American Idol Season 8

JeeberD · 01-13-2009, 12:52 PM

AI is back with auditions shows starting tonight. And with a fourth judge, to boot...

Mizzou B-ball fan · 01-13-2009, 01:29 PM

Over/under on number of obsessed fans that take their own life after this round of tryouts?

MJ4H · 01-13-2009, 01:31 PM

I can't wait for the inevitable debates a la Archuleta and Melinda Doolittle. Ok, yes I can.

Lathum · 01-13-2009, 01:44 PM

looking forward to it, but I hope the audition period is shorter then last year, I really don't need a month of people looking like morons on purpose to get on TV.

Mustang · 01-13-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

I really don't need a month of people looking like morons on purpose to get on TV.

Which show are we talking about here?

Draft Dodger · 01-13-2009, 02:17 PM

welcome back to the FOF boards, Jim.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 01-13-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

welcome back to the FOF boards, Jim.

Jim is the 4th judge? Talk about a ratings killer.

NoSkillz · 01-13-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

welcome back to the FOF boards, Jim.

Actually, I think he posts his reviews at his own website now, doesn't he?

wade moore · 01-13-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ4H

I can't wait for the inevitable debates a la Archuleta and Melinda Doolittle. Ok, yes I can.

We can't help it that you're wrong so often

.

rkmsuf · 01-13-2009, 04:25 PM

Mustang · 01-13-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

wurd

You not post for months just waiting for the AI8 thread to appear?

rkmsuf · 01-13-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

You not post for months just waiting for the AI8 thread to appear?

I'm going for Maximum Impact.

EagleFan · 01-13-2009, 08:53 PM

Loved the bikini, not sure how well she sang though as I was a bit distracted.

Raiders Army · 01-13-2009, 09:11 PM

The new judge isn't too bad.

Thomkal · 01-13-2009, 09:21 PM

It'll be very interesting to see how far the blind guy goes. I liked his voice the best of those who moved on to Hollywood, but other than him no one really stood out for me.

cuervo72 · 01-13-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

Loved the bikini, not sure how well she sang though as I was a bit distracted.

That girl did some weird things with her head when she sang.

EagleFan · 01-13-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cuervo72

That girl did some weird things with her head when she sang.

Not sure, I couldn't get my mind off her ass...

Drake · 01-13-2009, 09:32 PM

Like you were looking at her head, cuervo. You were too busy googling her probable pr0n career.

MJ4H · 01-13-2009, 09:35 PM

OK the new judge.

1) she's hot
2) she looks so familiar
3) she's a bitch (that was one of my biggest fans? what does that say about me? )
4) she's so insecure she wanted to prove she could sing to a contestant (and yeah she blew bikini girl out of the water on that song. not even close)

verdict: mixed, but hot, so approved

Drake · 01-13-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ4H

OK the new judge.

1) she's hot
2) she looks so familiar
3) she's a bitch (that was one of my biggest fans? what does that say about me? )
4) she's so insecure she wanted to prove she could sing to a contestant (and yeah she blew bikini girl out of the water on that song. not even close)

verdict: mixed, but hot, so approved

Agree on all counts, but just like with wives, the bitchiness may get really grating after awhile. Too bad my wife isn't only on from January to May.

zums · 01-13-2009, 09:49 PM

YouTube - LovinLife with Katrina Darrell

I bet Seacrest was hoping she would not make it through to Hollywood so he could bang her....

GrantDawg · 01-14-2009, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by zums

YouTube - LovinLife with Katrina Darrell

I bet Seacrest was hoping she would not make it through to Hollywood so he could bang her....

I don't think his boyfriend would let him.

Eaglesfan27 · 01-14-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MJ4H

OK the new judge.

1) she's hot
2) she looks so familiar
3) she's a bitch (that was one of my biggest fans? what does that say about me? )
4) she's so insecure she wanted to prove she could sing to a contestant (and yeah she blew bikini girl out of the water on that song. not even close)

verdict: mixed, but hot, so approved

I also agree with all of those points. She was also on point with her criticism of most of the people such as calling out her biggest fan for singing nasally among others. I think I'm going to like her.

