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American Idol

metirish Jan 20 2011 07:18 AM

Firstly I want to say I enjoyed the show but for fucks sake J-Lo and Steve Tyler you can't send everyone through....Randy needs to reassert his dawgness into these fools. I think these three judges can work though , certainly IMO better choices than Kyra and Ellen DeGeneres. Early standouts are the singing waitress with the husky voice , the 16 year old kid that was paralyzed as a child......still , enough with the sob stories ,and the last sob story kid form the Bronx didn't deserve to go through.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jan 20 2011 08:28 AM Re: American Idol

I can't believe we ended up watching this. Slow TV night, and no movies on hand. That said, this season might well end up being one of the more entertaining ones in the series, if only in a car-wreck way. Steven Tyler, whose mental lantern has been wickless for a couple of decades now, around gaggles of short-skirted teens, scatting aimlessly or farting out creepy non-sequiturs whenever he damn well feels like it (there were a few cringeworthy moments-- like telling one 16-year-old her skirt was "just the right length"-- already)? Humorless J-Lo pretending to be good-humored? If Randy Jackson had a little less sangfroid in him and a little more suppressed rage, this would REALLY be spectacle worth watching. Someone in our house may have teared up a little at the last Bronx kid. (HINT: It wasn't me, and it wasn't the ten-month old.)

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 20 2011 08:35 AM Re: American Idol

I saw parts of it too, and it was awful. I wouldn't worry about J-Lo's inability to reject just yet, I read somewhere that this year's competition will hack to the top 10 faster than previous years anyway, making these "audition" shows even more worthless than they already are.

soupcan Jan 20 2011 08:44 AM Re: American Idol

I rarely watch AI but when I do it's these first few weeks of the auditions. I dig the horrible singers who think they are not horrible. FOX knows that about me. I think Steven Tyler is awesome. He's funny and fucked-up and knows what he's looking for (I guess). J-Lo is a lot prettier than I ever thought. Maybe all these years seeing her standing next to the ugliest man in the world, Marc Anthony made her look ugly too. Don't know. Randy's just an idiot and the fact that he's the last remaining original judge just makes him seem desperate with no other job offers. All that being said - I thought they were an awesome hot mess.

Edgy DC Jan 20 2011 08:45 AM Re: American Idol

I think Billy Idol should be a judge.

Fman99 Jan 20 2011 06:30 PM Re: American Idol

I don't normally like to use profanity but this show sucks a giant talentless cock.

themetfairy Jan 20 2011 06:35 PM Re: American Idol

Fman99 wrote: I don't normally like to use profanity OK - who's typing on Fman's computer?

seawolf17 Jan 20 2011 06:53 PM Re: American Idol

I enjoy the show. It's harmless fluff, and some of these kids can actually sing, like that fat kid who was just on. I've always been a big Steven Tyler nutswinger, but I honestly expected him to be a trainwreck. He's actually been pretty harmless, dirty old man tendencies last night aside.

Frayed Knot Jan 20 2011 07:03 PM Re: American Idol

I just didn't realize that 'Dude Looks Like a Lady' would wind up being so prophetic. Bet Steven didn't think so either.

metirish Jan 20 2011 07:04 PM Re: American Idol

seawolf17 wrote: I enjoy the show. It's harmless fluff, and some of these kids can actually sing, like that fat kid who was just on. I've always been a big Steven Tyler nutswinger, but I honestly expected him to be a trainwreck. He's actually been pretty harmless, dirty old man tendencies last night aside. This exactly , that fat kid was amazing singing Otis.....the kid with the mess of red hair was a standout too.....

Ceetar Jan 20 2011 07:36 PM Re: American Idol

I have yet to watch a single episode.

Edgy DC Jan 20 2011 08:00 PM Re: American Idol

Me and cee alike, baby.

metirish Jan 20 2011 08:11 PM Re: American Idol

Well , there ave been two episodes boys so let's not go giving out the martyr medals just yet.

