Checking Into The Heartbreak Hotel

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   Jesus_loves_you
   Posted May 11, 2006 at 2:01 am

   What the McF*ck just happened?!?!?!?

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   RedMosquito
   Posted May 11, 2006 at 2:14 am

   seacrest’s delivery of the news was just awesome!! chris was beginning to buy into his own hype…too funny.

   SOUL PATROL BABY!!

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   Jesus_loves_you
   Posted May 11, 2006 at 2:23 am

   The only thing keeping me from shouting “C-O-N spiracy” right now is the person who looked more upset than I was last night, Simon Cowell. He just wanted to scream, “Bloody Wankers!”

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   raiz
   Posted May 11, 2006 at 2:56 am

   So, am I the only one who thought this was the BEST RESULTS SHOW EVER?

   So happy to see Chris go home. I love rock and metal far too much to ever vote for… that.

   Just so happy the smug, over-hyped, egocentric bastard is off my screen. Shouting is not singing. He’s a one note performer.

   He never stepped up his game and showed any versatility. Taylor, Elliott, and Katharine always have the decency to at least look like they’re trying to entertain you. Chris just shows up and expects us to fall in love with him.

   My faith in America is totally renewed. The judges can blow smoke and glitter and light shows up people’s asses all they want, but in the end, people still know boring is boring, even when it’s dressed up pretty.

   I love how Ryan just smacked the smug right off his face. It was so harsh¦yet brilliant television. I felt badly for Chris…until I realized that he was really, REALLY shocked that he was kicked out…

   At which point I reverted to my general feeling that he’s been over hyped because singing bad 90s modern rock passes as edgy with the Judges.

   While Kat did have a bad night, she’s had some really great performance throughout the competition. Do you vote someone off for one bad night or do you look at what they’ve done throughout the whole competition? I am really sorry to see that she’ll now be getting the villain edit. I don’t think she deserves it. She actually is a good singer, but I think the pressure of the competition is just too much for her at this point.

   And for all you doubters, it most definitely wasn’t rigged. Dial Idol had Chris in last place.

   Wow. I don’t have to listen to someone scream and glare at me for one more night and my boy Elliott is still in this thing!

   Best Show Ever!

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   Soriner
   Posted May 11, 2006 at 3:17 am

   I think Chris started out with a good sized fan base, but the size of this base plateaued early. As different lesser “traditional” idol contestants went home, their fans did not flock to Chris (instead, I think they have been going to Elliot). Either you like the rocker thing or you don’t, and I just don’t think Chris was picking up enough fans as ther show wore on.

   Also, I think Chris was developing too much of a distant persona to connect with new fans as the show went on. It’s too bad they didnt emphasize his family guy roots more as the show progressed.

   It’s too bad really. Taylor ia a goof. Elliott always looks super-nervous and his vibratto just sounds odd to me. And McPheever is McEhhh.

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   ilovesimon
   Posted May 11, 2006 at 3:47 am

   Let me start off by saying that I am a huge Chris fan. He has an incredible stage presence, personality, and talent and will always be one of my favorite contestants of all time. I was heartbroken last night when he got voted off, even though I was prepared for it. This was always going to happen and this was the week it was going to happen. There is no conspiracy. Its a public opinion, and this is the week that the public falters the most. Katharine McPhee will win. She is technically the most vocally gifted contestant to ever be on Idol, bar none. Due to her age and apparent immaturity, she is probably one of the least consistent as well, but she will nonetheless be the most successful and marketable of anyone to ever be on the show (including Clarkson). Simon knows it, and he is bashing her so that she steps it up a notch for the next few weeks before people develop a backlash to Kat. Kelly Clarkson was supposed to turn into the performer that they will make Kat, but she didn’t. She went the indie rock punk chick route, and even though she is very successful, she rejects everything that is Idol. Kat will fit right into the Christina Aguilera power singer role that they have been so desperately attempting to fill with the past couple years of female winners. After all… who is going to buy a Taylor Hicks or Elliott Yamin CD? We all love watching crazy Taylor and we think Elliott is inspiring, but none of that matters when it comes down to who’s record is going to make me want to part with a beloved $12. Watch Kat step up her game next week, and then do what’s right. Dial your votes in for the Idol who has the most potential and the greatest gift (even though she’s not always the most consistent or deserving). Katharine McPhee is our next American Idol!!

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   Tony A.
   Posted May 11, 2006 at 4:23 am

   Didn’t even tune in last night for most of the show. I thought my beloved McPheefer was a goner. Still, couldn’t resist pulling myself away from a great “Lost” to catch the last few minutes and got to AI just as Seacrest was turning to Chris to give him the news. I loved it! Daughtry mania is over! One thing I noticed is that he always picked some song most of America didn’t know and sometimes his “stylings” were a bit out of left field, but he did have presence and confidence (which now comes across as arrogance). Nonetheless, based on last show I thought Kat was gone, gone, gone. Thank you, America, for taking the entire competition into consideration. Overall, Kat was far more engaging, charming and loveable than the mike stand swinging poseur.

   Sad to say, I’m filled with glee that Ms. Vicodin 2000 – 2006 was filled with anguish after the announcement. I can’t even stand to watch that train wreck anymore, so I fast forward past “Yo, yo, dude, check it out” and Paula’s nonsense direct to the snarky Brit, who didn’t look so much surprised as he did calculating after the announcement. I think Simon was rethinking his strategy now that McPhee’s chief rival was gone.

   Overall, kudos to America for a great twist!

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   KatiesHole
   Posted May 11, 2006 at 4:24 am

   I refuse to believe American is voting for the gray haired epileptic retard and the sweaty hands Rabbi, over Chris?

   I could see people voting for Katherine, with those boobs and all…

   KH

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   Lizardqueen
   Posted May 11, 2006 at 4:32 am

   That was Ryan’s most unceremonious move ever. He probably makes more of a show and creates more suspense when he’s shaving in the shower. I was shocked. But, in retrospect I loved it. The hurry up and wait emceeing that typifies Idol results shows was thrown out the window. People didn’t even know what happened at first. I was expecting Ryan to add “Chris, would you mind taking out the garbage on your way out? Thanks dude.”

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    Wizzard
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 4:41 am

    Bummer! I was hoping that Chris would last a little longer. I knew (and hoped) that he wouldn’t win but hoped that he would go as far as the final two. He is for sure going to get picked up by a decent band that needs a good singer. He’ll be just fine.

    Simon sure looked pissed didn’t he? B-Side, I’m not so sure that Simon was thinking that his next meal ticket was slipping through his fingers. He’s still free to sign Chris to whatever contract he wants to offer him. Just because he’s not the next AI it doesn’t mean that he can’t take him to the bank. Realistically though, I see Chris having more success outside of the AI scheme of things.

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    stm007
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 4:51 am

    Riaz – 100% agree. SO SHOCKING, BUT SO GOOD.

    Its gonna be an INTERESTING finale.

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    HicksPub
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 5:22 am

    I loved how Ryan dropped the bomb! That was a beautiful TVgasm to behold. Toodles to the guy who looked put-upon to perform. He can leave the stage to the folks who are working their butts off to stay up there, rather than expecting the competition to be handed to him.

    I’m jacked for a Taylor vs. Elliot showdown.

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    chrpangel
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 5:24 am

    Seriously, one of the WORST results shows EVER! Chris was the only one to root for! He was the most consistent over the entire show! There is NO WAY I’m voting for kat…seriously! She was the most inconsistant. Granted, she has a good voice, but overall, no way! The only one I’d vote for now is Taylor. Sad, sad day America.

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    bluebell
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 5:30 am

    Wow — talk about an AI shocker! I picked Chris in my office pool to go all the way. There’s 5 bucks I won’t see again.

    Katharine screwed up both of her songs this week (and she hasn’t been real consistent for the last few weeks). You just can’t FORGET THE LYRICS at this stage of the competition and CONTINUE ON!!! She should’ve gone home last night. Period.

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    jack
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 5:37 am

    WHAT?!? BWA-HA-HA-HA-HA!!!

    me likey total shock and humiliation. the look on chris’ face–priceless. he looked like a dog choking on his food.

