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Brenda1966

Thursday, July 03, 2003 - 10:22 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I noticed Chancey's mother's face as well. He's one of the weakest singers so she needs to be prepared for reality here.

I honestly think Tori was a little confused when she was sent back to sit down. The way Ryan said it almost sounded like he was telling her she has moved on and won a spot, not moving on to come back next week and try again.

I think she's a shoe-in for next week. All the Taylor votes will go her way. Is there even a need for me to watch? I'm sure Fox won't be thrilled either because then there'll be no "will the other sister make it" for them to drag out week to week.

If at least 1 boy doesn't make this group I'll be very unhappy. I'll be voting for AJ and Chantal until one of them gets in.

Whoami

Thursday, July 03, 2003 - 12:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I kind of got that maybe Tori was confused a bit too. In fact, she may have figured like the rest of us that she was a shoo-in, with the hopes of her sister making it. I don't really get that she's a conceited brat though, I think she's just confident.

You know, a lot of times when I see child actors, or the ones in those ensembles like on the (shudder) Barney show, the kids just ooze with this holy-terror-"I-know-I'm-cute-and-I'll-get-anything-I-want-cause-these-clueless-adults-need-me-"brattiness. Thankfully, I don't see that type of brattiness oozing from these kids.

Monkeyboy

Thursday, July 03, 2003 - 01:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
UGH! I almost picked Taylor!!!

Hotlantan

Thursday, July 03, 2003 - 02:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Perhaps I am alone in thinking here, but I felt that "Bad Moon Rising" was TOTALLY INAPPROPRIATE for a nine year old child to sing. Such a shiny, happy "Up With People" rendition made it obvious that ToriBenet had absolutely no idea what the words she was parroting meant. What are they going to teach her next week - "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morrisette? Maybe something subtler like Marianne Faithfull's "Why'd Ya Do It?"

Realmom

Thursday, July 03, 2003 - 04:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hot, I hear you. I mentioned this with more focus on how the Thompson girls were dressed in my post above. There are sooooo many songs to choose from...why can't the girls find more age-appropriate songs and dress more age-appropriately? Guess I'm just an old fuddy-duddy...

I'm not belittling the Thompson girls' talent, but they ooze pageant. My kids haven't done pageants, but we've watched plenty of friends in local ones. I prefer a more natural kid with a more natural voice along the lines of Danielle White.

Texasdeb

Thursday, July 03, 2003 - 05:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The Thompson girls do kind of have that pageant like thing. I think prob. alot of these girls have been in Little Miss. My daughters were both in Little Miss (ea just once because they wanted to be). I'm smitten w/these sisters though, but I posted a few days ago that I believe they have a "pageant mom". I think they ooz w/self confidence & I'm giving credit to their Mom for that one.

Llkoolaid

Saturday, July 05, 2003 - 08:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I love the Thompson sisters, they are not my favorites but I really like them. Tori is full of confidence. I don't know why the reference to Jon Benet, I must be missing something because that little Tori seems to be absolutely loving what she is doing. I have a big problem with pageants if it is the mother re-living her childhood or some pathetic ego trip she gets on but I just don't see it with Tori. Taylor could use a little more confidenc. I agree with what Puttergirl said "I have a theory why Taylor went in first. I'm probaby wrong. I think she deserves it, but I don't think normally she would have been picked first. I think so many people assumed Tori is a shoe-in and so don't want to see Taylor hurt, that they went ahead and voted for her. I'm glad- I really want to see them both in it."

Texasdeb

Saturday, July 05, 2003 - 02:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Just wandering if the Tompson girls popularity will hurt some of the older kids in this comp. Taylor is 11 & Tori is 9. Wasn't it mentioned that Several of the other kids that are really good performers are 14 & pushing 15. Of course there have been child groups in the past w/a span in ages - but, they were all siblings. I think the 2 Thompsons would fit the best in a group with the other 3 being AJ, Chauncy, & either Danielle or Jordan. Even though that would mean Chantel & Lucy, who are both such strong performers would be out. I think this whole group thing should have had 2 age groups from the get go.

Puttergirl

Saturday, July 05, 2003 - 04:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Texasdeb, I hope you're right. I have Tori, Taylor, A.J., Chauncey and Danielle!!!!!

Texasdeb

Saturday, July 05, 2003 - 04:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Puttergirl, you prob. saw into this whole situation early. Your pics must have reflected the Tompsons popularity. Danielle IS better than Jordan & she would mix good w/the others. Danielle has IMO the best solo voice.

Puttergirl

Sunday, July 06, 2003 - 07:45 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm usually wrong on these things, but what I was thinking was that they would want to have a mixed group of 2 boys and 3 girls, and that A.J. and Chauncey looked looked like the favorites for boys. Then I thought of the 3 girls, Taylor and Tori are audience favorites and Danielle is really good and deserves it. So, we'll see....

