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Hobbs

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 10:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Wcv, I know I am showing my ignorance here. Maybe even my age. But what does that mean?

Cathie

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 10:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Fruitbat, the term 'lazy eye' refers to amblyopia, which is definitely a vision problem, the unequal vision of a patient's two eyes. The condition you are describing where an eye drifts is strabismus, which is when one or both eyes occasionally turns in or out because the eye muscles are not working together. This is often confused with amblyopia, because untreated amblyopia can lead to strabismus. You are correct that neither of these has anything to do with a drooping eyelid (ptosis).

Crazydog

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 10:27 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hobbs, I'm not sure exactly what the origin is, but when someone says "Word" to you it means they agree 100% with something you posted earlier.

Crazydog

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 10:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
BTW, whatever happened to that girl they had sort of hosting the show with Ryan? Seems like she was there only for the auditions and since the performances have begun she has disappeared.

Hobbs

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 10:39 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks CD! I'll get with this hip groovy talk yet.

Djgirl5235

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 10:54 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I am feeling the love today!!! I love this place!

for all of you!

Deej

Watching2

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 11:09 am EditMoveDeleteIP
First off, my apologies to all Kelly fans! I'm not trying to put her down, but just saying what I think from the viewpoint of having never heard her sing until this year's AI. I didn't watch the show last year.

I've heard her sing on AI and on Leno and it's probably the songs they've produced for her new CD, but I just haven't heard the great voice everyone talks about. The songs sound too over-produced and it's hard to hear her voice over the music and the background singers. Too bad I can't see some of her performances from last season. I'd really love to hear the voice everyone talks about. Does anyone else think anything similar regarding her new songs? FWIW
:)

Jeep

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 11:39 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Watching, I've been thinking the same thing. This is the first AI for me, so I haven't heard Kelly sing until this year when she did her new song on AI. I was not impressed and neither was my hubby. I guess we missed the best parts. Or maybe I'm just getting to old to appreciate the new stuff.

Hobbs

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 11:39 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Watching2, I've got a bunch of mp3's of last year. If anyone knows a way I can post them, I'd be happy to do it. I don't know if THCH has a place for that kind of stuff.

Brenda1966

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 11:49 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Watching -- I adored Kelly last year but I agree about the AI performance this year. It sounded over-produced to me too. I have not bought her album and don't even know if I will.

There used to be a web site that had a lot of the AI performances. Does anyone know if it's still out there?

Conejo

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 11:55 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Actually, I thought that Kelly's singing during the contest was better than her performance on the show this year. JMHO

During her performances last year I would get goose bumps - and this isn't happening for me with the current contestants.

Bandit

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 12:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I thought Josh was going to blow "Piano Man," but I think he did great!!!!!!!!! Plus, he gets props for even attempting Billy Joel's signature song.

And poor Carmen, oh, I don't even what to say, it was soo bad.

Bandit

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 12:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, forgot to mention, that I would have LOVED to hear someone sing "Goodnight Saigon." My very favorite Billy Joel song. Although maybe a bit too controversial right now, in spite of everything going on.

Wcv63

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 12:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
If you're interested in listening to some of Kelly's performances from last year go here:

Kelly Fan Site

I highly recommend Stuff Like That There, Natural Woman and I Surrender.

I feel highly protective of Kelly and tend to take it personally when she is criticized. This is a testament to her talent and persona. I'm certainly not saying she doesn't deserve criticism (Well okay...maybe I am) or that anyone should not have a dissenting opinion (I think you're wrong but you can be wrong if you want to) but I personally feel like she is head and shoulders above most of the talent in the industry today.

Miss Independent is but one song from her album. If you can find a clip of "Just Missed The Train" or "The Trouble With Love Is" I guarantee you'll find the Kelly Love that exists within us all.


Hobbes, Crazydog was right in her explanation of my remark. It means "You said it brother! Right on! Your words are truth!" IOW, I agree with you 100%.

Midlifer

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 12:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
HI, HERM!!!!!!!

It's me.....your co-worker(Mrs. B)...!!!!! I just joined! Hello, all of you AI fans!

Hobbs

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 12:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Great site WCV. I just love the video of "A Moment Like This" from the finale. If it doesn't give you goose bumps, then you're not human. It's not her best performance, but it is her best performance. I watched it earlier today.

Fruitbat

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 12:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree with Wcv. I have not seen anyone who equals Kelly this year. It is more than just her voice, which is superior, but her charisma and stage presence. Her personality grabbed my heart and intensified it's caress each week. I adore this girl.

Hermione69

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 01:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
OMG, everybody, you gotta welcome Midlifer! She works with me and I got her totally hooked on this place! LOL!

Hello Midlifer!

Moondance

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 01:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Welcome Midlifer...Click Here!

Hobbs

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 01:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
WELCOME TO THE PARTY, MIDLIFER!
welcome

Walker

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 01:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
welcome midlifer..glad you joined in on the fun here.

Dahli

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 01:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am so glad somebody said it! Last year Kelly just mesmerized me, I absolutely adored watching her and listening to her and all this season I have been waiting to feel that 'feeling' again but it's all so amateurish.... she had/has and will always have 'it'

they don't have that 'somebody' in this bunch... jmo

Midlifer - love your name, welcome and stay awhile... we're glad ta see ya!

Beachcomber88

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 02:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am a huge Billy Joel fan, so I really enjoyed last night. I agree with the other post about how it would have been nice if he was the guest judge. I missed the first 10-15 minutes and turned it on before Ruben's performance. Did they explain why Smokey Robinson was the guest judge? What was the connection?

I noticed that almost all of the songs were "old" Billy. Carmen's "And So It Goes" from his last big pop album "The River of Dreams" was the only "new" Billy. A terrible choice for Carmen - an obscure song and a critical mistake at a time when song selection is so important. Everyone else chose well-known hits.

Someone wanted to hear "Goodnight Saigon" - a great song, but way too long for the limited amount of time they have to sing. I would have liked to hear some of the newer songs - "River of Dreams", "I Go to Extremes", and "We Didn't Start the Fire". But then again, these aren't as safe choices as his older songs.

Crazydog, the girl you're referring to is Kristin Holt. She was supposed to be living with the contestants in their house and be reporting on their daily lives. I've been skipping some of the results shows, so I'm not sure if they've ever showed anything by her. I did recently see her in one of those Maxim/Stuff/FHM mags. Perhaps she's moved on to other things?

Pagal

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 02:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hello Midlifer! Welcome to our little group.

Has anyone seen an AOL poll today that shows which direction folks are leaning as far as who goes tonight?

Maris

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 02:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This is the AOL poll appearing today:

Which singer on 'American Idol' is your favorite?

40%
Ruben Studdard 188,747

29%
Clay Aiken 136,188

12%
Joshua Gracin 56,476

7%
Kimberly Caldwell 31,623

4%
Kimberley Locke 20,982

4%
Trenyce 19,607

3%
Carmen Rasmusen 15,475
Total votes: 469,098