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Admin

Friday, July 19, 2002 - 02:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Seriously, this guy is not afraid to say what he thinks, I like that.

He is there to do a job. It's not his job to make people feel good, it's his job to find a winner. In the future everyone will realize how great he was. Just my

Wcv63

Friday, July 19, 2002 - 02:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I like Simon too. I think the show is relying too heavily on his "bad guy" image though. They will alienate people if the show evolves into a bash Simon sideshow.

Simon is very opinionated. He is of the school that you have to be "cruel to be kind." Might be tough to hear if you're on the receiving end but I respect him for him for it.

Ketchuplover

Friday, July 19, 2002 - 05:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I respect his opinion.

Webkitty

Friday, July 19, 2002 - 05:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Love Simon! Without him, this would be just be another talent show, imo.

I think his bad guy image is overblown. He knows what he's doing and cuts to endgame.
I find Paula's cloying comments to each and every contestant much more irritating than anything Simon has said. JMO

Beingblonde

Saturday, July 20, 2002 - 06:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree with all comments, Simon is always accurate in his assessments and it is really just a reaction to our "p.c." culture where all the kids get trophies so that noone's self-esteem will suffer...the contestants knew the concept, and Webkitty you are right on with your take on Paula, she is just too saccharine

Admin

Monday, July 22, 2002 - 07:43 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Another thing that is noteworthy, is that Paula and RJ have both stolen Simon's comments and one-liners for their own use a few times. This further endorses his wisdom and intelligence. 'Immitation is the sincerest form of flattery' or something like that...

Meggieprice

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 07:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I heard from a friend today Simon won't be back. If so, neither will I!

Buttercup

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 07:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Your friend was wrong

Muse

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 07:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Meggie, is your friend sure? Because recent articles have Simon saying he's interested in coming back, but that he wants to concentrate on this competition first. In other words, he's looking for more money. :)

I think he'll get it, assuming his price isn't too outrageous.

Realfan

Wednesday, July 24, 2002 - 11:43 am EditMoveDeleteIP
ITA, Admin. I also noticed Paula and RJ stealing his observations. And they dare to criticize him! Hypocritical, much? (Paula told a contestant they were "what this competition is about," which was a steal. RJ did it, too, but I don't remember the specific line.)

I love Simon. He's honest in a very tough business. When Ryan Starr sang last night, I cringed. She sounded off-key to me, and it was painful to listen to. So ITA with Simon, it WAS dreadful.

Elcopple

Wednesday, July 24, 2002 - 01:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You know, it's Simon's label that's giving out the contract, so I think he has every reason to be judgmental -- he has a lot invested!

If these people didn't want to put up with being told the way it is, then they shouldn't have come on the show! My family keeps telling me I should audition for the next one, but I told them that I'd rather not set myself up to be ridiculed publicly on TV. These folks should be prepared to deal with this stuff if they truly want to be superstars.

The only time I've disagreed wholeheartedly with Simon is when he gets all saccharine-y about Christina Christian. She's good, but not THAT good, and he NEVER comments on her singing -- just says he has a crush. *sigh* Come on, Simon!

Muse

Wednesday, July 24, 2002 - 10:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I love Simon, but I agree about his bias towards Christina. She really isn't that good. I was shocked when Simon claimed that the three girls (Kelly, Tamyra, and Christina) who went before Justin this week outperformed him. I don't *think* so. Granted, it wasn't Justin's strongest performance. I could see how Simon could feel that Tamyra and Kelly did better. But Christina? Give me a break.

I don't know if I'd be interested in American Idol without Simon, by the way. I might watch, but it just wouldn't be nearly as fun.

Labpuppy

Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 10:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Here's an interesting discussion of the program by Tom Shales today in the Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A19027-2002Jul29.html

Kitt

Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 02:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
That article seems a bit biased. The contestants aren't that skinny, certainly not "POW thin", and I think some of them, particularly some of the girls have amazing voices, on a par with many of the "pop stars" of today.

"Access Hollywood" last night spoke to AJ, and he said Ryan Starr and Nikki (is that her name? the single mum with the bright hair) were fighting all the time, and that he thought Justin and Kelly were having a little fling. Apparently there's more gossip on tonight's "Extra" if anyone's interested.

Wcv63

Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 05:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kitt, more than a "bit" I think! :) At least he gave props to my favorite, Kelly Clarkson.

Thanks for the info about Extra and Access Hollywood.

Ladytex

Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 09:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
That article was pretty brutal.

Realfan

Wednesday, July 31, 2002 - 11:57 am EditMoveDeleteIP
That wasn't very nice. However, this line made me laugh out loud: "With his fluffy round puff of frizz topping a spindly stick-figure body, the alarmingly androgynous Justin Guarini -- currently the favorite to win the whole shebang -- looks like a dandelion being electrocuted."

And I wonder if the writer confused Christina with Tamyra as being the one with real talent?

Enbwife

Saturday, August 03, 2002 - 09:53 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I love Simon too. He is extremely opinionated, but honest. He tells them how it is. There's no point in lying to them - how does that help them? I find Paula and Randy are too nice but Simon is right out there. Good for him!!!

Muse

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 09:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Just wanted to mention that I thought Simon's comments to Justin tonight were very sweet. For all I know it might have actually hurt Justin (bringing up the whole thing from a few weeks ago - it's sort of been beaten into the ground, hasn't it?), but it seemed like Simon wanted to stand up for someone that he thinks is a nice person, but who has gotten a bum rap. And even more importantly, I think Simon wanted to make his feelings clear because he wanted Justin to move on to next week.

I think it's nice how Simon truly appreciates talent, and wants to see those that he thinks are good move on. Or suceeded in the music industry, at least. It kind of shows that he's not a mean-spirited person...he's just *brutally* honest when it comes to giving his opinion.

Oh, and I enjoyed how he offered to give Ryan advice if she ever needed it (last week), too. I don't even like Ryan that much, but I'm glad that Simon was willing to help out someone because he felt they deserved it.

Admin

Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 07:24 am EditMoveDeleteIP
The big question is: Does Christina love Simon?

Webkitty

Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 08:05 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Still lovng Simon!

Ketchuplover

Tuesday, August 20, 2002 - 07:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Good jab at Paula,Simon :)

Realfan

Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 09:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Excellent jab, Simon. Paula was being SO RUDE, interrupting just to get her stupid one-liner in there, and it was so lame I don't even remember it. I do remember Simon pointing out she has a comedy writer!! Making her look even more foolish than she's doing on her own, which is quite foolish. Like fighting with Simon over his opinion about Justin's performance, when it was HIS turn to speak--then Randy agreeing with Simon! Paula just came off petty and silly and rude last night, while Simon is trying to get on with business.

Loved his comment about how hard the singers have been working, and Kelly appreciated it, too (she certainly looked worn.)

Gabmeister

Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 12:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Paula Abdul is a seriously disturbed woman. She has no clue what the duties of a talent judge and critic are;(she just tells everyone how great they are); and when she does decide to do her job...she copies Simon: "song selection is key at this point in the comp."; (as prev. posters have said). Besides, something just seems "off" about her. That is my board certified diagnosis. I am certified and licensed in the great State of Confusion. That is my

Gabmeister

Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 12:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
P.S. Simon rules....he truly is the dog's bollocks!