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The reason why I'm banning American Idol is how ridiculous the voting has become. In Season 4, many people believe that a large portion of Scott Savol's "fan base" actually consisted of people who were attempting to destroy the credibility of American Idol by voting for someone they considered the worst finalist as a sort of anti-American Idol protest vote. The Vote for the Worst movement at Votefortheworst.com gained overnight attention when Scott outlasted Constantine Maroulis.
Which leads me to last night's ridiculous voting results. Sanjaya Malakar has once again made it to the next round against all seeming odds, besting Sundance Head (who named him this wacky name any way?). Sundance was clearly a superior singer to Sanjaya. Now you could argue that Sanjaya appeals to the teenage demographic more than Sundance. But have you been watching Sanjaya this season? He looks like a deer in the headlights any time he's asked a question by Ryan Seacrest. If he were any more shy they'd have to operate and implant a personality.Further, Sanjaya has some feminine qualities to him - the way he talks, the way he moves/dances. He actually reminds me of Michael Jackson - I think he may have even song one of his songs, but I can't be sure since all of Sanjaya's performances are so unmemorable.
I checked out Sanjaya's bio on the official American Idol website and Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder are listed as his two favorite male artists. Well, that explains a lot! Maybe the 8-16 year-old demographic finds feminine boys/men attractive? Certainly, Michael Jackson's fan base for the most part seems to stay within that age range. I never really understood why young girls find effeminate males so attractive. Check out this funny banner on Votefortheworst.com:
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Haley Scarnato |
I hate to play the race card, but the only theory I have on that one is that Haley Scarnato is white and Sabrina Sloan isn't. Both are very attractive women and both are good singers. Actually, Sabrina is a great singer and Haley is a "good" singer. But unfortunately in "white America", simply being a "good" singer and "white" is enough to trump a great singer of a non-white nationality. As a white person myself, I find myself embarrassed for my fellow Americans to be so shallow. I'm so ticked off at the results last night, that I'm going to do something about it. I plan on installing an Asterisk IP-PBX along with a dialer application that can blast out hundreds, perhaps thousands of calls over the course of two hours and make sure that the best candidates get through. I'll setup several SIP-based ITSPs (Internet Telephony Service Providers) to blast VoIP-to-PSTN calls. I'll get my hands on some Sangoma or Digium T1 cards as well to blast over traditional PSTN.
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Sanjaya Malakar |
Note (Added on 4/3/07): I received some emails about my mentioning Sanjaya's nationality, such as "Sanjaya is an American, you racist scumbag!". I had no idea people would misinterpret my words. My nationality is Irish and I'm an American. Simply mentioning Sanjaya's nationality was not to disparage the fact that he is 100% American. I never intended to claim Sanjaya was not an American citizen. Uhh hello, the show is called "American Idol", so obviously he's American. Not unless FOX starts allowing illegal immigrants to perform on American Idol. In which case we can call it "North American Idol". My point was simply about his nationality, not his country of original. People are so damn sensitive and politically correct. Can anyone not mention nationality without being accused of being racist? C'mon people!
I was really looking forward to watching both Sabrina and Sundance perform over the course of the next several weeks, but now I'm forced to watch Sanjaya sing at least one more song - one more lame and torturous performance. I've been robbed - America has been robbed of future great performances from Sundance & Sabrina. This will be Sanjaya's last performance. I'll make sure of it.
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We've got the same idea. Check out http://www.destroyamericanidol.com/ cause we are pulling for Sanjaya too...
Hah! You think Indians waste their time watching American Idol?
Also, have you ever seen a girly actor in a Bollywood movie? Hell no, that's what girls are for, to act girly.
>>Hah! You think Indians waste their time watching American Idol?
Yeah, sure, why not? There are plenty of Indians that were born in America or became naturalized and have adopted American pop culture. Though they do still get their Bollywood kicks.
Look at the Japanese. Anytime a Japanese baseball player comes to play American Major League Baseball (MLB), not only do Japanese Americans tune into the games, but the Japanese in Japan do as well. Some stay up till 4am to watch the games due to the time difference.
Ichiro Suzuki, Hideo Nomo, Hideki Matsui, and others have been a HUGE draw for the Japanese audience.
So yes, Indians watch AI.
Seriously, I think AI becomes crappier and crappier as time passes by.
If that Sanjaya Malakar wins, I'd better stick to Beethoven's classics.
