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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 1:40 pm
Noooooooo, not Clifton Tara sang the song I sang in 5th grade talent show Lynn Anderson's "Rose Garden". ETA: DH was looking over my showder as I typed ^^^ that and said "That's not the only time you sang that". I had no idea what he was talking about. He says "You don't remeber when we to went to visit John and Judy in Omaha and went to the karoke bar?" Nope, I didn't remember until he said it. I was trying to block it out I think...LOL
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 2:29 pm
I just finished watching the girls show. I think that Maud is so lovable. I don't understand the "wrong song choice" comments she got. That song suited her perfectly and it was fun. Montana was my fav girl performance of the evening, but I hope Annika, Maud, and Carly also stay just because they are likable to me and I enjoy them. I am so bewildered as to choice for the boys. I guess I hope Clifton and Liam stay.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 4:37 pm
Spoiler Click below to view spoiler | Girls - Maud and Christine (thought it would be Annaka not Christine) Guys - Derek and Justyn ( I hit that one on the head) Bottom four for each were: Derek, Justyn, Andrew and Clifton Maud, Naomi, Mila and Christine |
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Serenity
Member
06-28-2005
| Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 5:11 pm
I think the idols were told not to smile because the Canadian judges (and producers?) want to cut down on the "schmaltz" of the American version of this show. Zack referred to American Idol 'cheese' when the men sang. On another note, my DH used to work with Matt Rapley's dad. Apparently, Matt is really shy and really never believed he was a good singer. He comes from a large family and his dad is also a pastor. Matt missed his graduation to sing on Monday, but the school stopped the banquet and set up big screens so that his classmates could watch and vote for him.
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Sharinia
Member
09-07-2002
| Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 8:10 pm
ok, so canadians are smiley, but not cheesy. good to know 
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 8:54 pm
 
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Jan
Moderator
08-01-2000
| Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 7:27 am
Oh we have plenty of Cheese, Sharinia (Our cheddar is the best, IMHO! In fact I have to bring Canadian cheddar to my Mom in the USA every time I visit  )
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Cinnamongirl
Member
01-10-2001
| Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 10:16 am
LOL, there used to be a big sign just across the USA border for us Canucks traveling down to Bellingham/Seattle that said....Go Home Cheeseheads! I still laugh at that. And Naja...whew eh?!! Clifton stays!! Yay 
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Sharinia
Member
09-07-2002
| Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 2:46 pm
Cheeseheads, eh?? yum - i love cheese! i can appreciate that - having lived just south of Wisconsin most of my life (our 'cheeseheads') http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheesehead sorry, i feel like i've hijacked this thread - lol (leaving now - enjoy the show )
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, June 29, 2007 - 3:30 am
yep, I let out a big "Whew!" for Clifton, Cinnamongirl. Looks like I better pick a different boy fav unless Clifton can manages to somehow step it up next week.
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Jan
Moderator
08-01-2000
| Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 8:03 am
Canadian Idol producer says it’s “disgraceful” that Toronto singers get voted off The producer of Canadian Idol has lashed out at Canadians who don’t vote for singers from Toronto. After three singers from Toronto were eliminated Wednesday, John Brunton said, “I’m not really supposed to do this. I’m supposed to be impartial. But as a born and bred Torontonian, I’m fed up with the lack of attention and respect paid to the bright, young singers from Toronto. They deserve more. It should not be a disadvantage to be a ‘Canadian Idol’ competitor from Toronto.” He called the lack of support “disgraceful,” and said, “While the rest of the country is buzzing about ‘Canadian Idol’ and the success of their hometown heroes, Toronto is not paying attention. Toronto is not supporting the local talent found right in its own backyard,” The CP reports that “[t]hree Toronto competitors were eliminated on Wednesday’s ‘Idol’ results show on CTV, leaving just three in the Top 18. More people audition for the singing show in Toronto than in any other city, Brunton said, yet no one from the city has made it to the Top 10 since the first season when three contestants accomplished the feat.” Reality blurred
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 8:21 am
What he said doesn't surprise me though I am surprised that he made the comment. I think there is definite regional voting both in CI and AI. It is an advantage to come from a smaller community and not a big city and in AI it is also an advantage to come from the South. The smaller communities support their contestants whereas the big cities are indifferent at best. I often read comments about how someone is going to support a contestant because he or she is from their area, with no comment about their ability to perform and how their performance compares with other contestants. I think that people in the bigger cities either don't vote or vote based on who they like rather than where the contestants come from. Now the above is a generalisation. I'm sure that there are many people from smaller communities who vote based on talent.