Ceetar Jan 20 2011 08:12 PM Re: American Idol

metirish wrote: Well , there ave been two episodes boys so let's not go giving out the martyr medals just yet. More like 300+ no?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jan 20 2011 10:03 PM Re: American Idol

You're probably better off for avoiding the time waste. But considering its cultural ubiquity, it's a little like never having had tap water or having listened to FM.

metirish Jan 21 2011 05:10 AM Re: American Idol

Ceetar wrote: metirish wrote: Well , there ave been two episodes boys so let's not go giving out the martyr medals just yet. More like 300+ no? Step forward and collect your medal then. I usually quit watching after the auditions are over, or very soon after that.

soupcan Jan 21 2011 07:48 AM Re: American Idol

metirish wrote: I usually quit watching after the auditions are over, or very soon after that. That's my M.O. as well.

metirish Jan 21 2011 08:23 AM Re: American Idol

Tyler is quickly turning creepy perv after only two episodes, I mean the first few times he was ogling 15 year olds and making comments I brushed it off but now it's creepy.

metirish Jan 26 2011 07:09 PM Re: American Idol

Harvard girl is freakin brilliant, the hot Hailey too.

seawolf17 Jan 26 2011 07:19 PM Re: American Idol

I liked the big accountant guy.

metirish Jan 26 2011 07:27 PM Re: American Idol

seawolf17 wrote: I liked the big accountant guy. Yep, he reminds me of that guy before that had an alter ego....very goofy but could sing....... Oh yeah, that last chick didn't go through because she's not skinny like some other girls......unreala

metirish Jan 26 2011 07:44 PM Re: American Idol

Rocker chick is fucking hot, and can sing.

seawolf17 Jan 26 2011 07:49 PM Re: American Idol

The thing that gets lost with some of these whackadoos is that first of all, they do really think they can sing. Then they sit in this arena with thousands of other people, then after they do a short audition, a lowly pre-judge tells them, "Okay, you're going through to the real judges." That has to seal the deal for them; they think they're honestly going to reach the promised land, even though they don't realize they're actually going through for humor value. Then they get into the big room with the cameras and lights, and as soon as they open their mouths, Randy Jackson is giggling uncontrollably into his Coke™ and making fun of them. Realistically, I can see why some of them react the way they do.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 26 2011 08:22 PM Re: American Idol

If Danny "Dead Wife" Gokey didn't win your heart, here comes Car Accident Fiance Guy.

Ashie62 Jan 26 2011 08:49 PM Re: American Idol

Doesn't look lie she's recovering soon. He's gonna take care of her for the rest of their life? They aren't married.

metirish Jan 26 2011 08:51 PM Re: American Idol

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: If Danny "Dead Wife" Gokey didn't win your heart, here comes Car Accident Fiance Guy. Thankfully they didn't let her speak, I'm still broken up over that audition. He will forever be known now as car accident fiance guy.

Ashie62 Jan 26 2011 09:50 PM Re: American Idol

That was rough. Didn't look like she could speak or emote.

HahnSolo Jan 27 2011 09:13 AM Re: American Idol

Didn't watch all of it...I can't take all the sob stories. But what was the sob story about the chick who was the janitor at Summer Fest? It seemed like--literally--a sob story, that all she did was cry. What the hell?

Centerfield Jan 27 2011 09:54 AM Re: American Idol

That accident story was rough. I don't know that I can watch that unfold week after week. Oh, and everybody sucks this year.

seawolf17 Jan 27 2011 11:43 AM Re: American Idol

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: If Danny "Dead Wife" Gokey didn't win your heart, here comes Car Accident Fiance Guy. We were talking about Dead Wife Guy last night, but we couldn't remember who it was. Thanks.

metirish Feb 03 2011 07:01 PM Re: American Idol

Seriously , that was a complete bullshit show tonight , tuning out soon.

Ashie62 Feb 03 2011 08:20 PM Re: American Idol

I like Steven Tyler and JLo bitch slapping Randy Jackson.

Centerfield Mar 03 2011 12:47 PM Re: American Idol

Anyone still watching? I will be marrying Pia Toscano. That is all.

metirish Mar 03 2011 12:54 PM Re: American Idol

Centerfield wrote: Anyone still watching? I will be marrying Pia Toscano. That is all. still watching , yeah Pia Toscano is fine... everyone is great though according to Tyler and Lopez. Still watching but not that interested, but that's how it goes for me with Idol.

