tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post3962114409721999656..comments2024-03-28T16:46:51.467-05:00Comments on Althouse: I couldn't bring myself to live-blog the final finale of "American Idol"...Ann Althousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01630636239933008807noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-55713780367045026902016-04-08T16:10:20.928-05:002016-04-08T16:10:20.928-05:00For a long time American Idol has not been relevan...For a long time <i>American Idol</i> has not been relevant to its stated goal: discovering the next pop star. The last winner to have something of a decent career was Jordin Sparks (season 6) unless you count Scott McCreery's modest country success (season 10). Through the first five seasons, the show could at least manufacture the illusion of a pop star as they always had a #1 single, even with the inexplicable Taylor Hicks. The last three winners, excluding Trent, were barely even noticed on the charts. Compare that to <i>The X Factor</i> in the UK where their alumni have boatloads of hits.Static Pinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17083787604745437979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-81882471011175993712016-04-08T14:52:38.984-05:002016-04-08T14:52:38.984-05:00HoodlumDoodlum said...
Or is this just one of tho...HoodlumDoodlum said...<br /><br /><i>Or is this just one of those "it's not over until we win" things, too?</i><br /><br />Everything is one of those "it's not over until we win" things.Ignorance is Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02338942311894099159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-76515802713260204032016-04-08T14:05:04.819-05:002016-04-08T14:05:04.819-05:00White people!
Also what's the actual argumen...White people! <br />Also what's the actual argument (against that result) here? How were non-white people, or even just people who wanted to vote for the non-white finalist, in any way prevented from voting? Did you have to have some form of ID to vote (or caller ID to text)??<br /><br />Is the assertion that the outcome is invalid or somehow suboptimal just because the white guy won? But invalid how? Was the voting rigged in some way? If everyone has equal opportunity to vote and all the votes were counted why should anyone feel like the outcome is somehow invalid?<br /><br />I mean, I get that you aren't happy that the person you wanted to win didn't win. Fine, sure, that's normal. But the idea that "if the outcome I want isn't achieved then the process itself is somehow flawed or rigged" is really a bad one to hold...especially living in a nation that is supposed to believe in democracy.<br /><br />Or is this just one of those "it's not over until we win" things, too?HoodlumDoodlumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17591221162603652473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-30698703764930086972016-04-08T13:14:34.859-05:002016-04-08T13:14:34.859-05:00Make it easier to vote? How could it be any easier...Make it easier to vote? How could it be any easier? Maybe he just wants the government to vote for you. That way you wouldn't have to leave your chair and miss all the excitement on AI.Bushman of the Kohlrabihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02195084346440543676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-72188024151296827022016-04-08T12:30:08.130-05:002016-04-08T12:30:08.130-05:00The thing I love about the Obama era is all the ra...The thing I love about the Obama era is all the racial healing, even on American Idol.Beldarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13404583858244777905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-91110914790314393562016-04-08T12:01:24.025-05:002016-04-08T12:01:24.025-05:00I've wondered how we'll collectively sum u...I've wondered how we'll collectively sum up the Obama presidency. Peggy Noonan's held the top spot for some time with <i>He made it worse.<br /><br />Eh. What bilge.</i> may have taken the lead.rehajmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14554135440560051175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-79879573719484547282016-04-08T11:45:22.887-05:002016-04-08T11:45:22.887-05:00I love the "almost as easy." I wonder w...I love the "almost as easy." I wonder what he doesn't think should be allowed. 65% of the voting eligible population is registered to vote. And almost 88% of them voted in the last presidential election. Some people just won't register to vote and of those who register, some don't want to vote. A good chunk of these people must watch American Idol of Obama did this PSA.mcculloughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03168402889404727565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-23054602488663708262016-04-08T11:14:13.778-05:002016-04-08T11:14:13.778-05:00Apparently when it's as easy to vote as it is ...Apparently when it's as easy to vote as it is on American Idol, white males win.MayBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11966319657113124861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-5906216719384484272016-04-08T11:00:11.911-05:002016-04-08T11:00:11.911-05:00Smilin' Jack said...