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Serenity
Member
06-28-2005
| Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 10:04 am
Or could it be that people from Toronto are voting, except that their votes are spread out over supporting 6 contestants? Some provinces only get one or two representatives, let alone 6 from one city.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 11:05 am
That is a good theory Serenity. The only qualm I have though is that their votes don't seem to shift to other Toronto contestants when the numbers go down. They can't seem to get even one into the top ten.
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Serenity
Member
06-28-2005
| Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 7:53 pm
True enough Jimmer. I guess those who live in Toronto are "too cool" for Canadian Idol! J/K!! LOL. Personally I like Greg and Montana so far this year...and neither are from my province. Matt sings well enough, but I can't see him winning.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Monday, July 02, 2007 - 5:26 pm
Umm, well the two guys (from Toronto and the GTA) sucked in my opinion, thus they didn't garner the votes. Maybe people are really voting for who they like and who they like to hear sing. Why would I vote for them if they were terrible?
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Serenity
Member
06-28-2005
| Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 5:19 am
I enjoyed the show last night. I love that they can start using their instruments, as I think it really adds to the show. IMO, Dwight and Clifton (sorry, Naja!) should be labelled bottom two.
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Iheartkaysar
Member
08-16-2005
| Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 8:55 am
I thought Clifton was terrible (no offense, Naja!). And Matthew, while he has a nice voice and seems like a nice guy, was kind of "blah". One thing I really liked was how so many of them sang Canadian songs when it wasn't a theme. I wish more would do that.
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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 9:03 am
Dwight and Clifton may go, same here. Sorry to their fans.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 9:38 am
Well darnit, I was hoping Clifton would step it up this week. I see he didn't I wish I could put Liam's voice in Clifton's body. That would be my perfect CI guy.
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Mizinvanccouver
Member
02-22-2003
| Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 3:58 pm
I enjoyed last nights show too. I have to agree with those who think Clifton will be in the bottom 2. I really missed our judges, I really appreciate that they give them pointers on how to be better. They give much more pointers than the AI judges in my opinion.
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 9:20 pm
Pst, Miz... have you heard about the TVCH Vancouver meet on Aug 2? Check all the details in Travel Central - Community Corner -- MB Alaskan Cruise thread (sorry, my computer's running way too slow right now to go back and get a link -- rendering...). The more the merrier!!
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Mizinvanccouver
Member
02-22-2003
| Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 11:53 pm
Was a little disappointed with the women tonight. I liked Carly and that's about it. Montana's style isn't for me and I feel like this week was the same as last week. Karen--Thanks for the heads up...I will go have a look!}
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Ritsin
Member
05-06-2005
| Wednesday, July 04, 2007 - 12:14 am
Ouch, the judges were harsh tonight. But I have to agree with them, the ladies were pretty bland. Have to agree with Miz, Carly was great and I'm not a Montana fan either. There's something about Mila I like.
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Mizinvanccouver
Member
02-22-2003
| Wednesday, July 04, 2007 - 12:19 am
Ohhhhh yes Ritsin...thanks for reminding me of Mila, I like her too but I found her more powerful last week. You're right that the judges were harsh but as you said, rightfully so. Song choices tonight were very Karaoke. Ya, I guess Montana is different but to me she's no Jacob Hogarth. He was "Da Bomb"! Loved his Freddy Mercury song when he wore the spandex! lol He brought something different all the time where as so far it seems the same each time with Montana. Also I have a hard time understanding or hearing her words, I had no idea what song she was singing until near the end. Like I said though, her style just isn't mine; mind you either was Hogarth's but I always looked forward to seeing what he'd do next. I'm routing for Greg, Jaydee, Carly, Mila.
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