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Fruitbat

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 08:11 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Faery, thanks, that is good to hear.

I like all three judges and find the balance of their styles a perfect blend. I am getting tired of Paula's constant comments to and about Simons critique, though. She is constantly raising her fist in a mock punch. ho hum.......just let him have his style too. Contenders benefit from each judges take.

Some posters and critics of the show have said they disregard Paula's comments. On the contrary, when she offers advice or comment other than 'you did great' I think it bears attention.

Tabbyking

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 08:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
i was particulary impressed with the singers who called lamont dozier "mr. dozier" and not "lamont". just an etiquette thing, i know, but they are not his 'equals'. they should all be in awe of his talent and saying, "thanks, lamont", as if he were just one of the gang, bothered me a little. i loved the respect that was evident in those who called him "mr. dozier". a little thing, i know! but when they are all this talented, i have to find something that edges them over a bit on my like-o-meter.

Hermione69

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 08:17 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Which ones did that, Tabby?

Texannie

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 08:20 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I thought the same thing too Tabby!!

I thought that it was the area code, but wasn't sure..DUH!!!

Car54

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 08:27 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree on the respect thing. I liked when the singers seemed to know who Lamont Dozier was and gave him the respect due.
I loved how respectful he was of them as well...he took them very seriously and offered excellent feedback that should be useful to them.

I also like it when they take the judges criticism (fair or unfair) with respect. When they smart off it just makes them look bad, not the judges.

I like Trenyce a lot. I am hoping she gets the image thing together. I wish she could get the same advice Clay got...he totally pulled his image together in a matter of weeks...she needs someone to take her in hand and get a look that is polished and professional.

Jasper...good catch on the country issue with Joshua...I saw an interview with him and Corey and he said Garth Brooks is his idol. It shows (in a good way).

Denecee

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 08:47 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I thought Simon was referring to Julia's breast falling out of her shirt when she bent over, but she never caught it. That dancing of hers is like mine when I don't have my groove on,lol. She sang alright.
All the guys minus Corey seem to be very nice well rounded people. I love them all and I even enjoyed Corey song tonight.
Trenyce was the only girl who really impressed me but I liked all the performances.

Walker

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 08:55 am EditMoveDeleteIP
texianne..i agree with your daughter carmen is a very cute girl but lastnight she had on way too much shiny lipstick..less is better on her shes way too young for that.

Realbiz

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 09:02 am EditMoveDeleteIP
My preference as of last night's performance:

1. Trenyce (overall best)
2. Clay (where does that voice come from?)
3. Joshua (good style)
4. Kimberly C (unique voice and very natural)
5. Ruben (the judges seem like him)
6. Corey (did the job)
7. Vanessa (good voice but too much a "performer")
8. Carmen (great effort with great potential)
9. Rickey (lack of stage command)
10.Charles (see above)
11. Kimberly L (too serious for AI perhaps try Opera)
12. Julia (attitude sucks)

Jasper

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 09:03 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, I knew something was threatening to make an appearance on Julia if she bowed! She just replied to Simon, well your opinion doesn't mean anything. They are all real quick to jump on him...question though is it not his company that offers a recording contract to some of them or am I way off base? If it is they will have to learn to take Simon's critique either with a grain of salt or to heart and perhaps take some of his advice. The weight thing with him bothers me. I'm always rather happy to see the avearage sized person on TV, rather than the Jenna's and Heidi's of reality TV. Mind you Rueben is a very large man but he looks equally expansive in height and shoulder width as in girth. He is awesome, though I agree about the shirt it's getting rather old.
Any speculation on who you think will be cut tonight? The TV Guide says two people will be eliminated....

Jasper

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 09:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
My preference as of last night's performance:

1. Trenyce (overall best-wow she's been like a different woman in the last two performances)
2. Clay (he blew me away with the EJ song last time)
3. Joshua (the boy next door, cool style in the auditions)
4. Kimberly C (tries too hard)
5. Ruben (awesome)
6. Corey (mickey mouse voice)
7. Vanessa (I like her she has presence)
8. Carmen (go back to school)
9. Rickey (I was surprised, best I'd heard him)
10.Charles (seemed uncomfortable)
11. Kimberly L (seemed disinterested)
12. Julia (lovely voice, attitude sucks)

Brenda1966

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 09:35 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm surprised at all the reactions to Julia. I agree her smart comment to Simon was rude, but it was said so quietly I wonder if half of America even noticed. I liked her voice and her singing, but her dancing was disctracting. I don't expect to see her in the bottom 3, but I've been wrong before.