I am not going to ban AI, but I'm ticked. I didn't know you could vote the way you outlined. Throw in some votes for me, for Melinda or LaKisha.
I think these websites are ridiculous.I personally refuse to click on any of it- and wish Tom Keating would remove the link- this guy is just promoting his garbage and flying in the face of the point Tom was trying to make. I love the idea of American Idol- producers with clout hold open auditions for young talent in our country- we get to see the good, the bad, the silly- and further on the amazing uptapped, unrealized talent of young people in our country. It's wonderful and entertaining to see them improve and discover the depth of their talent each week- and to also have a say in cheering on the talented. It's an embarassment that websites exist that select who they deem to be the "weakest link" to push them along, while real talent loses because some dumb website is promoting a weak and semi-talented person. I'm sure Sanjaya would be hurt and humiliated to see this being done (as well as those in the past) these websites are truly a sign that America's youth is going to pot. Knock it off, just watch the show and play by the rules and call and vote for the talented singers you like!
AI's recent announcement of their upcoming 'special' fund raising event means they have now officially jumped the shark.
Uhggggggggggggg... This is what is wrong with music today!!! I hope the worst singer wins and the show goes away!!! I hate this pop culture garbage. I want real muscians that understand music, write thier own songs and can actually rock! Enough with this overblown karoke!!!
American Idol and indians voting?
You gotta be kiddin'. Maybe these are Indian Americans.
We have our own show - Indian Idol - which is massively popular in India and probably 3 times as many viewers watch it.
Sure we would extend an invitation to Sanjaya, SunDance, Sabrina and all with open arms to come and sing on Indian Idol.
I think India and US are the two big markets for songs - so the forces should unite. America produces about 25000 songs a year. India has about 15,000 songs (not including folk, tribal and other regional music that does not get recorded)
So why compete?? If not American Idol, they should try Indian Idol and vice-versa.
Cheers
>>I want real muscians that understand music, write thier own songs and can actually rock! Enough with this overblown karoke!!!
I agree somewhat. The vast majority of the contestants are probably karaoke. But every season you get 1-4 good-to-great singers.
Chris Daughtry from last season is pretty good. Though dumb ass voters & non-voters gave him the early boot.
He has a #1 album.
Actually, so do Carrie Underwood (Grammy winner) and Kelly Clarkson, but I'm not into Country (Carrie) or Pop (Kelly). Still, I can appreciate both Carrie's and Kelly's voices and singing talents.
So there is some talent on the show, you have to admit.
I understand that most of the people that go pretty far on this show can in fact sing very well! I am not questioning this. I really have a problem 1) I hate pop music 2) that this awards instant success, while there are tons of very talented muscians that can actually write thier own music out there toiling in dingy bars every weekend hoping to one day get noticed.
I'm sorry if I sound bitter, but this show is on in my house for each night of the show and it just drives me mad.
In regards to #1 albums? I don't really follow that. My wife has a collection of cd's entitled AM Gold and "Hits from the 80's" packed with number one singles from bands that we never heard from again... LOL
One of the most successful bands ever - The Greatful Dead never had a number 1 album and i would love to taste 10% of the success they had in thier career...
Oh well, rant over...
I strongly believe that the people that have set up these websites to get people to vote for the worst singer, is very stupid. I can't belive people would be so immature, grow the Fuck up! I think these websites should be banned.
First, Tom raises an interesting question. Sanjaya is terrible. But I doubt that sites like mine and votefortheworst are REALLY making that big of an impact, but heres to hoping. So where are his votes REALLY coming from?
@TechGirl: It's called satire, sorry you don't have a sense of humor. "...play by the rules..." you forgot the other rule: "Rules are meant to be broken"
BTW, great site Tom.
>>BTW, great site Tom.
Thanks. much obliged!
Sanjaya actually - surpringly - wasn't half-bad the past 2 weeks. Sanjaya still sucks, but his suckage was only half as bad.
Stephanie (voted off last night) is clearly a better singer than Sanjaya, but so were Sundance and Sabrina Sloan.
I didn't particularly care for Stephanie and I predicted she would be voted off before Sanjaya for 3 reasons:
1) There are many Black girls still contending, which will split the Black vote. Not being racist, i'm just stating an opinion since I believe that "some" white people will vote only for white girls/guys. It's why Haley advanced over Sabrina in my opinion. Off topic - I think Haley has improved immensely the past 2 weeks, especially this week. She showed personality, sex appeal, and a decent voice. Not as good as Sabrina mind you, but much better than previous performances.
