American Idol

I think I have multiple personalities, and one of them is a 12 year old teeny-bopper. so I am OBSESSED with American Idol. Well not too obsessed, I don't bother to vote, so I can't complain toooo much, but :

-What the hell is Sunjia ( that's phonetic ) even still doing on the show?

- How could they possibley vote off Sabrina?

- And what's wrong with the guys? Most of them are horrible.

- I think Pickler got a boob job, Carrie got Lypo and Fantasia went grocery shopping.

Maybe it's some kind of trick and they are trying to vote the worst singer in this year. Antonella should have never made it as far as she did!

Who do you guys think is gonna win?

Two weeks since this question was first asked... and STILL we're wondering....

I'm telling you, it's those doggone call centers in India! Kidding aside, I think that they DO mess with the sound system. I've noticed that some singers are barely audible at times, but when they show the 'recap' clips, they sound so much better. Another comment here mentions the same.

~A.

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American Idol is legit with the voting an all, but it is obvious that there is some string-pulling going on behind the scenes.  Not outright "fixing", but even someone untrained in music has to notice the differences in the quality of Idol's backing music from singer-to-singer.

Some of the backing performances compliment a singer very well and some are downright impossible to sing to.  Sound engineers control the volume of all signals from each instrument and mic.  They have a rehearsal.  They know what works and what doesn't.  I don't think these mixing errors I hear are random or by accident.  And keep in mind that what we hear on our speakers at home isn't necessarily exactly what is heard in the studio. 

They do this every year about this time.  On the show broadcast on 3/13, it seemed that the "powers that be" were selling Jordin Sparks to the voters.  Sometimes the extra juice they give the favorites is subtle, other times like in Jordin's case it's obvious.

Besides making sure AI stays a top-rated show, they do want to produce winners that are the most marketable.  Jordin may not have the uber-voice of the likes of LaKisha or Melinda but IMO, she is the one that would sell the best to the music-buying market.  I'm a realist and the market is what it is.

Oh... and I think the underground thing to keep Sanjaya in there is a riot!

What is funny to me is that there aren't really any guys that have won Idol that have done anything. Kelly and Carey are the only ones that have really made it big. Well and of course Chris, but he didn't win, even thoug he really should have because he is amazing!!! It seems as though the guys always flop on that show. Like last year he was entertaining but I don't think he fit into any good genre of music that really appeals to the masses. For this year I think that Dolittle is awesome, but you never really know what will happen with the show, it never fails to amaze me about who wins.

COUNSELOR: Folks, welcome to the Addiction Group. Let's start with our newcomer.

ME: Hi... my name is Idee, and I am an addict.

GROUP: Hi Idee...

ME: I was nervous about coming here today, but everyone tells me that I have to start showing some control. So I bought a DVR.

COUNSELOR: Idee, how is buying a DVR making you an addict?

ME: *YELLS* I RECORD AND WATCH AMERICAN IDOL!! (breaks down, sobbing ) AND I VOTED ONCE FOR LAKISHA!!! (sniffs) Well, maybe I voted twice, but they can't trace the phone numbers... can they? I mean, I did it for my FAMILY!

COUNSELOR: Idee, when was the last time you voted?

ME: (head hanging) Three weeks ago... (sighs) NO, I can't lie anymore - I'm here to get help... right? I VOTED ON TUESDAY - and I redialed for 20 minutes!!! (sobbing, head in hands, whispers) why do I do this.....?

COUNSELOR: Everyone, we often do things for our family that sometimes can hurt us in the process, like getting involved with American Idol. Watching is one thing.... voting is another.

ME: Well, Lakisha is going to win it all, so..... WHAT'S THE POINT?!?! (continues to sob) WHY BOTHER?! BUT THAT'S NOT THE ONLY SHOW.... I also record Survivor (sniffs)...and Digging for the Truth, 'cause Josh Bernstein is SO HOT (begins to lighten up - finally).

COUNSELOR: Idee, we have a different group you may want to join. It's called the Queens of Drama Group... and it's moderated by Pete Rose.

Thanks for 'listening' and for being there, my GuG friends! ~A. (Idee is my real life nickname)

OH! Do NOT get me started! I don't care how old I am, I LOVE American Idol. It oftentimes makes me crazy but it's fun! And, for the record, I don't vote. I'm not THAT addicted.

The last cast offs were dealt a bum deal! I absolutely can't stand that Sunjia (yeah... how the hell DO you spell it??) is still there and ever was. Sundance was awesome but America obviously wants some pretty boy. Testimony to the fact that most of the voters are probably pre-pubescent. And why oh why did they get rid of Sabrina and keep that one girl with not-enough-talent-to-even-make-me-remember-her-name?? Oh yeah, you said Antonella. The people who vote don't get it. I think Sunjia (?) is only there because he has that cute, innocent, younger version of Michael Jackson quality. He should stick to trying out at Six Flags venues.

My biggest complaint and the one thing that ALWAYS irritates me to no end is why the contestants don't get it that slow romantic songs are not what will showcase their talent. I'm sorry, anyone can do that. Show me what you can do!

And whoever said it is right... this year's batch of guys really are low quality singers. Blake has a lot of talent with the beatbox and scatting stuff but his voice is average. Most of the guys are simply average.

This year's winner will definitely be a woman and it's a toss up between which it will be. I'm rooting for Melinda. But between her and Lakisha and Stephanie, it's a toss up. Those girls can SING!!

But someone please tell me WHY WHY WHY won't Randy Jackson effin grow up and talk like a man. I mean, "Yo dogg" is getting so OLD! He opens his mouth to talk and it comes out like a 15 year old. I just want him to shut up!

Okay, I'm done now. Stay tuned next week!

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Too Cute!! And I have to totally agree with you on everything you just said! lol.....Even Ryan asked Kelly what she had bought after leaving Idol......Hmmmm *giggles*