, I think you totally misunderstood what I was trying to say, I don't approve of people not voting for her just because this darling women gets a new hair style and nice eyebrows, I'm afraid they will not vote for her because I've seen a lot of nasty comments and people seem to love to have something to pick apart. They complained she was too "plain", then they may complain because she fixes her hair and gets a facial. There is just no pleasing some people. I totally agree with those who said this women lives in a council house, which in Engand is housing for the poor, she has struggled all her life, if she wants a makeover, and finally has the finances to do something for herself for a change, go for it!
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 1:24 pm
Good for Susan!!
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Gidget
Member
07-28-2002
| Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 1:39 pm
What I meant Jgalt is that so many lemmings (like that one) attach themselves to an idea and then cannot think on their own beyond the original impact it made on them. Susan's overnight sensation appeal was her extraordinary talent wrapped in an ordinary package. That package was who she was at that moment (at least I hope so). Like every other person on the planet, I am sure there are many layers to Susan that we have not even considered. One of them being a desire to belong. Such a desire might be exactly why someone would get their hair styled after finding themselves under a media spotlight. It seems so simple to me. But that simple act of updating her look, like any other woman might on any given day, now has the public questioning was she the unassuming lady we met that first night on the stage. Or was that all an act. Or how dare a poor woman spend some money on herself. I mean the attention to minutiae just makes me crazy sometimes. I have no doubt that Susan Boyle is a woman with an angelic voice. Her simplicity was a refreshing change for many of us. What she does from there doesn't change who she was in that moment. And what compels us to pick every dang thing apart is a mystery to me.
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Jgalt
Member
02-17-2009
| Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 1:42 pm
Gidget, beautifully written! Thank you.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 3:12 pm
I'm looking forward to her next appearance on Britain's Got Talent. But I think she won't be on again for another 6 weeks and I don't want to wait that long, dangit.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 11:16 pm
Whether Susan wins Britain's Got Talent or not, there's MORE offerings coming her way no doubt. She's been singing in her Church all her life. If she came out with a CD of Christmas Carols this year, I bet the sales would go ballistic. Like I discussed with my best friend last week, times are so rough these days, people just NEED that boost in spirits. She gave everyone something to clap and smile about.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, April 27, 2009 - 5:22 pm
This was THIS week's delight on Britain's Got Talent - I'm smiling like a loon all over again! CLICKIT
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 3:48 pm
Charming. Charming. Charming. Charming. Charming!
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Vsmart
Member
02-10-2003
| Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 7:32 pm
Dancing was so-so, but what a voice.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 3:38 am
Oh a Got Talent thread. I follow Britian's on Youtube. The kid's are great, but they are no Susan Boyle. Having watched her clip a bazillion times, I think part of her appeal is that the widsom and experiences of her life are reflected in her voice, which has such a deep resonance. Someone said online that she would be great singing "Climb Every Mountain" from the Sound of Music, and that hits the nail on the head. She's channeling a lot of maternal energy and I think we all respond to that. An incredible gift. Hate to get all New Agey, but there are a lot of comments about her online that are almost spirtual in nature. The psyche comments mentioned above by Gidget are spot on as well. I think people focus on the physical cause they don't know how to explain her gift or ppl's reaction to it.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, May 03, 2009 - 11:05 am
Now she's singing The Way We Were-- link--not especially well. It's from the 80s. And Killing Me Softly on Perez Hilton
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Erniesgirl
Member
06-26-2006
| Sunday, May 03, 2009 - 1:56 pm
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=398C9B3D68F049C9 there's a new contender - Jamie Pugh
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Mamabatsy
Member
08-05-2005
| Sunday, May 03, 2009 - 3:17 pm
It seems there is a lot of undiscovered talent in the UK.
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Chy
Member
07-19-2003
| Monday, May 04, 2009 - 8:08 pm
As I said earlier, Susan should just sign up with the best American offer right now.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 11:33 am
Chy, I'm guessing that contractually, she wouldn't be allowed to, until the contest is over.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, May 11, 2009 - 1:24 pm
Escala(shown on Oprah today) is meh to me. Nuttin But Stringz is better imo.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 6:40 am
This is cute: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiTcwsJW05Q
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 8:22 am
Simon was unbelievably kind and sympathetic in that clip with Jamie Pugh (Pugh seems very shy and introverted and he was clearly scared to death to do this audition, but he was pretty good). It actually made me like Simon for once. I also liked his comments with the little girl dancer/singer. He seems to be much more relaxed on this show than he is on American Idol. Maybe he'll turn back into the beast with two backs when Britain's Got Talent gets to its final rounds, but for now I'm enjoying the difference in his personality.
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