    Normally, I’m sure she’d thrash and kick and scream, but you can never underestimate the vegetative state the scientists keep her in. She’s like a Terry Schiavo who can walk (and clap her hands like a seal).

    me also likey politically incorrect snark. nice work, b-side!

    it shouldn’t really be surprising that katherine squeaked by–she’s the only girl left, she’s mc-phoxy, and screwing up tends to arouse a sense of ‘save me’ urgency in the folks who actually vote–but i guess chris picked the wrong night to be ‘just o.k.,’ especially when elliot stepped up and gave the kind of performance necessary to inspire the rabid support of underdog fans.

    it was a well-deserved dose of humility for chris, who has been swaggering through the last few weeks like he’d already won. unlike elliot, whose growing confidence has been endearing, chris has become progressively more smug and arrogant, and his overly-earnest delivery and apparent humorlessness have been a real turn-off. but he IS a legitimate talent, with the look and the chops to make radio-friendly pop-rock, and once the sting wears off, he’ll be relieved to have avoided the indentured servitude of the AI winner’s obligatory contract.

    what a weird final 3. i really like elliot–he’s the best story–but come on. i don’t care that taylor’s goofy and shaped like a pear, but he is just not that good.

    despite the mcph&*k-up on tuesday, katherine has to be the mcphavorite.

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    UgoGurl
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 5:57 am

    It surprises me after 5 seasons of this that people are still SHOCKED when this kind of “upset” happens. Lets wander back in time..4th place surprises…Tamyra Gray starts the first revolt..getting booted before karoeke queen Nikki McKibbon…then LaToya London gets the boot and Jasmine Trias advances in Season 3. It was not an impossibility as everyone seemed. I predicted these two in the bottom and knew it could go either way. That being said..that reaction from both of them was a classic AI moment. Kat was resigned to hearing Chris you are safe and when “going home” came out of gray boy’s mouth…you could see the shock…confusion etc all at once on her face. People seem to always say she has an attitude problem but the last 3 weeks or so she seems to have had that look like..my bags are packed..i’m ready to gooooo.. Chris on the other hand..never saw it coming. He DID believe all the hype about himself and that was what made it even more classic. Kat’s errors probably should have sent her home but its not HER fault!!

    I found it extremely irritating that they let Taylor do his song again. you KNEW he wasnt gonna be going home but yet he took away the spotlight from the person who was by forcing us to watch that crap again. Who the heck cares what Rebecca Romjen wants?? not Uncle Jessie nor I! Tired of them cutting off the final moments of these people. They have earned that right! Whew..sorry..got off track there.

    All i can say is..McPhewwwwwww! She knows she has stunk up the last few weeks. I dont know if the pressure is getting to her or what but in the end she wont win so 4th or 3rd place really doesnt matter much. Honestly…i am tired of the McBashing and wouldnt have minded seeing her go just to ease that up a little for her. I still stand behind the fact that she IS a great singer. She’s had some shaky performances but that doesnt take away from her natural talent. Stop the hate and appreciate. These last 4 each have some type of talent or they wouldnt have made it this far. Well..still trying to figure out Taylors appeal but..

    The show wants a male to win this year…i think putting Kat in the final may be too risky for them to pull that off…i see an Elliot/Taylor final..though i would love to be wrong. And so would Kermit McFrog too i am sure!

    Prediction. Chris will sell a heck of alot more albums than Bo(B)ice ever did!

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    blueberdie
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 5:57 am

    It’s the RED states speaking. C’mon it’s a show that features Barry Manilow and Kenny Rogers……and its FOX. It’s the same audience that thinks Bush is a smart guy. Chris was just too much of a rocker… and that shaved head was scary, I mean Barry and Kenny could have shown a good Hair Club for men.

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    stm007
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 6:01 am

    ANyone notice the entire cast of American Inventor sitting right behind Rebecca Romijn? Lame.

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    jelliepair
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 6:06 am

    As predicted, Kat and Chris were in the bottom two so I was not “shocked” when he was voted off. You could tell he was totally floored though – and Katherine probably took her first breath of the night.

    I think Chris’s fans should take stock in that he doesnt need to be AI to have a music career now. He has been in the spotlight for weeks now and will have to do the AI tour (that cracks me up thinking of the hard rocker,chris with the other 11 coming to a town near you soon – such polar opposites). Like I said yesterday, Chris has already been homogonized enough – they would have sucked the rock right out of him if he had won. They still might just listen to a Bo Bice song now! Perhaps losing will benefit him more. He needs a band and to stop taking himself so seriously. I am sure he will never go back to being a service writer at a dealership in Bumble%^&* North Carolina or wherever he is from.

    Katherine, Taylor and Elliott each bring something to the table. Katherine, IMO, is not original or different from a lot of what is already out there. She appears a bit more on the wholesome side than many, she is definately cute, has a more than passable voice and with a few clever tweaks with the sound board, she will sound just like every other generic female pop star.

    There is something about bringing your best game week after week, singing songs from genres that you are not comfortable with, and singing them LIVE in front of millions of people. So all these kids have my respect. It takes a lot to be publically critiqued on television- by a homey, a cracked out seal and a bitter but clever rich man.

    I would be happy with any of the top three winning. I think they all have talent. I really love Taylor and Elliotts voices and I think it is a mans title to win this year. I think Elliott needs to win more than the other two because of his persona and his appearance (which has been improving weekly). Cant wait to see what happens next week!!

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    wniffene
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 6:13 am

    I just don’t understand the people who keep saying that Taylor is untalented. What kind of music do you listen to? I can understand that he would never be a pop star but I would certianly buy an album of his because I like soul/blues music. All of them fit into a specific genre, Chris is rock, Elliot is easy listening, Katharine is pop, I don’t realy think that any of them would excel outside of their genre. Katahrine being the only one that could pull of the pop thing is certianly the most marketable to the MTV crowd however, and I know this will shock some of you, music exists outside of MTV and much of the stuff that doesn’t make it on MTV is actually quite good.

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    norma rae
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 6:16 am

    Glory days, glory days! That show ROCKED! I loved it when Ryan just spit it out and the looks on Chris, Simon and Katharine’s faces were PRICELESS! I love it when the world goes topsy turvy. Just when you were sure of something…DENIED!
    Now we just half to get rid of tic man to have a great finale between Elliott and Katharine — the two most talented overall — and let the best singer win.
    That truly was the best result show EVER!

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    minda07
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 6:21 am

    B-side, That was not a camera that was handed to Katherine is was a personal mini fan which she promptly turned to Elliott and said here ya go! I was laughing so hard, it was quick, but very funny!

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    chrpangel
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 6:32 am

    “Katherine, IMO, is not original or different from a lot of what is already out there. She appears a bit more on the wholesome side than many…”

    REALLY? Anyone remember the banana dress, the nip slip, her underwear she showed to the entire AI watching population? How many times has she had the twins showing? Bside, you seriously need to post a twins counter on the blog! Wholesome, no way! wholesome is not strutting around the stage on your knees in a ‘hey check out the twins’ top and stretching your head backward. Mcwholesome? I mcthink not!

    Chris will end up outselling anything the winner does. Just like Clay outsold Ruben.

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    miggs
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 6:42 am

    I don’t get it. Out of the 50 or so times I tried to call in for Chris, I was only able to get through once. And that was at 10:45 when I finally got through, and then it was busy again. It doesn’t make sense. I am boycotting the show for the rest of the season. He is the only contestant of the top four whose CD I would buy. I have no interest in listening to a CD of any of the top 3.

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    Shoe-In
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 6:43 am

    Felt bad for Chris only b/c Katharine royally stunk up the joint on Tuesday night.

    But…you cant feel too bad for him b/c he probably will probably still get a career out of this without having to suffer the embarrassment of singing what is sure to be another majorly craptastic American Idol “single.”

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    Trixie
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 6:45 am

    To all you Chris Bashers, Let’s unite and celebrate together! I have never been able to embrace this guy. His quivering rock voice did nothing for me, but it was his lack of personality that pissed me off. Week after week, he just thought he was so cool. I was SO glad to see him go. BUT all of you posters shouldnt be surprised. I MEAN DIANA DEGARMO? DIANA DEGARMO WAS RUNNER UP? DIANA DEGARMO WAS GODAWFUL…HOW SHE MADE IT ALL THE WAY TO THE FINALS, REPULSED ME… Good lord. That nearly took away my faith in AI, but fortunately, the following year, the voters had the good sense to get rid of Constantine.. So Chris, sorry honey, the world is already full of Staind, Fuel, Hoobastank, Saliva, etc etc. We dont need a karaoke singer to add to the mix….See you on the tour…NOT

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    boomersmommy
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 6:54 am

    As much as I didn’t want to see Chris go this soon–I expected him in top 2 or 3–I really didn’t want to see him win this whole thing. This way he has a chance for an extraordinary career and won’t be tied down to the silly nonsense that all AI winners are. I’m sure Chris has someone waiting in the wings to snatch this boy up the minute he’s available and I will be first in line to buy whatever he’s selling.