As head of the executive...Smilin' Jack said...<br /><br /><i>As head of the executive branch, that's pretty much the president's job.</i><br /><br />Fuck No.Ignorance is Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02338942311894099159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-67597334770838607582016-04-08T10:38:05.352-05:002016-04-08T10:38:05.352-05:00Obama can't resist another opportunity to appe...Obama can't resist another opportunity to appear on TV. My guess is he's going to try for being a talk show host after he leaves office. <br /><br />But fill me in, please -- why was there an Establishment candidate in American Idol?Jane the Actuaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00899849681883954262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-29439294237749156552016-04-08T10:36:39.716-05:002016-04-08T10:36:39.716-05:00Obama ended by wagging a finger at us and telling ...<i>Obama ended by wagging a finger at us and telling us to go to vote.gov and register....Americans don't like to be told what to do.</i><br /><br />As head of the executive branch, that's pretty much the president's job.Smilin' Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01501763605001379362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-34215230329083484762016-04-08T10:30:51.740-05:002016-04-08T10:30:51.740-05:00I believe it should be almost as easy as voting on...<i>I believe it should be almost as easy as voting on 'American Idol,' and we're working on that.</i><br /><br />The first phrase: how can anyone say that with a straight face<br /><br />The second phrase: oh JOY <br /><br />I Have Misplaced My Pantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325799399154580481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-26547235667737489542016-04-08T10:28:06.346-05:002016-04-08T10:28:06.346-05:00The former contestants were probably grouped toget...The former contestants were probably grouped together on an availability basis as well as style of singing. It was obvious that there was quite a bit of rehearsal time that started well before the final weeks. I thought it was a terrific show and both finalists, with some luck, should have lasting careers. I don't fault Trent for saying he worked hard...when you are overcome with relief and excitement you might not choose the typical measured words. Bye Idol...it was a satisfying ending.RBEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08088352968695297533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-62493076352233868582016-04-08T09:57:15.780-05:002016-04-08T09:57:15.780-05:00This is the first time I ever noticed that 're...This is the first time I ever noticed that 'rebel' is pronounced completely differently depending on its usage, whether verb or noun. Not only is the phonetic sound different, but the syllable emphasis also changes. I wonder how many other words are like that.iqvoicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00439200041936174167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-44783203450554116282016-04-08T09:53:36.568-05:002016-04-08T09:53:36.568-05:00All BS aside, I thought that was a really big show...All BS aside, I thought that was a really big show, by TV standards. I figured L.P. waas gonna win because the white guy is not attractive, and she gets extra affirmative action credit as well as "abused single mom who is making it on her own" credit.<br />Toss in a big afro and obesity(probably bullied in school) along with a great voice and judges approval.....seemed like a lock.<br /><br />BTW, very annoying when a contestant says "I worked so hard...." They all worked hard.<br />William Hung showed most improvement, in my opinion..FullMoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07541560904252155570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-41806581243521904802016-04-08T09:47:24.153-05:002016-04-08T09:47:24.153-05:00We've really seen the opposite sort of manipul...We've really seen the opposite sort of manipulation this election cycle, haven't we. <br /><br />"They're telling us who to vote for. The establishment wants you to vote for Jeb, but you're smart and independent and a bit of a rebel aren't you? You don't do what other people tell you to do. You're your own person. That's why you're going to vote for Trump or maybe Cruz. That will prove that no one tells you what to do. Thanks for your support, you free spirit, you."<br /><br />"Remember how we told you that free spirits could vote for Cruz, too? Yeah, about that. . . It turns out Cruz can't win because he looks and talks a little funny. Plus, they want you to vote for Cruz. Yep, the establishment is making their peace with him. What? Oh no. We're pretty sure the establishment wanted Cruz all along. That means the only way you can prove you're an independent thinker is to vote Trump. Can I put you down for Trump? Yes? Great! Now, stick your right arm out straight. A little higher. That's good!. Oh you are such a rebel! Now, repeat after me. . ."Writ Smallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956452269460626177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-21059821419482639222016-04-08T09:35:20.778-05:002016-04-08T09:35:20.778-05:00Eleanor said...
The President of the United States...Eleanor said...<br />The President of the United States should be too busy to participate in a TV show contest.<br /><br />4/8/16, 8:51 AM"<br /><br />Don't be an ingrate. Be grateful he doesn't devote more time to his main gig of ruining the country.cubanbobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03746305669005611456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-6981904544688576582016-04-08T09:27:18.109-05:002016-04-08T09:27:18.109-05:00Yeah! Remember all those people telling us we had...Yeah! Remember all those people telling us we had to vote for Jeb Bush? Remember? No? Well, ok, me neither. But, still, don't tell us what to do! We don't like that.Writ Smallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956452269460626177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-55352765837296401312016-04-08T09:21:44.005-05:002016-04-08T09:21:44.005-05:00If this doesn't change things, he's going ...If this doesn't change things, he's going out to Sesame Street with a bullhorn.Chris Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15369398178288055564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-17474746164709516462016-04-08T09:00:12.695-05:002016-04-08T09:00:12.695-05:00We Americans dislike when folks use the editorial ...We Americans dislike when folks use the editorial "we".Fred Drinkwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01619653106362906811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-24682825056083590772016-04-08T08:59:55.965-05:002016-04-08T08:59:55.965-05:00"Voting is the most fundamental and sacred ri..."Voting is the most fundamental and sacred right of our democracy. I believe it should be almost as easy as voting on 'American Idol,' and we're working on that. But when we choose not to vote we surrender that right."<br /><br />That's just the weed talking.Curious Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440726941494085334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-41398838746184761602016-04-08T08:57:24.015-05:002016-04-08T08:57:24.015-05:00Wow-thanks for the video of Obama.
That is the wo...Wow-thanks for the video of Obama.<br /><br />That is the worst I he has ever looked.<br /><br />He actually looked old-weird.Titushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06593014816206957874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-45073621039876122072016-04-08T08:51:35.032-05:002016-04-08T08:51:35.032-05:00The President of the United States should be too b...The President of the United States should be too busy to participate in a TV show contest.Eleanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03184799360123325125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-39801791925036457012016-04-08T08:42:31.363-05:002016-04-08T08:42:31.363-05:00We rebel.
If only. I'm guessing Obama was ne...<i>We rebel.</i><br /><br />If only. I'm guessing Obama was neither booed for his remarks (bilge as usual), nor even for just interrupting the show with politics.grimsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11124061125268651806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-22893089581911250952016-04-08T08:37:03.008-05:002016-04-08T08:37:03.008-05:00Trent Harmon had the best kind of trajectory on Id...Trent Harmon had the best kind of trajectory on Idol, getting better and better each week. La'Porsha Renae was consistently excellent. I'm glad the voters put those two into the final, they were miles better than Dalton and MacKenzie, number 3 and 4 respectively.<br /><br />I rarely watched AI live any more -- who has time? But I always watched tvline.com's Reality Check with Michael Slezak and Melinda Doolittle. Hilarious.MadisonManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01212179466758420208noreply@blogger.com