Kodos · 01-14-2009, 08:51 AM

Eh. Bikini girl was flat. Can her.

cuervo72 · 01-14-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Drake

Like you were looking at her head, cuervo. You were too busy googling her probable pr0n career.

Well, have to tone down the ogling around the kids.

(they don't quite get why she'd want to go to the audition in a bikini - "SHE'S ALMOST NAKED!!! WHY IS SHE ALMOST NAKED???")

cuervo72 · 01-14-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Eh. Bikini girl was flat. Can her.

This is also very true.

rkmsuf · 01-14-2009, 05:13 PM

yeah analysis of this first show makes any sense at all

fucking the new judge is the only rational solution

MJ4H · 01-14-2009, 05:26 PM

I'll take one for the team. More like she'll take one DUCY

RendeR · 01-14-2009, 05:37 PM

Delete this thread and block the network carrying this crap now. Save yourselves the humiliation of being known as the people that actually WATCHEd this crap.

rkmsuf · 01-14-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RendeR

Delete this thread and block the network carrying this crap now. Save yourselves the humiliation of being known as the people that actually WATCHEd this crap.

eat yourself and save humanity the humiliation of producing you

RedKingGold · 01-14-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RendeR

Delete this thread and block the network carrying this crap now. Save yourselves the humiliation of being known as the people that actually WATCHEd this crap.

Forget it. You're an immoral idiot and don't deserve an intelligent response.

RendeR · 01-14-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

eat yourself and save humanity the humiliation of producing you

Umm....yeah. Is this english?

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Originally Posted by RedKingGold

Forget it. You're an immoral idiot and don't deserve an intelligent response.

Yes, I'm sure my morality has everything to do with it. If you can't handle someone stating an opposing opinion perhaps a message board isn't the right place for you?

I find it funny that you two are the ones responding to my post though. I should have expected as much, but its funny either way.

Scoobz0202 · 01-14-2009, 09:21 PM

RedKingGold · 01-14-2009, 09:22 PM

Hey, you bring it on yourself by your idiotic posts.

I'm fine with calling you an immoral douchebag.

RendeR · 01-14-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RedKingGold

Hey, you bring it on yourself by your idiotic posts.

I'm fine with calling you an immoral douchebag.

Ok, so you can't handle humor directed toward you. You have nothing better to argue with than personal attacks and insults, and you blame your ignorance on other people's posts.

Gotcha. Thanks for the update but I knew all this already

.

RedKingGold · 01-14-2009, 09:29 PM

Good. We have an understanding then.

Groundhog · 01-14-2009, 09:33 PM

I feel bad for the crying girl who got sent to Hollywood thanks to the pity vote. Simon wasn't being nice by send her through. She can't sing and is just going to get her heartbroken in Hollywood.

Scoobz0202 · 01-14-2009, 09:38 PM

Which one? There was a lot of crying tonight.

Anthony · 01-14-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

eat yourself and save humanity the humiliation of producing you

by "eat yourself" do you mean you want him to eat his own flesh, or are you insinuating he has a pussy and he should perform cunnilingus on himself?

MizzouRah · 01-14-2009, 09:48 PM

I'm going to watch just so I can see more of Kara DioGuardi. Goodness.. something about this woman gets me going.. yummy!

Drake · 01-14-2009, 10:27 PM

She's a dead ringer for a young Valerie Harper.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 01-15-2009, 08:21 AM

We heard so much about emphasizing more legitimate talent in these early shows, but I still see plenty of stupid to go around. Good to see some of that stupid resides in Kansas City after watching last night's show.

JeeberD · 01-15-2009, 09:13 AM

I haven't watched it yet, but apparently one of my employees was on Tuesday's episode. Tall, blonde dude in a black shirt and sunglasses. Apparently they didn't show his audition, but he was in a couple of group shots (he did get a close-up) and they showed him dancing or something...