    Katherine on the other hand is perfect “pop” material. All hype–no substance.

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    dredge
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 6:56 am

    “”How could one man accomplish this in a lifetime?” Priscilla asks. Wait, is she talking about Elvis or her plastic surgeon?”
    priceless B-Side..

    ilovesimon-i think you totally nailed it.

    also..did anyone notice in the Graceland visit, Elliot scatching like a monkey. Kind of scarey and endearing at the same time that he’s so unselfconscious. More scarey.

    Chris was TOTALLY deflated. If you notice, he suddenly didn’t have that strong jaw anymore. He was rendered…chinless.

    He probably got a few offers at the after party.

    Best show ever.
    …leavin..on a jet plane..

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    StopMakingSense
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 6:58 am

    #17 blueberdie – You are so right. Us Red Staters wanted to make sure that the country was not subjected to that Satanist rock music any longer. Why, I was just telling my friend Earl at the Wal-Mart the other day how shocking it was.

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    anonym.
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:00 am

    it’s a bit obvious that the voting for ameican idol is rigged. i mean, the show is ALWAYS having ‘problems’ with the voting and the calling in and such.
    also, it’s impossible for me to believe that people actually WANTED to see nikki mcgibbon in the top 3 of the first season…i do not know one person that voted for her.

    as for the people who ask “who the fuck votes for taylor?” (i paraphrased). so many people, like my mom, think he’s just so “hip” and cool with his seizure-ish “dancing” and oh so soulful voice. so, like me, blame all this garbage on the moms across the country. it’ll be a nice mother’s day gift.

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    Trixie
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:01 am

    One more thing…When the group was performing the Elvis medley last night there was a part when Katharine was singing (they were all sitting on stools) and the boys were behind her..When it was their turn to sing ooos and ahhh’s they missed their cue, yet we still heard perfect harmonious ones…I think only Chris got his mic up to his mouth ever the first ooos and ahhs came out..My point…the studio backup singers are right there with them as fillers. This is a normal stage trick that even rock stars use. There are always phantom back up voices and half the time they are hiding backstage, or under the stage.

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    Trixie
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:02 am

    One more thing…When the group was performing the Elvis medley last night there was a part when Katharine was singing (they were all sitting on stools) and the boys were behind her..When it was their turn to sing ooos and ahhh’s they missed their cue, yet we still heard perfect harmonious ones…I think only Chris got his mic up to his mouth ever the first ooos and ahhs came out..My point…the studio backup singers are right there with them as fillers. This is a normal stage trick that even rock stars use. There are always phantom back up voices and half the time they are hiding backstage, or under the stage.

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    Trixie
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:04 am

    One more thing…When the group was performing the Elvis medley last night there was a part when Katharine was singing (they were all sitting on stools) and the boys were behind her..When it was their turn to sing ooos and ahhh’s they missed their cue, yet we still heard perfect harmonious ones…I think only Chris got his mic up to his mouth ever the first ooos and ahhs came out..My point…the studio backup singers are right there with them as fillers. This is a normal stage trick that even rock stars use.

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    ClariceStarling
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:04 am

    It’s racial. It’s all racial. That’s why Chris was thrown out. Racism still exists, America.

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    Trixie
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:05 am

    why did my post show up twice there?

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    tvaholic
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:06 am

    I’m a Chris fan. So he just did his thing which is sing the way he does & people liked it-until last night obviously. Just like how Taylor gets hated on because he likes to do what he calls dance while on stage, and poor Eliot the only thing people can do is rank on the way he looks. (BTW Eliot, I have no problem with your looks) For some reason McPhee, who the camera loves naturally, decided she had to act like a Golden Retriever puppy trying to constantly please its owner. She’s not bad, but she’s destined for lite radio/county fair venues.

    Chris is the only one I’d pay to see in concert cuz I thing he’d bring it, although I’d pay to see Eliot in a laid back, sitting at a piano type thing. I’d hang out with Taylor at a bar any time, but I still wish he’d sing a Joe Cocker tune-how can he not see it would be perfect for him?

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    Trixie
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:08 am

    Sorry you guys.my computer is all screwed up today…

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    boomersmommy
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:12 am

    That’s ok Trixie–some days I can’t get through at all.

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    HoneyBunny
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:12 am

    McMockery!

    I loved it when Ryan asked Chris if he was surprised and Chris said YES.
    Ryan you are a McTool.

    hb

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    dredge
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:15 am

    chrpangel :wholesome is not strutting around the stage on your knees in a ‘hey check out the twins’ top and stretching your head backward….UNCONVINCINGLY.

    lizardqueen..awesome.

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    Lisa
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:19 am

    I agree, Lizardqueen — Ryan’s dismissal of Chris was so abrupt and blunt. I think he’s been a little too lax on the format of “Chris, the judges said XYZ. Katharine, the judges said XYZ. Chris, you are going home.” Someone must have been screaming, “Five seconds Seacrest!” in his earpiece, because I think his delivery was unprofessional and borderline rude at this stage in the game.

    And I’m not even a fan of Chris! His fans who are mad now need to realize he’s better off without this. If anything, he should have been relieved to not make the cheese-tastic extravaganza that is the AI finals. Coming in third or fourth were his best options.

    Go Elliot.

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    Lisa
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:22 am

    PS: I didn’t watch the whole results show (only the last 2 minutes — all that matters)… I think it’s effed up that Taylor got to perform his whole song again while Chris’s final performance was cut off. The assistant director needs a refresher course in timing the show.

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    tvaholic
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:22 am

    Oh, one other thing-I missed the first half of Tuesday’s show so I didn’t get the full effect of ‘Cilla until last night. All kidding aside, is there something wrong with her? Her body just looked contorted and it looked like she had a colostomy bag strapped to her gut or something. Besides the awful plastic surgery she just did not look right. I felt bad for her watching the show.

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    dredge
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:27 am

    yes..go elliot.

    Chris did fine..he can carry a concert..if he sings from his diaphragm flat on his back .

    tvaholic, i also thought Joe Cocker..(When the Night Comes..awesome tune)..
    When i heard You are So Beautiful..i thought of Taylor singing it..but…he’s gotta dig waaaay down deep. (well not that deep, he doesn’t need to convince me)

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    whawha
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:32 am

    People, People, People:

    You’re not dealing with the REAL controversy here.

    Elliot’s mom danced with Taylor.

    Could there be an affair in progress? After all, they are the same age…

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    Keyser Soze
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:34 am

    Right before he shook Priscilla’s hand, Chris picked his nose.

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    dredge
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:36 am

    B-whawha-hahahahaha!!!!

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    HoneyBunny
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:40 am

    Taylor danced with McLucky.
    Taylor danced with Elliott’s Mom.
    Taylor danced with a bird.
    Taylor will dance with anything!

    hb

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    G-Money
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:48 am

    If there’s anyone, anywhere, who still thinks that this show is on the up and up…then I’m sorry, but in my opinion, you’re the type of person Jim Jones made a career out of manipulating, exploiting and finally coercing into commit mass suicide.

    You see things happening. They happen right in front of your face. But you refuse to believe it. Because you want to hold on to some long-ago dream of the world being fair and honest and right. Well, there are fair, honest and riht people in the world. The problem is, THEY’RE NOT THE ONE’S WHO ARE RUNNING THINGS.

    Those at the top of the pyramid are interested solely in control of the populace and self-enrichment.

    9/11: All flights are grounded, but Bin Laden’s family gets a personal escort out of the country. WTF???

    Bonds, Sosa, McGwire: All hitting 60+ HR’s in their THIRTIES? (We now know why).

    The Bush Election fiasco: Al Gore wins the popular vote but Florida’s electorals are up for grabs. Bush wins by a hanging chad in Florida, the state governed by Bush’s BROTHER!

    These are not even an icecube off of the iceberg. When are we going to wake up and see that we are being conditioned? We are being tested to see how much of this ridiculous nonsense we will accept without protest. So that when they are ready with the biggest deception of all, we will have long ago lost the ability to fight back.

    If you’re going to watch this stuff, then see it for what it is. And stop accepting everything you read, see and hear in the mainstream media. I’m not saying to disbelieve everything out-of-hand, just be more discerning in your beliefs.

