American Idol, here we go again - Page 28

drewl · 04-09-2008

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Originally Posted by SunKneeMarie

and it's a weird looking ascot... more like a tie wrapped oddly around his neck... I think he's trying to achieve a "look"... but I'm not sure I'm likin' it...

what does pompous mean, in DavidC's regard? i think of it as arrogant or condescending... how so with a song?

It was his performance, not the song or song choice, but how he delivered it like he was a rock star..

**SunKneeMarie** · 04-09-2008

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Originally Posted by drewl

It was his performance, not the song or song choice, but how he delivered it like he was a rock star..

oh, I was thinking he made the comment in regards to song choice... he said it was the wrong song choice and it was all a bit pompous... I see how you're hearing it... that makes more sense...

E in DC · 04-09-2008

I agree with a lot of what's been said. There's so much talent this season that it's anybody's game at this.

Carly is perhaps the most talented. I personally am pulling for her but I don't think she has the widespread "likeability" factor. Simon's right about her being in danger after last night.

Sorry, but David A just doesn't do it for me. He's got a lovely voice, but I am bored by him.

Kristy Lee is my least favorite in the bunch, but she did okay last night.

Syesha I can take or leave. I think she'll go soon.

Michael and Brooke I am fairly neutral on.

I get a kick out Jason's mellow persona and he kicked ass last night.

I usually like David Cook but didn't last night.

Eileencc · 04-09-2008

I'm worried for David Cook. I just don't get that "pompous" label. Would people rather have him sing that song sitting on a stool with his acoustic guitar? It's a rock song for Pete's sake!
He is so talented and he has really come a long way since the beginning, but he is a rocker at heart, and a rocker has never won AI. (And why I've never gone to a live AI show, or bought any AI CDs--'cept for Daughtry...the last real rocker.) Eventually, a bad song choice, or an off night has always gotten them. Even though I really enjoyed his performance, so many people have trashed it that it's quite possible that he'll go down this week. Which would make me very sad, but would not surprise me.

hal · 04-09-2008

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Originally Posted by SunKneeMarie

okay, then THAT guy mixed up all the verses

For a while, I also thought Jason had screwed up the verses. Guess it was "THAT" guy. My wife and I really liked Jason's performance last night. My favorite performance of the season has been Jason's performance of Halelujah even though he messed up the ending, I still thought it was a great song.

drewl · 04-10-2008

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Originally Posted by SunKneeMarie

oh, I was thinking he made the comment in regards to song choice... he said it was the wrong song choice and it was all a bit pompous... I see how you're hearing it... that makes more sense...

Clear as mud now right?

Anyone else moved by last night?

UGAplaya · 04-10-2008

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Originally Posted by drewl

Clear as mud now right?

Anyone else moved by last night?

It's always humbling to see images and hear stories like that. But a part of me wants to ask all of these high profile celebrities just how much are they contributing financially?

travmagic · 04-10-2008

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Originally Posted by UGAplaya

It's always humbling to see images and hear stories like that. But a part of me wants to ask all of these high profile celebrities just how much are they contributing financially?

Just what I was saying each time "And how much did you donate?!" Volunteering their time just doesn't quite cut it. That is if they DID volunteer.

UGAplaya · 04-10-2008

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Just what I was saying each time "And how much did you donate?!" Volunteering their time just doesn't quite cut it. That is if they DID volunteer.

It might be narrow minded of me the think that way but it's hard for me to take some of these charity fund raisings hosted by celebrities seriously when I know that are raking in 10's of millions of dollars themselves. I'm not coming down on Bono either. I love him actually, and maybe he's done his part. I just wonder.

travmagic · 04-10-2008

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It might be narrow minded of me the think that way but it's hard for me to take some of these charity fund raisings hosted by celebrities seriously when I know that are raking in 10's of millions of dollars themselves. I'm not coming down on Bono either. I love him actually, and maybe he's done his part. I just wonder.

I don't think it's narrow minded. Maybe more of them do and we don't realize it but why shouldn't they be helping! We know about Brad Pitt but what about the rest of them that were there? And Celine's my favorite of the celeb's that they showed in Africa so I would hope that she does her share also.

Babaloo · 04-10-2008

they lent their face and voice to a good cause (gratis)
...it's really none of our business how much they privately contribute
What's the point of questioning motives?

hal · 04-10-2008

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Originally Posted by Babaloo

they lent their face and voice to a good cause (gratis)
...it's really none of our business how much they privately contribute
What's the point of questioning motives?

I agree totally. We should all be asking ourselves what WE did. That's the only thing that we can control and in the end, it's what really matters.

UGAplaya · 04-10-2008

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Originally Posted by Babaloo

they lent their face and voice to a good cause (gratis)
...it's really none of our business how much they privately contribute
What's the point of questioning motives?

Yeah but lending your face and voice is also good publicty for them. Hey look what cause I'm standing up for....etc. Sure we can all do our part to help but a 10 million dollar signing bonus sure could buy a lot of mosquito nets..... Just sayin. :-)

Babaloo · 04-10-2008

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Originally Posted by UGAplaya

Yeah but lending your face and voice is also good publicty for them. Hey look what cause I'm standing up for....etc. Sure we can all do our part to help but a 10 million dollar signing bonus sure could buy a lot of mosquito nets..... Just sayin. :-)

I guess no good deed goes unpunished in your eyes
So...how much did each artist personally give? Do you know?

UGAplaya · 04-10-2008

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Originally Posted by Babaloo

I guess no good deed goes unpunished in your eyes
So...how much did each artist personally give? Do you know?

Obviously not enough..... And no reason for personal attacks.

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04-09-2008	#408 (permalink)
E in DC beachaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 457	I agree with a lot of what's been said. There's so much talent this season that it's anybody's game at this. Carly is perhaps the most talented. I personally am pulling for her but I don't think she has the widespread "likeability" factor. Simon's right about her being in danger after last night. Sorry, but David A just doesn't do it for me. He's got a lovely voice, but I am bored by him. Kristy Lee is my least favorite in the bunch, but she did okay last night. Syesha I can take or leave. I think she'll go soon. Michael and Brooke I am fairly neutral on. I get a kick out Jason's mellow persona and he kicked ass last night. I usually like David Cook but didn't last night.

04-09-2008	#409 (permalink)
Eileencc añejo Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North of Boston, Mass Posts: 4,077	I'm worried for David Cook. I just don't get that "pompous" label. Would people rather have him sing that song sitting on a stool with his acoustic guitar? It's a rock song for Pete's sake! He is so talented and he has really come a long way since the beginning, but he is a rocker at heart, and a rocker has never won AI. (And why I've never gone to a live AI show, or bought any AI CDs--'cept for Daughtry...the last real rocker.) Eventually, a bad song choice, or an off night has always gotten them. Even though I really enjoyed his performance, so many people have trashed it that it's quite possible that he'll go down this week. Which would make me very sad, but would not surprise me.

04-10-2008	#416 (permalink)
Babaloo añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Paamul, Q Roo Mexico Posts: 10,365	they lent their face and voice to a good cause (gratis) ...it's really none of our business how much they privately contribute What's the point of questioning motives?

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