Comments on: The Blue Springs parade is on! http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/ 'American Idol' through the eyes of The Eagle's Denise Neil Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:36:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Kari http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-556 Kari Fri, 09 May 2008 11:11:27 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-556 I hope David A wins....not because I like him, but because the one who wins Idol gets the shaft with the Idol contract--you sign your life away and get forced to put out awful albums. Lady Sparks was one of my all time favorites and it's too bad her CD has two decent songs on it. I hope David Cook gets second so we can hear him work his magic on some super amazing stuff!!! I hope David A wins….not because I like him, but because the one who wins Idol gets the shaft with the Idol contract–you sign your life away and get forced to put out awful albums. Lady Sparks was one of my all time favorites and it’s too bad her CD has two decent songs on it.

I hope David Cook gets second so we can hear him work his magic on some super amazing stuff!!!

]]> By: gs http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-555 gs Fri, 09 May 2008 08:57:21 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-555 I agree with Sherry. If the blogs were filtered, surely Tbone wouldn't have been able to accuse me of crack. I really don't appreciate it. Just to set the record straight--never have used drugs, alcohol, or tobacco. Have you noticed that others since the beginning have also voiced an opinion that David A is good, Tbone??? Why not jump on them with your nasty remark? Maybe I missed something--I thought people could voice their opinion without getting crude responses. You are entitled to disagree but not in your offensive manner. Finally, maybe you need to check with Simon (who started AI, didn't he). He has said that it is a singing competition. Finally, I do not intend to get into a back and forth discussion with you, Tbone. That would not be fair to the others. If you decide to respond in your uncivilized way, I will not answer but let the other readers decide about your classlessness. If you choose to apologize, I accept (if you truly have learned to give your opinion in a civilized way). I agree with Sherry. If the blogs were filtered, surely Tbone wouldn’t have been able to accuse me of crack. I really don’t appreciate it. Just to set the record straight–never have used drugs, alcohol, or tobacco. Have you noticed that others since the beginning have also voiced an opinion that David A is good, Tbone??? Why not jump on them with your nasty remark? Maybe I missed something–I thought people could voice their opinion without getting crude responses. You are entitled to disagree but not in your offensive manner.
Finally, maybe you need to check with Simon (who started AI, didn’t he). He has said that it is a singing competition.
Finally, I do not intend to get into a back and forth discussion with you, Tbone. That would not be fair to the others. If you decide to respond in your uncivilized way, I will not answer but let the other readers decide about your classlessness. If you choose to apologize, I accept (if you truly have learned to give your opinion in a civilized way).

]]> By: Monica http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-554 Monica Fri, 09 May 2008 07:19:35 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-554 Just had to post one last thought about Jason. His exit interviews were humble, heartwarming, and surprisingly coherent (dare I say intelligent?) No finger pointing, no excuses. Actually said *well the other three are better than me so I cannot offer them any advice*. Also, some things I've been reading lead me to believe he is actually NOT the stoner some sites (not this one) have portrayed him to be. He evidently has strong ties to his church. Which was interesting to me not because of the religious elements but because it does go against how he was perceived by a lot of people. I just think he was a sweet kid...he only seriously started music his first year in college and truly did lack the experience of the other contestants. I just hope he can continue *makin music*. While he clearly fell apart in the later rounds of the competition he sort of seems like what Idol was supposed to be about...finding raw talent and developing it. Rant over. I still want to adopt him! Just had to post one last thought about Jason. His exit interviews were humble, heartwarming, and surprisingly coherent (dare I say intelligent?) No finger pointing, no excuses. Actually said *well the other three are better than me so I cannot offer them any advice*. Also, some things I’ve been reading lead me to believe he is actually NOT the stoner some sites (not this one) have portrayed him to be. He evidently has strong ties to his church. Which was interesting to me not because of the religious elements but because it does go against how he was perceived by a lot of people. I just think he was a sweet kid…he only seriously started music his first year in college and truly did lack the experience of the other contestants. I just hope he can continue *makin music*.

While he clearly fell apart in the later rounds of the competition he sort of seems like what Idol was supposed to be about…finding raw talent and developing it. Rant over. I still want to adopt him!

]]> By: oldladyfan http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-552 oldladyfan Thu, 08 May 2008 17:00:20 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-552 Michelle - you hit the proper chord with me - yes, a fire and a nice glass of pinot noir, and it will be Jason's CD I'm listening to (certainly not David A or Syesha). Cook's CD will be for the car. And I'm not knocking DA or Syesha, they are okay singers, it's just that I don't see them selling lots of CDs. I WILL MISS SEEING JASON ON THE SHOW! Michelle - you hit the proper chord with me - yes, a fire and a nice glass of pinot noir, and it will be Jason’s CD I’m listening to (certainly not David A or Syesha). Cook’s CD will be for the car. And I’m not knocking DA or Syesha, they are okay singers, it’s just that I don’t see them selling lots of CDs. I WILL MISS SEEING JASON ON THE SHOW!

