Comments on: American Idol: How come nobody ever knows when they suck? (update) http://www.celebitchy.com/2706/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck/ Stylish celebrity escapism Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:52:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Elizabeth http://www.celebitchy.com/2706/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck/#comment-23663 Elizabeth Tue, 23 Jan 2007 07:13:23 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/index.php/archives/2007/01/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck.html#comment-23663 I don't know why more people don't write about American Idol's dirty secret: the auditions are completely fake. I went to the auditions to cheer a friend on, and there weren't any "famous" judges, just some shmucks wearing shirts who give about every 1/30 people a "golden ticket" so that they could move on to a room with the british judge from "So You Think You Can Dance." The worst people and the "best" people go to the special room and if they're truly bad or really good, or at least darn charismatic, they get to go to California and meet Paula, Simon, and Randy, and their family gets to go with them. The "auditions" that they show are actually filmed in California. Want to know why some people who are so terrible audition in front of Simon, Paula, and Randy and are shocked when they're told that they're bad? Because they got a trip to California based on their talent ... they just didn't know that their talent was sucking badly at singing. How fake this show is really makes me sick. Like I said, I know I wasn't the only member of the audience who didn't sign a "non-disclosure" agreement, so I don't know why more people don't write about it. I don’t know why more people don’t write about American Idol’s dirty secret: the auditions are completely fake. I went to the auditions to cheer a friend on, and there weren’t any “famous” judges, just some shmucks wearing shirts who give about every 1/30 people a “golden ticket” so that they could move on to a room with the british judge from “So You Think You Can Dance.” The worst people and the “best” people go to the special room and if they’re truly bad or really good, or at least darn charismatic, they get to go to California and meet Paula, Simon, and Randy, and their family gets to go with them. The “auditions” that they show are actually filmed in California. Want to know why some people who are so terrible audition in front of Simon, Paula, and Randy and are shocked when they’re told that they’re bad? Because they got a trip to California based on their talent … they just didn’t know that their talent was sucking badly at singing. How fake this show is really makes me sick. Like I said, I know I wasn’t the only member of the audience who didn’t sign a “non-disclosure” agreement, so I don’t know why more people don’t write about it.

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]]> By: kailie2 http://www.celebitchy.com/2706/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck/#comment-23662 kailie2 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 05:32:58 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/index.php/archives/2007/01/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck.html#comment-23662 I found this thing so painful I couldn't watch it at all, I even made my son change the channel though he was eager to see the "freaks".. I don't want him to think this is entertainment. Sure, it's unbelievable that people don't have any idea how bad they are and I'm very annoyed at all those kids who just want to be famous but I still don't think it's right to make it into a freak show. Those two guys were just too pathetic for words. I'm afraid that it's mostly a product of the way kids are brought up... everyone is "special" and whatever they do, you're supposed to say they're fantastic, no criticism allowed since it's not good for self-esteem. Many grow up without a realistic idea of what they can or can't do. American Idol producers seek out those losers for entertainment value--how come nobody noticed that the bigger guy seemed slow? I found this thing so painful I couldn’t watch it at all, I even made my son change the channel though he was eager to see the “freaks”.. I don’t want him to think this is entertainment. Sure, it’s unbelievable that people don’t have any idea how bad they are and I’m very annoyed at all those kids who just want to be famous but I still don’t think it’s right to make it into a freak show. Those two guys were just too pathetic for words. I’m afraid that it’s mostly a product of the way kids are brought up… everyone is “special” and whatever they do, you’re supposed to say they’re fantastic, no criticism allowed since it’s not good for self-esteem. Many grow up without a realistic idea of what they can or can’t do. American Idol producers seek out those losers for entertainment value–how come nobody noticed that the bigger guy seemed slow?

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]]> By: Caz http://www.celebitchy.com/2706/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck/#comment-23661 Caz Tue, 23 Jan 2007 04:39:25 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/index.php/archives/2007/01/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck.html#comment-23661 I agree with Keri and Bitch Please. I think the majority of the contestants on AI are a bunch of losers who deserve to be brought down a few notches as they have no taste, no talent for music or fashion and would seem to be clueless as to what goes on in the rest of the world. America is their world. However, I agree that screening would be a good idea to ensure that people with real disabilities are not subjected to ridicule. I agree with Keri and Bitch Please. I think the majority of the contestants on AI are a bunch of losers who deserve to be brought down a few notches as they have no taste, no talent for music or fashion and would seem to be clueless as to what goes on in the rest of the world. America is their world. However, I agree that screening would be a good idea to ensure that people with real disabilities are not subjected to ridicule.

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]]> By: Bitch Please http://www.celebitchy.com/2706/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck/#comment-23660 Bitch Please Tue, 23 Jan 2007 01:02:10 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/index.php/archives/2007/01/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck.html#comment-23660 It ruins the mood when we realize we're laughing at someone with some sort of handicap. For that reason, the producers should be less lazy and screen these folks for such traits. They should also try to get rid of the phony auditions. When we know it isn't real, it's not that funny. It ruins the mood when we realize we’re laughing at someone with some sort of handicap. For that reason, the producers should be less lazy and screen these folks for such traits. They should also try to get rid of the phony auditions. When we know it isn’t real, it’s not that funny.

