American Idol

PastMember · February 21, 2007, 12:59:25 PM

American Idol and Deal or No Deal are my reality tv guilty pleasures. Especially American Idol. I'll catch The Apprentice every now and then too... but AI and DoND are the ones I actually look forward to and AI is the one I keep up with regularly.

Mikel · February 21, 2007, 01:18:22 PM

Quote from: "Avril"I don't like American Idol, myself.

Then again, I generally don't like anything not-science-fiction, so, bias.

I like the way her mind works.

Bree · February 21, 2007, 01:22:57 PM

I can not speak without bias on American Idol, as I can't. freaking. escape. it.

I get that Birmingham is proud that 2 winners and 1 runner up have been from here, but when Taylor Hicks leads the news every night followed by, "And coming up after the break, seven churches have burned down in a mysterious ongoing arson case..."

:datz:

Prioritize, people!

If none of the finalists are from Alabama this time around, maybe I can relax. ;)

PastMember · February 21, 2007, 02:15:45 PM

I have never actually seen American Idol...

When I did a semester in Ireland though, we watched the European version of it. I think it was called "Euro Star." In any case, it was lots of fun. Everyone thinks Simon is mean (strangly enough the same judges do the European version... how do they have enough time for both?) but I think he is awesome!

PastMember · February 21, 2007, 02:20:42 PM

Quote from: "Anwen"I have never actually seen American Idol...

When I did a semester in Ireland though, we watched the European version of it. I think it was called "Euro Star." In any case, it was lots of fun. Everyone thinks Simon is mean (strangly enough the same judges do the European version... how do they have enough time for both?) but I think he is awesome!

Oh I know! I love Simon! He just tells it like it is, is all. And actually, especially in the eps where the really awful folks who think they can sing audition, the 'meaner' he is, the more I laugh. Maybe I'm mean too. lol

PastMember · February 21, 2007, 03:26:46 PM

Quote from: "Amanda"Oh I know! I love Simon! He just tells it like it is, is all. And actually, especially in the eps where the really awful folks who think they can sing audition, the 'meaner' he is, the more I laugh. Maybe I'm mean too. lol

I am sure that if he said such things to me in real life I would probably cry. However, I would never audition for Idol because I know I can't sing! So therefor, I can laugh at his somewhat mean honesty.

Mikel · February 21, 2007, 03:32:25 PM

Quote from: "Anwen"
Quote from: "Amanda"Oh I know! I love Simon! He just tells it like it is, is all. And actually, especially in the eps where the really awful folks who think they can sing audition, the 'meaner' he is, the more I laugh. Maybe I'm mean too. lol

I am sure that if he said such things to me in real life I would probably cry. However, I would never audition for Idol because I know I can't sing! So therefor, I can laugh at his somewhat mean honesty.

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Eimi · February 21, 2007, 04:28:16 PM

I have to admit, I only ever watched the first couple weeks when everyone was horrible. When they actually start getting good is when I totally lose interest. The first couple weeks is like a train wreck though. You really can't stop watching even though you know you should. Its wrong to take that much pleasure in another's pain (except on Triad... Here I just revel in delicious evilness :evil2: )

I think it mostly doesn't interest me because it seems like the same singers every time over and over. And I always figured if they were really that good, they should have a record deal already.

But, I have come to really like Kelly Clarkston. Her music wasn't at all like I thought it would be.

PastMember · February 21, 2007, 04:30:56 PM

Have you ever noticed how after Idol they all seem to become country singers?

Dana · February 21, 2007, 05:09:27 PM

Better than becoming rap stars :D

I love Kelly Clarkson's music! She's fun

PastMember · February 21, 2007, 05:11:45 PM

Daughtry isn't country!

Bree · February 21, 2007, 05:18:36 PM

Quote from: "Dana"Better than becoming rap stars :D

Now that's a matter of opinion... :D

*shudders* Country. The only genre of music not to be found in my eclectic playlist.

PastMember · February 21, 2007, 05:20:20 PM

Quote from: "Bree"
Quote from: "Dana"Better than becoming rap stars :D

Now that's a matter of opinion... :D

*shudders* Country. The only genre of music not to be found in my eclectic playlist.

Obviously that is why there are so many different types of music... because you can't please everyone!

Vix · February 21, 2007, 05:37:39 PM

Quote from: "Anwen"Have you ever noticed how after Idol they all seem to become country singers?

:confused1:
Which went country after Idol?

Eimi · February 21, 2007, 05:38:13 PM

Well, there are a few country singers I can listen to (I actually really like the Dixie Chicks for the most part) but yeah, after living in Nevada for a year, most country just makes me cringe.

Though I actually do enjoy a good rodeo... Comes from going to university in a town that hosted the very first professional bullriding competition (as in Bullriding only, not just a rodeo).