The end of American Idol

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mmntech

Lifer
Sep 20, 2007
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Out of all the winners, I think only Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood really hit it big. I remembered they tried a Canadian spinoff but it's been cancelled for some time now. The only person to even become remotely famous from that one was Carly Rae Jepsen, and she was eliminated.
 

zinfamous

No Lifer
Jul 12, 2006
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Out of all the winners, I think only Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood really hit it big. I remembered they tried a Canadian spinoff but it's been cancelled for some time now. The only person to even become remotely famous from that one was Carly Rae Jepsen, and she was eliminated.

I think that Scottie dude from 2 seasons ago already has a platinum album. But, you know...country. plenty of dumb fans will listen to any of that.
 

RaistlinZ

Diamond Member
Oct 15, 2001
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I haven't wateched since Carrie Underwood won.

I think I made the right choice.
 

SunnyD

Belgian Waffler
Jan 2, 2001
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Funny because everything I've heard or read says just the opposite.

That's what the hype was going into the show. However I knew this to be untrue before hand.

Watching the show, I was validated. Unless it farts, is half naked or is otherwise crude, it's not "talented" according to Stern history of judging from this season of AGT so far. Which will be completely evident as he will be bringing back the idiot who's "talent" is getting smashed in the nuts. Repeatedly. How the hell do you possibly make an entertaining hour-long daily run Vegas show out of that?
 

Ns1

No Lifer
Jun 17, 2001
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LOL!!!

<gordon ramsay>
Dear God... what the F(beeep)K was that!? You're all up there singing and dancing around like a bunch of Muppets! This is a singing competition not some 4th grade talent contest.. Yes?! You! Yes You!... Come here you! You think this is some kind of joke? Well I've got news for you big boy!.. You don't turn it around and I'll throw you out of here myself.. got it? Now piss off!!.. f(beeep)cking donkey.
</gordon ramsay>


To H-E-L-L with this show. It needs to die already.

I read that with GR's accent in my head and it was perfect. Especially the donkey part.
 

shopbruin

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Jul 12, 2000
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I don't support Nicki Minaj. Horrible possible choice.

I like the other possibilities much better. Brad Paisley or Keith Urban (for the country watchers), Enrique Iglesias (not as bad of a choice as Minaj), Pharrel (come on, this would be perfect.)

I wanted LL Cool J. I think they needed a R&B/Hip Hop influence. But NOT Nicki Minaj.
 

Zap

Elite Member
Oct 13, 1999
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<gordon ramsay>
Dear God... what the F(beeep)K was that!? You're all up there singing and dancing around like a bunch of Muppets! This is a singing competition not some 4th grade talent contest.. Yes?! You! Yes You!... Come here you! You think this is some kind of joke? Well I've got news for you big boy!.. You don't turn it around and I'll throw you out of here myself.. got it? Now piss off!!.. f(beeep)cking donkey.
</gordon ramsay>

That was BRILLIANT! I'm not necessarily a GR fan because I don't watch those shows, but I've seen enough that I can imagine him saying something like that.

The problem with AI is that none of the judges remaining have the guts to call it like it is. This is the result of the pussification of Americans. These days every kid in Little League is a winner and gets a trophy to take home. Online social networking is full of people who pat each others backs. Someone posts on FB whining about feeling sad, and within minutes dozens of replies of support and e-love ensues.

When I grew up, you got a trophy only if you WON. If you lost, you congratulated the winner, and vowed to work harder for next time.

I think it all started with parents losing the right to discipline their children, followed by feminists who tell everyone (well, every women and girl) that they can "have it all."

You know what? No, you CAN'T have it all. You CAN'T always be a winner. That's how the real world works, even if it isn't like that in the make-believe worlds that some people seem to live in.
 

Ns1

No Lifer
Jun 17, 2001
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LOL!!!

<gordon ramsay>
Dear God... what the F(beeep)K was that!? You're all up there singing and dancing around like a bunch of Muppets! This is a singing competition not some 4th grade talent contest.. Yes?! You! Yes You!... Come here you! You think this is some kind of joke? Well I've got news for you big boy!.. You don't turn it around and I'll throw you out of here myself.. got it? Now piss off!!.. f(beeep)cking donkey.
</gordon ramsay>


To H-E-L-L with this show. It needs to die already.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En95vfz1YfM&feature=player_embedded
 

Baked

Lifer
Dec 28, 2004
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I heard on the radio this morning that they'll be adding Kanye West to the judging panel pending how big of a check the AI bosses writes to Kanye.
 

classy

Lifer
Oct 12, 1999
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I think Nicki will do fine. In reality she is a very likeable and soft spoken woman. To hear some of her music and see her in interviews, she clearly has a different attitude when making a record. I thnk she'll be okay and she is a very unique talent as far as judges so far go. I have never watched one episode of AI though and still won't, but I think she'll be decent in this spot.
 

Pr0d1gy

Diamond Member
Jan 30, 2005
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Wow, my wife even confirmed she is done with it after hearing about Mariah & Minaj hosting...lmao

YAY LIFE!!!!
 

shopbruin

Diamond Member
Jul 12, 2000
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I can't see how anyone could have problem with Mariah Carey.

I really like the addition of Mariah. They needed someone who has been VERY successful but isn't 100% loopy (cough Paula.) When Mariah mentored on Season 7, she was great.

I feel like AI is trying to win an arms race, with these "leaks" of people they've approached to be a judge, against The Voice. They can find quality artists without going crazy.

I've always loved the idea of having Shania Twain on the panel - she was great in her previous stint as a mentor AND as a guest judge, but with Mariah that has blown that idea out of the water.

I really like the idea of a Brad Paisley/Keith Urban, Mariah, Pharrell and another female. I really wanted Lambert (I LOVE the idea of a previous contestant coming back to judge, but my preference would have been Kelly Clarkson) but if you're going to go Male Country Artist plus Male R&B/Hip Hop, you need a female to balance the panel out. (Hopefully this means the end of Randy.)

When Simon left, I thought I was over AI, but when they brought on J-Lo and Steven, I continued watching, even when Steven went into "I can't criticize anyone" mode. I just want them to dish out real criticism and advice, and the one loopy judge to say "you look great tonight. Just fabulous. That's all" since that's how you know they sucked.
 

edro

Lifer
Apr 5, 2002
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Yeah, my wife is going to be watching by herself now. J-Lo was bad enough but this is repugnant.
My sentiments exactly.

Mariah will be OK... but Minag is an insult to the music industry.
She can't sing, at all, and should not be judging a singing competition.
I would give her opinion zero credit because she is too young and not successful enough.
 
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SheHateMe

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Jul 21, 2012
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What the fudge does Nicki Minaj know about singing? All of her shit is autotuned and her rap sucks.
 
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