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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 8:39 pm
I watched tonight and did a LOT of laughing at the unbelievable collection of misfits they found. "Tan" girl and mom had to be the scariest - -althought Wizard of ODD boy was a very close second! The twins were the highlight! I thoroughly enjoyed both sets of voices. I usually stop watching after the auditions -- not nearly as many laugh out loud moments when the competition gets "serious." (Not to mention, I really don't have the time!)
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 8:41 pm
Simon and Paula are extra rude tonite
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 8:44 pm
I agree with that one. The twins were definitely the highlight for me. I was surprised that Simon was so disinterested in them. And what was with that last guy they put through??? Crazy.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 9:25 pm
I can't believe they put that guy through either! I totally agree with Simon on that one! What WERE THEY THINKING?!!!!!! All I could think of was some of the people w/decent voices they let go just to let this guy through for what? I still don't like that they have stadiums full of people and put through these ridiculous people just to make fun of them on-air. They're taking up a chance for someone who might actually sing well. I didn't see the first hour, but watched the 2nd.
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Sunrvrose
Member
08-13-2001
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 9:31 pm
I just LOVED the 17-year old who sang Summer Wind. I think we may see him in the final 12. There was one other guy that I also really liked who came much earlier. Haven't liked any of the girls so far. So many of the voices are just alike.
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Sunrvrose
Member
08-13-2001
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 9:38 pm
I think the Ukranian girl really had something. Her voice was beautiful, despite the flat and off key parts. With some training, this girl could be the new Greta Garbo.
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Kearie
Member
07-21-2005
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 9:39 pm
Is that the Sinatra song? Paula said Simon was just saying yes to him, only to mow him down next round like a lawnmower.???
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Sunrvrose
Member
08-13-2001
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 9:45 pm
Kearie, yes. Paula and Randy were saying that Simon would mow him down like a lawnmower once he got to hollywood. What I found really shocking was that when the kid said he was going to sing "Summer Wind", Simon said that that was one of his favorite songs. Interesting. It is also one of my favs.
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Kearie
Member
07-21-2005
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 9:49 pm
OHMIGOSH!!! Did they REALLY put that bouncy Dave, talk to the animals dude, through? WHY???
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Kearie
Member
07-21-2005
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 9:50 pm
I really liked him....the kid you were talking about. Loved his voice. Very clean.
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Sunrvrose
Member
08-13-2001
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 10:02 pm
Apparently he is the "entertainment" once they get to Hollywood. However, I must admit that he did hit a nice note or two.
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Willsfan
Member
09-04-2000
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 10:04 pm
I guess they thought Dave would shake up the other contestants or be useful for "out-takes" and the footage would be amusing. LOL The young man singing Summer Wind was cute. Those dimples! Paula wanted him to sing pop & I'll bet he can because his voice was good. We shall see.
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Coco
Member
07-13-2000
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 10:14 pm
Tan girl and mom were really quite a pair. Talk to the animals guy must have spoken to Paula to make her say yes. New York guy...lol, I felt sorry for him because he only got to sing "Start spreeeaaa...." before Simon shut him down and sent him out. I liked both set of twins and I liked the 17y/o from Crystal Lake IL who enjoyed singing the Rat Pack songs. Although, it appears he'll be mowed down once he gets to Hollywood. I'm not sure the sister team (not twins) were a good choice to go forward. They had nice voices but they didn't really have the shine, the "it". Oh, and the funniest moment for me was when Ryan told an exiting Simon (with burly guards) that the rejected boys' grandma wanted to have a word with him. Simon was his usual rude self, Paula was trying to be encouraging but she got a little edgy too. And Randy...I love his expressions. Let's see what Denver brings us next.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 10:40 pm
LOL, Coco, that was the best part for me! Grandma wants to chat with him, why shouldn't she encourage her grandson. And then her and Ryan stood there talking about how short Simon is, lol. I am sometimes very confused. Most of the people they rejected were the usual early bad bad bad ones. But then there were some who I thought weren't great, or even really good, but also weren't terrible either, yet Simon would say horrible. I really didn't think they were that bad, not good enough to move on, but not bad enough to be told they were horrible. Maybe its just me.
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Coco
Member
07-13-2000
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 11:13 pm
LOL War...I have to tell you, as I was watching the show, I'd find myself closing my eyes and tuning in on the singing voice and I'd blurt out "Nope, not good" or "Yeah, now that's a good singing voice". Finally my son leans over and tells his dad..."I'm worried about mom, she thinks she's Simon".
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 6:22 am
Paula is looking great. Her makeup, hair and wardrobe have been toned down into the tasteful range. Perhaps she was encouraged to get another stylist or it was a demand. I sense she was asked to step up in her judging sensibilites, to achieve sweet but genuine in her critique. I hope we have seen the end of her compensating Simons edges by gushing, uncontrollably. Something is up with the jumping barefoot guy. He could not sing from what we saw and there was no reason for Randy to say yes and then talk Paula into it in a brief huddle that was edited. Fishy.
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 6:33 am
I shot the sherrif, but I did not shoot the deputy. I shot the sherrif, but I did not shoot the deputy. I shot the sherrif, but I did not shoot the deputy. I shot the sherrif, but I did not shoot the deputy. I shot the sherrif, but I did not shoot the deputy.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 7:10 am
I didn't disagree with any of the choices last night. I thought Simon was a little harsher than usual but I was more surprised at some of the people they let through than I was the ones they didn't. The few people who were marginal were unable to maintain tone and pitch. I thought some of Simon's remarks about the people were uncalled for...he was downright cruel about the large woman.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 7:11 am
Thought the I Shot the Sheriff thing was hilarious!
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 7:35 am
I thought Simon's comment about the heavy black woman being more like France than Frenchy was very funny. Simon does not like the appearance of overweight people. It is his opinion and he says so. Simon has edges, we know that. I find him entertaining. Anyone going on this show knows what they are up against.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 7:36 am
I sort of liked that 17 year old guy named Zach. I just hope the hair people give him a little better of a hair cut if he makes it thru again. Nobody's audition that aired last night stood out as star material to me. I sure hope there was something good in the ones they didn't show. Dear Moderators, may we please have an AI5 area made? Thanks! :-)
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 7:49 am
They showed a bunch of people, at the end, in rapid succesion showing their glee at getting through. We didn't hear them sing so there could easily be a contender there.
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Heyltslori
Moderator
09-15-2001
| Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 7:59 am
American Idol 5 area can be found HERE!
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Hobbs
Member
08-05-2002
| Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 8:55 am
Hey mods! Can we get the posts here from Jan 16th moved to the new AI5 area? If not, no biggie. It just took me a bit to find everyone.
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Sheilaree
Member
07-19-2002
| Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 9:07 am
That was funny I thought about the sherrif. I did feel bad for the Guy from NY. I thought two hours was too long could have done it within the hr. I thought the twins were great I hope they win. Thanks Skootz.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, January 26, 2007 - 10:37 am
Does anyone remember Draeh Hancock? She made it thru to Hollywood (she always sang with a flower in her hair), but didn't make it past the Hollywood rounds. She just bought a condo in my building. I'd heard an AI person bought in, but when I saw her I didn't recognize her. So yeah, I did the google thing! 
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