2) Sanjaya has http://www.votefortheworst.com & http://www.destroyamericanidol.com/ behind him. Maybe only minimal impact, but who knows the difference between last place and 2nd to last voting? The line could be thinner than the margin was for the 2000 Bush v. Gore Florida election!
3) You get the pre-teen girls that suffer from some sort of hormonal imbalance caused by puberty that causes them to be emotionally unstable and illogical. This results in them screaming and crying over their favorite musician and resulting in them voting for terrible singers based solely on their looks, their hair, or how "nice" & "shy" they are. For whatever reason some girls are attracted to "nice, shy" guys. Case in point - that girl that they kept showing on the screen that cried while Sanjaya performed. Is she serious? She liked that? Seriously deranged is what she is! Fortunately, she'll grow out of this hysteria. However, when she is 18 she'll look back at how idiotic she was to cry in love for Sanjaya. That is unless her school friends upload her crying escapade onto YouTube and mock her for her misplaced fandom in the comments section. Or worse, they do what they did to the Star Wars Kid and do a video remix. (see: http://blog.tmcnet.com/blog/tom-keating/personal-and-humor/star-wars-kid-settles-lawsuit.asp )
But I must admit, it is starting to be fun to hate Sanjaya so much -- it causes my blood pressure to boil and curse my fellow Americans for their stupidity -- but this hate addiction only makes me want to turn into AI even more.
@Katina: I'm glad your able to express your opinion about my type of website. But I'm also glad that you can't decide who's opinions are valid and who's are not.
But I'm feeling generous today. I'll make a deal with you. I'll take down my site if you agree to never have an opinion ever again.
Are you really so bent out of shape that you've lost complete touch with humor? If you (or in this case Sanjaya) can't take criticism, then DON'T SIGN UP FOR A SHOW BROADCAST ON NATIONAL TELIVISION! Do you honestly think that the contestants on Idol didn't realize that millions of people watch? Part of the process of the show is pointing out flaws...if you take it personally, then 1) You don't deserve to be an "American Idol" 2) Shouldn't have even tried out in the first place. Trust me, its not a secret...
So I say that you should grow up and learn to accept that people will have different ideas/ideals than you.
Well I would have to agree... Too many good ones getting kicked while a non talented one stays... My verbally expressing this is, and how the voting needs to be changed, is why the American Idol website just banned me from the American Idol forums... should you say one thing against the voting or how certain people belong there... you get kicked... wonder what sundance said about the voting to get him kicked... the sundance sentence was sarcasm of course
YES!!!!!!!!!!
SANJAYA RULES!!!!!!
Sanjaya rules all right. He rules as the "King of Suckage", "The Worst Singer Ever to make the Top 10", and "Ruler of the Stupidest Haircut ever to make national TV".
Yep, he rules all right.
May his rule be short lived.
Come to think of it, now that he is in the Top 10, his damage to the other contestants is minimal. They're all going on tour. So I hope he makes the finals, just for the entertainment value alone. Not to mention to show what a joke that he has become. Nothing like being the butt of everyone's jokes.
Of course, Sanjaya is laughing all the way to the bank. So the joke is on all the American Idol haters that continue to vote for this guy. You've just helped Sanjaya become a millionaire.
What joke is on the haters? What makes you think the haters care what $$$$$$$ he makes off the Idol fans that will waste thier money on the tour? In fact I am sure they will laugh even harder!!!
Oh what the hell, please substitute I and we where appropriate...
Note: I have not/ nor will I call to vote for anyone, so please don't blame me for Sanjaya...
I'm sure with 9 other "decent" singers on the tour, Sanjaya will get minimal "solo" time on stage. Whatever time he does get he'll probably be booed off the stage and tomatoes and other objects thrown at him. He sucks. People will want their money's worth. Then he'll go home crying to mama for the pansy ass feminine Michael Jackson wannabe that he is.
Well I think you are being VERY polite with "decent"... Fro Patrol absolutely wrecked a great Police song. LaKeisha is showing herself to be a true Karaoke hero (can she once actually do something original instead of exactly copying the original artists). Hayley is arguably as bad as Sanjaya.