    Katherine McPhee should be on a plane right now. Ridiculous.

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    G-Money
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:52 am

    Lizardqueen: “Chris, would you mind taking out the garbage on your way out? Thanks dude.” — My personal favorite for today!

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    woodtop255
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:55 am

    Taylor-Unmarketable gray haired spaz
    Elliot-Quasimodo’s love child
    Katherine-McJunk in the Trunk
    Chris was the only one with any talent and marketability in the competition. Enjoy your idols, America!

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    eellsinoc
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:58 am

    I had seriously convinced myself Priscilla was pregnant or something…what was up with her? And her face looked like an alien or something…terrified me!

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    RealityTV4Me
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 8:03 am

    I’ve always hated when people say they are never watching the show again because so-and-so is gone. Honestly, I only watched so I could have my own personal tvgasm when Chris made love to me through the screen. I know the rest of you all are jealous and you know it.

    But I cannot fathom putting any support behind Spasmoid, Goat-boy, or McJerkison. Let me know who wins, I’ve got other stuff to do.

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    MTV4ME
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 8:12 am

    Chris was consistant in a mundane way. He was on American Idol for godsakes!Chris the rocker your mom is comfortable with. He’s the guy you’re listening to on the bleeding heart vajayjay rock raido station. He’s non-threatening and it’s laughable to suggest middle America was afraid of him. Has anyone looked back at bands that pushed the edge? To even imply that people were afraid of the style that Chris represents is CRAZAY!

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    HicksFan
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 8:19 am

    I guess I am one of the people taht you all ahte for keeping Taylor in the competition. I just LOVE him!! He’s so fun and charasmatic. It’s not just moms voting for him, I’m 24 and all my friends are voting, too. I’m sick of the cookie cutter pop and screaming rock. I love the fact that Taylor sings more bluesy and has a blast. He’s the only one that is actually fun to watch. I already have one of his CDs and I would def. buy another one. FYI: I loved Diana Degarmo, too, and she has a very successful career now on broadway and was TONS better than Fantasia (worst AI EVER!)

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    JasonR
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 8:22 am

    I wish during her tour Priscilla would have mentioned that the Jungle Room was where Elvis loved to bang his groupies.

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    HicksFan
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 8:23 am

    How can you compare Chris going home to the Bush election and Bin Laden?
    Oh I forgot it’s all Bush’s fault, he ridded American Idol. Get a grip on reality and go hug a tree

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    jelliepair
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 8:24 am

    “Katherine, IMO, is not original or different from a lot of what is already out there. She appears a bit more on the wholesome side than many…”

    REALLY? Anyone remember the banana dress, the nip slip, her underwear she showed to the entire AI watching population? How many times has she had the twins showing?

    Chrpangel Post #23 – I think her outfits are the stylists mistakes – the infamous wardrobe malfunction was a result of way too much McPhee in the house and a stylist who doesnt know how to fit a dress. And “the twins” are pretty perky and lovely so I doubt anyone minds their weekly appearance.

    I think Kat has a milk-fed, scrubbed clean look and I guess calling her wholesome might be a bit over the top. I guess I meant she has a marketable, Idol/Pop look that will take her places. With her look and her voice, they have a lot to work with and whether she wins or not, we will see more of McKat.

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    keen
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 8:25 am

    I’d like to add that while Katherine did forget a line in her first song, Taylor missed a whole verse in his. And he completely messed up the lyrics again last night. I thought it was funny that the judges only brought it up with Kat.

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    HicksFan
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 8:25 am

    How can you compare Chris going home to the Bush election and Bin Laden?
    Oh I forgot it’s all Bush’s fault, he rigged American Idol. Get a grip!

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    tiffgasm
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 8:35 am

    No way McPhuckup should still be in the running. Oh well, guess I have my Tuesday and Wednesday nights back, because I won’t watch this show anymore. What a crock.

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    G-Money
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 8:39 am

    Hicksfan:

    You’re the exact type of person that I’m talking about. When confronted with something to think about, you instead resort to name-calling.

    If you’d been paying attention, you’d have realized that I was referring to our rubber-stamp acceptance of everything on face-value and the fact that there are segments of our society that are only too happy to take advantage of that.

    I realized before I even posted my thoughts that my words would be wasted on someone such as yourself, who’s only display of any degree of intelligience is to craft an insult.

    Dude, I don’t care about what you have to say to me. You have every right to remain blissfully asleep.

    So sleep.

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    G-Money
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 8:44 am

    Oh, and HicksFan:

    BTW, I have an excellent grip on reality. It is YOU who are wallowing in the fantasy.

    I’d ask you to think abou that, but I know that you won’t.

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    Summer
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 8:56 am

    The voting is not rigged! Dialidol predicted Chris or Katherine – based on actual calls to AI. You all must be forgetting that each week a contestant leaves, their votes go to someone else the next week. Paris voters likely did not vote for Chris. And where will Chris’ votes go next week? I just think Chris is great at both singing and performing, but he was a little arrogant talkig about all his websites and smirking all the time. As for Taylor, he make the show entertaining but I would never vote for him nor ever buy his CD – karaoke material. Elliot and Katherine will both be successful. Taylor has a big fan base. Chris will be way more successful than Bo. Go ELLIOT!

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    mdstudio
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 8:59 am

    It had to happen. Each season, one of the really talented singers that people assume will be going to the finale doesn’t get enough votes.

    They get complacent and call in to vote for those who seem to be in danger on a praticular week.

    I suspect part of the reason Kellie stayed as long as she did was because of some of the “nasty” comments from the judges and others. People love an underdog and figure a frontrunner can take care of himself/herself. It’s not over until it’s over.

    I suspect last night’s “bottom two” scare will help Katherine.

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    exlogcabin
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:05 am

    Okay, we have a new TCO (The Chosen One).

    Notice how Elliott got the editing love last night?
    1.) When they recapped Tuesday night’s performances, he got the pimp position?
    2.) When they did the Ford commercial, he got the funny bits.
    3.) When they did the medley, he got to sing first.

    Last night was all about beefing up Elliott just in case he pulls through. I think the producers are now scrambling, “oh shit, this guy may actually win, we better give him some airtime!”

    Go Elliott Go!

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    Dave J.
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:06 am

    “Hot” beats “talented” in America. Every time. Katharine will win. It’s over.

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    tvaholic
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:10 am

    Wow, G-Money, you seem upset today, ((do you need a hug?)) Seriously, I enjoyed your rant, I know where you are coming from. I truly hope everyone here enjoys AI for what I think most “reality” shows are-unscripted, producer-manipulated dramas. Or comedies, I mean Paula Abdul is on the show.

    I really don’t think you were comparing Bush’s election to AI (maybe you were, whatever) but I do believe there is a fine line between going all-out paranoid like Jerry in “Conspiracy Theory” and being brain-dead like all those people who truly believe a man in Nigeria needs help in trasferring funds and will give you a gazillion dollars if you help. (I could go on, with all the dumbasses who forward emails about sharks attacking helicopters or how Bill Gates will give me money for forwarding this email-did you ever hear of Snopes.com??) Actually, it’s not really a fine-line, it’s called common sense.

    BTW, HicksFan-Taylor has a CD? WTF, isn’t that like against AI law??

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    G-Money
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:12 am

    DialIdol “predicted” only the Bottom Two. Heck, we already KNEW who that was going to be. That was the setup, the tease to make sure that we watched “Idol” instead of “Lost”.

    Where does the Almighty DialIdol get their percentages from? Any hard numbers (ie: 12,578,231 votes, McPhee. 12,570,065 votes, Daughtry)? No. Because there ARE NO NUMBERS. And who do you think is behind this suddenly famous “all-knowing” website? Man, please. Until I start seeing audited call logs, I’m not buying this tripe. I’ll just watch it for what it is. Manufactured entertainment.

    Hey, everybody, I have a Ferrari and a tennis court in my backyard. Do you believe me? Do you?

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    dredge
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:18 am

    right on G-Money…
    all you had to do was look at Simon..open secret…”i know who should go home.”..
    i don’t buy this dreadful music anyway..

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    keen
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:26 am

    Dial Idol didn’t “predict” the bottom two. They have successfully predicted the person going home for weeks throughout this entire competition.

    All this “the show is fixed” and “I’m never going to watch again” crap is just sour grapes because your favorite lost.

