tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post7764686282177425330..comments2024-03-28T18:01:28.997-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: American Idol: Norman, is that you?Alan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-8247886367499863552009-02-13T03:41:00.000-05:002009-02-13T03:41:00.000-05:00And of course the latest scandal... Joanna Pacitti...And of course the latest scandal... Joanna Pacitti, who was given another shot by the judges, was later disqualified to avoid "the appearance of impropriety" in that she's friends with some of the producers. They brought back Felicia Barton instead. You can read about it, well, everywhere.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001530336692435773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-86032184280482941642009-02-12T14:01:00.000-05:002009-02-12T14:01:00.000-05:00I actually like Nick/Norman. After watching Julie...I actually like Nick/Norman. After watching Julien Doré win the french version (Nouvelle Star) a couple of years back, I've been hoping to see someone like this on our show -- someone who's definitely talented but who also understands that singing well and entertaining aren't always the same thing.<BR/><BR/>Nick likely won't win, but I'll bet we'll be entertained when he's on stage, which is more than can be said about Justin Gualrini, Diana DiGarmo, Jasmine Trias.... That's why I'm not upset about Jamar being booted -- he did "a'ight" (expecially on his version of <I>Hey There Deliliah</I>), but for the most part he was boring, either blending into the crowd (i.e. his friend's backstory), or worse, became Screamy McScreamerston (a role already filled by Von).<BR/><BR/>I know many of you wish this were a pure singing competition, but it's not, and never really has been. Time and again it's been shown that it's better to be marginal yet entertaining than great but boring.Davyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09332729248943434130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-48551929933151246532009-02-12T10:52:00.000-05:002009-02-12T10:52:00.000-05:00My understanding is that the wildcards are the #4s...<A HREF="http://realitytvworld.com/news/fox-releases-american-idol-schedule-confirms-format-changes-8158.php" REL="nofollow">My understanding</A> is that the wildcards are the #4s from each of the first three weeks, plus whoever else the judges want, with the judges choosing the final three singers from that pool (presumably, to fix gender balance, among other things.) This will be on the Thursday night right after the third group of semifinalists.<BR/><BR/>I believe there was only one season in which folks who didn't initially make the semis were allowed into the wild cards -- season 2.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113168955236758821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-89141213696427882082009-02-12T10:17:00.000-05:002009-02-12T10:17:00.000-05:00I'd like to blame Norman for Jamar being cut, but ...I'd like to blame Norman for Jamar being cut, but since I think Nate royally sucks, a couple of less offensive guys were average and there were a handful of "we also put these people through" folks I didn't even recognize, there's a good chance that Normal is somewhere in the middle. <BR/><BR/>Also, aren't we still having the wild cards? Or did that just turn out to be rumor? I'd bet quite a bit that Jamar will be back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-6962964604413765572009-02-12T09:43:00.000-05:002009-02-12T09:43:00.000-05:00I think everyone is pretty much on the mark---Norm...I think everyone is pretty much on the mark---Norman has some talent and is funny, but not enough talent to be in the top 36. They decided to keep him to get viewers talking and see what he does next. It's a bit unfair to other more talented singers but I think the judges and producers didn't mind leaving off someone else who had some ability but didn't have the charisma to win in favor of Norman. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and on the other point of most posts, yes Tatiana is insane and one of the most annoying people ever. That one's a bit cruel because they're pushing her through so we can watch her (continue to) melt down, but that's Idol at times. She truly does seem mentally unstable, and I don't see who could enjoy her constant shrieking and weeping. At least "Norman" came there in character and gets the joke.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-36596844881688818752009-02-12T06:53:00.001-05:002009-02-12T06:53:00.001-05:00Oh, and for the kid that cries constantly, there w...Oh, and for the kid that cries constantly, there was no way he was going to leave, after all the attention Josiah got last year after they kicked him off! I knew he was going to make it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055651508478522814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-88190806375828685372009-02-12T06:53:00.000-05:002009-02-12T06:53:00.000-05:00American Idol might be a "talent show", but mostly...American Idol might be a "talent show", but mostly it's a television show. Without viewers, it's not anything. <BR/><BR/>With the numbers being so low, they are looking for anything to get and retain viewers. All the hubub over Sanjaya got people talking and watching to see if/when he got kicked off and what he would do next.