American Idol - Season 7 - Page 25

trnqk7 · 04-02-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh Dial

Come on Hanson, this is a nomination for the over-statement of the year, by far. Really? Fraudulently? That's the word you chose to use after tossing around words like "promulgate?" I'm not a huge David Cook fan, but I don't think he's done anything buy try and put on the best show he can each week -- something that can't be said of many others this season.

I agree-Hanson, you seem to have a personal issue with David Cook and are letting that get in the way of your critiques. You generally are very honest and accurate, as Simon is, but something is getting in the way for you this time. If you don't like his singing, hey, to each their own. But the continuing "douchebag" and "fraudulent" postings about David Cook are distracting and detract from your overall analysis.

Hanson Yoo · 04-02-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh Dial

Come on Hanson, this is a nomination for the over-statement of the year, by far. Really? Fraudulently? That's the word you chose to use after tossing around words like "promulgate?" I'm not a huge David Cook fan, but I don't think he's done anything buy try and put on the best show he can each week -- something that can't be said of many others this season.

For all the claims, accusations, and superlatives I hurl without substantiation, you consider that to be a nominee for over the top statement of the year?

Sir, I believe your statement was over the top.

"Promulgate" is a perfectly cromulent word.

Ronald Epstein · 04-02-2008, 10:03 AM

Jeez, Hanson, that Priscilla vs. The Joker picture had me howling.

Another great week for you.

Before I continue, my regrets to hear about Elliot's Mom passing
away. I remember IDOL showing how proud she was of her son
and the parade being thrown in his honor. So good that she was
able to savor of all of it prior to her death.

Moving on to this week's show....

How cruel to subject these kids to Dolly Parton songs. The show
barely kept my interest. It's obvious to see that the two Davids will
be battling it out to the end. Both seem to be the frontrunners at
this point.

The only thing that bothers me are the recent reports of David
Archuleta's father who seems to be misguiding his son as of late.
There are reports that he is a doting stage father who has brought
his son to tears with his demands for perfection. All I know is that
many times song choices are less than perfect. Don't want the father
to ruin this very talented kid.

Time for Kristy to go home.

Quentin · 04-02-2008, 11:22 AM

I thought it was pretty cool of Cook to come out and AGAIN credit the arrangements to others. Do we REALLY think the judges believe these kids have the time to learn a song, practice, do their Idol PR, AND create a wholly original arrangement in a week? I don't. Why didn't Cook speak up when the judges heaped praise on the arrangements? Ruled #1: don't talk back to or discuss with the judges. It makes you look clumsy and takes away from your performance. Just smile and nod. Nothing fraudulent here. Let's hope he is ok with the blood pressure.

Brett_M · 04-02-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Quentin

I thought it was pretty cool of Cook to come out and AGAIN credit the arrangements to others. Do we REALLY think the judges believe these kids have the time to learn a song, practice, do their Idol PR, AND create a wholly original arrangement in a week? I don't. Why didn't Cook speak up when the judges heaped praise on the arrangements? Ruled #1: don't talk back to or discuss with the judges. It makes you look clumsy and takes away from your performance. Just smile and nod. Nothing fraudulent here. Let's hope he is ok with the blood pressure.

Well put, Quentin.

Ronald Epstein · 04-02-2008, 12:01 PM

Looks like there was a health scare with one of last night's
Idol Contestants

Greg_S_H · 04-02-2008, 12:37 PM

The tabloids are cover scare reporting that *he* has brain cancer instead of his brother (when you open it up, things are probably made clearer). I'm sure this will only add fire to those who insist it's David who is suffering. Meanwhile, it's a really tough thing for him to have to deal with on top of Idol. I could see it taking him out of the game mentally.

Josh Dial · 04-02-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanson Yoo

For all the claims, accusations, and superlatives I hurl without substantiation, you consider that to be a nominee for over the top statement of the year?

Sir, I believe your statement was over the top.

"Promulgate" is a perfectly cromulent word.

I was merely commenting on the fact that it's by no means "fraudulent," any more than singing the Whitney version of "I Will Always Love You," is stealing votes from the "I like big voices and stupid runs and way-too-long notes" crowd.

Just because Cook is picking lesser-known covers doesn't in the slightest mean he's trying to pass them off as his own. In fact, I would say it speaks more to him as an artist that he experiences other versions of popular songs, rather than downloading the "greatest hits," compilation from itunes, which I would bet real money on the fact some contestants (like David A.) do.

cheers!

Elizabeth S · 04-02-2008, 02:38 PM

Simon said exactly what I felt -- Brooke sang "Jolene" without emotion when it is such an angsty song. Wow.

Loved Michael Johns. He's one of my favorites, and his voice was finally strong through the whole song without the one sour note he's hit twice.

I'm picking Syesha to go home tonight for singing that horrid song.