    Deal with it. It’s a television show.

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    G-Money
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:28 am

    tvaholic:

    A hug would be welcome and heartily accepted! HicksFan here is sarcastically urging me to hug a tree (which is actually perfectly acceptable behavior. Trees and plants are living entities and they do respond to the love in our auras. Do some reading HicksFan…), but I’d much prefer a real, live tvaholic!!

    Thanx for the offer. I will stand down from this platform, unless challenged with bone-headed nonsense again, of course.

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    Summer
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:28 am

    Dialidol is only a predictor for AI based on busy signals and actual votes – with 85% accuracy.I don’t care if you believe it or not! If gave me insight into the bottome 2 and Chris was not a given. It also predicted that Chris had fewer votes than Katherine based on their voters(a very small percentage of AI voters) It let me know that there MIGHT be a surprise tonight.

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    JasonR
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:31 am

    I can’t believe that the producers would risk killing the golden goose (and going to jail) by trying to fix the result. Whoever wins is the most popular, so why would they try to get rid of someone who is potentially more popular? Clearly Simon has a financial interest getting the most marketable person to win, but that’s the whole point of the show — to anoint a pop star.

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    G-Money
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:35 am

    keen:

    Back to sleep. Sorry I woke ya.

    BTW, my favorite was the marginally-talented, nails-on-a-chalkboard Brenna Gethers. And she’s been gone for weeks. This ain’t about a TV show. It’s about us.

    Shhhhh. Quiet. keen is sleeping…

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    Foxbase Alpha
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:35 am

    As if anyone even really cares, sitting behind Rebecca Romijn last night were the four finalists on Simon Cowell’s crapfest ABC show ‘American Investor’ which airs it’s BIG finale tonight. The black dude that invented the wide receiver pool noodle device (don’t ask) kept looking into the camera and later shook Chris’ hand when he sang his farewell song.

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    blueberdie
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:36 am

    Let’s just face it. As of late, America has had terrible taste. Especially when it comes to VOTING.

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    G-Money
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:41 am

    Aw, pshaw. U don’t need DialIdol to give u an indication of anything. I predicted this yesterday without busy signals (see Post 52 from yesterday’s blog). Here’s the formula:

    1) You look at the calender
    2) You see that it’s May (TV’s Sweeps Period).
    3) You sit back and wait for something ridiculous to happen.

    See? Simple.

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    Redhead
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:43 am

    B-Side…I’ll give you all the change at the bottom of my purse if you stop rooting for Kat to take the AI crown.

    Let’s face it…the sooner she leaves the competition, the sooner she can start her promising porn career! Don’t laugh – she is from the San Fernando Valley after all! You’ve seen the way she can eye f*#k a camera – the girl is a natural!

    Would you seriously buy an overproduced Kat CD? Doubtful. A Kat porn DVD? In a hot second!

    Vote Elliott!

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    G-Money
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:53 am

    JasonR:

    “…that’s the whole point of the show — to anoint a pop star.”.

    Sorry, Jason. That’s the exoteric purpose of the show. The true, dual purpose of the show is

    1) RATINGS = REVENUE = PROFIT for major stockholders of all involved corporate entities.
    The ensuing financial wealth translates into varying amounts of POWER to those who so accrue said wealth.

    2) More mind-numbing entertainment for the masses to distract us from what’s going on in our government and in the other 95% of our planet.

    Bread and circuses, bread and circuses…

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    tvaholic
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:53 am

    You got it G-Money!

    But everyone is missing the real problem here-what the hell is wrong with Priscilla Presley??

    But seriously folks, I have to admit it…I’m merely a watcher, not a voter. Although I am saddened by Chris leaving, I can only blame myself, for I didn’t vote. And do you know why I don’t vote? Because it’s a freakin’ tv show!!! No hate for the people who do vote, but c’mon people, it’s a talent show! It’s not like our lives will forever be changed by the outcome. Ok, I admit I did buy Kelly Clarkson’s latest cd cuz it has some really good break up songs which are very relevant to me right now, but has the world changed because Clay lost? Does anyone even care anymore? It’s all fun people! I only hope that all the tweens who are ringing up mom & dad’s phone bills voting for McPhee will put as much energy (and more thought) into voting when they turn 18.

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    whawha
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:54 am

    G-Money:

    If you don’t watch American Idol, then the terrorists have won.

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    Lisa
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:56 am

    For the record, since I’m one of those DialIdol pimpers, I only look at it to see if it might be accurate; I don’t take it as the gospel of truth or anything. And Summer (#73) is right — it doesn’t “count” votes, it measures busy signal and gives the prediction based on a frequent busy signal being a good thing. It’s hardly perfect, but it’s a nice part of my Thursday routine to check the site before the results show.

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    lulalula
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:57 am

    The best episode this season since Mandisa was voted off. Katherina has an amazing voice, so why someone would say Mandisa was better is beyond me. She sounds like every other wanna-be Whitney Houston. Katherine has a unique and pure sounding voice that you don’t hear often.

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    missmermaid
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 10:03 am

    Riaz said it best- post #2 or 3 I think.

    The right person went home. Chris is a one trick pony. Talking about “all his fans” and that obnoxious comment that he just *had* to answer for his fans before Seacrest could even ask him what he was on about (boxers or briefs) made me want stab him. Oh yes Chris, you really are The Gift. Where would you like your shrine?

    He chose the same shouty songs week after week, and his pathetic attempt to be all “hip, authentic Rockstar” by choosing songs that were unpopular to try and gain some cool credibility on a MANUFACTURED REALITY SHOW were laughable.

    The only moment that was better than last night where the smug gets wiped off his corny face was when he had to bumble through an explanation re: Walk The Line not being his “own” arrangement. Hysterical!

    All 3 that are left have their own talents and fans, and I wish them all success. I think Kat will probably take it, and that will be great for her. I would absolutely buy a record by either Taylor or Elliot too- and that is the first time in the 5 years I would ever say that, and without an ounce of embarassment to boot.

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    whawha
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 10:06 am

    Um…okay, so someone has a lot of time on his or her Cheetos-stained hands…

    http://www.taylorhickspacman.com/

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    ShouldBWorkin
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 10:23 am

    Hey G-money next your gonna say Lost is’nt real!

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    G-Money
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 10:27 am

    whawha:

    “If you don’t watch American Idol, then the terrorists have won.”

    That’s bona-fide funny (on many levels)! I’m chucklin’ over that one. See? I still have a sense of humor about life and about myself. Thanks for the guffaw!

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    whawha
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 10:29 am

    Don’t be too sad for Chris…

    On Seacrest’s radio show today he revealed that a “major, major” band is going to offer Chris a job as lead singer tonight on NBC’s Extra show. According to Seacrest, this is a “household name” band that has had a ton of hits.

    Let the speculation begin!

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    whawha
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 10:32 am

    G-money:

    It’s all about the love.

    (I also think you’re right on sooooo many levels)

    Now go stir up some trouble, you!

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    macs4ever
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 10:38 am

    Love your shout out to Stand By Me, B-Side! (for the other 90 of you, Jerry O’Connell played the fat kid). Smell ya later!

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    G-Money
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 10:40 am

    tvaholic:

    “… Ok, I admit I did buy Kelly Clarkson’s latest cd cuz it has some really good break up songs which are very relevant to me right now”,

    …nice little injection of personal angst there. Allow me to give YOU a big hug (((( ))))

    All will be well, my dear. Sometimes you have to tear down the old house to build a new one.

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    BamaBelle
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 10:50 am

    I liked Chris, but i think that most of the voters on AI are older and don’t like the screaming rock. I am a big taylor fan, too, since i live near him. I’ve seen him at the FloraBama and other places around here and he is a blast. I wish he would lose, though, just so he won’t put out a pop album like BO. Bo was so much better before Idol, his new CD is bubblegum

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    blueberdie
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 10:54 am

    Does any one think this will hurt the ratings for the rest of the season? Does anyone think it will hurt next season’s ratings? I do. I mean I can watch HEE HAW reruns on TV Land. And when it comes down to it, ratings are what matters. So if you don’t agree with it, don watch. Let’s all vote with our remote controls. Every dog has its day, and this show is turning into a dog!

