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JoeJoe Inner circle Myrtle Beach 1915 Posts |
The secret is out: Paula Abdul critiqued Jason Castro's performance BEFORE he even sang it! How could she have known? The things that make you go hmmm....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh7vSat-7eU -JoeJoe
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Greg Arce Inner circle 6732 Posts |
Quote: On 2008-05-01 00:07, JoeJoe wrote:
One of my favorite quotes: "A critic is a legless man who teaches running."
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JoeJoe Inner circle Myrtle Beach 1915 Posts |
Actually, she explained it off by saying she was reading her notes for David Cook - which makes no sense either, since she told David Cook he did a great job. I believe she has since changed her story to a better sounding one (the rehearsal one).
But even if she was commenting on what she saw in rehearsal (a claim I've made for years), then that's still just not kewl - the judges shouldn't be allowed at rehearsal, they should judge their actual performance ... not their practice sessions. -JoeJoe
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abc Inner circle South African in Taiwan 1081 Posts |
Regardless of why she did it, and I do understand that everyone can make mistakes, the time has come for Paula to be replaced by someone who actually knows what day of the week it is.
I don't think the show is rigged but that has done a lot to create new conspiracy theories. |
Greg Arce Inner circle 6732 Posts |
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On 2008-05-01 00:36, JoeJoe wrote: I know Paula is a little flighty at times, but I really think this was just a regular confusing moment on her part. When shows are shot sometimes there are various things going on at the same time. Paula could have been in a shot that she needed to be at the time and the rehearsal was going on or they were checking a lighting cue or countless other things that make crew, cast and others be around at the same time. I don't think there's a dark reason for what happened. greg
One of my favorite quotes: "A critic is a legless man who teaches running."
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Scott Cram Inner circle 2678 Posts |
The judges don't even watch the performances during the show. Sure, they're out there, and if somebody messes up in a big way, they say something. However, almost all of their comments are cribbed from the rehersals.
Paula Abdul had already seen all of the performances. Simon is pretty notorious for never even paying attention during the "show" version. Still, she was pretty messed up in that video. It will be interesting to see what her state, combined with the destruction of an illusion many people held about the show, does to the show's ratings in the future. |
Lyndel Inner circle wrote the theme to the TV show COPS! 1623 Posts |
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On 2008-05-01 01:56, Greg Arce wrote: I don't think there was a "dark" reason for what happened either... Today, pills come in a large variety of pretty and bright colors! Lyndel |
Xargos Loyal user Brussels 268 Posts |
It's a TV SHOW! of course it is rigged...
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airship Inner circle In my day, I have driven 1594 Posts |
What's "American Idol"?
'The central secret of conjuring is a manipulation of interest.' - Henry Hay
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Lambertmoon Loyal user 240 Posts |
I never watched American Idol until this year. My wife recorded the episodes on the DVR and last Sunday we watched most of them. When you fast forward all the fluff, it only takes 20 minutes tops to watch an episode.
I didn't see last nights episode but if Cook doesn't win, its fixed. |
Muckey Spleen New user 83 Posts |
It's rigged all right - rigged to foist ersatz talent on a gullible and critical perception-challenged public.
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Futureal Inner circle 1695 Posts |
Someone sounds a little bitter.
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Muckey Spleen New user 83 Posts |
Heh - someone sounds a little gullible.
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ringmaster Inner circle Memphis, Down in Dixie 1974 Posts |
The producers decided to change the format to speed production. They ask the judges to make notes and give all the critiques at once. To compound the felony, they waited to show time to announce it. If you've seen Paula's reality , you know she doesn't do improv well.
One of the last living 10-in-one performers. I wanted to be in show business the worst way, and that was it.
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts |
Contrary to popular belief the point of AI is not a talent search; AI is about the characters that the actors Paula, Simon and Randy play. As such, I would be highly surprised if their characters' comments and critiques were not scripted by professional writers.
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magicgeorge Inner circle Belfast 4299 Posts |
I've said this before but I'll say it again.
The public votes the worst two and then the judges vote one off. I know a force like that. George |
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