<BR/>It's no wonder why the producers wanted a few "crazies" to bring the drama. It's what will keep a lot of people watching.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055651508478522814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-81426358829744856742009-02-12T05:59:00.000-05:002009-02-12T05:59:00.000-05:00I'm not sure why Nick would be called a ringer. A ...I'm not sure why Nick would be called a ringer. A plant, maybe, but not a ringer. <BR/><BR/>On the subject of actual ringers: so Pacitti's out? Good riddance. I wish she'd have taken Tatiana with her. I have no clue who the girl is that's replacing her, but the show has instantly improved based on that announcement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-23169520525016163852009-02-12T02:18:00.000-05:002009-02-12T02:18:00.000-05:00Nick/Norman has to be a ringer planted by the judg...Nick/Norman has to be a ringer planted by the judges.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-77265672877798451562009-02-12T02:06:00.000-05:002009-02-12T02:06:00.000-05:00Wow...pathetic that the 3 terrible singers/psychos...Wow...pathetic that the 3 terrible singers/psychos made it thru and Jamar didn't! Unreal...that dude has real talent.<BR/><BR/>Think the producers forced them to make it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-20675698908357750412009-02-12T00:01:00.000-05:002009-02-12T00:01:00.000-05:00Jamar should not have been cut. Just so unfair!Jamar should not have been cut. Just so unfair!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-5978348471734613272009-02-11T23:59:00.000-05:002009-02-11T23:59:00.000-05:00Tatiana is a nut case--does not belong on the show...Tatiana is a nut case--does not belong on the show. Yes, cringe-TV it is. Neither does Nick/Norman. And, the kid who is so emotional and fighting with his team during Hollywood week. All three can not sing--and distract from the REAL reason I watch. I love music and want to see REAL TALENT. Not a circus show--and a bad one at that. I am not going to watch this season b/c of the bullshit! Just insulting to fans! I thought American Idol was better than this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-53631016132286454082009-02-11T23:48:00.000-05:002009-02-11T23:48:00.000-05:00The three loonies they put through tonight are sim...The three loonies they put through tonight are simply an insult to the show. None can sing! I take American Idol seriously and watch for talent. If I wanted to watch a comedy, I can turn the channel. Jamar should have made it through.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-44480240268174307252009-02-11T23:47:00.000-05:002009-02-11T23:47:00.000-05:00I watch the show for TALENT not for DRAMA & je...I watch the show for TALENT not for DRAMA & jewelry. “Judges” when they make a mistake, should CORRECT it! Jamar (friend of the guy who lost his wife) should have made it through. He should be called back for his voice because that is the purpose of the show. Not multiple personalities and drama queens. “Oh My God! Oh My God!” My Star! I will find something else to watch or do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-37531207731429576622009-02-11T23:46:00.000-05:002009-02-11T23:46:00.000-05:00My friends and I are shocked that three drama “que...My friends and I are shocked that three drama “queens” made it through tonight: Mr. Multiple Personalities; More-Than-Irritating Self-Centered Laughing Girl; & Emotional-Whiny-Boy who is nuts to compare himself to David Bowie. These three CANNOT sing–and only distract from why we watch the show: SINGING TALENT. The black guy (friends of the guy who lost his wife) should be called back! As a WILD CARD. So sad to see. We all agreed–we just cannot watch the show until they are gone gone gone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-73403858236494057692009-02-11T21:48:00.000-05:002009-02-11T21:48:00.000-05:00I'm all for moving Norman forward, because he's in...I'm all for moving Norman forward, because he's in on the joke, and so he's entertaining (at least in a relative AI sort of way), even if he's not particularly talented.<BR/><BR/>But Tatiana? No excuse.<BR/><BR/>And when someone like Jamar gets cut tonight, it means that the judges have chosen shtick and novelty over ability. And while that's certainly their right, it makes me care less about how it all turns out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-35400992534402183872009-02-11T21:37:00.000-05:002009-02-11T21:37:00.000-05:00Rumor has it (I'm in class - not watching) that Ja...Rumor has it (I'm in class - not watching) that Jamar got the boot and Nick/Norman made it through tonight.