American Idol - Page 42

darklinensuit · #**616** 05-12-2004, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sorceress

It had to be the painkillers for her infected finger AND spiked Coke to make her as loopy as she was the night she had that crazy flower in her hair. Manicure accident my ass.

I think I missed that night.
All I know is I miss the good old days when she & Simon were at each other's throat. Now they're like Donny and Marie.

- Jake

Hawkeye · #**617** 05-12-2004, 10:22 PM

I agree about Jasmine being pretty. But I think diana's prettier. And she's got the vocals to go with that prettiness.

Hawkeye · #**618** 05-12-2004, 10:24 PM

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All I know is I miss the good old days when she & Simon were at each other's throat. Now they're like Donny and Marie.

. Oh they still are. They just have like this schisifrenic relationship where they hate eachother then love eachother. I think the show wants to create a Lindsey-Stevie esque type chemistry. I'm sure those two aren't their examples but they're who I'm comparing them to.

darklinensuit · #**619** 05-12-2004, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GardenStateGirlie

Oh, leave the poor girl alone. She's very Kelly Clarkson-esque in that way. To me, Fantasia is overly confident and totally smug. Everything about her irks me. She'll win though...they've been setting it up this way. Since when in Hollywood has being the total package NOT mattered? C'mon, Jake.:

Diana is nowhere near as likable as Kelly was, IMO.
And LaToya struck me as smug; Fantasia is cocky.
And to answer your "total package" question, go listen to WTWCT. Maybe you'll listen to that guy if you won't believe me.

- Jake

darklinensuit · #**620** 05-12-2004, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

I agree about Jasmine being pretty. But I think diana's prettier. And she's got the vocals to go with that prettiness.

I'm not going to slam anybody's looks, but IMO, Jasmine was the prettiest of all the finalists. To each his own.

- Jake

darklinensuit · #**621** 05-12-2004, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

. Oh they still are. They just have like this schisifrenic relationship where they hate eachother then love eachother. I think the show wants to create a Lindsey-Stevie esque type chemistry. I'm sure those two aren't their examples but they're who I'm comparing them to.

I haven't watched lately, but I don't remember them hating each other sice the auditions this season.

- Jake

GardenStateGirlie · #**622** 05-12-2004, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by darklinensuit

Diana is nowhere near as likable as Kelly was, IMO.
And LaToya struck me as smug; Fantasia is cocky.
And to answer your "total package" question, go listen to WTWCT. Maybe you'll listen to that guy if you won't believe me.

- Jake

I'm not saying that i'm looking for the total package in an American Idol but it's what that industry wants...she is the kind of person they look for...something they can SELL. Not everyone will like or does like Fantasia's voice even though it is original. Diana would sell way more albums to teenyboppers and you cannot deny that...that's what this is all about...who Simon Fuller can make the most money off of. Diana is what's out there today. Fantasia is a voice for a different kind of person...someone that appreciates her particular style. She's only going to reach a very broad audience and no, i'm not even talking about race here.

darklinensuit · #**623** 05-12-2004, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GardenStateGirlie

I'm not saying that i'm looking for the total package in an American Idol but it's what that industry wants...she is the kind of person they look for...something they can SELL. Not everyone will like or does like Fantasia's voice even though it is original. Diana would sell way more albums to teenyboppers and you cannot deny that...that's what this is all about...who Simon Fuller can make the most money off of. Diana is what's out there today. Fantasia is a voice for a different kind of person...someone that appreciates her particular style. She's only going to reach a very broad audience and no, i'm not even talking about race here.

I completely disagree, but I'm no record mogul.

- Jake

GardenStateGirlie · #**624** 05-12-2004, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by darklinensuit

I completely disagree, but I'm no record mogul.

- Jake

Either am I. Being a pop star doesn't mean being the best. It means being at least mediocre and being either incredibly hot or adorably cute. Jessica Simpson..she can carry a tune but she really is no great singer but she's beautiful. It's not about talent anymore.

darklinensuit · #**625** 05-12-2004, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GardenStateGirlie

Either am I. Being a pop star doesn't mean being the best. It means being at least mediocre and being either incredibly hot or adorably cute. Jessica Simpson..she can carry a tune but she really is no great singer but she's beautiful. It's not about talent anymore.

I don't think Britney or Christina is "incredibly hot or adorably cute."

- Jake

GardenStateGirlie · #**626** 05-12-2004, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by darklinensuit

I don't think Britney or Christina is "incredibly hot or adorably cute."

- Jake

No, but a lot of men do. They're not selling music, they're selling an image.

darklinensuit · #**627** 05-12-2004, 10:56 PM

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No, but a lot of men do. They're not selling music, they're selling an image.

Exactly. Not a total package.
And since Diana (fortunately) doesn't flaunt her sex about, I don't see what's to compare between her & the current state of the pop industry.

- Jake

GardenStateGirlie · #**628** 05-12-2004, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by darklinensuit

Exactly. Not a total package.
And since Diana (fortunately) doesn't flaunt her sex about, I don't see what's to compare between her & the current state of the pop industry.

- Jake

Britney...started off girl next door. Christina..started off girl next door. Jessica...started off girl next door. Sex sells and in the case of one Miss Jessica Simpson Lachey, being dumb and blonde does as well. They all began innocent and evolved into something less than wholesome.

Sorceress · #**629** 05-13-2004, 08:02 AM

I agree that Diana will probably win. She's cute as a button, there's nothing offensive about her, she has talent, and she has gotten better throughout the competition. Yes, she has the most potential to sell a lot of records. I personally would never by her album.
Now I will go out and by Fantasia's album, which I have never even considered for any other Idol contestant. Yes, she's cocky and not beautiful and says silly things, but I love her voice and feel her music. But I'm no teenybopper.

darklinensuit · #**630** 05-13-2004, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GardenStateGirlie

Britney...started off girl next door. Christina..started off girl next door. Jessica...started off girl next door. Sex sells and in the case of one Miss Jessica Simpson Lachey, being dumb and blonde does as well. They all began innocent and evolved into something less than wholesome.

Mickey Mouse Club days don't count.

BTW, Pink sells herself as a product but also has talent to back it up, IMO. (I don't like the product part, for the record.)

- Jake