]]> By: Kenny http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-551 Kenny Thu, 08 May 2008 16:59:45 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-551 I think the reason Jason Castro did so bad, was because he did not care. He already knew he was going to finish fourth. And Syesha should know that next week, she will be GONE. I think the reason Jason Castro did so bad, was because he did not care. He already knew he was going to finish fourth. And Syesha should know that next week, she will be GONE.

]]> By: Who cares anyway http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-550 Who cares anyway Thu, 08 May 2008 16:29:51 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-550 It looks to me like he said "Vote, Vote". If he said "Don't vote" do you think there would have been the pause between words? I don't think so. Too bad he's gone. Now we have to listen to Syesha one more week! (hopefully that's all) Then it will be between the two Davids and it really doesn't matter which one wins. The winner should have been Michael Johns anyway! It looks to me like he said “Vote, Vote”. If he said “Don’t vote” do you think there would have been the pause between words? I don’t think so.

Too bad he’s gone. Now we have to listen to Syesha one more week! (hopefully that’s all) Then it will be between the two Davids and it really doesn’t matter which one wins. The winner should have been Michael Johns anyway!

]]> By: Davis http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-549 Davis Thu, 08 May 2008 15:43:19 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-549 By posting this link I'll be forced to reveal my guilty pleasure (gossip sites). But, it made me feel a little better about Jason's exit: http://www.tmz.com/2008/05/07/castro-send-me-to-cuba-anywhere-but-a-i/ (Work safe) It really does look like he's mouthing "Don't Vote". Could it be that he wanted to go home? Maybe after the judges' harsh comments he realized the fix is in, and he's the next target? By posting this link I’ll be forced to reveal my guilty pleasure (gossip sites). But, it made me feel a little better about Jason’s exit:

http://www.tmz.com/2008/05/07/castro-send-me-to-cuba-anywhere-but-a-i/

(Work safe)

It really does look like he’s mouthing “Don’t Vote”. Could it be that he wanted to go home?

Maybe after the judges’ harsh comments he realized the fix is in, and he’s the next target?

]]> By: Hum... http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-548 Hum... Thu, 08 May 2008 14:46:32 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-548 David Cook for the win!!!!!! David Cook for the win!!!!!!

]]> By: sherry http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-547 sherry Thu, 08 May 2008 14:41:51 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-547 Denise, I have enjoyed your blogs and have enjoyed reading the comments by Monica, Memaw, Hawkmama, etc. I am not going to participate in the blogs any longer. I just don't care to read the kind of garbage that Larry Flynn wrote in his comment about Paula. I know there is supposed to be such a thing as free speech and it has been fun hearing what you all have to say...but the fun was taken out of it for me. I think these blogs need to be "filtered" before they are posted. The majority of comments are fine to post...but no one needs to be subjected to someone who has no respect for other people. Denise,

I have enjoyed your blogs and have enjoyed reading the comments by Monica, Memaw, Hawkmama, etc.

I am not going to participate in the blogs any longer. I just don’t care to read the kind of garbage that Larry Flynn wrote in his comment about Paula.

I know there is supposed to be such a thing as free speech and it has been fun hearing what you all have to say…but the fun was taken out of it for me.

I think these blogs need to be “filtered” before they are posted. The majority of comments are fine to post…but no one needs to be subjected to someone who has no respect for other people.

]]> By: Tbone http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-546 Tbone Thu, 08 May 2008 14:41:20 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/idol/2008/05/07/the-blue-springs-parade-is-on/#comment-546 <b>gs says "David A should win"...</b> Are you smoking crack?!?!?! Archie is the worst! He needs to be off the show. He sings the exact same thing every week. His voice is ok, but he has no range as a performer. I will tell you right now that we will never hear from this kid again after the season is over. He is so booooooooorrrrriiiiiinnnnnnggggggg. Cook at least has some personality when he performs. I also disagree when you say it is a singing competition. It is not just a singing competition, it is American Idol. They are trying to create a pop star. That is someone who can entertain and relate to the crowd as well as sing. They have to be the complete package and Archie is far from that. gs says “David A should win”…

Are you smoking crack?!?!?! Archie is the worst! He needs to be off the show. He sings the exact same thing every week. His voice is ok, but he has no range as a performer. I will tell you right now that we will never hear from this kid again after the season is over. He is so booooooooorrrrriiiiiinnnnnnggggggg. Cook at least has some personality when he performs.

I also disagree when you say it is a singing competition. It is not just a singing competition, it is American Idol. They are trying to create a pop star. That is someone who can entertain and relate to the crowd as well as sing.

They have to be the complete package and Archie is far from that.

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