Been Watching Current American Idol ?

[Japher]

I hate Boston Public too, and her being on it makes it worse.

That stupid show makes teachers out to be wh0re, slutz, pimps, and all around bad ppl... My wife taught high school for two year, and she assures me that it is nothing like that... I hope she isn't lying.

[gunkulator]

Ruben is overrated. He does the same thing every week and the judges automatically kiss his butt. On this week's episode the BeeGee songs finally exposed what a poor vocal range he has. He can't dance or move at all. He just kinda shuffles between his feet. For variety, Ruben occasionally sticks out his right hand instead of his left.

Josh had to go. Nice guy but even more limited than Ruben.

I like Kim better every week. She's quite pretty but the stylists always put her in dumpy outfits.

Clay should win if there's any justice in this thing. He can sing circles around the whole group. His range, pitch and dynamics clearly outmatch the others.

[DaShi]

But did she teach high school in Boston?

[Japher]

Clay should win if there's any justice in this thing. He can sing circles around the whole group. His range, pitch and dynamics clearly outmatch the others.

Yeah, but would he make a good idol. I think he would make a great broadway performer, but a pop idol? All I can say is I am no longer voting... Wait, I never vote!

But did she teach high school in Boston?

No. Everyone knows that teachers from Boston are tramps.

[gunkulator]

Originally posted by Japher


Yeah, but would he make a good idol. I think he would make a great broadway performer, but a pop idol? All I can say is I am no longer voting... Wait, I never vote!

Clay has image problems, no doubt, however I can't really see the other two filling the idol role either. Ruben is more of an R&B singer than a pop singer. He looks awkward during the ensemble pieces. He never looks convincing singing hit music. Kim tries hard and could probably be trained to pull it off. Clay seems like a natural showman. Unlike the others, he needs to tone it down rather than build it up.

[Imran Siddiqui]

He can't dance or move at all.

HE'S LIKE 300 POUNDS! I'd like to see you move or dance when you are that fat .

Clay should win if there's any justice in this thing. He can sing circles around the whole group. His range, pitch and dynamics clearly outmatch the others.

He has a Broadway voice (Broadway Clay) in a pop competition. The singing style for the genre's isn't the same! He sings everything like he's on stage, instead of as a 'pop' song And American Idol is a pop competition (which is why I think Simon was very very happy that a country singer like Josh was kicked).

On the other hand, R&B is pop and has been for the last 5-10 years. Ruben fits in perfectly into the pop setting.

It's gotta be Ruben! RUUUUUBEN!

[rah]

Originally posted by gunkulator

I like Kim better every week. She's quite pretty but the stylists always put her in dumpy outfits.

Kim looked like a pig at the beginning. The stylists have done an excellent job on her. But they can't hide her excess weight so they put her in outfits that do their best. Suittype coats that cut in at the waist but hide what's lower. Pants to hide her legs. The best work has been on her hair.

RAH

[gunkulator]

Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
HE'S LIKE 300 POUNDS! I'd like to see you move or dance when you are that fat .

I'd say that's at least one strike against. Probably more because, honestly, he looks like a 45 year old man just because of his weight. It's clear that the producers are having trouble finding outfits for him. Last time he looked like he was wearing pajamas.

He has a Broadway voice (Broadway Clay) in a pop competition. The singing style for the genre's isn't the same! He sings everything like he's on stage, instead of as a 'pop' song And American Idol is a pop competition (which is why I think Simon was very very happy that a country singer like Josh was kicked).

Agreed. However it's still the case that if anything, Clay needs to tone it down while the others need to kick it up. Both Kim and Ruben seem lifeless on stage - Ruben more so than Kim.

On the other hand, R&B is pop and has been for the last 5-10 years. Ruben fits in perfectly into the pop setting.

Yes and no. There's also been a significant country/pop crossover, however that wasn't enough to save Josh, just like R&B won't be enough to save Ruben. Clay is more flexible.

[Imran Siddiqui]

There's also been a significant country/pop crossover, however that wasn't enough to save Josh, just like R&B won't be enough to save Ruben.

Of course it will! Ruben will finish as the American Idol . He's more 'pop'ish than Broadway Clay.

[DaShi]

Ruben's already been in the bottom two. Clay has always been safe. The best bet is that a lot of Kim fans will switch over to Ruben when she's tossed.

[gunkulator]

Actually any of the final three is worthy, I just think Clay is the best.

But forget those guys, my biggest beef with the show is the judges. or 2 out of the 3 anyway. You know who they are because they always give the same review:

"Well, you did your thing dog. I respect that."

and

"I'm such a big fan. You look great. I love you."

[Imran Siddiqui]

my biggest beef with the show is the judges. or 2 out of the 3 anyway.

Though Randy isn't that bad. He'll tell you when you sucked. Though his slang is pretty annoying.

[SlowwHand]

I hate to say, sort of , but I LIKE Simon.

[Japher]

My wife thinks Simon is gay, and if he isn't he should become gay. I thought that a little weird, coming from her. I mean I am the one who usually say crap like that, and then gets in trouble for it.:blah:

[gunkulator]

Simon rocks! He's the only one willing to tell these would-be Cinderellas the truth, or at least his version of the truth. Randy is kinda random in his comments. He has a huge blind spot for Ruben and has yet to say anything bad about him. Paula is on the wrong show. It's OK to be critical. This isn't Dr. Phil.