Originally Posted By Dznygrl <<Some of the people they kept showing just to make their point that too many "ugly people" showed up in Seattle were not even shown talking or singing at any point during the show.>> OMG, that bugged me too. Like they were trying to show how "weird" Seattle was by showing a montage of less than attractive people before a commercial break (complete with "Psycho" style music) as if to say, "Dont touch that dial! The REAL freakshow is about to begin when we come back!" I'm actually surprised they didn't end up showing the auditions of most of them, considering the potential "entertainment value". They're taking it all a step too far this year, IMHO.
Originally Posted By AuroraRose i think someone mentioned acting--i'm horrible with names, but the one girl that lost weight and came back in the beginning of the show, I think was totally acting--Ryan made a point by telling us to get ready for drama in the middle of her audition.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 My gripe about the show is that they don't show all the people that got through in each city. Why can't they devote time to them, while still showing some of the bad ones? Contestants have complained about that in the past, that so-and-so got air time during auditions so they had more time for America to "root" for them. The show does focus on a few of the good ones by following them home, getting some backstory, etc. Meanwhile, they say that maybe 20 or so people got through...but we saw less than half that. Like New York last night; 35 made it to the next round, but how many did we actually get to see? I would prefer if we actually got to see the talented ones rather than the freak show. Maybe do a special show just focusing on the horrible auditions and leave it at that. I guess people have gotten used to watching the train wreck each night though...
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 OK, for me last nights show was just annoying. I'm not so annoyed with Paula and gang as I am with the producers or whom ever is responsible for making us watch all the silly soap opera stuff (I watch enough of those during the day, thank you).) The girl who thought she should be let through so they could mold her into a singer was just silly, not even amusing. The psychic girl part was only interesting when she was reading Ryan's palm and he was mugging for the camera. I'll keep watching but I think I'll be using DVR so I can do more zapping through.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I just want to know who told Carole that a brown pom pom on your head is fashionable? LOL - I'm sorry but helmet head went out in the 60's.
Originally Posted By DlandJB Carole must have the same plastic surgeon as Joan Collins -- she looked like her little sister.
Originally Posted By DlandJB I would prefer if we actually got to see the talented ones rather than the freak show. Maybe do a special show just focusing on the horrible auditions and leave it at that. I guess people have gotten used to watching the train wreck each night though...>>>> I so agree. I'd like to be watching the good ones and see how they progress. I don't care at all for the freak show -- although judging by the montages last night, we were spared the worst of them.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I do think it's unfair that some of the talented singers are obviously profiled and others are skipped over. As the audience does become emotionally involved in their stories.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 LOL, Lisann and JB We thought the same thing. I seriously thought Carole was Joan Collins at first. I really don't care for the guest judges. They are usually "whatever" about everything and don't seem to serve any purpose.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 She acted as stoned as Paula. Taking forever to say "yes" and "great" or any other one word response. And those blue sunglasses, um hello that was ridiculous.
Originally Posted By gadzuux >> I'm sorry but helmet head went out in the 60's. << I assumed it was a wig - and a BIG one. As I mentioned earlier, I'm really conflicted about even watching this show, and they're certainly making it easy for me to tune out. Early on we had the 'drama queen' with the tears and heartache about not going to hollywood. Okay fine - but they linger on these people endlessly. ZAP - I'm off watching latoya jackson and erik estrada bust prostitutes in muncie. AI is getting painful to watch.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Have patience gadzuux - the Hollywood stage is coming and it'll get better.
Originally Posted By smeeeko i like the audtions and then skip it for a while unless it's really interesting. DVRing it for later seems a better deal and I don't have to listen to the really high pitched notes.. (even the good singers high notes hurt my ears.. and scare our cat Kiki) I wish I knew what the 'rules' were because there was that one guy who was really good but from another season who got a spot for this year.. he QUIT last season he said because he was up all night and didn't learn the words to "buttercup" or something like that in the group rounds. Why is he allowed back in?? Seems to me if he quit and didn't get dismissed or something he shouldn't be allowed back. Was New York that devoid of good male singers?? I would think not but it makes me wonder..
Originally Posted By AuroraRose <<Carole must have the same plastic surgeon as Joan Collins -- she looked like her little sister>> LOL!! I said to the DH--why is joan collins on american idol! then they called her carol and I said HUH? <<I so agree. I'd like to be watching the good ones and see how they progress. I don't care at all for the freak show -- although judging by the montages last night, we were spared the worst of them.>> I agree, i would like to see the talented people that go thru (we didn't see Bo's audition last year till they played it during one of the shows) The montage's are PERFECT to clue us in to the horrible auditions that go on--they give us the whole picture, without the dispariging (sp) comments from the judges.
Originally Posted By beamerdog >>That's part of what is so sickening when the judges go for the jugular<< Whoa, I thought for a second I was in the 24 thread... Seems to me that this year the majority of the contestants are ones to be made fun of, not the good singers. I, too, feel that the show only really gets good when they get to CA after the auditions.
Originally Posted By Labuda "didn't learn the words to "buttercup" or something like that in the group rounds. Why is he allowed back in?? Seems to me if he quit and didn't get dismissed or something he shouldn't be allowed back." Yuou're not alone. ESPECIALLY fi he couldn't learn the words to "Build me Up" Buttercup" - SUCH EASY LYRICS!!!!!
Originally Posted By DAR Last night, I loved the Jack Osburne guy. He had a great voice. His joke about David Hasselhoff was spot on. I like his potential. The girl who's daddy shot himself average voice, but she was fun to look at. Oh and those two from Seattle who were soooo traumatized by the "mean" comments Simon's mean and cruel insults. Yeah check out the first photo: <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/mediaday07/part2" target="_blank">http://sports.espn.go.com/espn /page2/story?page=simmons/mediaday07/part2</a> Must be rough must be rough.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka Nobody said they were traumatized by the remarks. My point was that it was low of Simon to make them. Just because it's easy to make fun of someone doesn't make it right.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I thought last nights episode was much more in line with previous years. There is still too much time given to the silliness, like the last contestant. What a waste of airtime. I thought the "thank you" montage was fun. My niece now lives near Burmingham after living in N CA her whole life. When she first moved to AL she was amazed at how polite people were Paula was just looney in the first hour. I wonder why she wasn't there in the 2nd hour.