<BR/><BR/>Fair?Dan Jamesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15535784125139888866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-39452450081253728462009-02-11T20:36:00.000-05:002009-02-11T20:36:00.000-05:00Totally random and probably not particularly usefu...Totally random and probably not particularly useful, but a good friend of mine went to middle school with this guy. He showed me the video a couple of weeks ago of his initial audition, and I couldn't believe what a spaz he was. So he's actually still doing that wacky character?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-44661869021729490632009-02-11T15:57:00.000-05:002009-02-11T15:57:00.000-05:00Differnece btw. Nick and Tatiana is that Nick is i...Differnece btw. Nick and Tatiana is that Nick is in on the joke, Tatiana isn't. If I was a contestant on the show, I'd be really pissed that I had to spend time with that girl. <BR/><BR/>And, I'm totally rooting for my Hometown boys from Milwaukee! I can't remember any other contestants from home and it's great that they both seem so nice as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-41408665802410814092009-02-11T15:47:00.000-05:002009-02-11T15:47:00.000-05:00Usually, someone with an actual semi-voice AND a s...Usually, someone with an actual semi-voice AND a schtick looses the schtick when the judges tell them to get "serious". Nick/Norman has enough insecurity and self-awareness to realize the humor is his ticket. My only wish is that he would be both brilliantly funny and have a good enough voice to actually go all the way, which I would love.<BR/> <BR/>You know if that happens though next season American Idol turns into Last Comic Standing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-5107361136506964022009-02-11T15:43:00.000-05:002009-02-11T15:43:00.000-05:00I like Danny and Jamar, too. Even if they weren't ...I like Danny and Jamar, too. Even if they weren't talented they're just so damn *nice*. Even if Jamar does dress like a kid from an 80s sitcom. <BR/><BR/>@Anonymous: I think you're right that Tatiana was removed from one yes to another yes. I assumed that it was just to get those awesome expressions from the contestants whose room she was added to and to make her cry some more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-24638544689162104562009-02-11T15:31:00.000-05:002009-02-11T15:31:00.000-05:00I also think Nick/Norman can sing. The other thing...I also think Nick/Norman can sing. The other thing about him is he's probably the only person who's shown up trying to be funny and actually managed to do it.<BR/><BR/>I don't see Tatiana getting past the first round of voting. Is there anyone who actually wants to put up with her antics every week?<BR/><BR/>In other Idol news, I love Danny Gokey and his friend Jamar. I hope they do well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-27250868646139628492009-02-11T15:19:00.000-05:002009-02-11T15:19:00.000-05:00@Dan: Nope, not just you. He has a decent voice in...@Dan: Nope, not just you. He has a decent voice in there. He's certainly better than a lot of other people that went to Hollywood. I'm not especially offended at this point that he's still there because he hasn't actually taken the place of any deserving people that I can see. Sure, there were talented people that were cut last week, but they violated the remember the lyrics one strike rule. So, as it is, Norman Nick hasn't really screwed anyone over. That could all change tonight, though. <BR/><BR/>I do think the judges are bored and that they're playing a silly game of chess with this guy who, when he got put through to Hollywood, was all "oh shit, what am I going to do now??". I think he's part jokey joke and part insecure, so we'll probably never see Nick again, only Norman. I give him total props for not sabotaging his group (even if Simon thinks he did) and playing it straight when they had to perform together. <BR/><BR/>Tatiana, otoh, needs to go far, far, far away from my television.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-43409450004576013532009-02-11T15:14:00.000-05:002009-02-11T15:14:00.000-05:00Actually, I'm pretty sure Tatiana was pulled out o...Actually, I'm pretty sure Tatiana was pulled out of one "yes" room and put in another. Just a mindfuck to add drama. Pointless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-30094706192065273712009-02-11T14:56:00.000-05:002009-02-11T14:56:00.000-05:00Am I the only one who thinks Nick/Norman can actua...Am I the only one who thinks Nick/Norman can actually sing? I think he sounds pretty good when he actually sings - which is rare - but he did sing a few verses here and there in his auditions.<BR/><BR/>I would not put him in the Tatiana group at all. That girl is just flat out annoying and honestly, she makes cringe-worthy TV; not good TV. No way she makes it past tonight.<BR/><BR/>By the way, how many contestants are left? Someone told me 54, but I could have sworn the judges said they were getting it down to 38 last night (even though only 36 are "finalists")Dan Jamesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15535784125139888866noreply@blogger.com