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    Aries
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 10:58 am

    I hate to reach back 8+ hours ago and echo posters #4 and #5 but I think they hit the nail on the head about Chris. I was as stunned as anyone by his exit last night, especially given the awkward way Ryan told him, but Chris didn’t have the charisma of last year’s ‘rocker’ Bo Bice and thus did not generate as much good will from the voters. The look on his face when he leanred he got the boot said it all. It was obvious he had started to believe his own press and hype, so that made his ouster all the more funny. It makes that story about him being a diva that got on the AI producers’ nerves all the more believable.(http://tmz.aol.com/article2/_a/whos-the-ai-diva-hint-its-not-a-woman/20060419140609990001)
    Granted, the AI finals will be a little less interesting without Chris in it, but last night’s results show (word to the post that said it was the best ever) makes the sacrifice worthwhile.

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    G-Money
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 11:08 am

    blueberdie:

    When we look back in entertainment history, we shall all agree that THIS was the moment when American Idol “jumped the shark”.

    (As a public service, for all who are not familiar with the concept of “shark-jumping”, feel free to sidle on over to http://www.jumptheshark.com when you have time. Pretty entertaining little site w/ plenty of snark. Not as good as TVGasm, but a decent diversion every once in a while).

    ShouldBWorkin: “Lost” is real? I KNEW it!!! )

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    tvaholic
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 11:15 am

    G-Money-thanks for the hug & the smile! (“Walk Away” in particular is my current soundtrack.)

    And whawha-that terrorist line rocked! I could almost hear it come from Cartman’s mouth.

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    ShouldBWorkin
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 11:19 am

    RE: POST 89 CAN YOU SAY VAN DOURGHTY

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    G-Money
    Posted May 11, 2006 at 11:30 am

    lisa:

    “…, it measures busy signal and gives the prediction based on a frequent busy signal being a good thing.”

    A frequent busy signal could just as well mean that the phone is off the hook, dangling uselessly in the hand of some guy in a three-piece suit with a $20 cigar clenched between his teeth (this is a metaphor, HicksFan. A m-e-t-a-p-h-o-r, okay?).

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     james_woods_rules
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 11:32 am

     #26 Trixie-So Chris, sorry honey, the world is already full of Staind, Fuel, Hoobastank, Saliva, etc etc.

     I TOTALLY AGREE..tho you forgot to mention Creed and Nickelback. The LAST thing this world needs is another jack ass shit eating CHAUNCEY BAND/SINGER. Chris sucked so hardcore. “Elvis? Sure, I can make that Chauncey. Queen? Sure I can make that Chauncey. Bryan Adams? Sure, I can make that Chauncey. Bon Jovi? Sure, I can make that Chauncey. I am a one trick Chauncey, I mean Pony. Sorry, guys, I am just so used to being so damn Chauncey.” -Chris

     Why has there not been a backlash against Chauncey music? STOP BUYING IT! IT’S USELESS!
     I am glad he’s gone.

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     dredge
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 11:44 am

     Taylors dance moves remind me of…Ellen .

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     tvaholic
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 11:46 am

     #98-if it is Van Halen, Chris should run, not walk away. He should appreciate the humility he experienced in believing all the hype out there like other posters have said, and not I repeat NOT get involved with a band who was great once but keeps miserably failing to reinvent itself. JD worked with INXS because A.) he’s hotter than a hot hottie on hot day in Hotsville, B.) this is INXS’s 1st attempt at a new lead singer, not it 103rd, C.)I never watched “Rockstar” or even read blogs on it (I’m a newbie here) but the first time I saw “Pretty Vegas” on MTV I instantly loved the song and wanted to have JD’s baby, D.) JD could have gotten the gig without a reality show, and E.) did I mention the guy is freakin’ hot? (Oh, and an awesome singer too)

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     whawha
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 11:53 am

     tvaholic:

     When I heard the Seacrest show, I immediately thought of Van Hurlin…but here’s a different thought. Not a good thought, but a different one.

     Creed ditched Scott Stapp, but is still around. The band has a huge catalog of hits and sold out all over (not my cup o tea, but taste is a matter of taste). So my prediction: Chris joins Creed.

     After all, he already got an offer from Fuel but turned it down early in the competition.

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     tikilights
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 12:05 pm

     there are A LOT of taylor fans that will buy his cd. His albums that he made pre-AI are back-ordered for several weeks because of all the people ordering it. Just because you may taylor and would never buy his cd doesn’t mean that others won’t.

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     chief2224
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 12:09 pm

     Wow…what could be better than the best Idol results show ever? The best Idol results show recap ever!! Seriously, B-Side, this is GREAT stuff. Keep it coming!

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     tikilights
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 12:12 pm

     This isn’t unanimous idol with 100% of the viewers having to agree on who should win. if your contestant lost, who cares?! it doesn’t mean America is stupid and the red states are all hicks because your favorite was booted out. it’s a freaking tv show where 12 year olds power vote their favorites in. don’t get bent out of shape over it because it doesn’t have too much meaning to the viewers in the real world.

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     miggs
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 12:17 pm

     I heard on a NJ station a few months ago (a week or so after he sang Hemorrhage In My Hands) that Fuel offered him the spot of lead singer. I thought it was a rumor, but maybe there is some truth to it.

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     Lisa
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 12:22 pm

     G-Money (#99):

     Exactly. For their predictions, busy signal = good. I said before it’s not the gospel of truth; I just think it’s fun to check to see if it’s right. I just wanted to clarify what it is they measure. (And thanks for not including me in your insult of Hicksfan.)

     whawah (#101):

     Sounds like we’re in need of a SPASTIC DANCE-OFF 2006! I do love Ellen though.

     Anyone who cares:

     I doubt Creed would ask him because they’re a Christian rock band, and he hasn’t proclaimed himself to be uber-Christian or anything. Doesn’t mean he’s not uber-Christian, I’m just sayin.

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     exlogcabin
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 12:27 pm

     Chris is already in a christian rock band… his band performs at a bunch of christian events and churches

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     Lisa
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 12:37 pm

     I stand corrected.

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     tvaholic
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 12:45 pm

     whawha-I actually like some of Creed’s songs & Chris would fit in ok. A step up from the super-inflated-ego-drug-induced-rambling-thinks-he’s-the-second-coming-of-Christ Stapp.

     Is Taylor’s cd covers or originals?

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     chrpangel
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 12:47 pm

     miggs #107, I heard the same…I think that Fuel is having a lead singer contest or sumpthin’ like that!

     tikilights #106 ROFL! It was a bad night for TV all around, Chris walkin and the stoopid winner of unan1mous! Seriously, I woulda just let the money go!

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     RealityTV4Me
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 12:54 pm

     Speaking of Unan1mous, that show must have had bottom of the barrel ratings because the commercial kept hyping that “someone will win the money tonight and you won’t believe who it is.” Who the crap cares if Tarah won the money?! THAT was their shocker?

     Also, Chris already has a band. Unless they split on very sour terms, why doesn’t he take his newfound fame and take his original band to glory?

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     hollabackboy
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 12:58 pm

     Can I pelase ask this one question to America? How does a screaming,obnoxious freak show idiot like Taylor Hicks make it to the TOP 3, yet Chris Daughtry doesn’t, who has a lot more talent and appeal, gets sent home. Hicks is probably the biggest one-trick pony in the show’s history. He just jumps on the platform and moves like he’s having a seizure. The only time he “tries something different” is at one of the producer’s requests. He belongs at a karaoke bar. Oh, and Taylor, YOU CAN’T DANCE! If he wins, I will stop watching this show.

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     dredge
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 1:07 pm

     Lisa, #101 was me..
     i love ellen too..but they both dance the same..not judging, just observing.
     mmm.maybe ellen’s more hip hop..

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     Lisa
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 1:19 pm

     Man, I’m off today. And I didn’t even spell “whawha” right when I misquoted him/her. Sorry dredge.

     I agree — Ellen’s more hip hop, more laid back, whereas Taylor is kinda frantic. Not that that’s a bad thing; he still gets down with his bad self. I say we have our people call their people and organize a “Beat It” style gang dance war.

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     HoneyBunny
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 1:27 pm

     dredge (#101)
     This time it was Red Bull and I got a little on the monitor… curses!

     hb

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     tvaholic
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 1:27 pm

     Lisa, ya just made me spit out my water! A “Beat It” dance-off between Ellen & Taylor..priceless. I hope she reads this cuz it would be frickin’ hilarious! Who gets the red leather & who gets the white?

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     dredge
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 1:31 pm

     Lol!, Lisa! complete with members only leather jackets! But you know Taylor will defintely be on Ellen’s show and it will be fun to watch them boogie together.

