American Idol: Top 12 - Page 37

Tango · #**541** 05-18-2006, 08:47 AM

I thought all three were deserving to be in the finals of AI, but figured Elliott might be the one going home. It was wonderful to see the home town support for Taylor and Elliott. Katharine doesn't have a small knit community behind her like one finds in the south; but clearly she equal amounts of support around the country. It's LA. Stevie, Lindsey and others in the community had other plans that day rather than hang out on the street corners for "Kat." LA must roll it's eyes at all of this, when they live in a world of people clammoring, struggling, waiting tables, trying to sell their talent and songs every day, the hard way. And these people write their own songs and music. American Idol brings in "star wannabees" and fashions them into "idols." LA: "'the people out there turn the music into gold." American Idol? The show prides itself in fashioning a "golden calf" for the people to worship and hope you'll buy it, because you think you are a part of the process.

Still, I think Katharine has the best voice of the final two, but Taylor can surely dazzle with his funky dancing where his voice isn't number one. He has a decent voice, clearly. He's the bigger entertainer of the two. Yet I give Katharine the edge voice wise in terms of versatility and marketability.

What's American Idol about? The best voice? The best entertainer? The best look? Who can sell the most albums? Who is the most popular in America? If you can answer those with certainty, you probably already know who will win next week. Meanwhile, I've got my crystal ball, my tea leaves, my little bag of old bones to shake around ... and I'll be voting. I'll be voting for Katharine. I suspect I'm going for the underdog. We'll all wait and see who becomes the next golden calf.

skcin · #**542** 05-18-2006, 09:09 AM

^ I think she'll be the underdog too. But this week's results were pretty damn close (about 100,000 votes between Kat & Elliot, out of a total of 50 million.)

Idol's producers are not stupid. Like you said, Tango, it's all about marketing & who will sell the most records. I don't want to think that it's fixed, and I really hope it's not. But the judges do have some influence on people voting, IMO, and they choose what they say & how they say it very carefully. Notice how Randy keps telling Kat that she's trying to be Mariah & Whitney, but she's not?

I've said it before, I'll say it again: They already have R&B guy/girl, pop/rock girl & country girl. They need bluesy/soul/pop/AC guy now.

Patti · #**543** 05-18-2006, 09:31 AM

Tango, that's a pretty cynical outlook, dontcha think? American Idol means different things to different people, I think. It's part singing competition, part entertainer, part personality, part popularity.

And for every Katharine vote you cast, I'll be cancelling you out with a Taylor vote.

And goodbye to Elliott, you'll be missed.

Tango · #**544** 05-18-2006, 09:51 AM

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Tango, that's a pretty cynical outlook, dontcha think? American Idol means different things to different people, I think. It's part singing competition, part entertainer, part personality, part popularity.

And for every Katharine vote you cast, I'll be cancelling you out with a Taylor vote.

And goodbye to Elliott, you'll be missed.

Patti, I agree with you on at least one sentence: American Idol means different things to different people. To the producers, the "judges," it's big money. To the performers, it's name recognition and a desperate shot at the big brass/gold ring. I had to write a paper on cynicism in college. "The name Cynic actually comes from the Greek word kynikos, meaning 'dog-like.'" Nah, I'm not dog-like, although I like dogs. You'll cancel me out? Don't count on it! I bet we'd fight like kats and dogs in real life.

cliffdweller · #**545** 05-18-2006, 10:15 AM

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Not surprised by last night's results, but still disappointed. I'm forced to throw all my votes to Taylor now.

I agree on all counts. GO TAYLOR!!

gldstwmn · #**546** 05-18-2006, 10:17 AM

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And goodbye to Elliott, you'll be missed.

The kid's got class. I was so sorry to see him go.

golden braid · #**547** 05-18-2006, 10:59 AM

I was bummed to see Elliott go too. He certainly has not sung my favorite songs but he does have a good voice and he seems like such a genuine person. It was touching to see his hometown and his emotional reaction to everyone supporting him.

I hope and think Taylor will win. He's not my favorite but he has a lot of personality and charisma and I think he will make a good Idol.

jannieC · #**548** 05-18-2006, 11:18 AM

I almost felt sorry for Katherine last night since the guys got such a hometown welcome and she didn't. But then she pissed me off again when Ryan asked her if she felt lucky to have her family with her (or something along those lines) and she answered with, "We like, never talk to each other! We do send test messages, though!" I'm so glad her dad is bawling his head off in the audience and Kat couldn't give a sh*t.

I think Kat would be more marketable as an idol, but I flat out don't want her to win. I just think she's inconsistent and I think she's a pampered little princess used to getting her way. Plus, I've always kind of liked Taylor, and since I can't have Elliott, I'll vote for him instead. If I can get through, that is.

TwistedGypsy · #**549** 05-18-2006, 11:32 AM

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I think Kat would be more marketable as an idol, but I flat out don't want her to win. I just think she's inconsistent and I think she's a pampered little princess used to getting her way. Plus, I've always kind of liked Taylor, and since I can't have Elliott, I'll vote for him instead. If I can get through, that is.

I agree with you 100%! The thing that got me was after she sang one of her songs on Tuesday night and the judges didn't think it was that great adn she said, You guys sure have been hard on me the past couple of weeks!
I was thinking yeah cause you suck b**ch!

She can't take criticism cause she thinks shes perfect. Elliott deserved to be there more than her. Shes too screechy for me and I'm tired of looking at her gorgeous face and her gorgeous hair and her gorgeous body.

TAYLOR ALL THE WAY!

maybe i'm slightly jealous since i had a baby 2 months ago

jannieC · #**550** 05-18-2006, 12:00 PM

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maybe i'm slightly jealous since i had a baby 2 months ago

It's okay- I'd take a baby over looking like her any day. Congratulations on that. xo

Patti · #**551** 05-23-2006, 02:19 PM

Anyone else excited for tonight and tomorrow night besides me? I'm ready to text my fingers to the bone tonight for Taylor!

JazmenFlowers · #**552** 05-23-2006, 02:23 PM

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Anyone else excited for tonight and tomorrow night besides me? I'm ready to text my fingers to the bone tonight for Taylor!

I seriously doubt I'll even watch it.

yeah...right

skcin · #**553** 05-23-2006, 02:24 PM

^ Actually, no.

I'm a bit apathetic now that Chris is gone. But I will vote for Taylor - out of spite. I don't like Kat.

JazmenFlowers · #**554** 05-23-2006, 02:27 PM

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^ Actually, no.

I'm a bit apathetic now that Chris is gone. But I will vote for Taylor - out of spite. I don't like Kat.

same here.

I almost puked while watching her "going home" segment last week. like I said, she's spread her legs for more men on the AI set than Ryan Seacrest. dirty ho.

she's taking all my work.

Patti · #**555** 05-23-2006, 03:32 PM

You'll get to see Chris tomorrow night. He's performing, so that should make you happy Paula.