Kissandra Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 As I'm sure at least some of you know, the show's seventh season begins this Tuesday. I just read a piece someone in my city wrote for a local magazine asking how pop-stars of today would fare on the show, which is something I've thought about myself. The "results" were classic. I'll post scans or type it out later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOJO Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 i'd like to see LZ on idol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 i'd like to see LZ on idol I liked the guys who won the 'Next Great American Band'. (The Clark Brothers) Now we get to laugh at the redundant 'singers' on Idol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlantOneOnMe Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Clive Davis' record label is dropping all of the past Idol winners who aren't making any money: Ruben Studdard Taylor Hicks Katherine McPhee. I hate television for the most part and I dislike American Idol immensely. Worthless TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOJO Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I hate television for the most part and I dislike American Idol immensely. Worthless TV I turnned on the television three time in the past four months. The first time LZ live on vh1, the second Roy Orbison Black and White Night on PBS and today NFL playoffs. I hate the TV. When my girlfriend comes home tonight she'll put it on and I put on my headphones and block out the SH_T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlantOneOnMe Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I turnned on the television three time in the past four months. The first time LZ live on vh1, the second Roy Orbison Black and White Night on PBS and today NFL playoffs. I hate the TV. When my girlfriend comes home tonight she'll put it on and I put on my headphones and block out the SH_T. I live in Jersey, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOJO Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I live in Jersey, too. Bayonne here how about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kissandra Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 Clive Davis' record label is dropping all of the past Idol winners who aren't making any money: Ruben Studdard Taylor Hicks Katherine McPhee. I hate television for the most part and I dislike American Idol immensely. Worthless TV Well I just think that's funny. Especially Hicks, that guy was obviously like a fad or whatever and I couldn't believe he'd even made it into the competition. Then again I've thought that about most of the contestants in the past...and by most I mean 98%. Katharine McPhee was the runner-up to Taylor Hicks, not a winner. I love the show myself. I think that's mostly because I'm a singer and love to critique things I enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy01 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I always prefer the auditions than the finals! It's entertaining to see some people try and sing. Although I mean no disrespect to them, they always put a smile across my face. Once it gets to the point where everyone is good, there isn't as much fun as it was at the beginning!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kissandra Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 Yeah, as I've said before even the finalists are usually brutal from my perspective. Anyway, here's that piece I was talking about earlier. As I said, the results were the best part. I'll post the scans in links to keep this as one post and short. "'Idol' Worthy?" by Troy L. Smith The contestants and their "statistics": Justin Timberlake, Amy Winehouse Ne-Yo, Britney Spears Christina Aguilera, T-Pain Taylor Swift, Chad Kroeger Adam Levine, Rihanna John Mayer, Ashlee Simpson The Results: Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11: the finale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragster Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 i'd like to see LZ on idol HUGE artists like Zep DO NO NEED shows like A I!!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyMerkin Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I always prefer the auditions than the finals! It's entertaining to see some people try and sing. Although I mean no disrespect to them, they always put a smile across my face. Once it gets to the point where everyone is good, there isn't as much fun as it was at the beginning!. I simply can't watch that stuff. Is there a special term for feeling deeply embarrassed on behalf of others (who usually don't feel embarrassed themselves)? There ought to be one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattmc1973 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I have to say the show is a guilty pleasure for my wife and I. Watching the horrible singers audition is like watching a train wreck. And I do think the show has helped some genuinely talented people get discovered. Some people get that initial boost from being on the show, but don't last out there in the real world because they don't have enough talent to carry them through. Kelly Clarkson and Chris Daughtry are examples of people who've used the show to springboard them to huge success, and have remained successful because they are genuinely talented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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allthekingshorses Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I have to say the show is a guilty pleasure for my wife and I. Watching the horrible singers audition is like watching a train wreck. And I do think the show has helped some genuinely talented people get discovered. Some people get that initial boost from being on the show, but don't last out there in the real world because they don't have enough talent to carry them through. Kelly Clarkson and Chris Daughtry are examples of people who've used the show to springboard them to huge success, and have remained successful because they are genuinely talented. We watch it too. Simon was really mean with the comments at auditions last year, but I think they have toned it down a little from last year. I'm still not sure they need to tell people they are "awful" but I can understand some of the laughing. This year it seems there are too many people being ridiculous just to get on TV, like the whole crossdressing thing. I was surprised they let on the girl who sang Janis. She had a great story though, good for her. And then there's.... You are my Brother.... Best friends forever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragster Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I was surprised they let on the girl who sang Janis. She had a great story though, good for her. I wonder how much $$$ she paid to get on that CRAPPY show!! KILL REALITIES!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_72 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I have to admit, I really enjoy this show and like someone said earlier, it does give those a chance who are genuinely talented that may not get discovered otherwise, such as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry a chance to shine and make it in the industry. It seems like alot of the others who were either previous winners or runners up though, haven't had that much success. Only time will tell to see who will still be around in 20 years. It amazes me though how so many of them in the auditions cannot sing a lick but have convinced themselves they sound wonderful!! I guess they want their chance to say they tried out on national TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I wonder how much $$$ she paid to get on that CRAPPY show!! KILL REALITIES!! :) You call that a bloody comment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Simon was really mean with the comments at auditions last year. The 'Bush Baby' guy? And then there's.... You are my Brother.... Best friends forever... He wouldn't stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthekingshorses Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 The 'Bush Baby' guy? He wouldn't stop. The Bush Baby.... YES! Totally what I am talking about. Telling someone they aren't even human, is one of the rudest comments you can make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Last night should have been called 'Don't Forget The Lyrics' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hasn't this show jumped the shark yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortunata811 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Watching the horrible singers audition is like watching a train wreck. Yeah, that pretty much sums it up for my friends and I. We don't want to watch but we can't seem to look away. I do use the mute button quite often. It's also kind of fun to watch someone you don't think is going to be any good go in and nail it. I stop watching after they get to Hollywood and they are homogenized for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Hopper Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 American Idol is everything that is wrong with this country. Oh, and Brittney Spears. I have a hard time feeling sorry for multi millionaires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kissandra Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 American Idol is everything that is wrong with this country. That's a little extreme, don't you think? I am surprised the show is still going...especially since none of the contestants from the past aside from like three have really gone anywhere, but I would like to audition some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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