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Miao · 03-27-2009, 02:45 PM

Grr, if I'm still following this next year, I will have to get myself a US cell phone so that my vote WILL count! LOL

Allison might not win because there are jealous people out there.

Sad as it is. She's young and seems happy-go-lucky and some people just can't stand to see the already fortunate succeed! Same goes for Adam and then there are those rude board responses regarding his sexual orientation. And then there are those comments about religious supporters for Danny. It's sad that it's not only their vocal talents and week to week performances that determine the last one standing. And I like Lil, except for the performance this week. It was loud and unexciting for me, but I will continue to support her anyway, because she's already so diva-like. I hope all these guys get signed one way or another. Not all idol winners make it far after the show ends and become lesser than one-hit wonders.

I would like to see Anoop in acting too. And I would love it if he'd break out into song during the acts. I don't know why I keep forgetting about Matt--maybe that is the problem. He was amazing last week. This week, it was alright. The same goes for Kris.

For the past 2 weeks, they've been dressing/styling Megan nicely. They've finally picked out clothes for her (or she did it herself) that complements her tattoo arm helping to tone it down some and make it all work. Although she has toned down a little bit of her weird twisting/twirling habit, she still can't stop doing it completely.

I know people say they really like her voice, but I don't feel her at all and her performances, sick with the flu or not, are poor. Why did Alexis get booted instead of Megan??

We all have our preferences.

willow1 · 03-27-2009, 06:07 PM

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I could not find a thread already started so I thought I would start one. Did anyone watch tonight? Who are your favorites? The voting is a bit different this year, I am not to sure I like the way they are doing it but I guess we will have to make the best of it. At least we will get to pick out of 36 contestants this year.

Tonight was the first group of 12. My favorite was Danny Gokey. I also voted for Michael Sarver, not the greatest vocalist but he is from Jasper, Texas which is just about 45 miles from where I live.

None of the girls really impressed me but as much as I dislike the drama queen, Tatiana, I think she sang the best. Also Ann Marie and Alexis weren't too bad.

My fave is Adam Lambert

shirlblack · 03-28-2009, 12:48 PM

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My fave is Adam Lambert

I haven't quite decided which is my fave yet but Adam has the best voice and his range is amazing. Allison is fantastic but I'm not sure if she'll win it.

Some of it is really getting on my nerves this year especially the Simon/Paula thing but Ryan is to. I thought the remark that he made about them getting a room shouldn't have been said even though I agree. Bet they have many times!

cpuff35 · 03-28-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shirlblack

I haven't quite decided which is my fave yet but Adam has the best voice and his range is amazing. Allison is fantastic but I'm not sure if she'll win it.

Some of it is really getting on my nerves this year especially the Simon/Paula thing but Ryan is to. I thought the remark that he made about them getting a room shouldn't have been said even though I agree. Bet they have many times!

This year, I like few of the idols...Adam...Danny...Allison. I guess out of them 3, I think Adam is the most talented.

I also agree that I would like to see little less of the bantering going on between Simon/Paula and more on the contestants. Anyway, I only watched AI last season and this season only and my all time fav is still David Archuleta. He's such a sweet & humble kid...and has an amazing voice. I know I'm probably going to get bashed by the David Cook fans.

jmdt · 03-28-2009, 01:12 PM

When will they get rid of Paula. She is irritating!! Everyone "looks great" tonight. All she does is comment on how they look. Do you think they value her opinion? She's a has been. It's time for new blood. I love Cara, she gives real good advice and is not flighty. I also agree Simon and Paula should stop being so childish. These kids are busting their butts. It is real serious to them.

bjh · 03-28-2009, 01:32 PM

I really like Simon and most of the time I agree with him. As for Simon and Paula's antics, I think most of the time it is all just in fun and it does not bother me one bit. I think it is nice that Paula tries to say nice things, even if we know they are totally true. I truly think she is just the type that does not like hurting anyone's feelings.

shirlblack · 03-28-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bjh

I really like Simon and most of the time I agree with him. As for Simon and Paula's antics, I think most of the time it is all just in fun and it does not bother me one bit. I think it is nice that Paula tries to say nice things, even if we know they are totally true. I truly think she is just the type that does not like hurting anyone's feelings.

