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Hobbs

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 06:21 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Things are going to wind down pretty quickly around here after tonights show. I just wanted to say goodbye to all of the friends I have made at TVCH while watching and discussing AI2. I didn't know where to put it, so I started this thread.

I'll see you all later this summer when Big Brother comes back. (Hopefully the mods won't delete my account like they did after BB2.)

Goodbye all and enjoy the shows. It has definately been a fun time!
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Readonly

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 06:29 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I think we need a withdrawal thread, kind of a rehab clinic, for those of us who became addicted to AI. I fear next Tuesday and Wednesday. What am I going to do without Clay, without Ruben and Kim, and without the judges (even Simon). Help me!!!

As you say though, Big Brother will be here before we know it and Amazing Race starts next week.

(And I have my tickets for the AI tour!!!)

Hermione69

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 06:45 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hobbs, you have been a delight!

I would have enjoyed this season more if more fans had not found it necessary to be snarky and passive-aggressive. I guess I shouldn't say that, but that is how I feel. I've noticed it from all sides, Clay and Ruben's camps, especially (and I say that as a Clay fan), and it really took away from the experience for me. People like you, Hobbs, are why I kept coming back anyway. I just think people can and should voice their opinions without getting in malicious digs and I felt too many of those. I'm sorry if I offend anyone by saying that, but.... that's my 2 cents.

Dreamweaver

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 06:57 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Agree with you 100% Hermione69. Have enjoyed coming here to read the posts during AI2 for the most part. Think that everyone should just agree to disagree. Can't wait for the start of Amazing Race and BB. Look forward to seeing everyone then. Have a great holiday weekend everyone.

On a personal note: Hobbs and Hermione69 the two of you have made me laugh, cry, and in general brightened my day when reading your posts. Have had to clean my keyboard and screen several times. :)

Llkoolaid

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 07:01 am EditMoveDeleteIP
You are so right Hermi, I just joined another board where I can let my alter ego soar. TVCH is all about respecting each others opinions so I come on here because I like the people and when someone bugs me with a comment I just leave the thread. NOW I can go to the other board and take it out on them. hahahahahahahahaha

Oh yeah, Go Clay

Hermione69

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 07:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I hope nobody misunderstands me, I am very fond of the people here! No mistake about that. I have made some great friends and I really enjoy TVCH 90% of the time. I think there was just a little too much intensity because people got so emotionally invested in their faves.

I didn't mean to hijack your thread, Hobbs! To all who came in just for AI, hope to see you around some more in the future!

Although I don't know that I have the constitution to handle Big Brother, LOL!!!

Texannie

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 07:27 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Not just AI ending..we are in a vacumn of NO reality shows on right now!!! LOL No BB, Survivor, Bachelor...don't watch the others ;)

Hobbs

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 07:28 am EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL Hermi. It looks like I'm no longer in the pilot seat on this one. Maybe I should have started 2 threads. One, "The goodbye thread"; the other, "The good riddence thread"!

Djgirl5235

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 07:31 am EditMoveDeleteIP
All I have to say: See my twin's post above (You go Hermi - I love ya!) :)

Hobbs - my dear!!! Don't leave us! I have completely enjoyed your thoughts and humourous wit throughout this season! I look forward to hobknobbing over at the BB threads this summer!!! :)

Hermione69

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 07:42 am EditMoveDeleteIP
ROFLMAO @ "The Good Riddance" thread!

<Hi Deej, will email soon...>

Hobbs

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 08:23 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Not going anywhere Deej. Just nothing on the tube except Dog Eat Dog for awhile. I'll stick around here until the end. I just wanted to start this thread before every one was gone because I appreciate everyone and what they have to say regarding this show. Everyone's thoughts are important and allow me to look at it from all sides.

Seamonkey

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 08:24 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hermi!! Hobbs!! The Amazing Race would be more fun with you than without you, and that is starting very soon and we have a team you can join and spoiling to be done.

It was hard being a Kim fan because she was dogged about one comment (and being a Vanessa fan, ditto) and it was just assumed that she couldn't possibly be in top two.

But I really enjoyed the show threads and hearing the different opinions.

So, if you are not sticking around in other areas, goodbye until you return, and make that real soon. And if you are hanging around.. see ya in other threads :)

Brenda1966

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 08:31 am EditMoveDeleteIP
*puttin her foot down* No one is going anywhere! We have Amazing Race, Big Brother, and any other crappy Fox reality show to discuss!

