tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post3254273566483554239..comments2023-12-14T08:23:14.758-03:00Comments on Idol Thoughts: Idol Makes Me Mad: "Results" Show RecapIdol Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424716624237024086noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-27210447401608878132007-04-26T15:48:00.000-03:002007-04-26T15:48:00.000-03:00The "Idol" star who has been most heavily involved...The "Idol" star who has been most heavily involved in charity and humanitarian work, and for the longest time, is Clay Aiken, who has been a UNICEF Ambassador to Darfur (Africa) as well as to various places in Asia since 2004. He is also one of the biggest commercial successes to come from the Idol stable. It's more than odd that not only was he left off their "star roster" for an event like this but his work for UNICEF -- which is highlighted in UNICEF's own write-up of <I>Idol Gives Back</I> -- was not even mentioned.<BR/>Several other former Idols, including the Idol winners Taylor Hicks, Fantasia and Ruben Studdard, have been doing as much for charity (e.g., New Orleans) as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, or more. They weren't invited to the big "charity" party either.<BR/><BR/>$30 million raised, with all those $ multi-billion corporations 'contributing', seems rather paltry and won't go a long way to helping the multitude of charities they supported. But the show will boost the public image of Kelly C, Carrie U, Simon's boys Il Divo, Josh Groban, etc. Not to mention the Idol franchise itself.<BR/>"Exploitive" is the word that comes to mind.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I loved the Elvis 'resurrection' for its techno feats and for seeing The King do that song again. I don't think Celine D added anything to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-55719990767026207412007-04-26T13:04:00.000-03:002007-04-26T13:04:00.000-03:00Thank you, thank you, thank you!I thought it was t...Thank you, thank you, thank you!<BR/><BR/>I thought it was the biggest fraud to hit TV in years. What a waste of time. It they want to hold a telethon hold one, don't give us this crap!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-28332198391069339012007-04-26T11:15:00.000-03:002007-04-26T11:15:00.000-03:00I completely disagree. I thought all of the perfo...I completely disagree. I thought all of the performances were good although the Il Divo one was a little bizarre. Kelly, Annie Lennox, and Josh Groban were highlights for me. I even though the Celine/Elvis duet wasn't too shabby. I also enjoyed the Ben Stiller and Jack Black moments very much. The Stayin' Alive video was funny b/c the stars weren't afraid to look dorky. <BR/><BR/>A live show jumping back and forth between venues is not an easy task, so I think they handled it the best they could. The segments of the various visits were compelling to me b/c they told great and touching stories. Personally, I like seeing how the AI people were touched especially Simon b/c you could tell he wasn't at ease with showing his emotions but he couldn't hide it.<BR/><BR/>Finally, I bet you couldn't find one of the final 6 who is upset that no one was eliminated. I'm not b/c it let the night end on a high note. Unlike season 2, they didn't identify the bottom vote getters. The votes didn't go to waste since they will still count and besides that they raised money.<BR/><BR/>In my opinion, people are over thinking the whole thing and losing sight of what this was all about....the people in need and helping them. Nothing the show did or did not do is harming us in any way. Everything the show did is going to help those people we saw who desperately need it. In short, we need to get over ourselves and our ideas of what should or should not have been done and remember that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-16824681076512217422007-04-26T09:21:00.000-03:002007-04-26T09:21:00.000-03:00i liked Kelly's song and she sang it beautifully.....i liked Kelly's song and she sang it beautifully...but i actually prefered Carrie's "I'll Stand By You" i have purchased it on itunes and have listened to it over and over, i loved that performance (or video package)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-35784804611090101032007-04-26T09:15:00.000-03:002007-04-26T09:15:00.000-03:00If you didn't like Il Divo...that's just UNBELIEVA...If you didn't like Il Divo...that's just UNBELIEVABLE! They are a fabulous group of men who sing AMAZING!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-29800640816094445262007-04-26T09:02:00.000-03:002007-04-26T09:02:00.000-03:00I think the finale last year (which was so far abo...I think the finale last year (which was so far above expectations) and the endless promotion of it really set this one up for failure -- it was uninspired, vacuous and stupid. At least, my expectations for the finale, are back to reality--it should be the usual 2 hour snooze fest.