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]]> By: Keri http://www.celebitchy.com/2706/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck/#comment-23659 Keri Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:44:54 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/index.php/archives/2007/01/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck.html#comment-23659 Too many people think they're talented when they aren't. At all. And if you audition for AI, you KNOW that Simon will rip you to shreds if he thinks that you deserve it. And really -- Simon doesn't mock the people who really CAN sing, just the ones who suck! They get what they deserve. And maybe, for some people, it's even helpful. Perhaps Simon's brutal honesty will shock those no-talents into abandoning their delusional dreams of a career in singing, freeing them to get on with their lives and look for something practical and useful to do, like nursing. Too many people think they’re talented when they aren’t. At all. And if you audition for AI, you KNOW that Simon will rip you to shreds if he thinks that you deserve it. And really — Simon doesn’t mock the people who really CAN sing, just the ones who suck! They get what they deserve.

And maybe, for some people, it’s even helpful. Perhaps Simon’s brutal honesty will shock those no-talents into abandoning their delusional dreams of a career in singing, freeing them to get on with their lives and look for something practical and useful to do, like nursing.

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]]> By: Fabiola http://www.celebitchy.com/2706/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck/#comment-23658 Fabiola Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:47:07 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/index.php/archives/2007/01/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck.html#comment-23658 It's the fat guy who is mentally handicapped, not the bush baby. And they were both on the Today Show this morning milking the situation for all it's worth. They both have agents. What's a little humiliation if you can be on TV? It’s the fat guy who is mentally handicapped, not the bush baby. And they were both on the Today Show this morning milking the situation for all it’s worth. They both have agents. What’s a little humiliation if you can be on TV?

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]]> By: MaiGirl http://www.celebitchy.com/2706/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck/#comment-23657 MaiGirl Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:47:37 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/index.php/archives/2007/01/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck.html#comment-23657 "The clueless, attention-seekers, and people who are a little bit touched wait days for the priviledge of being mocked by Simon and slurred at with pity by Paula. Randy usually waits to hear what Paula or Simon says and then repeats it, as if he’s playing the children’s game of the same name but doesn’t quite get the rules." That is too funny, and true! I can't tolerate this show anymore, because it has gotten so calculated. Either way, in on the game or abused by it, it's pathetic. “The clueless, attention-seekers, and people who are a little bit touched wait days for the priviledge of being mocked by Simon and slurred at with pity by Paula. Randy usually waits to hear what Paula or Simon says and then repeats it, as if he’s playing the children’s game of the same name but doesn’t quite get the rules.”

That is too funny, and true! I can’t tolerate this show anymore, because it has gotten so calculated. Either way, in on the game or abused by it, it’s pathetic.

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]]> By: Gigohead http://www.celebitchy.com/2706/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck/#comment-23656 Gigohead Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:46:56 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/index.php/archives/2007/01/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck.html#comment-23656 Here's my two cents. I didn't find Simon demeaning -- in fact, for the long hours I'm surprised he didn't pull out a knives on these bozos. I feel kids like Mr. Bush Baby and the fat ugly kid and the rest of the circus are there to be time wasters and looking for the William Hung noterity. Passes are given to first come first serve. If these Gong Show rejects are taking up space, then that means good slots are being wasted. That's my feeling. Two of the losers were on the Today Show crying over Simon yet these two bozos now have "agents". Give me a break!! Where is John Stossell in all of this. We need him to break open a can of whoop ass on these people. Here’s my two cents.

I didn’t find Simon demeaning — in fact, for the long hours I’m surprised he didn’t pull out a knives on these bozos. I feel kids like Mr. Bush Baby and the fat ugly kid and the rest of the circus are there to be time wasters and looking for the William Hung noterity.

Passes are given to first come first serve. If these Gong Show rejects are taking up space, then that means good slots are being wasted. That’s my feeling.

Two of the losers were on the Today Show crying over Simon yet these two bozos now have “agents”.

Give me a break!!

Where is John Stossell in all of this. We need him to break open a can of whoop ass on these people.

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]]> By: gg http://www.celebitchy.com/2706/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck/#comment-23655 gg Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:26:43 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/index.php/archives/2007/01/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck.html#comment-23655 Another point I'd like to make is I am sick of hearing kids say, "ever since I was little, I've always wanted to be famous." Not, a doctor or indian chief, etc., just "famous", which means you have to get on one of these shows, which is encouraging participation and copying of these types of shows. Another point I’d like to make is I am sick of hearing kids say, “ever since I was little, I’ve always wanted to be famous.” Not, a doctor or indian chief, etc., just “famous”, which means you have to get on one of these shows, which is encouraging participation and copying of these types of shows.

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]]> By: KIM http://www.celebitchy.com/2706/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck/#comment-23654 KIM Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:57:24 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/index.php/archives/2007/01/american_idol_how_come_nobody_ever_knows_when_they_suck.html#comment-23654 Toubrouk- I understand that some contestants that want to audition are well aware that they are going to be ripped to shreds, but in the article it was said that the man was mentally handicapped- maybe he lacked the understanding to not audition because he would be ridiculed. That is my point- it didn't matter that Rosie said anything- I believe it's tasteless and that it is sad it's entertainment to some people. Toubrouk- I understand that some contestants that want to audition are well aware that they are going to be ripped to shreds, but in the article it was said that the man was mentally handicapped- maybe he lacked the understanding to not audition because he would be ridiculed. That is my point- it didn’t matter that Rosie said anything- I believe it’s tasteless and that it is sad it’s entertainment to some people.

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