HahnSolo Mar 03 2011 12:55 PM Re: American Idol

Centerfield wrote: Anyone still watching? I will be marrying Pia Toscano. That is all. Thanks. With the second selection in the 2011 draft, HahnSolo selects hot Colombian refugee Julie Zorrilla, she of the smokin' outfits and horrendous song choice.

metirish Mar 03 2011 12:56 PM Re: American Idol

Horrendous song choices was a feature so far, last night especially.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 03 2011 12:57 PM Re: American Idol

metirish wrote: Centerfield wrote: Anyone still watching? I will be marrying Pia Toscano. That is all. still watching , yeah Pia Toscano is fine... everyone is great though according to Tyler and Lopez. Still watching but not that interested, but that's how it goes for me with Idol. I saw some of the guys the other night and had the same opinion of Tyler and Lopez. The one redeeming thing that show used to have was that when a singer needed to be told they weren't the shit, there was Simon. I really think this Reverse Chinese Mother thing the USA has going on is really revealed on this show.

metirish Mar 03 2011 01:03 PM Re: American Idol

Randy is trying to fill that void but he just doesn't have the heart to be cruel in the way Cowell could be. I really think this Reverse Chinese Mother thing the USA has going on is really revealed on this show. classic

Vic Sage Mar 03 2011 01:11 PM Re: American Idol

Reverse Chinese Mother thing i have absolutely no idea what this means. But, yes, as to Pia's general hottitude. And i like that JLo is way hot, too, And i like that Tyler is a bit of a loose cannon, in terms of his vocabulary, but the show does miss having a tell-it-like-it-is judge. Randy is trying to fill that niche, but he doesn't really have his heart in it. I'm rooting for the Seth Rogen dude. He's too cool for school.

seawolf17 Mar 03 2011 01:19 PM Re: American Idol

Well, there's a fine line between tell-it-like-it-is and trying to upstage the contestants. Simon was douchey just to be douchey; he was rarely, if ever, actually constructive. Paula was unfailingly positive all the time, and Randy was too concerned about saying "dog" to ever have a point. I like that the judging this year hasn't been snippy. They're actually giving constructive, supportive criticism where it's warranted.

Frayed Knot Mar 03 2011 01:27 PM Re: American Idol

Vic Sage wrote: Reverse Chinese Mother thing i have absolutely no idea what this means. A reference to the recent hot-button topic book by a Chinese-American mother which makes the case that American children are too coddled and should be pushed harder toward achievement like those in Asian cultures, yadda yadda. The "reverse" effect here, I'm assuming, is meant to mean that the Simon-less AI judges panel isn't being frank enough whenever young singers truly suck.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 03 2011 01:31 PM Re: American Idol

Vic Sage wrote: Reverse Chinese Mother thing i have absolutely no idea what this means. Mix between child abuse and common sense parenting some whackjob is trying to promote. [url]http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704111504576059713528698754.html I think I agree with her emphasizing effort and being careful not to attribute too much to innate abilites; basically outlawing having fun is another story. Anyway the idol judges to me are forever dishing out bullshit platitudes is what I mean.

Vic Sage Mar 03 2011 01:53 PM Re: American Idol

if i ever read or watched the news, i probably would've understood. yeah, whatever. Simon was a douche, but he was also mostly right. And you can be constructive and still be critical. I don't think Tyler or JLo are even TRYING to give constructive criticism. They're just like fist-pumping relatives. Randy is at least attempting some critique, however inarticulate or cliched. He uses the "karaoke" accusation often, so it becomes an eye-rolling parody of a critique, but his point is valid, when a singer is basically doing the song in a way that's similar to the original recording artist's version, but just less well, bringing nothing original to the interpretation. And when does someone cross the border from "old school" to a "lounge singer"? And what is "too Broadway"? Does it mean too theatrical in performance style? Or big belting vocal emotionalism? I don't want to hear those labels, i want to hear the reasoning behind them. Randy is now the only one likely to even attempt it, but that used to be Simon's job.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 03 2011 02:02 PM Re: American Idol

HahnSolo wrote: Centerfield wrote: Anyone still watching? I will be marrying Pia Toscano. That is all. Thanks. With the second selection in the 2011 draft, HahnSolo selects hot Colombian refugee Julie Zorrilla, she of the smokin' outfits and horrendous song choice. Was she the one who did "Something" during the Beatles week? I would not kick her out of bed for incessantly singing second-rate Kelly Clarkson songs.

HahnSolo Mar 03 2011 02:12 PM Re: American Idol

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: HahnSolo wrote: Centerfield wrote: Anyone still watching? I will be marrying Pia Toscano. That is all. Thanks. With the second selection in the 2011 draft, HahnSolo selects hot Colombian refugee Julie Zorrilla, she of the smokin' outfits and horrendous song choice. Was she the one who did "Something" during the Beatles week? I would not kick her out of bed for incessantly singing second-rate Kelly Clarkson songs. Yes, in a duet with someone I don't remember. I really wasn't looking at him, sorry.