I am sorry but this is by far the worst crop of talent they have ever had. Either the singers just are not good, or they are physically as far from being a pop star as you can get.
And before anyone wants to blast me on that last comment, please think about it. I challange you to find one female pop star in the last 10 years that was not extremely attractive.
I think music should be about talent and not looks, but reality is much different than "right".
Anyone who thinks Simon is not going home every night wishing that Haley could actually sing is absolutely deluding themselves...
I'd to thank everybody for their support on this blog. Such kind words almost bring a tear to my eye. Thank you.
I understand that not everybody likes me, but I'm doing my best, please know that. Hell...I must be doing something right. Oops, I just said "hell". *giggle giggle*
JF, I totally appreciate your support dude - and Jonathan, awesome site, I appreciate it!! TechGirl, you are AWESOME, I LOVE YOU!!
I've had this dream since I was a young boy to perform in front of thousands of people and display my vocal talents all over this wonderful world of ours. I'm so close, it's simply amazing! Takes my breath away. Oooo-Maybe I'll sing that next!
It's kinda tiring to google my name and visit all of these blogs as I often do during off-time, whew!! But I must go now.
Thanks again to all of you, you touch my heart and I'll think of you when on stage next week and the week after, the week after, the week after...
See you in the Finals!! Please keep voting for me, thanks!
Sanjia
Thank you so much Sanjaya, you truly made my day knowing that you like my site, and also that you are crying (if only on the inside)!
I also completely agree with your next song choice, as I think that pretty much sums up what everyone thinks whenever you "perform."
Don't you worry about the votes, we are taking care of that for you...just keep up the great work. You continue to show us why both I and VFTW both have you as our front runners!
Yep, see you in the finals!
I THINK SANJIA SUCKS!!! HE IS GAY AND UGLY!!! HIM AND HALEY BUT MAINLY HIM ARE RUINING AMERICAN IDOL!!!!!
"I THINK SANJIA SUCKS!!! HE IS GAY AND UGLY!!! HIM AND HALEY BUT MAINLY HIM ARE RUINING AMERICAN IDOL!!!!!"
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's not very kind. I know I'm better than most people left. Just look at the millions of votes I get. And what about what Simon said about me, "Incredible"!!!
Phil Stacey and Chris, although I love them dearly...THEY suck!! They shouldn't even be on the same stage as me.
Is it me or are Haley's legs getting longer with each episode?
Thanks again everybody, except for the mean people. Mean people suck.
Sanj
YES!!! Sanjaya survives again!!! I love it! I hope this is the beginning of the end for all of these contest/reality shows!!! Maybe the networks will decide to keep great shows running (The Black Donnelys) instead of replacing them with moronic shows like the "Real Wedding Crashers"...
I really wish they would stop trying to appeal to the lowest common denominator...
Whether you like it or not, the charming half-Indian, half-Italian 17-year old Sanjaya is the reason why American Idol is still relevant after FIVE seasons.
Sanjaya Malakar's ever fun personality shines even in the face of harsh and absurd criticism! And the people who have criticized Sanjaya's singing, might want try what Sanjaya does each week -and that is purely entertain us! May the best win!
Oh also
Don't talk about him on your blog - just to promote your own ! AND Don't make up false theories ! If you cannot back them up !
My vote goes to SANJAYA! GO SANJAYA !
@Medini - First, thanks for the "legitimate" vote for Sanjaya. We (www.destroyamericanidol.com) will take them however we can get them. As far as Sanjaya's singing, it is honestly TERRIBLE. I won't, however, dispute your comment that he entertains. I honestly watch to see if he can possibly get any worse, which is in a way...entertaining.
>>the charming Sanjaya
LOL!
>>17-year old Sanjaya is the reason why American Idol is still relevant
ROTFL!
>>Sanjaya Malakar's ever fun personality
You're joking right? He's said a total of 10 words the entire season. He has no personality. He just has a nice smile, a meek personality that peopel like, and his faux hawk haircut and other hair styles.
>>Don't talk about him on your blog - just to promote your own !
No need. I get plenty of traffic without talking about Sanjaya.
>>AND Don't make up false theories
It's a free country and it's my 1st Amendment right to express my views.
>>people who have criticized Sanjaya's singing, might want try what Sanjaya does each week -and that is purely entertain us!
