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| American Idol Judges; Are they too harsh? Or not? | |
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| Lynn | Feb 6 2007, 06:02 AM Post #16 |
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Lynn has no Lloud smut ;-;
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I remember reading an interview with Stevie Wonder, who once served as a judge on American Idol. He himself disliked the show, and related how when he went backstage, he would tell most of the contestants that he hoped they would lose because it would be better for them. Idol, and many talent shows like it, are more like factories churning out temporary successes-- I remember how he said that today's performers are no longer groomed to last, but to pump out a few hits and then fade into oblivion. And since you brought up Hudson, nyrin, I googled her to see what she's been up to. Oh man, she looks terrific! And a Golden Globe! |
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| Anti-R | Feb 6 2007, 04:49 PM Post #17 |
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the girl who becomes a prince
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Obviously you guys don't visit Go Fug Yourself Anyways, I have to say I don't mind Simon being so scathing when he criticizes a contestant. That's merely the top of the iceberg when the whole world is watching them, and the power of the internet to dig up stuff about them... sometimes in the most unflattering of fashion, how many finalists were forced to leave because they had criminal records, for one? Anyways, I digress. Sometimes the way he'd verbally slap a ridiculous person is... well... right to the point. BTW, I saw that monkey episode, XD Simon didn't say he looks like a monkey, he said he looks like this creature that lives in the forest... the contestant then said that Simon calls him a monkey. Which he didn't. Though I have to say he reminds me of Gollum. |
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| Zee | Feb 7 2007, 01:44 AM Post #18 |
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rabbit heart
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^ Simon called him a "bush baby". I think the judges are meaner this year because there's more delusional people now than ever. I mean, seriously, I can understand. How many people in banana/Uncle Sam/randomly weird outfits can you stand in a day? They have to go through thousands of people. In reality, it's better they are truthful even if it's harsh. Many of these contestants honestly believe they can sing and they have these delusions...best to get rid of those sometime! |
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| Skelly | Feb 7 2007, 02:18 PM Post #19 |
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a strange angel
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The judges may be meaner but like what other people have noticed, people are getting even crazier. I remember my jaw dropped in that episode where that woman was yelling at them that she hoped that they would teach her how to sing in American Idol and that she would be the first American Idol who didn't know how to sing at first. ...which made me really raise my eyebrows. And also at the other people who came in. So I believe that the meanness (XD) is necessary. People competing should know what they're getting into and if they saw the other seasons they should know what to expect. |
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| Amathala | Feb 8 2007, 05:58 AM Post #20 |
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Snoogans!
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I stopped watching the show after a while. I just cant take it anymore. Yes, they should know what they are getting into, especially after this show has been going on for YEARS, but some people just cant give up hope. The only thing that get's my goat is Katherine McPhee. She was on the Today show, I believe it was, last Wednesday morning for an interview, and they were watching clips of the latest contestants in Alabama. When the large, nerdy guy with bushy hair came on stage (if they showed his name, I'd use that) to sing, the judges were obviously impressed, or at least Paula was. But there's Miss Katherine, suddenly a music critic, CRINGING. And the interviewer is like, "What? You dont think he can sing?" And McPhee says, "Well..........it's not that he cant sing......but look at his hair...." I was all O.O "EXCUSE ME?!" the boy can fricking SING, who CARES about what he looks like! He's got the talents, let him go on to become famous if that's what he really really wants! In the end though, it's not the judges that ultimately decide, it's the FANS, it's who the public wants to see. I hope he makes it, and becomes very successful. Anywho...kinda went off there... Yes, I think the judges are too harsh when it comes to looks and things like that, but if you cant really sing, then...well I'd rather them be honest and tell me that I cant, and maybe if I asked, where to improve if I'm not good enough to go on. |
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