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     Lisa
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 1:31 pm

     I’m going to cherish this moment forever — the first time I ever made someone on TVGasm expel something from his/her mouth. Thank you, tvaholic, you made my day!

     Taylor in white, no? I think Ellen would be really into wearing the iconic MJ red leather jacket. Maybe we can get her to try a jheri (sorry I have no idea if I spelled that right) curl too?

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     dredge
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 1:32 pm

     awesome hb!!

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     Wizzard
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 1:34 pm

     Wawa (#103) Chris had to turn down the offer from Fuel because he was still on the show. The AI contract states that they can’t accept any offers until they have been eliminated.

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     Wizzard
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 1:35 pm

     Spelled Whawha wrong…sorry ’bout that

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     dredge
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 1:36 pm

     Lisa, congratuations. i made hb spit out red bull. great feeling isn’t it.

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     Lisa
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 1:40 pm

     It really is, dredge. I’m all puffed up with pride.

     RE: Taylor on Ellen’s show… can’t wait for that one. Should be some high-quality late-morning-or-afternoon entertainment. They should dance the whole time and not actually do a sit-down interview.

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     G-Money
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 1:42 pm

     lisa:

     Your spelling of “jheri curl” is indeed correct. You are well on your way to receiving an “A” in Defunct Usages 101.

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     BamaBelle
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 1:42 pm

     Taylor’s CD has both covers and originals… mostly originals. It’s not against AI rules because he paid for it himself, never had a recording contract. both Cds are very good. I have one in my CD player in my car and I love it… and I’m in my early 20s. He doesn’t only appeal to older people. I’m not an obsessed Soul Partol member, but i do enjoy watching him perform.

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     Lisa
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 1:49 pm

     Gnarly, G-Money. Thanks for the props.

     (Or maybe the kids still use “props” these days? I’m 24 but so not in the loop.)

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     tvaholic
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 1:50 pm

     Lisa-I agree on the jackets. Also with the dance-the-whole-time thing. I’m kind of thinking it would be like the dance scene from “Top Secret” but more spastic. Wow, I’m really showing my age now. Not only did I have the Thriller LP but also watched “Top Secret” like a zillion times on my friend’s Beta VCR.

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     Lisa
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 2:00 pm

     Don’t sweat it, tvaholic. I’m pretty sure I dated myself by “accidentally” spelling jheri curl correctly.

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     Lisa
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 2:26 pm

     Just found this interview on Entertainment Weekly online with Chris… Confident? Cocky? You decide.

     http://www.ew.com/ew/report/0,6115,1193305_3_0_,00.html

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     tvaholic
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 2:49 pm

     Thanks for the link Lisa. I think he was just being honest-he did get a little too confident by letting all the hype get to him. I say he’s better off learning that lesson now than if he would have won-could you imagine if he felt this way now, how entitled he would have felt by then?

     He would have rocked with “Dream On,” & I like that him & Ed from Live are cool. They have they same kind of style, no wonder Ed’s his inspiration. He should have sung a Live song during the week they could pick a song from this decade-”Heaven” would’ve been…heaven.

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     msCCRN
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 2:51 pm

     B-Side, love the screen cap of Chris. His face looks like Scooby-Do–I could just see the “Rut-Ro” coming out of his mouth!
     Glad he’s gone, who’s next?

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     HoneyBunny
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 3:00 pm

     dredge and Lisa -
     I just turned on Ellen and she is dancing like Taylor but seems to have on Chris’ jacket from last night.

     hb

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     Jesus_loves_you
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 3:06 pm

     FUEL! FUEL! FUEL!

     The rumors are flying all over the radio here in the East Coast, that since the lead singer of Fuel broke his nose, he’s had to re-learn how to sing. Fuel has since offered up open auditions for people to come and replace him for awhile. They contacted Chris before last night, and obviously he couldn’t do it, but tonight on Extra they will throw out the offer again. And rumor has it , he’s already heard about it and accepted. If for once these godforsaken rumors would be true…

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     juddfan
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 3:07 pm

     that was delicious!!! I was excited all day, and what a pay-off!!! I didn’t hate Chris, but I was bored with him, I agree with those of you who are saying he had no personality, coz, he kind of didn’t.

     No one, but on one (not even me) thought little Elliott could beat the stud rocker, but noooooooooo . . . he did, by a whole Mcfeever. I would love to see him in the final, with I guess Taylor, and frankly, just like Rueben and Clay, 2 of the “unperfect lookers” made the top of the pack, see that Simon!!! Remember, this is a singing competition–to use his own words.

     Hated, hated, hated that medley, more Dreck!!! You’d think with all the hundreds of billions of dollars they are sucking in with this Jaugernaut that they could manage to produce something that doesn’t feed us so well here in snark heaven! That we should be relieved that Chris wont have to cow tow to the AI powers that be, what does that say?!

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     whawha
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 3:19 pm

     My sources say that a Dance-off a la “Beat It” is already in the works for the Ellen Show, regardless of when Taylor leaves.

     Only thing is, they are going to be tied at the legs and not the wrists like Michael Jackson and the other gang member were.

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     couchpotato
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 3:23 pm

     Does anyone know if Taylor’s ever been in the bottom 2 or 3??

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     JJ
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 4:15 pm

     Well i really did not like Chris only because it wasn’t my style of voice, but RYAN DID HIM BAD!!!!!! HE SHOULD NOT HAVE TREATED HIM LIKE THAT
     AT ALL!!!

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     Jesus_loves_you
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 4:29 pm

     It’s official Fuel has made the offer to “The Chosen One”!!! Oh what a shame haters, he still comes out on top wearing his boxer briefs. Good Luck with Capt. Spastic, Smeigel, McJunk in the Trunk.

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     HoneyBunny
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 4:52 pm

     Priscilla and her new look…
     WWES (What would Elvis Say)

     hb

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     kristin
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 6:50 pm

     Wow that was a shocker but none the less entertaining. Taylor is only still in this because everyone over 30 votes for him. Katherine got really lucky and i’m glad because I think she will step it up next week. She is amazingly talented and i would hate to see her go. I garuntee Chris will still be very rich and famous so its probably better for him that he got out now before he had to have a contract with american idol. He’s going places. Elliot, i don’t know he’s really good, but he’s not very appealing..? I can’t chose whose going to win but i hope elliot and kat are in the finale.

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     DJRick
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:15 pm

     To say that Elliott was “pimped” or is now the new “chosen one”, etc. is just not true. He finished in the top two and got rave reviews from all the judges because he deserved it. He was the only one out of the group who stepped up his game and in doing so he outsang everyone else. And if he comes out as strong again next week the other two are in deep doo doo. And I am not just saying this because Elliott has been my personal favorite singer since this whole thing started, I am saying it because based on last night’s performances he deserves to be where he is right now, plain and simple. And so does Chris, unfortunately for his many fans. Chris hung his own noose by coming out talking about his fan clubs and then about his underwear. You’ve got to be kidding. Stupid move Chris, you arrogant overconfident fool. Great way to lose fans fast. Chris is also where he is because his singing and performing got boring and generic. Turn your head away when Chris is singing and he could be any guy singer in any local alternative Rock band. And think about it, how many people want someone of that style as the American Idol anyway? Not me, and apparently not most of America either. Chris’ style of heavy, brooding, gloom-doom depressing music is great when you’re home alone, stoned and listening to headphones. But I can’t see him appealing to the mainstream masses ala Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood.
     Taylor is a good singer but his schticky antics are distracting and take away from his real talent. He was fun for about the first two shows but now his stuff is just old (and so is he. I swear the guy’s at least 40 and slipped through the age limit cracks somehow. Can’t be true though because someone who grew up with him would surely have blown the whistle by now). I think Taylor appeals to all the middle aged and older voters and not really anybody else but unfortunately there are lots of people that age watching and voting.
     Katherine has been losing ground for a couple of weeks now. Sure she’s gorgeous and curvy but she really blew her songs this week and her fans will tolerate that for only so long, as was the case with Pickler.
     I can’t begin to guess who might win this. Katherine is the one most cut-out to be the idol, imagewise, etc. But when it got right down to it looks never mattered in the past. Fantasia doesn’t have much of a personality, is no beauty queen nor is she “hot” by any stretch of the imagination. No sex appeal whatsoever. She won the competition strictly based upon her voice and ability. Same for Rueben. Even thouh he has pretty much disappeared off the face of the earth he still won, and it certainly wasn’t because of looks or personality. So I wouldn’t rule Elliott out as a contender because he has an overbite or a nervous twitch. By no means am I convinced he will take the title but I would be so happy for him if he did. Seems like such a nice guy and a “normal” person (if there’s such a thing) and a damn good singer too.
     -Rick

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     zoobabe
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 8:11 pm

     Wow! So many comments!

