Comments on: OT: Why I quit watching American Idol, Reasons 42, 43, 44, 45

By: Brittni

Brittni — Sun, 25 May 2008 18:48:32 +0000

I agree wholeheartedly with that top four. I was a big Carly fan.

I guess I’ve missed the boat on a couple of these shows. I’ll just stick with my Lost obsession and be done with it. haha

By: Madison Easter

Madison Easter — Sun, 25 May 2008 17:31:23 +0000

AnnD-I agree 100%! In my perfect world the top four would have been MJ, Carly, and the Davids.

By: Madison Easter

Madison Easter — Sun, 25 May 2008 05:33:17 +0000

QM- I didn’t ever see Journeyman. Our driver, Shawn, is a big Smallville fan though. I think my obsession with Heroes is a bit unhealthy, I only like one thing more than Heroes….Batman.

I feel so cool! =)

By: AnnD

AnnD — Sun, 25 May 2008 03:16:31 +0000

I’m still lamenting the fact that Michael Johns left much toooooo soooon!!! ad

By: quartet-man

quartet-man — Sat, 24 May 2008 22:25:48 +0000

Madison E. did you watch Journeyman when it was on too? That, Smallville and Heroes were good for us dorks to record on our DVR’s.

By: FormerDJ

FormerDJ — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:37:01 +0000

I agree that Cook was a much better artist. David A was one dimensional and had no stage presence. I was so tired of watching him hold the mic in his left hand and hold his right hand palm up. That was his move. Other than that, he sang, closed his eyes and licked his lips. Being overly annoying is not a good selling point.

Madison, you’re no more dorky than I. I set my DVR for AI, Top Chef and Hell’s Kitchen.

By: Madison E.

Madison E. — Fri, 23 May 2008 04:01:17 +0000

Brittni…I concur….

David C. was great last night, aside from his tummy popping out on the last note of his final song last night. =|

Archuletta had great pitches but that was about it, he could only perform ballads well. David C. was much more versatile.

Sorry to go on and on but this is one of the four TV shows for which I set my Tivo. The others are Heroes, Lost, and Mythbusters…yup…I’m a dork.

I realize no one really cares, but it’s the first thing in a week to talk about that doesn’t involve divorce. I enjoy this topic a little more.

By: Brittni

Brittni — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:36:37 +0000

I think I’m quite possibly the only person I know who believes that David Cook is a far better artist than David Archuletta. I’m so sick of teeny-bopper-singers like the Jonas Brothers and Hannah Montana. Granted, David Archuletta has more talent than either of the above mentioned acts ever thought about having, but I’m willing to bet they market him just about the same way. Marketing aside though, David A. seems very one-dimensional vocally to me. He’s good, but not very versatile. Does anyone agree? Or have I lost my mind? haha!

By: wackythinker

wackythinker — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:41:43 +0000

I refuse to watch next week, too. In fact, I don’t plan to watch AI the rest of this year.

But just about the stupidest thing I’ve seen (IMHO) is AI is reruns. How many times do they think we can put ourselves through that. I’m glad I have 3,000 choices on my cable.

(OK, I may have exaggerated on that last sentence.)

By: thom

thom — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:13:29 +0000

I am one who enjoys AI, especially when I can DVR it and then watch it where I can jump fwd thru the commercials.
There was some great talent this season
Archuleta has a phenomenal voice. I was hoping he would win, BUT, as “former dj” alluded to, not winning may actually better from a contractual standpoint.
I like Cook, too, and he should have a great career if produced properly.

By: cdguy

cdguy — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:25:59 +0000

So, was reason #1 “because it’s over”? That would make sense to me. I wonder what “wacky thinker” has to say. He’s probably too big a jerk to care.

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:43:33 +0000

Apparently AI is losing the 12-34 demographics thus explaining the artist appearing that the 35 plus crowd can relate to. I think it does younger artist good to observe the ones that have earned “star” status such as Dolly. After all, she has become a mega superstar with talent for singing and songwriting and a great entrepreneur. She kind of re-invents herself like others such as Madonna, The Eagles etc… have done.

By: Mike McIlwain

Mike McIlwain — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:19:58 +0000

I found Andrew Sullivan’s take on the difference between Casto and Archuletta to be enlightening. I think he is spot on. While all of us should strive to be our best, we also should be comfortable with how God made us and not worry about what we can’t do. I do fear that Archuletta could become another Michael Jackson.

By: FormerDJ

FormerDJ — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:03:43 +0000

To expound on #44, should we have singers who appear to be knock, knock, knocking on death’s door sing? I’m sorry, but George Michael needs to be in hospice, not on stage.

#46, hoping the better singer will lose so he’s not stuck in an AI contract until he’s old enough to be a has-been returning to AI.