It is entertaining to watch this train wreck known as Sanjaya. I too am enjoying him on the show just to watch how badly he sings yet watch how dumb Americans still vote for him. That truely inspires my love for this country when I see how Americans vote for the worst. [sarcasm] Nothing like a protest vote, right? Let's bring back the 1960s and the hippie anti-war protestors!
But in all seriousness, seeing him on the show is making it worthwhile to watch. It is amusing to watch better singers get booted while Sanjaya stays. The show has become comical. I have a sense of humor, so I'm starting to enjoy watch a talentless kid defeat singers week after week.
He's the underdog. We Americans all love rooting for the underdog. Screw the other talented singers, right? I don't know any of the Idols personally, so if Sanjaya's anti-American Idol voters continue to support him, and get better singers voted off, I'm not going to gripe about it any more.
Heck if he wins it all, he'll get a $1 million contract, and REALLY stick it to the hated recording companies (i.e. RIAA lawsuits against P2P music downloaders). Wow, a $1 million contract for a Sanjaya CD that Sanjaya's mother wouldn't even buy. HAHAHA! Baahaa!! The ultimate revenge against the recording companies.
@ Tom Thanks for posting my comments. You are a trooper !
About Sanjaya's personality - He's courageous for someone of any age! To choose to keep coming back week after week, to me shows courage, commitment and determination. Regardless of whether you think Sanjaya's a good singer, you have to give him credit for his tenacity. I think Sanjaya Malakar's parents have done an excellent job of parenting this particular teen.
As a parent I teach my kids not to quit.
BTW yes, his Indianness has a lot to do with my voting, as I too am an American with Indian ethnicity...and WHY NOT!!! There is nothing wrong in being interested in someone from your background succeed. BUT that is not ONLY WHY that I vote for SANJAYA.....I do think he is a much better entertainer - Tom u r right, I think a lot of American / Indians are voting to keep him on. Now my daughter who is 16 does not vote for him but I do !
Also, Seeing this young man puts a smile on my face....after all there is so much suffering in this world! So if he can mange to keep his enthusiasm, talent (or as u say Tom, "talentless kid"...which I completely disagreee) and pure glowing energy on the AI stage...then be it!
I am an Indian living in India.... I wanted to ask u all a question thats been bugging me ... The question is ... Sanjaya who?
I can't wait for Sanjaya tonight!!! He is going to be great!!! Please, please, please let him win!
I want all of these mind-numbing contest/reality shows to go the way of the dinosaurs!
Bring back TV shows that are original, sometimes thought provoking and intelligent.
Where are the great sit-coms? Where are the great original dramas? They have been tossed in the dustbin by network television and replaced with "entertainment" that requires no thought, work or originality!
American Idol not only represents the dumbing down of television, but at the same time it keeps the downward spiral going in the music industry!!!
"It is entertaining to watch this train wreck known as Sanjaya. I too am enjoying him on the show just to watch how badly he sings yet watch how dumb Americans still vote for him. That truely inspires my love for this country when I see how Americans vote for the worst. [sarcasm] Nothing like a protest vote, right? Let's bring back the 1960s and the hippie anti-war protestors!"
I do have you to task on this issue. I do not think people are "dumb" for voting for Sajaya. They are using the systme to show thier disdain for "dumb" shows like this that are flooding our airwaves. n regards to hippies and protesters, this is nothing different than right wing conservatives that decide to protest movies, commercials and shows that do not happen to march lock-steop with thier own personal views/beliefs. Again, this is a way for people that despise what has happend to television programing to protest what they are beng forced to watch night after night on channel after channel...
>>this is nothing different than right wing conservatives that decide to protest movies, commercials and shows that do not happen to march lock-steop with thier own personal views/beliefs.
First, you are making a mass generalization of right wing conservatives.
You think right wing censors? Don't you mean Left wing? After all, the right wing is DEFENDING Imus for his comments. Both O'Reilly and Sean Hannity have said on their shows that Imus - no friend of conservatives - should NOT be fired from his radio show. I don't know what Rush Limbaugh has said on this issue. Now, look who is looking to kick his show off the air and have him fired - none other than Left Wingers Al Sharpton and Jessie Jackson. Also, add in the Left-leaning NAACP and NOW (National Organization of Women) protesting Imus and it seems to me the Left wing is looking to censor and silence voices - not the Right.
Wasn't it also the Left wing college students that rushed the stage when the Minutemen tried to speak at a college? And wasn't it Left wing proponents that rushed the stage when right winger Ann Coulter was speaking and tried to silence her with a poorly aimed pie? Hmmm???