I agree with you on this. I've watched it since season one and I liked all 4 (Ryan) of them. Simon is my fave and I feel he's the best of the judges. As for Paula, she's changed a lot and I think at times she not all that spaced out, it just the way she thinks. The past 2 years, things have gotten out of hand.

Shelby&Seymour · 03-28-2009, 03:43 PM

Has anyone looked back at some of the video performances and noticed how RUDE Simon and Paula are? I have noticed that during some of them, they are babbling back and forth the whole time. I know that they are the judges, but come on....... that is so unprofessional and ridiculous.

valerieam · 03-28-2009, 04:52 PM

The reason Megan is still around is a web site called Vote for the Worst. It's the reason Sanjaya a few seasons ago hung around so long. I hate that they do this because the ones that should go home keep staying around.

Vote for the Worst

My favorite is Adam. Whether he wins Idol or not I think he will be very successful.

jmdt · 03-28-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by valerieam

The reason Megan is still around is a web site called Vote for the Worst. It's the reason Sanjaya a few seasons ago hung around so long. I hate that they do this because the ones that should go home keep staying around.

Vote for the Worst

My favorite is Adam. Whether he wins Idol or not I think he will be very successful.

I thought he was great this week. Wow what a performance.

jmdt · 03-28-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bjh

I really like Simon and most of the time I agree with him. As for Simon and Paula's antics, I think most of the time it is all just in fun and it does not bother me one bit. I think it is nice that Paula tries to say nice things, even if we know they are totally true. I truly think she is just the type that does not like hurting anyone's feelings.

If she doesn't want to hurt anyone's feelings then she shouldn't be a judge. She doesn't have to insult people, or hurt their feelings, but they don't want to hear that they look nice. That's not what she is there to do. Cara gives constructive criticism and I believe she is helpful to the artist. Paula is just wacko. I don't like her at all. What the heck is she wearing when they walk out onto the stage? Who's dressing her? And I also have to agree most of the time I agree with Simon. I think they are rude to be joking around when the singers are performing, and when they are standing there scared to death, the judges are fooling around. I personally don't like it.

bjh · 03-28-2009, 05:53 PM

Well, I think when the judges do hear a performance that is really bad they probably do start cutting up and talking more during the performance. My husband and I do the same thing. When a performance is really bad we will sit and talk about it and say how awful it is. Sometimes I might even fast forward through it. If the performer is really good the judges usually sit and watch the whole thing. I do think it is rude of them to cut up while a contestant is performing. It has to make a contestant feel bad if the judges are sitting there joking and making faces while they are performing. Very bad taste.

yorkiesmiles · 03-28-2009, 05:54 PM

There are times that Paula gives great feedback - otherwise she hunts for something nice to say - maybe her mom taught her not to say anything, if she couldn't say something nice

I think she & Simon are great friends - they both love the ACT they have going

Here's another interesting site that I have mentioned during previous idol seasons DialIdol.com - Measuring the busy signal. it's always interesting to see the official predictions - they are usually right on regarding who will be sent home

Gracie2006 · 03-28-2009, 06:04 PM

I really like Adam and Allyson. That girl has such raw, natural talent. She is 16 going on 30. I think we will see more of her whether she wins or not. I'm not sure what it is about Anoop, but I like him better when I close my eyes and listen to him sing. I really like Danny as well but, like Anoop, I'm not sure he has that star quality. Even when Adam sang that very strange song, I somehow liked him. Megan is great but in a very limited genre. I think the winner should sound good singing a variety of songs. So far Adam is my pick, with Allyson a close second.

wonderwoman41 · 03-28-2009, 06:25 PM

I love Adam and Danny. My husband said he thought Adam looked like Pee Wee Herman the other night when he had his hair all slicked back. I think it will all come down to Adam, Danny and the red hair girl for the top three. That's only my opinion.