Solecismic · 01-15-2009, 11:39 AM

Interesting format change this season. I hope it helps, but it doesn't address some of the issues with the show.

There's definitely less emphasis on the terrible, cringe-inducing singers. I think that's a plus. But I wish we saw more of the singers where there was some question as to whether they'd get that Hollywood invite.

Instead, we're seeing very few of the really good singers, and far more of the singers with compelling back-stories. These are likable people who can barely hold a tune who are taking the place of decent singers who would probably benefit far more from an invitation to California and the chance to train for a while.

Sadly, I think that means Hollywood will be less interesting this season. And an environment in Hollywood where it's less a boot camp and more an extension of the rehearsal shows. If half of the 147 invited are just there because they have a good story to tell, Hollywood isn't the test it should be. The judges have less work to do, and are far more dependent on the screeners.

I've always thought Hollywood week should be extended on the show. That's our opportunity to hear the compelling back-stories. Except these would be from singers who actually have some talent, people we could get to know.

I like the new judge, though she has used the word "chops" about 73 times in one week. I think they should have dumped Paula, though. Four is too many.

Solecismic · 01-15-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by NoSkillz

Actually, I think he posts his reviews at his own website now, doesn't he?

I'm going to switch back to posting them here this season. I still haven't figured out quite what to do with the Frontier.

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Originally Posted by DraftDodger

welcome back to the FOF boards, Jim.

Thank you. I've been lurking, as always. Felt bad about not having a new game this past fall.

Scoobz0202 · 01-15-2009, 11:44 AM

When does Hollywood week start? How much longer is there going to be audition shows? I personally hate the audition shows...

Flasch186 · 01-15-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Solecismic

Thank you. I've been lurking, as always. Felt bad about not having a new game this past fall.

As well you should have, instead Im having to bide my time playing this crappy soccer game

EagleFan · 01-15-2009, 11:58 AM

Welcome back Jim.

(now stop watching idol and get back on TCY 2....

)

On an Idol note. I can't figure out Kara. Sometimes she looks so-so and other times she looks smoking hot.

RedKingGold · 01-15-2009, 12:02 PM

Audition shows are two more weeks, I think.

Thomkal · 01-15-2009, 01:14 PM

what do you all think of Jason Castro's brother making it through to Hollywood? Are we really supposed to believe he only practiced for 20 days before the audition? I'm not sure I would have passed him on to Hollywood without the Castro connection as his voice wasn't that good. Better than I espected though.

01-13-2009, 01:31 PM	#3
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01-13-2009, 02:17 PM	#6
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01-13-2009, 04:25 PM	#10
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	wurd __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

01-13-2009, 09:35 PM	#19
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	OK the new judge. 1) she's hot 2) she looks so familiar 3) she's a bitch (that was one of my biggest fans? what does that say about me? ) 4) she's so insecure she wanted to prove she could sing to a contestant (and yeah she blew bikini girl out of the water on that song. not even close) verdict: mixed, but hot, so approved __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

01-13-2009, 09:49 PM	#21
zums H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Dec 2000	YouTube - LovinLife with Katrina Darrell I bet Seacrest was hoping she would not make it through to Hollywood so he could bang her.... Last edited by zums : 01-13-2009 at 09:55 PM.

01-13-2009, 01:29 PM	#2
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Over/under on number of obsessed fans that take their own life after this round of tryouts?

01-13-2009, 01:44 PM	#4
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	looking forward to it, but I hope the audition period is shorter then last year, I really don't need a month of people looking like morons on purpose to get on TV.

01-13-2009, 08:53 PM	#13
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Loved the bikini, not sure how well she sang though as I was a bit distracted.

01-13-2009, 09:11 PM	#14
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	The new judge isn't too bad.

01-13-2009, 09:21 PM	#15
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	It'll be very interesting to see how far the blind guy goes. I liked his voice the best of those who moved on to Hollywood, but other than him no one really stood out for me.