>>I do not think people are "dumb" for voting for Sajaya. They are using the systme to show thier disdain for "dumb" shows like this that are flooding our airwaves
I think you are once again making generalizations. Sure, for you, a vote for Sanjaya is a "protest" vote that you hope will kill the show and by proxy help to bring down all reality shows. First, that is beyond wishful thinking. This show will go on even stronger even if by some cosmic chance Sanjaya wins it all. Second, most of the votes for Sanjaya are NOT protest votes. As I have stated before, for whatever reason, the 6-14 year old demographic like his effeminite voice, his meek personality, and his hair.
>>this is a way for people that despise what has happend to television programing to protest what they are beng forced to watch night after night on channel after channel
Funny, there are 200+ channels and people choose to watch an hour show they hate just so they can get Sanjaya's phone number and express their displeasure with reality TV shows? Not likely. I'll stick with my view that there are many stupid Americans that are voting for Sanjaya that have the musical IQ of a rock.
I do agree with you though that I wish the hayday of sitcoms would return - Family Ties, Cheers, Seinfeld, etc. But alas, reality TV is here to stay. At least American Idol is one of the better reality TV shows.
Nice!!! American Idol - politics...LOL
I was just pointing out that it is not only hippie tree huggers that protest what they don't like. Remember the huge uproar over "The Last Temptation of Christ"? Or the picketing of Marilyn Manson shows? The best thing that happened to that movie and Marilyn Manson was the protests, because if they had been left alone, they would have faded quickly as the movie and his music is/was absolutely horrible!
Also, I do not think people that actually like Sanjaya are neccesarily dumb. I think they have bad taste... But then again, I am sure many people would say the same of my taste in music so...
In regards to the 200 channels of television, so what? That does not change the fact that many people who do not like this show are forced to hear about it at work, have spouses or children that watch it week after week in thier own house, etc...
Yes, we can change the channel, but are we being forced to watch something else by ourselves in the bedroom while the T.V. is monopolized by this garbage?
In regards to Ann Coulter, I am am going to leave that alone. While she has the right to express her opinions, I think she is a big windbag that gives conservatives a bad name...
Do I think that "reality" shows will go away? No. But one can dream!
>>I was just pointing out that it is not only hippie tree huggers that protest what they don't like.
ahh. Well I was only making a metaphor. The 60's anti-war hippie protestors is the best and most well-known example of "protestors". Of course there will be Right wing protestors, but in general the Left protests a heck of a lot more than the Right. But my point wasn't too bring politics into this. I was simply making a metaphor between 60s protestors and anti-American Idol protest voters. It wasn't a digg against hippies!
>>That does not change the fact that many people who do not like this show are forced to hear about it at work, have spouses or children that watch it week after week in thier own house, etc...
Maybe you should censor your wife and kids by blocking the FOX channel!
Just kidding.
>>Also, I do not think people that actually like Sanjaya are neccesarily dumb. I think they have bad taste... But then again, I am sure many people would say the same of my taste in music so...
I have no problem with having different tastes in music. But if Sanjaya were to do karaoke in a bar, he'd clear the room. That was my opinion until last night's show. He actually wasn't half-bad last night. It's still not as good as half the contestants that were booted, but his singing actually wasn't bad.
It was a mellow song better suited to his limited vocal range, so he was able to pour some passion into the song without overstretching his vocal limits. I told my wife before the judges spoke that Simon may actually give him a compliment since I thought he sang better than I expected. Sure enough Cowell complimented him. So I give Sanjaya some partial props.
By the way, did you notice he sported a new hair gimmick? - mustache and goatee starting to grow in. I'm sure he'll let that grow in more for next week. Maybe that will give him a more masculine look.
On an unrelated note, I can't believe Simon and Randy excoriated Phil Stacey last night. I thought it was decent, but they definitely don't seem to be Phil Stacey fans, since almost every week they diss him. He doesn't fit their mold of the "American Idol" - too old I guess. When Phil is on his game, his vocal range is better than any of the guys. Though Blake has a better personality and has more depth to his voice.
American Idol has really gone berserk. Or should I say, the American voters have gone berserk?!? The good singers were voted off, and there is no better explantion for that except that the voters are planning a very big joke.
