So I would have to say my favorite t.v. show is House. It comes on Tuesdays at 9pm on Fox. It wasn't on this past Tuesday because of American Idol(WHAT A JOKE). So, starting at 8pm, the TWO HOUR premiere of American Idol started.
Okay, I used to watch it. Back when Kelly Clarkson was chubbier and had bad highlights from an "average" person salon. Back when it was actually interesting to watch. Back when it didn't seem staged and the winner was actually a "real" singer after the contest. I pretty much lost touch with American Idol after Fantasia won.
But anyway, I had nothing better to do so I watched it. It was all the people trying out to get the okay that they were on their way to Hollywood. I'm pretty sure they showed just about every audition, or so it seemed. At first, it's kind of like, "Okay, these people suck, this is funny that they're humiliating themselves." In my opinion it's only funny for the first 45 minutes. I still had to sit through 75 more. I found myself concentrating on other things, playing with my boyfriend's newborn nephew, than concentrating on the "talent" on the screen. Don't get me wrong, a few of the contestants they showed were really good and I was really jealous but, do I remember any of these people's names? No. I could probably remember the worst singer's name before any of the good ones. (Remember William Hung a few years ago? Do you remember who won AI that same year?)
My point is to pretty much state how ridiculous I think this show is now. Excluding Kelly Clarkson, has any of the other "Idol's" been as successful? I don't believe so. I think it's time for Fox to throw in the towel and let other programs, like House, not be interrupted in the middle of their season to play a two hour premiere of screaming, crying, ridiculously dressed people show off their "talent."
Ryan Seacrest is STILL the host (does he even do anything?). He still gets crap about what his sexuality really is. He still hasn't aged and I think his botox is really working out for him...
I don't even want to talk about the judges. Jewel was a guest judge. She would nervously laugh and not give any input to the singers. I felt as if she was asking herself, "Why did I sign up for this again? I should go back to Nashville Star." All the rest of the judges are kind of predictable and boring now. Randy still says "Dawg." I pretty much cringe when he does. That was his big trademark when? 3 years ago? Nobody really knew who he was before Idol and I feel like he tries too hard to be "cool." And yes Randy, we all know you worked with Mariah Carey. However, we all know him to be nicer than Simon so I don't want to bash him too much. Paula went from sweet and encouraging to crazy and bratty. I'm sick of seeing headlines from US Weekly or Star saying "Paula's Idol Meltdown." I think Paula tries too hard NOT to be the nice one and acts more like Simon. (Oh yeah, I'm tired of the other headlines in magazines talking about Paul and Simon's "affair." I thought Idol ratings were at an all time high. What's this attempted publicity story then?) Simon, Simon, Simon. This English man is anything but nice. He had a pen/pencil in his mouth 90% of the show. He looked more bored than I felt. When he did speak, it was a bunch of words that ultimately put down the singers. I understand constructive criticism but, I don't think Simon Cowell does. Granted I would assume more than half of the contestants that try out and possess talent like William Hung, are either A. Paid by Fox to make the show more interesting B. Tone Deaf C. Don't care what it takes to get them on t.v. , but to those that fall under the Tone Deaf category or the really really love singing category-that I didn't mention-, I think it's awful to put them down and not give them any advice to make them even a LITTLE better! These three judges, especially Simon, have taken this "judging" job a little too far. You three aren't God and you shouldn't have the ability to crush someone else's dream. Maybe we should all judge Paula's past songs/music videos-maybe even wardrobe choices. Did anyone even know that a Simon Cowell existed? I already talked about Randy's celebrity-ness. Hmm...
Maybe I'm just bitter that MY show wasn't on. Or maybe I'm right.
2 comments:
I actually ONLY watch this show in the beginning when they're showing the auditions, because that's the only time it's interesting to me. I don't know how closely you were paying attention, but did you happen to notice that there was one guy (the one with the juggling sticks) who was standing and taking the criticism really well when he was in the room with the judges. He walked calmly to the door. Then, cut to a shot outside the door, and you have an inconsolable freaked out kid. What do you suppose happened between the two shots?
Excellent post!
I really enjoyed reading your post, not only was it amusing, but you did have some points that I agreed with. I have never watched this show before, but my friends had it on that night so I watched the last 20 minutes or so. It was...interesting to say the least. Yeah, I felt pretty bad for that juggling kid who "knew" his future included him as a popstar and was completely shot down. They do get pretty harsh with judging and it really sets some people up to give up all hope, and that's just wrong.
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