01-13-2009, 09:32 PM	#18
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	Like you were looking at her head, cuervo. You were too busy googling her probable pr0n career.

01-14-2009, 08:51 AM	#24
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Eh. Bikini girl was flat. Can her. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

01-14-2009, 05:13 PM	#27
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	yeah analysis of this first show makes any sense at all fucking the new judge is the only rational solution __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

01-14-2009, 05:26 PM	#28
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	I'll take one for the team. More like she'll take one DUCY __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

01-14-2009, 05:37 PM	#29
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	Delete this thread and block the network carrying this crap now. Save yourselves the humiliation of being known as the people that actually WATCHEd this crap. __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

01-14-2009, 09:21 PM	#33
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	Lol.

01-14-2009, 09:22 PM	#34
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	Hey, you bring it on yourself by your idiotic posts. I'm fine with calling you an immoral douchebag.

01-14-2009, 09:29 PM	#36
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	Good. We have an understanding then.

01-14-2009, 09:33 PM	#37
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I feel bad for the crying girl who got sent to Hollywood thanks to the pity vote. Simon wasn't being nice by send her through. She can't sing and is just going to get her heartbroken in Hollywood. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

01-14-2009, 09:38 PM	#38
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	Which one? There was a lot of crying tonight.

01-14-2009, 09:48 PM	#40
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I'm going to watch just so I can see more of Kara DioGuardi. Goodness.. something about this woman gets me going.. yummy!

01-14-2009, 10:27 PM	#41
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	She's a dead ringer for a young Valerie Harper.

01-15-2009, 08:21 AM	#42
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	We heard so much about emphasizing more legitimate talent in these early shows, but I still see plenty of stupid to go around. Good to see some of that stupid resides in Kansas City after watching last night's show.

01-15-2009, 09:13 AM	#43
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I haven't watched it yet, but apparently one of my employees was on Tuesday's episode. Tall, blonde dude in a black shirt and sunglasses. Apparently they didn't show his audition, but he was in a couple of group shots (he did get a close-up) and they showed him dancing or something... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

01-15-2009, 11:39 AM	#44
Solecismic Solecismic Software Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canton, OH	Interesting format change this season. I hope it helps, but it doesn't address some of the issues with the show. There's definitely less emphasis on the terrible, cringe-inducing singers. I think that's a plus. But I wish we saw more of the singers where there was some question as to whether they'd get that Hollywood invite. Instead, we're seeing very few of the really good singers, and far more of the singers with compelling back-stories. These are likable people who can barely hold a tune who are taking the place of decent singers who would probably benefit far more from an invitation to California and the chance to train for a while. Sadly, I think that means Hollywood will be less interesting this season. And an environment in Hollywood where it's less a boot camp and more an extension of the rehearsal shows. If half of the 147 invited are just there because they have a good story to tell, Hollywood isn't the test it should be. The judges have less work to do, and are far more dependent on the screeners. I've always thought Hollywood week should be extended on the show. That's our opportunity to hear the compelling back-stories. Except these would be from singers who actually have some talent, people we could get to know. I like the new judge, though she has used the word "chops" about 73 times in one week. I think they should have dumped Paula, though. Four is too many.

01-15-2009, 11:44 AM	#46
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	When does Hollywood week start? How much longer is there going to be audition shows? I personally hate the audition shows...

01-15-2009, 11:58 AM	#48
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Welcome back Jim. (now stop watching idol and get back on TCY 2.... ) On an Idol note. I can't figure out Kara. Sometimes she looks so-so and other times she looks smoking hot.

01-15-2009, 12:02 PM	#49
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	Audition shows are two more weeks, I think.

01-15-2009, 01:14 PM	#50
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	what do you all think of Jason Castro's brother making it through to Hollywood? Are we really supposed to believe he only practiced for 20 days before the audition? I'm not sure I would have passed him on to Hollywood without the Castro connection as his voice wasn't that good. Better than I espected though.

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