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www.topsocialite.com
www.modernidol.com
@Mia - Actually we ARE planning a very big joke. www.destroyamericanidol.com
It like voting in the ugly chick for prom queen.
When Sanjaya performed on Tuesday night, I said to myself "He was 'decent' the prior week and even got a compliment from Simon, but now all is well in the universe - Sanjaya sucks once again. As Simon said - 'absolutely horrendous'. The universe was back in balance with Sanjaya singing so bad, you had the anti-American Idol haters wringing their hands with joy and AI-lovers crying "Why? Why?" in despair.
But all is well. Sanjaya finally got the boot and when he cried I got a sick sense of satisfaction for all the heartache he caused true AI fans.
Did anyone catch the ABSOLUTE UPROAR of clapping and cheering when it was announced it was Sanjaya? I've never heard of that kind of reaction when someone gets the boot. The crowed was like most American Idol fans, very happy to see Sanjaya gone.
I can't believe I am going to say this, but I am actually happy Sanjaya is gone. Now I no longer have to sit thru this gloriifed karaoke show.
The only time going forward that I will ever watch this show is if they ever have the testicular fortitude to do a Metal night!!!
>>I can't believe I am going to say this, but I am actually happy Sanjaya is gone. Now I no longer have to sit thru this gloriifed karaoke show.
Uh huh. Likely story. Admit it, you have become an AI convert. Welcome to the American Idol religion!
You will watch AI next week and you know it. If only to watch the Rascal Flats.
>>The only time going forward that I will ever watch this show is if they ever have the testicular fortitude to do a Metal night!!!
They did have a rocker night in previous seasons. Metal might be tough. Are there any female metal rockers? Definitely a disadvantage for the women if they did a metal night.
"Uh huh. Likely story. Admit it, you have become an AI convert. Welcome to the American Idol religion!"
Ummmmmmmmmm....NOPE! I hate everything this show stands for so I will no longer torture myself by listening to these people sing awful songs..
"They did have a rocker night in previous seasons. Metal might be tough. Are there any female metal rockers? Definitely a disadvantage for the women if they did a metal night."
I am sure what Idol considers "rock" is very different from what real "rock" fans consider rock... But yeah, there are quite a few female singers in hardrock/metal. Most of the bands are not know outside of metal circles with the exception of Evenescence (spelling)... But they can always do a corny Lita Ford or Joan Jett tune or add some female flavor to a Dio, Queensryche or Maiden song!!!!!!!!!
But back to the original point, I will not waste any more of my time with this show as I have Yankee games to watch!!!
I was specifically saying there aren't females in "heavy metal" not "hard rock". For me there is a difference between the two music genres. Metallica is a heavy metal band for instance. I don't consider Evanescence a metal band. Hard rock sure, but not metal.
My heart sunk when Sanjaya Malar was voted off American Idol last night. On the show last night (04/18/2007) when the result was announced, Malakar wiped away tears saying "I'm fine, It was an amazing experience." Although the Sanjaya-haters are reveling in his being voted off American Idol, for better or worse, depending on who's doing the talking, Sanjaya Malakar has become an Idol Legend.
What is American Idol ?
I know Sanjaya lacks the talent you need for a purely singing competition....like Simon, AI producers and many others think American Idol is ! But "American Idol" is not only "just that" anymore!
I think the winner is more than just a "great singer". He or She is an Entertainer - first, an Ambassador - second and a Role Model - third ! But most of all the winner is and should be "An Inspiration"
This year American Idol kept me glued right till the very end of each show all because of "Sanjaya Malakar". There are millions who feel the way I do. Just look on the web for his fan sites/blogs etc.
What did Sanjaya Malakr bring into our living rooms every Tue & Wed night?
Sanjaya brought a kind of energy and enjoyment to each show. I loved watching him! I have been a Sanjaya Malakar fan from the very start. I love his voice and have downloaded a quite few of his songs from the American Idol website, including his recordings of "Cheek-To-Cheek" and "Bathwater". Both are a real treat to listen to! If you have not actually listened to the recorded versions please do so by going to the official American Idol official, register and then download !
Ok here is a story, I was listening to "Sign, Sealed and Delivered" in Olive Garden last week.......yup the original version.......and my mind took me back to Sanjaya's audition ! What an impact this young man has had on some of the most beloved songs in history. For me...yes a good one, as it brings a smile on my face!
