American Idol 7

Originally Posted by nittanyalum

Wait wait wait, I was watching, but I don't know what you're referring to here. And I'm brain dead tonight, what's TPTB?

TPTB = the powers that be.

I vowed not to watch ever again after Carly was eliminated, but after hearing it was Neil Diamond week, I had to see how this was gonna go.

It was like watching Saving Silverman. Pathetic and painful.

[RBL]

So did tptb right down Paula's critique........how suspect she noted that Jason wasnt good on his TWO songs (when he only sang once by that time) and the she tried to clean it up by saying she was ref David C's performance(which she claimed to like)...

If anyone thought David A was great tonight is crazy...best of the night was Syesha & David C

[a.e.B.O.T.]

Originally Posted by RBL

If anyone thought David A was great tonight is crazy...best of the night was Syesha & David C

It takes balls to say that, the Archie Mafia might hear. However, i totally agree... he was bad. Even Brooke's second song was better then either of his songs.

[GPhiBLtColonel]

Last night's format sucked! I like Paula but geesh what was she on last night?

Mr GPhiBLtCol and I cannot stand David A. - too goofy and karaoke....yuck! We both LOVE David Cook and Syesha and Brooke too (although we agreed that her 1st song was carnival stuff). We like Jason too and thought he sang his songs well, but agree with the judges that he is doing essentially the same type singing...we do like him though.

We would LOVE for David A. to go....but we fear it will be Jason.

We both want David Cook to win.

[RBL]

Originally Posted by a.e.B.O.T.

It takes balls to say that, the Archie Mafia might hear. However, i totally agree... he was bad. Even Brooke's second song was better then either of his songs.

I agree ..Brooke (on the 2nd song) was better than David A.. talk about a one trick pony

[nittanyalum]

I CANNOT believe Jason is safe.

Parents need to take the cell phones away from their tween daughters.

[nittanyalum]

-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

See ya, Brookie!

God, finally.

[ComradesTrue]

While, admittedly, I am no fan of Jason, I am glad that he was able to stay and that Brooke went home. I just felt bad for him last night when Drunk Paula made those negative comments about his second song, and then he had to immediately go and perform said second song.

I will be pulling for Syesha to make the Top Three next week. I do think she has performed well, but just can't get any love from the judges.

I can't remember any softer gloves for a contestent than what Little David is getting. He has forgotten lyrics- twice- and he has definitely not lived up to his post-Imagine hype. But the under 16 crowd loves him, and he is marketable, so whatever. I just wish the judges weren't so obvious about it. And "I think you should have more fun" does not, in any way, consistute criticism, Paula.

As for David C... I can't say that I am loving the wardrobe choices or the new hair cut this week. Anyone else nostalgic for the audition rounds v-neck sweater he sported? I loved it because he was clearly a rocker, yet had the confidence and swagger to pull of an argyle sweater vest. Very unexpected. Gotta love that.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by nittanyalum

I CANNOT believe Jason is safe.

Parents need to take the cell phones away from their tween daughters.

My girl didn't vote! I swear! (she's 14, not a tween anymore, but he is her fave)

[GPhiBLtColonel]

David A is NOT marketable IMHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! blech!

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by GPhiBLtColonel

David A is NOT marketable IMHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! blech!

I agree. The little girls may like him right now, but I think it's because they think he's cute. If you took away his visual appeal, I don't think his song choices have any appeal to the youngins, and his voice is not a big deal to adults...plus I think most adults would feel creeped out being a fan of a 16 year old boy. Bottom line: I think he's another Taylor Hicks...they like him now, but they're not gonna buy his records.

[a.e.B.O.T.]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

f you took away his visual appeal, I don't think his song choices have any appeal to the youngins, and his voice is not a big deal to adults...

Visual Appeal? Visual Appeal? I have took dumps that had better faces. However, he is charming and some may say endearing, and his song choices help that, cuz here is a little kid singing about world peace or the ultimate love. Kids and idealism works! His voice on the other hand, not so much. AND, hopefully his voice isnt done developing, cuz if he sounds like that at 25, he will never get laid

[RBL]

The final 3 SHOULD be... Syesha, David A and David C.......
Syesha could come out next week like Tina Turner and kill it and she will be in the Bottom 2 and the judges will find something wrong..while David A could sneeze and the judges will call it BRILLIANT.. she's fighting for 3rd.. it has to be frustrating to know that someone like Jason is getting by on charm and SUPER WEAK Vocals....

[RBL]

Even though I think this years Top 12 were talented in someway or another (maybe except Jason.. I just dont get this dude).. this has been one of the worst seasons EVER

[ComradesTrue]

Originally Posted by GPhiBLtColonel

David A is NOT marketable IMHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! blech!

I disagree.

Marketable does not have to mean you and me.

Marketable does not have to mean the masses at large.

But... he is marketable to girls under the age of 18. Remember, this demographic does not require pure vocal talent, performance maturity, or deep meaning lyrics. It is all about image and googly eyes.

Look no further than Richard Marx, Debbie Gibson, Tiffany, New Kids and early Britney. Most adults agreed that there was not much substance with any of these performers. But they sold millions of records beacause their audience identified with them.

As for me? No way am I buying a Cupcake album, but if he wins this things I assure that a ton of 14 year olds will.