Wcv63

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 08:56 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I never really go away.....I lurk in the shadows and every so often I dart into a discussion.

Bandit

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 09:06 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Amen, Brenda!

Hermione69

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 09:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Seamonkey, I was one of those who jumped on Kim about that "Simon Sucks" comment, and you were one of the people that helped me to see how unfair I was being. That and Webkitty's fondness for Corey. It made me realize that everyone has favorites and there is no need to go overboard with criticism. It hurts people's feelings. I am by no means saying that people shouldn't feel free to share what they think, positive or negative, but I also think you can do so respectfully and with humor. I am softer in this thread because I have so much admiration for the contestants. I wasn't like that in Survivor, LOL!

I'm sure I sound completely full of myself and I don't mean to do that at all.

And I am not going anywhere! I have never watched the Amazing Race, but I think I will give it a whirl this time. Big Brother, I dunno. I didn't feel very comfortable, although I did participate. Talk about intense!

In the meantime, there is always the Library thread! :)

(edited to add an afterthought)

Jimmer

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 09:21 am EditMoveDeleteIP
There’s always a bit of an empty feeling when these shows come to a conclusion. We watch these people every week and you feel like you get to know them. Also, I enjoy the discussions that we have here almost as much as watching the show itself. It wouldn’t be nearly as much fun if we weren’t able to talk about it afterwards and hear everyone’s opinions!

Anyway, I’m looking forward to the Amazing Race and Big Brother!

Llkoolaid

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 09:47 am EditMoveDeleteIP
It is fun in Amazing race and BB is a blast, we will have that. Like Brenda says, no one is going anywhere.

Essence

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 10:08 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hermione69
Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 09:12 am
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I am by no means saying that people shouldn't feel free to share what they think, positive or negative, but I also think you can do so respectfully and with humor.


Exactly Hermione. If criticism had been done in that way, the AI threads would have been a lot more pleasant and enjoyable to read.

Weenerlobo

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 10:35 am EditMoveDeleteIP
While I know I didn't spend a whole buncha time in the AI rooms, I always enjoyed every visit. (I have a soft spot for the Hobbs graphics and there's nothing I can do about that!) I think that while these threads might have ventured in Snarkerdom, we were pretty lucky to have level heads (you know who you are) prevail and help people settle down. Eeeecccchhkkkk. I'm not real good at putting things the right way and I'm just gonna agree that I, too, am gonna miss coming here after the shows and seeing what everyone is saying.

Readonly

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 10:56 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hermione, I always agree with you. I often think to myself "I wish I'd said that" of any number of your posts. I'm going to miss American Idol very much. Good Luck, Clay. Good Luck, Ruben.

Walker

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 11:09 am EditMoveDeleteIP
well all can say is that it's been fun and it's done..i have really enjoyed my time here for the most part but i also feel that i have been beaten up around here and i have certainly done my share of beating but it's been fun anyway..and what's wrong with a little arguing anyway? it's healthy and good for you, we are humane..besides, i always like it when people are honest about what they are feeling even if i don't agree..one thing for sure is that i have been honest in everything i have said, harsh it may have been at times but atleast i've been honest.

Maris

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 11:24 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I enjoyed posting and I must have been in the wrong threads because I didnt see a whole lot of nastiness in these discussions. I just saw people who felt very strongly for their favorites.

It was good fun and I would like to give kudos to putter for working on her I can sing poll, thread.

Nanarobin

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 11:26 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I need to jump in here...to say....if any of my comments offended anyone with my pro-Clay talk..then I MUST apologize right now. At times I was so frustrated with the media's sooooo obvious bias....perhaps I vented too much at TVCH.

I thoroughly enjoyed having a place to chat about the show...as a night owl retiree, I found a refuge here. I love all of you and enjoy the witty comments and freedom of speech allowed.

I am not an AR fan...but will see those of you who post for BB...I have been a lurker there for past 2 seasons....totally pigging out on the live feed recaps. My family knows to use my cell, as I am online avidly reading so much of the time during BB!!

Thanks for sharing all your knowledge of AI with me and with others....it's been a blast!!

Nana Robin

Llkoolaid

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 11:44 am EditMoveDeleteIP
It is so nice to get my internet through the cable company. I love being always on line and able to check in here without the family cranking about me reading BB for hours.