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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Tuesday, May 01, 2018 - 7:45 am 
Thanks. I was not trying to be sensitive but you have to admit it is confusing. Quite honestly I looked at Ada as a role that Adam was playing, not as who he is.
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Strategist
Member
07-01-2014
| Tuesday, May 01, 2018 - 8:27 am
Roxip, it's perfectly okay. There's a whole culture around drag and many of us don't have a lot of exposure to it.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Tuesday, May 01, 2018 - 9:24 am
My exposure to drag consists of watching The Birdcage, Victor Victoria, Connie and Carla and To Wong Foo. I think I get the Hollywood version...LOL! (But Victor Victoria is one of the BEST movies!)
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Nessietessie
Member
02-03-2007
| Tuesday, May 01, 2018 - 10:47 am
Gabby is a very beautiful girl, however, my husband and I do not understand a word she is singing. We hate when the new generation of singers don't know how to pronounce words.
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Nessietessie
Member
02-03-2007
| Tuesday, May 01, 2018 - 10:49 am
Gabby is a beautiful girl, however, my husband and I do not understand a word she is singing. She does not pronounce her words.
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Strategist
Member
07-01-2014
| Tuesday, May 01, 2018 - 10:50 am
I saw a really good clip about LGBTQ naming conventions a few years ago. It was part of a movie or TV show, but I don't remember which one now.
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Strategist
Member
07-01-2014
| Tuesday, May 01, 2018 - 10:52 am
I have the same problem with Gabby, Nessietessie. I just can't enjoy her singing when the enunciation is so weak (in comparison to some others). However, the all sing a whole darn lot better than I do. LOL
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Lakecat
Member
10-01-2006
| Tuesday, May 01, 2018 - 12:22 pm
I think Lisa Loopner ( Catie) will win.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Tuesday, May 01, 2018 - 1:26 pm
Based in voting patterns, I think Cade, Caleb or Michael will win, with Maddie and/or Catie having an outside chance.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, May 01, 2018 - 2:06 pm
There have been practically no women winners in recent years. The last woman to win American Idol was Candice in Season 12 and then we have to go all the way back to Jordin in Season 6.
I'm not sure why it's so hard for a woman to win in recent seasons.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Tuesday, May 01, 2018 - 2:37 pm
Gabby is a beautiful girl, however, my husband and I do not understand a word she is singing. She does not pronounce her words.
Nessietessie, that's exactly how I feel about Cade.
On the subject of trans people, I learned a TON about that culture from watching I Am Cait. Can't stand Caitlyn Jenner, but I loved all her friends! That knowledge really came in handy, because my son has a teenage friend who is a trans boy (bio girl who identifies as a boy). It's mostly about being respectful and not prying too far into someone else's business. Love and acceptance play a big part.
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Lakecat
Member
10-01-2006
| Tuesday, May 01, 2018 - 3:43 pm
I learned about drag queen protocol from RuPauls Drag Race. I really love the show, it's light and fun.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Tuesday, May 01, 2018 - 3:57 pm
My daughter loves that show. She has a friend who transitioned in high school (female to male).
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, May 01, 2018 - 5:15 pm
Once again on Sunday, they played with Catie's mind.. calling Cade and Caleb, and leaving her near the end of safe.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, May 01, 2018 - 5:27 pm
Or they are playing the viewers to try and encourage more voting for her?
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, May 01, 2018 - 6:03 pm
That is also quite possible or likely..
But it is her heart that must drop when the Ca.. is not her..
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Gldnlvr
Member
08-03-2007
| Wednesday, May 02, 2018 - 8:00 am
I loved watching Ada but don't feel this format was right for her style of performance. Better off on a stage somewhere, maybe Broadway someday.
The American Idol winner is ideally a recording star, touring, etc. and needs to be "current" . . . I feel like Gabby, Caleb, Catie (if she could mature a bit) or even Maddie could fill this easily. or Dennis could have. My opinion!
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Wednesday, May 02, 2018 - 10:28 am
Gldnlvr, you and Simon agree on that, But what it is called American Idol, not pop star, so I am not sure it needs to be as limited to current. I think saleable would work.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Wednesday, May 02, 2018 - 11:26 am
"Saleable" (or maybe "commercial") is probably the right term. That's what they're really looking for.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, May 02, 2018 - 11:49 am
Marketable? Cash cow?
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Friday, May 04, 2018 - 12:32 pm
I ma not sure they have the same kind of contract lock ins, Kelly was locked in for 7 albums. Not sure about Carrie.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, May 04, 2018 - 12:58 pm
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Idol_
controversies
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Texasdeb
Member
05-23-2003
| Sunday, May 06, 2018 - 7:28 am
Is there a theme for tonight's show?
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, May 06, 2018 - 8:42 am
It has been renewed.
‘American Idol’ Renewed by ABC
By Daniel Holloway
ABC has renewed “American Idol.”
As Variety reported Thursday, a renewal recently became a lock. Strong ratings for the new season’s first live show on Sunday, which saw the highest levels of viewership since the season premiere, give ABC a positive narrative around the franchise to push heading into its upfront presentation May 16. Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie are set to return next season along with host Ryan Seacrest.
“We knew that ‘American Idol’ on ABC would unleash an opportunity for singers from all walks of life to realize their dreams and that these incredible contestants would have America rooting for their success,” said Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment. “I am thrilled that Katy, Luke, Lionel and Ryan will be back to once again embark on this Idol journey with us to discover the next crop of inspiring talent.”
more at the link ...
http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/american-idol-renewed-abc-1202798997/
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, May 06, 2018 - 8:50 am
According to mjsbigblog and Billboard, the themes for tonight are songs by Prince and songs from the year they were born.
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