Carmen impressed me. She really stepped it up a notch. I think she's at a disadvantage because she wasn't in the to 30 and didn't get that screen time to build a following. I threw a few votes her way.

Clay was awesome. Trenyce was too (but she needs to quit tapping the mic). I think Kim Locke and Charles were the weakest.

Kim C's extensive background working in the business bothers me a bit. For me, I want this competition to be about finding undiscovered talent, someone who was bagging groceries, cutting hair, or just going to school -- not someone who worked on stage 7 nights a week for 3+ years.

Fruitbat

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 09:37 am EditMoveDeleteIP
My guess is, there is a make-up person back stage......and not doing a great job.

Yuhuru

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 10:22 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I really didn't like Corey. Am I the only one?

Grooch

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 10:27 am EditMoveDeleteIP
No, you are not. My husband thought he was a woman singing when he came into the room. You should have seen the look on his face when he saw Corey was actually a man.

Fanny

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 10:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
lol, Grooch. I don't particularly care for his style, either. But I loved his braids.

Tabbyking

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 10:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
hermione, i don't have it taped, so can't tell you exactly who said "mr dozier" besides clay, but there were 2 or 3 that used the formal words and 2 or 3 that said 'lamont'.

i love smokey robinson so was surprised when mr. dozier said corey was sounding like him. not unless he gets really, really, really good!!

Brenda1966

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 10:36 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm not feeling the love for Corey either and am stumped as to why Simon likes him so much. <>

Hermione69

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 10:39 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks, Tabby!

Anybody at home able to access the AOL poll? I'd love to see what it is saying now.

Webkitty

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 11:37 am EditMoveDeleteIP
FYI for everyone

I just watched my tape of last night, and here is what each of the 12 said in response to Lamont Dozier.

1. Kim L. - Thank you
2. Joshua - Thank you
3. Charles - Thanks, Lamont
4. Kim C. - Thank you Lamont
5. Ricky - Thank you very much Mr Dozier
6. Julia - Thank you
7. Clay - Thank you very much, thank you so much
8. Vanessa - Thank you Lamont
9. Corey - Thank you Mr. Dozier
10. Carmen - nodded thank you
11. Tereynce - Thank you
12. Ruben - Thank you

Hope this helps

Realbiz

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 11:44 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank you, webkitty :)

Grooch

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 11:53 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank you, Ms. Kitty. ;)

Scorpiomoon

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 12:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Don't mind me, I just came here to vent.

After giving it some thought, I have to say, I am growing incredibly disappointed with Vanessa.

I loved her first audition and I was so happy she made it to the final 12. But after seeing the show last night, I'm getting the feeling Miss Vanessa is getting an inflated ego and the music is coming second.

If she truly had the voice to back her, "Look at me! Look at me!" attitude, I could forgive her, But when it comes down to it, it's just not there.

Hermione69

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 12:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
TV Guide Poll (nowhere close to the AOL numbers, but interesting, nevertheless).

Which contestant should be eliminated on American Idol tonight?

Julia DeMato
740 19%

Charles Grigsby Jr.
726 19%

Kimberley Locke
486 13%

Corey Clark
462 12%

Carmen Rasmusen
415 11%

Vanessa Olivarez
316 8%

Rickey Smith
245 6%

Kimberly Caldwell
201 5%

Trenyce
139 4%

Joshua Gracin
55 1%

Ruben Studdard
54 1%

Clay Aiken
43 1%

Total Votes: 3882

Wargod

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 01:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tabby! I so agree with that! The first one that called him Lamont, my mouth dropped open! I told my husband pretty much the same thing....if it had been me up in front of Lamont Dozier, I would have been almost awed to silence and would never have called him by anything other than Mr. to show my respect. LOL, we grew up calling our parents friends by first name, but their are definitely times that calling someone Mr, Mrs, DR, Professor are just called for and I thought with Mr. Dozier it was!

Seamonkey

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 01:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'll update the AOL poll..

25% Joshua 92,172
24% Clay 89,784
17% Ruben 61,796
11% Kimberly C 42,417
06% Trenyce 21,111
03% Julia 12,647
03% Corey 12,242
03% Vanessa 9,525
02% Carmen 8,512
02% Charles 8,171
02% Rickey 7,439
02% Kimberly L 6,936

Total votes 372,752