I wonder this every year, but exactly what do these American Idol rejects think? I'm not talking about the one like the guy who dressed up like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, I'm talking about the people who swear everyone tells them over and over how talented they are, and how they could be bigger than Madonna, and how they don't care if they got rejected, America is still in love with them and they'll be rich and famous in spite of Simon, who just be hate'n on them. And second--why do they come in with these lyrics that are pulled from songs that require LOTS of background music and heavy processing in the studio? Like the policeman who kept repeating "I shot the sheriff."
Just exactly what do these people think?
Anyway, I just hope Randy has a new word this year instead of dog.
Posted by Terry Oglesby at January 18, 2006 12:21 PMWell, for the first question, I think, if they really do believe what they say, these folks have a problem distinguishing friends from "friends". Oh, and a busted sarcasm filter too.
As to the second question, they would be well served to remember LittleA's Rule of Singing in Public: If it has "oooo-oooo's", "oh, oh's", "ah-ah-ah's" or any other non-verbal sounds MEANT to be vocalized, don't sing it. Leave it to the professionals.
Peace-out, Dawg.
Posted by: LittleA at January 18, 2006 12:46 PMWord. I feel you, man.
Posted by: Terry Oglesby at January 18, 2006 01:11 PMI discussed some of this over by Nice Yorkie Lady's site. My favorite was the Paris Hilton (way too tanned and caked on makeup) wannabe. Her donkey laugh was outstanding.
Posted by: MarcV at January 18, 2006 01:26 PMOk, I think I confused myself.
Just what are "non-verbal sounds"? I think I meant non-word sounds. Either that or armpit farts.
Posted by: LittleA at January 18, 2006 01:27 PMI think -- unfortunately -- some of them really believe it. It doesn't have as much to do with the busted sarcasm filter, or even the well-meaning relatives, like last night's grandmother who, when told she was giving her grandson false hope by encouraging him, said, "I'm his grandma, what else am I supposed to do??!?" I think it has more to do with the fact that so many spectacularly untalented people in America are nevertheless "stars" -- Paris Hilton being the best example.
People are served heaping helpings of over-produced mediocrity every single day, and precious little else. These poor saps can hardly be blamed for thinking that the right break will catapult them to similar fame and fortune.
(And I have no explanation for the guy dressed as Dorothy.)
Posted by: Grouchy Old Yorkie Lady at January 18, 2006 01:36 PMLittleA, I think armpit farts would be a lot more entertaining that some of the stuff I saw.
AND YORKIE LADY--"People are served heaping helpings of over-produced mediocrity every single day, and precious little else. These poor saps can hardly be blamed for thinking that the right break will catapult them to similar fame and fortune." YOU WOUND ME, MADAME! I do NOT serve heaping helpings of over-produced mediocrity every single day! I have you know I take both Saturday AND Sunday off!
Posted by: Terry Oglesby at January 18, 2006 01:47 PMMy wife watches this show as do some of my friends. I just don’t see it—literally don’t see it unless we get caught eating late and my wife insists. When does it start coming on every night of the week?
Posted by: jim at January 18, 2006 03:01 PM