Texasdeb

Tuesday, July 08, 2003 - 04:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I totally adore this show but since new VCR isn't up & ready, I won't get to watch b/cause I have to be in the BB threads! Anyone not a fan of BB? Please post EVERYYHING for us hampsters.

Essence

Tuesday, July 08, 2003 - 05:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm taping this and watching BB. I wonder if anyone will be here to spoil.

Puttergirl

Tuesday, July 08, 2003 - 05:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I've been switching back and forth. I've seen a little bit of each singer and I must be biased because I don't feel any different about any of my picks. They started with Tori who was good. Danielle and A.J. did real good. I thought Morgan, Jordan, Chantel, Lucy, Chauncey, and Katelyn were just so-so.

Hotlantan

Wednesday, July 09, 2003 - 08:02 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Reminder for those who didn't watch - no results show on Wednesday (7/9) and no regular show next Tuesday. Results from this last show revealed next week Wednesday (7/16).

Just watched the first five minutes of tape and Ryan is now completely shameless in shoving that "keep the sisters together!" notion down our throats. Tori sings yet another totally age-inappropriate song, "Love The One You're With". Maybe next week she will get to do Donna Summer's "Love To Love You Baby". :(

Hobbs

Wednesday, July 09, 2003 - 09:47 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Boy did Tori look older with her straight hair and makeup. I wonder if they thought they needed to make her that way for the competition. I wasn't thrilled with her performance this week. She needs to go back to the country stuff. She really hit it 2 weeks ago in the semi's. I'm worried that she is going to get more nervous each week that she is not voted in and her performances will suffer. We'll see.

Chantel just didn't seem to have it this week. Her posture was even weird. Like her head was slunk down into her sholders. I don't ever remember that song she sang. Her voice sounded really good, but the song was not memorable. They need to sing big hit songs so that people can sing along and get into it. Her father didn't cry this time which is a sure sign it wasn't that great.

Whenever I hear a Carpenter's song introduced, I cringe. I think Karen Carpenter had the voice of an angel. I don't think anyone can compare to her, and will always look weak if they try. But Danielle did fantastic with "Close to You". I was very impressed, but have always liked her. Katelyn choked up "We've Only Just Begun".

But tonights big winner was Lucy. She belted out that song. Mrs. Hobbs said, "That girls has some lungs!"

The rest of them all seem to have improved a lot from last week and there were no really bad performances. I don't like the fact that we didn't get to see Taylor perform. She was voted the best so we should be able to hear her each week. Maybe the "winners" will perform on the results show.

For me? Well it's back to the BB boards.

Hobbs

Thursday, July 10, 2003 - 06:00 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hey Monkeyboy. I saw your picks. Why do you think Chantel will move in this week?

Ginger1218

Thursday, July 10, 2003 - 02:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Why was there no results show last night and no show next Tuesday?

Tess

Thursday, July 10, 2003 - 06:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Because of the All-Star baseball game.

Scribe

Saturday, July 12, 2003 - 02:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I was wondering about the lack of shows as well - thanks for the info.

Mt favs are - Chantell, Morgan and AJ with Tori, Taylor and Lucy close behind.

Essence

Saturday, July 12, 2003 - 03:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I finally got to watch my tape of last weeks show.

I think Tori is a cute kid, and sure she has talent, but she didn't impress me this past week. I don't think she should be in the top three, but probably will because of the sister thing.

I think Morgan is the most talented of this group. FAME always talks about the triple threat, well this kid has it. He can sing, he can dance, and he has loads of personality.

I like Chauncy, but I think he could use a little more polishing. I would love to see him make the group, but I don't think he will.

Chantel wasn't as good this week as she was last week. I didn't like her song.

I thought Jordan was much better this week than last week.

I'm just not feeling AJ at all. I think if he makes the group it's because of his looks. IMO he is in the bottom half of this group talent wise.

Essence

Wednesday, July 16, 2003 - 05:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Brian McKnight is singing tonight.

Essence

Wednesday, July 16, 2003 - 05:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I missed the name of the group number they are doing, but it's pretty good. I think it was called United We Stand Divided We Fall.

Essence

Wednesday, July 16, 2003 - 05:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Katelyn is not in the top 3.
AJ is in the top 3.
Danielle is not in the top 3.
Tori is in the top 3.
Lucy is not in the top 3.
Morgan is not in the top 3.
Jordan is not in the top 3.
Chauncey is in the top 3.
Chantal is not in the top 3.

Essence

Wednesday, July 16, 2003 - 05:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Taylor gets to do the video by herself this week. It's cute.