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16242295478080672641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-16552430069743993382007-04-26T07:02:00.000-03:002007-04-26T07:02:00.000-03:00I totally agree with most of your comments - but I...I totally agree with most of your comments - but I admit I enjoyed the Presley/Dion duet! It was refreshing to see the younger, talented Elvis performing. I often wonder what would have happened had he not died so young and stupidly . . . maybe he would even be mentoring today's "idols"! <BR/><BR/>I think what angered me most is that all the people making appeals earn millions of dollars a year and here they were imploring viewers, most of whom will be lucky to see that much in a lifetime, to make a contribution! (Did they get paid for last night too?) Ellen was the only one who said she mas making a contribution - $100,000 - probably the equivalent of my giving $10!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-86229941756145395842007-04-26T05:12:00.000-03:002007-04-26T05:12:00.000-03:00You know what?After tonight I have made a decision...You know what?<BR/><BR/>After tonight I have made a decision -- I will not watch the next season, if there is one.<BR/><BR/>These awful producers used the poor as a prop. They created a hype of the unfortunate to sell, sell, sell. And they duped the voters as well.<BR/><BR/>They did not reveal the results and they have blatantly skewed the voting for next week.<BR/><BR/>I didn't want to believe it, but this week's shows have proved beyond a reasonable doubt that American Idol has proved itself to be just another tool for the Faux agenda.<BR/><BR/>How pathetic. I guess I will watch until a real talent like Melinda is kicked off. I don't care to witness the all too overrated screeching of jordin as she takes her preordained title of AI.<BR/><BR/>After this week I am convinced that AI is nothing more than another industry con. What is shameful is that they used the poor as a prop. The few million that are contributed do not compare to the many more millions that the corporate sponsors have gained in PR.<BR/><BR/>This was the most cynical display I have ever witnessed -- screw the actual results, we have a product to sell.<BR/><BR/>I regret to say that I am one person who now actually seen the light -- many have criticized Idol as a gimmick. Now we know it's true.<BR/><BR/>Pathetic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-34427133034243625662007-04-26T03:40:00.000-03:002007-04-26T03:40:00.000-03:00Two words, lighten upTwo words, lighten upAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-7707898272018028492007-04-26T02:39:00.000-03:002007-04-26T02:39:00.000-03:00I agree with you. I thought the show was terrible...I agree with you. I thought the show was terrible. It seemed more about them patting themselves on the back for doing it. And aside from Kelly, I did not like any of it. Why did Carrie sing the song Gina sang this year? Is that the only song they could come up with? I love Carrie but that annoyed me. And I wonder how many millions of dollars in extra advertising they got from the expanded and hyped show- it didn't seem much like a sacrifice to them at all. They promised alot and delivered little. Most shocking results- what a joke! That wasn't shocking. I'm happy money was raised but I felt the whole thing so contrived and phony.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-71186150922901198432007-04-26T01:43:00.000-03:002007-04-26T01:43:00.000-03:00I kind of agree. So glad some money was raised (I ...I kind of agree. So glad some money was raised (I gave some), but I couldn't watch several segments. The poor children looked like props in the Carrie Underwood performance. (Not her fault, of course). Paula hugging that crying girl in LA, then telling her she's not alone, and doesn't it feel good that she's not alone...then again, the judges and Seacrest aren't humanitarians. They're music industry muckitymucks. They're kind of d****d if they do go to Africa or N.O. or L.A. and embarrass themselves in front of the camera with the suffering children, and d****d if they don't. Even if there's a crassness or manipulation abou tthe whole thing...who cares...just give some money. That's what counts.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04523199988277476323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-63574868338610218592007-04-26T01:09:00.000-03:002007-04-26T01:09:00.000-03:00Don't forget the RIDICULOUS Elvis/Celine duet.I me...Don't forget the RIDICULOUS Elvis/Celine duet.<BR/><BR/>I mean...seriously.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00243002940087740932noreply@blogger.com