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Beachcomber88

Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 02:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Happyhounds, first of all, the phone call is toll-free. Unless you're one of the few people left in America using a payphone. But even then, it's 35 cents.

If you're going to criticize Paula for expressing her displeasure at America's vote, then you must also say the same for the countless times Simon complained about the voting last year. Do you not remember how Simon reminded us how certain people shouldn't have been in the competition last year? RJ? The kid with the funky glasses? What makes this any different than what Paula said? Interestingly though, you seem to only praise Simon for his honesty. You can't have it both ways <mod14>

Car54

Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 03:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I didn't hear Simon say Charles deserved to be voted off. I heard him say 5 of them deserved to be at the bottom. He didn't like the song pick but that was about all he said. He was much harsher on Corey.

Who cares what Paula says anyway.

Fruitbat

Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 06:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I like all the judges and think they provide a balance. I tend to sit up and listen when Paula is not 100% there. She is subtle and often her criticizm is not heard. She does not always sing their praises.

Another factor is that she takes on balancing Simon, which is not a bad thing. There is nothing wrong with focusing on the good part of a performance. That can be as beneficial as the heat. No performer is without some merit.

Ladytex

Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 09:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, I guess Beachcomber can't stand me. Oh, well ....

Grooch

Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 09:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I guess BC can't stand me either. lol!

<<I can't stand people who find Ruben adorable and call him a big teddy bear.>>

Prisonerno6

Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 12:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Count me in the "can't be standed by BC and proud of it!" group!

Beachcomber88

Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 05:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm not trying to start a war here. Everybody is entitled to their own opinions. My point is that there is an unfair double standard that exists for men and women when it comes to being overweight. Why is a 300 pound guy called a teddy bear but the same cannot be said for a 300 pound woman?

Car54

Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 05:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I like to hear what the judges say, but it really does not impact who I like and what I think about the performance.

I do usually agree with Simon (except for this Carmen abberation...but he will get over it, I have faith.) I respect Randy for his musical knowlege. Paula's comments generally would better suit a coach or teacher than a judge. I do like that she takes on Simon when he is being an @ss, but she has made that into schtick..it is her "thing" now...and I liked it when it was more spontaneous.

I like Ruben, and I loved Frenchie...I think they are roughly in the same size range...and I liked Charles..and he is a little peanut of a guy- in this case...size DOESN'T matter. I am not enjoying Kimberly L- not because of her size, but because she does not seem to be enjoying herself when she sings. With her voice, if she can discover that joy of performing, she could be a contender. Haven't seen it yet, tho.

It is the whole package..the energy, the personality, the spirit, the voice that make me like a contestant.

Djgirl5235

Monday, March 24, 2003 - 04:45 am EditMoveDeleteIP
For me, what elicits my vote is the reaction I, myself, have towards their performance. Clay (as most of you know) is my favourite, simply because I get chills and thrills everytime I've heard him sing. Ruben doesn't do that for me. I agree wholeheartedly with Car regarding the whole package - it doesn't matter to me what they look like, that's redundant... If it bothered me, a lot of my favourite singers would be out of my collection.

Prisonerno6

Monday, March 24, 2003 - 05:47 am EditMoveDeleteIP
"Why is a 300 pound guy called a teddy bear but the same cannot be said for a 300 pound woman?"

We don't have a 300 pound woman in the competition. Remember, Frenchie (the only close-to-300 pound woman we've seen in the competition) was kicked off for doing *LINGERIE* shots for a nudie website! No one made any comments about her weight while competing, and Simon said the comments he made about Vanessa's weight were because she had obviously (to him) gained a fair amount of weight since they had first seeen her (I don't pay enough attention to size to tell).