03-28-2009, 01:12 PM	#290
jmdt YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island, NY USA Posts: 3,498	When will they get rid of Paula. She is irritating!! Everyone "looks great" tonight. All she does is comment on how they look. Do you think they value her opinion? She's a has been. It's time for new blood. I love Cara, she gives real good advice and is not flighty. I also agree Simon and Paula should stop being so childish. These kids are busting their butts. It is real serious to them. __________________ Coco, Pebbles, Trixie, and Wally LOVE MY BABIES!! Last edited by jmdt; 03-28-2009 at 01:15 PM. Reason: spelling

03-28-2009, 03:43 PM	#293
Shelby&Seymour "& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,169	Has anyone looked back at some of the video performances and noticed how RUDE Simon and Paula are? I have noticed that during some of them, they are babbling back and forth the whole time. I know that they are the judges, but come on....... that is so unprofessional and ridiculous. __________________ Happy Fall Y'all! 🎃

03-28-2009, 05:54 PM	#298
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	There are times that Paula gives great feedback - otherwise she hunts for something nice to say - maybe her mom taught her not to say anything, if she couldn't say something nice I think she & Simon are great friends - they both love the ACT they have going Here's another interesting site that I have mentioned during previous idol seasons DialIdol.com - Measuring the busy signal. it's always interesting to see the official predictions - they are usually right on regarding who will be sent home __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

03-28-2009, 06:04 PM	#299
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	I really like Adam and Allyson. That girl has such raw, natural talent. She is 16 going on 30. I think we will see more of her whether she wins or not. I'm not sure what it is about Anoop, but I like him better when I close my eyes and listen to him sing. I really like Danny as well but, like Anoop, I'm not sure he has that star quality. Even when Adam sang that very strange song, I somehow liked him. Megan is great but in a very limited genre. I think the winner should sound good singing a variety of songs. So far Adam is my pick, with Allyson a close second. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

03-27-2009, 02:45 PM	#286
Miao No Longer a Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Savage Garden Posts: 1,147	Grr, if I'm still following this next year, I will have to get myself a US cell phone so that my vote WILL count! LOL Allison might not win because there are jealous people out there. Sad as it is. She's young and seems happy-go-lucky and some people just can't stand to see the already fortunate succeed! Same goes for Adam and then there are those rude board responses regarding his sexual orientation. And then there are those comments about religious supporters for Danny. It's sad that it's not only their vocal talents and week to week performances that determine the last one standing. And I like Lil, except for the performance this week. It was loud and unexciting for me, but I will continue to support her anyway, because she's already so diva-like. I hope all these guys get signed one way or another. Not all idol winners make it far after the show ends and become lesser than one-hit wonders. I would like to see Anoop in acting too. And I would love it if he'd break out into song during the acts. I don't know why I keep forgetting about Matt--maybe that is the problem. He was amazing last week. This week, it was alright. The same goes for Kris. For the past 2 weeks, they've been dressing/styling Megan nicely. They've finally picked out clothes for her (or she did it herself) that complements her tattoo arm helping to tone it down some and make it all work. Although she has toned down a little bit of her weird twisting/twirling habit, she still can't stop doing it completely. I know people say they really like her voice, but I don't feel her at all and her performances, sick with the flu or not, are poor. Why did Alexis get booted instead of Megan?? We all have our preferences.

03-28-2009, 01:32 PM	#291
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	I really like Simon and most of the time I agree with him. As for Simon and Paula's antics, I think most of the time it is all just in fun and it does not bother me one bit. I think it is nice that Paula tries to say nice things, even if we know they are totally true. I truly think she is just the type that does not like hurting anyone's feelings.

03-28-2009, 04:52 PM	#294
valerieam Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 449	The reason Megan is still around is a web site called Vote for the Worst. It's the reason Sanjaya a few seasons ago hung around so long. I hate that they do this because the ones that should go home keep staying around. Vote for the Worst My favorite is Adam. Whether he wins Idol or not I think he will be very successful.

03-28-2009, 05:53 PM	#297
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	Well, I think when the judges do hear a performance that is really bad they probably do start cutting up and talking more during the performance. My husband and I do the same thing. When a performance is really bad we will sit and talk about it and say how awful it is. Sometimes I might even fast forward through it. If the performer is really good the judges usually sit and watch the whole thing. I do think it is rude of them to cut up while a contestant is performing. It has to make a contestant feel bad if the judges are sitting there joking and making faces while they are performing. Very bad taste.

03-28-2009, 06:25 PM	#300
wonderwoman41 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Owensboro, KY Posts: 130 Blog Entries: 1	I love Adam and Danny. My husband said he thought Adam looked like Pee Wee Herman the other night when he had his hair all slicked back. I think it will all come down to Adam, Danny and the red hair girl for the top three. That's only my opinion.