American Idol Season 8

Mags

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It is not because he is queer? Then u rip him apart about being queer. Priceless :mj07:

Ah... now I get it - your job here at MJ's is just to stir the pot....

As someone that is such a supporter of the gay community as you represent yourself to be, why in the world would you use a term as offensive as "Queer"? That is one of the worst terms that one can use to describe the gay/lesbian community.

You just love stirring the pot and annoying people on this site. That is your job (and likely the only job you have) and you enjoy it. Kudos to you.
 

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I think that Kris has a chance tonight - he performed really well on his first two songs, and the Idol song was the usual schlocky pop crap style that nobody can bring anything original to. I don't think you can underestimate the strength of the small town southern Idol devotees, which make up a large part of the audience. Kris is perfect for that contingent, and he'll get a majority of Danny's votes as they are very similar in style and values. If the voting was really close all along, then I'd guess Kris would win tonight, actually.

Look back at past winners - they are not Adam-like, they are more Kris-like - simple, pleasing, non-crazy types from southern or central areas. I had never really thought about this factor too much until I heard an interview with the USA Today Idol reporter, and that makes a lot of sense to me.

This is why I thought Danny would win, ultimately, and I still think he might have if not for the off-note-screaming incident. But Kris has really done well coming down the stretch. Seems a lot more people are not focused on Adam's screaming than before - which was my original complaint with him - that, and the fact that there has only been one song that he seemed to seem "real" in performing. Everything else he did was just a stage show, with no soul or personality, for me. Rooting for Kris tonight, more of an anti Adam vote, really.
 

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Chad I see the group of 10 will be in Twin Cities. They also will be in Madison Wis. Would you pay for the cheap seats 96 bucks. Thats the lowest I found in mad town. Im sure it,s a good show but?
 

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Final thoughts on season:

Adam wins. Don't believe what you read on line.....there is no chance kris is named winner tonight.

Allsion outsells any of these artists even if her music isn't your cup of tea. She is far and away the most marketable of the show in the only demographic which buys albums anymore and thats tweens.

the finale song sucked

kara is annoying and her coronation song sucked

the show jumped the shark a while ago

they need to eliminate the backstories on ALL contestants and just have it be a singing contest which it is supposed to be.

a hot girl has to win soon no?


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I agree with all except two.Not sure when you think the show jumped the shark. And I like the background stories.

I think this years crop off singers was the worst ever. And I wasn't too thriled with last years either. But it is what it is. The judges very rarely offer anything of value to the contestants.

They have not had as many successes as people think. Carrie Underwood is a bonefied star. The first girl Kelly Clarkson had a good run. Daughtry is not doing bad but I can't think of anyone else who has shaken things up.

I find it kind of amazing. My son's band made thier own video that got some national attention for a day. It was on a few college sites and on VH1's worst of the week or something. Their web site got 10,000 hits that week. From one day of publicity. These people are on the number rated tv show for weeks on end and most of them, even some of the winners, couldn't sell out a phone booth.

I find the whole program very strange. But I do enjoy it. Although this year it was hard to listen to. At least Adam made it interesting.
 

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It is not because he is queer? Then u rip him apart about being queer. Priceless :mj07:

I'm glad you amuse yourself, but I guess you can't figure out what I was saying. Someone can be queer and do whatever they want in their own privacy and I would be allright with it. It's when they act like someone that God did not intend them to be (a girl) out in public that I have a problem with. By the way, you're just a gluton for punishment on this site aren't you?
 

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And I like the background stories.

I don't dislike them. I just think if you want to run a fair contest give everyone a background story or no one any time. give them all close to equal time. Anyone who thinks Danny Gokey would get to third place without any backstory is crazy. Is he my cup of tea....no....do i have a bias against him....probably.....but he is nowhere near a star superstar, or even weekend chit bar singer. Smug to zero personality with nothing redeeming.

Let them all have 10 minutes of air time, or give them no airtime.


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I don't dislike them. I just think if you want to run a fair contest give everyone a background story or no one any time. give them all close to equal time. Anyone who thinks Danny Gokey would get to third place without any backstory is crazy. Is he my cup of tea....no....do i have a bias against him....probably.....but he is nowhere near a star superstar, or even weekend chit bar singer. Smug to zero personality with nothing redeeming.

Let them all have 10 minutes of air time, or give them no airtime.


gl

Hey, it was kinda fun when they gave "Bikini Girl" the airtime in the beginning of the season!
 

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or even weekend chit bar singer.

Couldn't disagree more, but you know that already. He's a really good singer, just doesn't have a solid niche to hit.

DJV, no way would I pay to watch all of those folks up there. I don't go to any concerts anymore - just refuse to pay that much to watch anyone... personal decision. Would still love to see a handful of groups or performers, but little time and too expensive. Can't wait for the PGA Championship, though... prefer to spend money for a full day hanging out with those guys and trying to learn something. Hoping Phil is back by then, had hoped to joke around with him if I got half a chance.
 

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I agree with all except two.Not sure when you think the show jumped the shark. And I like the background stories.

I think this years crop off singers was the worst ever. And I wasn't too thriled with last years either. But it is what it is. The judges very rarely offer anything of value to the contestants.

They have not had as many successes as people think. Carrie Underwood is a bonefied star. The first girl Kelly Clarkson had a good run. Daughtry is not doing bad but I can't think of anyone else who has shaken things up.

I find it kind of amazing. My son's band made thier own video that got some national attention for a day. It was on a few college sites and on VH1's worst of the week or something. Their web site got 10,000 hits that week. From one day of publicity. These people are on the number rated tv show for weeks on end and most of them, even some of the winners, couldn't sell out a phone booth.

I find the whole program very strange. But I do enjoy it. Although this year it was hard to listen to. At least Adam made it interesting.

I would say Jennifer Hudson would be another that has had some really good success built off of the show.
 

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absolutely incredible the entertainment on that show tonight... think that show is making a little money and has some pull in entertainment industry:shrug:
 

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the bible braggers and the rednecks once again show u what wonderful thinkers they are. Ya got to love em. Thank goodness i had the sense not to underestimate the jackasses.
 

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i watched one song by a chick about 2 or 3 years ago and that's all i have seen of this show, total. and i'm proud of that :00hour
 

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well i guess "no chance kris allen" won tonight. that was a great prediction tonight.....
 

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Hell of a show. Music lovers got a taste of every type. I don,t know if Adam is Gay or not. But the talk to make it so I would guess did him in. If true it would be sad that those matters reach to this level. Kris was good enough to win with out that help. The final 4 I do believe willl make some big bucks. for sure Adam and Danny. Do we have to go through this next year. Even tho there was tons of votes this year. THe rating of the season was down.
 
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