I honestly don't think we've seen a double standard here. I agree there often is one in society, where some people accept a wider weight range in men than in women, but hey, I weigh 300 pounds, and I've known many men who think I'm just nice and cuddly. :-)

Essence

Monday, March 24, 2003 - 06:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I think it's in the way you carry yourself. Ruben is called a teddy bear because he seems to be a nice guy whom people like. He has a great personality. Simon noted it on the show when Ruben was voted in. After Ruben came Kimberly L (who is no where close to Ruben's size), who Simon said had the voice but lacked personality...(and then she showed out) that's what it's all about. It has nothing to do with a double standard.

Happyhounds

Monday, March 24, 2003 - 09:47 am EditMoveDeleteIP
By the way Beachcomber. It's my quarter is an expression not a statement of fact and no I was one of the few that didn't watch american idol last year ( so sue me ) And as far as not liking Paula statement, that my prerogative. And again I would not vote for anyone who talked to Simon in particular, any of the judges in general, the way some of those kids do.

Fruitbat

Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 07:47 am EditMoveDeleteIP
The bottom three this week are not that easy to guess this time.

Julia could gather some support from just having been at the bottom both times. I can see her home town rallying to hit redial for two hours to get her out of the final three.

Kim C could drop like a stone and be the next to go too.

It is all about who dazzles the judges. Anyone one of them could pull ahead by blowing everyone away.

The Marine is sinking fast and I expect to see him drop in the polls even more. Not to the bottom three but lower. I don't see him shining with Disco.

Hermione69

Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 07:51 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm wondering if there might not be some backlash against Joshua along the lines of "Why are you still here and not at war?" People are funny that way.

Fruitbat

Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 07:58 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes they are, and that could happen but we won't know. He has come out as a county singer and that has and will continue to hurt him.

Djgirl5235

Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 08:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hello my two favourite ladies!!! I'm going to be here tonight (thank Goodness!!! I thought I was going to go nuts watching by myself last week!!!)

I am not having that hard of a time with two of the three: Julia & Corey - but that's before the show starts, so my opinion will most likely change, but I can't see it changing that drastically!

Beachcomber88

Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 08:35 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Heard a clip of tonight's American Idol on the radio, and I recognized Clay but can't seem to place the song that he'll sing. "Sugarpie honeybunch, you know I love you." Is it called Sugarpie? Sounded really good!

I agree Fruitbat and Hermione...country twang and disco do not mix. I still am wondering why or when he decided to go country. Does it make him feel more connected with his home? I don't get it. Could have given Clay a run for it.

Grooch

Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 08:37 am EditMoveDeleteIP
BC, Clay sang that when they did the Motown show.

Fruitbat

Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 08:42 am EditMoveDeleteIP
DJ! Hi darlin'. I am not sure Julia will be there. Just a hunch.

BC, I think the Marine has always been country but concealed it with his song choices until last week. His favorite artist is Garth Brooks. I assume he just likes it having nothing to do with 'feeling' connected. He *is* connected.

Fruitbat

Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 08:46 am EditMoveDeleteIP
The question is who will fail at Disco this week and certainly Corey, Ricky and the Marine are good bets.

Hermione69

Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 08:49 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi Deej! I am so excited you will be around tonight!

Fruitbat, you don't think Julia will be there tonight???

Grooch

Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 08:58 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I can't imagine the marine being any good at disco, unless he doesn't sing in a country twang.

Fruitbat

Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 09:03 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Julia may be there but I wouldnt be surprized if she were not. For some reason I do not think she will go this week. She may have gathered some sympathy support along the way. That is what my logic is.

The poor girl! She is at the bottom of the heap and does not have the excitment and personal power it takes to really put herself into her performance. I really feel for her. She is hanging by a thread and can't catch ahold of the enthusiam, I am sure some of the others are exuding. Clay, Ruben and Trenyce certainly feel pumped with the feedback they are getting from the judges. She has nothing to hold onto.

Pagal

Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 09:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
By saying "Julia may be there but I wouldn't be surprized if she were not." do you mean that she won't even perform or that you think she won't be in the bottom three tomorrow night?

Fruitbat

Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 09:39 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I mean may not be in the final three. :)