Why is Sanjaya Malakar the TRUE STAR ?
Cause yes, Sanjaya has been the "MOST -TALKED ABOUT" Idol finalist in Idol history. Since even you guys are talking about it here on this blog, which is first and foremost a "VoIP & Gadget blog" by Tom Keating. (btw, thanks Tom for letting me post my comments in their entirety) I am sure that American Idol will find a way to keep him for the rest of the talent show ! YOU ALL have managed to immortalize him for the true entertainer that he is !
Sanjaya has been one of the only American Idol contestant's in Idol history to who has been able to create the BUZZ, make loyal FANS, and who has been able to make and break not only NEWS STORIES but also HEARTS ! Not only did the mainstream media like CNN, NBC talk about him ....but bloggers far and wide have made him a legend....featuring him on their (even ....non-entertainment) blogs & websites ! He has sold millions of newspapers, tabloids and magazines. And he is the ONLY American Idol contestant who has been "favorited" a gazillion times on "You Tube". Also, you know you "have-arrived" and are a true entertainer when you get featured on SNL. What he lacked in vocal range he made up in SMILES !
Although Sanjaya was routinely savaged by Cowell, who threatened to quit if he won... he still managed to stay on American Idol. Sanjaya managed to cultivate a huge and unlikely fan base that helped him survive round after round of viewer elimination.
About the "Sanjaya Haters....
The "hate" spewed by some adults on blogs, websites, newspapers and TV shows is disgusting and not amusing to me. It is this kind of hatred that develops into attitudes and those attitudes transcend to our youngsters who learn behaviors of "hate" from it. Those behaviors show in their speech, writings, acts, and crimes of hatred not only towards themselves but others around them. Crimes like - teen suicides, depression, and rampages like the ones we have seen on school and college campuses lately.
As a mother I believe in, yes, "telling it like it is" to my kids but not hurting them and leading them to a point of no-return.
So think deep and hard.....all of you bloggers, newsmakers, columnists... before you start spewing your words !
Way to go Sanjaya "Life IS Beautiful"
Good Luck in ALL your endeavors !
KEEP SMILING KIDDO!
Well written Medina. I can admire your passion for liking Sanjaya. I still think it's a little odd, since it is still a singing competition. Name one contestant who has won American Idol who can't actually sing. Sure, it's fun to watch people with personality make it far, but in the end, people that can sing AND have a personality win AI.
Clay Aiken arguably has a better voice than Rubben Studdard, but "the big teddy bear" won on his singing combined with his big smile and personality.
>>The "hate" spewed by some adults on blogs, websites, newspapers and TV shows is disgusting and not amusing to me
I haven't trolled other sites, but don't doubt what you say. Just to be clear, I don't personally hate Sanjaya. He seems like a nice guy. I just hated/disliked that better singers got the boot before he did. Hate may be a strong word - I merely used it for emphasis how mad I was that better singers were booted. For instance, Sundance and Sabrina were booted before Sanjaya started with all the hair gimmicks, and both of them at the time had more personality than Sanjaya.
Although now I've come to accept that people actually enjoy Sanjaya's singing and actually has a legitimate following. I still think these people are tone deaf - as does Simon, Randy, and Paula, better judges of musical talent than I am.
I still think Sanjaya will be booed off stage during the summer tour. That's my prediction. You'll have loyal Sanjaya fans in the audience that will cheer him on, but they will be drowned out by boos from the crowd who want to hear Blake, Chris Sligh (booted), LaKesha, Melina, Jordin, Phil, Chris, and just about any one of the other top 10 contestants. If I pay ~$50 for a concert, I want good singing not karaoke.
$50 to see this riff-raff? Bahhhhhhhhh...
I would not go if someone paid me $50 to attend...
I would rather spend my time and money seeing Rush, The Police and Genesis this year. At least they perform and write thier own music...
But hey, if this is your thing, by all means go and enjoy. Afterall, the one thing that is great about music is the diversity. If every band just perfomed the style of music I like, I am sure I would have already grown very bored....
I'm too upset for words. Thank you all for your support during this whirlwind.
I'm currently working on a new CD and preparing for my solo World Tour, so keep lookout for the first location near you!
See ya in the funny papers!
-The S Man
Basically I never liked these kind of reality shows, where everything is fixed from the beginning. The most tragic thing about such shows are that we are never get the same output or result that the show organizers actually promise.