     I’ll be brief. I want Elliot to win now. All my votes went to him Tues. night, so Maybe I was part of the reason that Chris got booted b/c I thought he was safe and didn’t need my votes. If Elliot keeps singing like he did last week, he should be the next winner.

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     aidde
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 10:31 pm

     wow there are a lot of comments. i wonder if it will break the record held by laguna beach?

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     jay
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 10:35 pm

     DJ Rick – you hit me hard man. I guess I am middle aged, and somehow, I have failed to realize that until now. I still love Taylor (and, G-Money, I am one of those Red-State people that you love to hate, but, more on that later), and wouldn’t mind if any of these three won. Agreed that McPhee is the most commercial and best for the MTV generation (wait, I know some of you who are less than 30 think you’re the MTV generation, but the truth is those of us over 35 are the real MTV generation, so, maybe there is hope for Taylor).

     At any rate, Chris is gone because the alternative appeal is limited. If it wasn’t, you’d find 10 alternative stations in every market and 2 pop stations and not the other way around. Hey, I love alternative rock, but, I prefer that it not go mainstream (to an extent). And yes, Chris, sounds like every other lead singer for every alternative band out there. While Simon bashes Taylor for being Karaoke, does he realize Chris is exactly that in a different genre? Probably, but to the typical AI watcher, Chris is different.

     Anyway, I could still listen to a Taylor album, and be tired after 3 hrs of watching him in concert. And no, I probably wouldn’t buy his albums, since I’d just download them for free.

     Now, G-man. What is up with you and the conspiracy theories? I know it seems intelligent to “question” the conventional wisdom, but, the conventional wisdom is usually right.

     Bin Laden’s family didn’t get a special escort while air travel was grounded(ask the 9/11 commission), Bush did win Florida (ask the New York Times), AI is not fixed (ask the decidely non-commercial Rueben and Fantasia), Oswald did shoot JFK (ask the Marines), aliens did NOT land at Roswell, and the Illuminati are not controlling our world.

     Sometimes, you just have to take things as face value,because, well, that’s the way things are. Occam’s razor and all that.

     Go Taylor!

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     Bauer's Sweetheart
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 10:36 pm

     Kristin, I am 33 and have never voted for Taylor. But he is the favorite of my 2 year-old and 5 year-old daughters (who watch the show on TiVo the following day and thus cannot vote.) Don’t blame the outcome on we ancient ones who experienced the 80s when they happened – it’s probably the 8-14 year-old set who are calling and texting the most.

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     jay
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 10:37 pm

     DJ Rick – you hit me hard man. I guess I am middle aged, and somehow, I have failed to realize that until now. I still love Taylor (and, G-Money, I am one of those Red-State people that you love to hate, but, more on that later), and wouldn’t mind if any of these three won. Agreed that McPhee is the most commercial and best for the MTV generation (wait, I know some of you who are less than 30 think you’re the MTV generation, but the truth is those of us over 35 are the real MTV generation, so, maybe there is hope for Taylor).

     At any rate, Chris is gone because the alternative appeal is limited. If it wasn’t, you’d find 10 alternative stations in every market and 2 pop stations and not the other way around. Hey, I love alternative rock, but, I prefer that it not go mainstream (to an extent). And yes, Chris, sounds like every other lead singer for every alternative band out there. While Simon bashes Taylor for being Karaoke, does he realize Chris is exactly that in a different genre? Probably, but to the typical AI watcher, Chris is different.

     Anyway, I could still listen to a Taylor album, and be tired after 3 hrs of watching him in concert. And no, I probably wouldn’t buy his albums, since I’d just download them for free.

     Now, G-man. What is up with you and the conspiracy theories? I know it seems intelligent to “question” the conventional wisdom, but, the conventional wisdom is usually right.

     Bin Laden’s family didn’t get a special escort while air travel was grounded(ask the 9/11 commission), Bush did win Florida (ask the New York Times), AI is not fixed (ask the decidely non-commercial Rueben and Fantasia), Oswald did shoot JFK (ask the Marines), aliens did NOT land at Roswell, and the Illuminati are not controlling our world.

     Sometimes, you just have to take things as face value,because, well, that’s the way things are. Occam’s razor and all that.

     Go Taylor!

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     Kathryn
     Posted May 11, 2006 at 10:45 pm

     Chris was boring. He not only did the same thing every week, but his energy level was a bare minimum. It’s as if he couldn’t be bothered to put his all into singing Elvis and whoever. Utter disinterest on his part, and it was utterly uninteresting to watch. Well tough shit, Chris. Bye!

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     B-Side
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 12:04 am

     Wow. I think this is the most comments we’ve received on a post since we introduced Typekey authentication in January. Thanks everyone for coming here to discuss!

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     UgoGurl
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 6:51 am

     Is it ok that two days later i am still talkin bout this? Cha-ching! Just what AI wants! They stir the pot and we keep it in the news.

     I am just sooooooooooooooo over the pity party for Chris now. Specially seeing quotes like this from him “I wasn’t expecting it, not even a little bit.” What the heck? at this point in the game NO ONE can naturally assume they are safe. Wow..he really did believe all his hype didnt he? Or the “It could be the fact that I made the biggest shock in American Idol history that works to my benefit” ummm..sorry hon..but that title still remains in the hands of the lovely Tamyra Gray..back before we knew AI voting was tainted (you will NEVER convince me Nikki got more votes!) so please get over yourself!

     I liked him in the beginning but he started to bore me and now he is just plain getting out of control. Fuel probably had a hand in getting him bounced..i mean..what REAL rock band wants the AMERICAN IDOL title holder as their frontman? It’s not the grassy knoll conspiracy!!!! Sheesh! ok..i am better now.

     Bottom line is..he would probably still be the frontman for this group whether he was 4th or 2nd, dont know bout winning it but..everything happens for a reason so put away the Chris hankies now. If he really wants to be in a group..he needs to check his ego at the door or it will be a short-lived journey.

     I am sorta hoping Kat goes next week…Tired of the McBashing and she is no Justin Guarini or Bo Bice who are in way over their heads. She doesnt need this extra drama..just let her start working on her own record, her own way.

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     whawha
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 7:28 am

     Jay:

     “Anyway, I could still listen to a Taylor album, and be tired after 3 hrs of watching him in concert.”

     I’m tired after a minute-twenty. And not in a good way. ;>)

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     G-Money
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 7:48 am

     jay:

     Hey, my friend. First off, I love to love. I hate no one, including red-staters. Whether we look differently, talk differently or vote differently, it’s all the same to me. We’re all part of the same life-wave, all trying to find our way home. A couple of refutations are in order:

     a) Okay. Will you deny that Bin Laden’s family were allowed to leave the country? Yes or no? I should not have used the words “special escort”. But with all flights grounded, they did indeed require SPECIAL PERMISSIONS TO EVEN TAKE OFF.

     b) Oswald did NOT shoot JFK. Unless his bullet came up alongside the president from behind, made a 90 degree turn and then smacked into his skull from the front. Three shots from a sixth floor window, using a piece of junk carbine that required him to take his eye OFF THE SCOPE, manually eject and reload the chamber, relocate a moving target, take aim again and fire at that moving target…dude, come on. Use your head.

     c) Aliens have been with us since time immemorial. The ones at Roswell just took a wrong turn. Some want waht’s good for us, others want whats good for themselves. If you think we’re alone in this universe, well, enjoy the dream.

     d)And before you start denying that the Illuminati exist, try looking up membership lists of the following organizations: Tri-Lateral Commission, Council of Foreign Relations, The Masons, Skull & Bones and the Bilderbergers, for starters. Did you know that every President HAS to be a Mason? Did you know that they swear an oath to each other?

     A gentle word of advice my friend: Take your head out of the sand and investigate before you castigate.

     And here’s one more to grow on: All myth is based in ancient truth. All rumor is based in fact.

     Sorry for taking it there, guys, but he called me out. We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming….

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     G-Money
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 7:55 am

     jay:

     One more morsel for you.

     “FreeMason”. From the ancient Egyptian, “Phree Messen” which means “children of light”.

     Illuminating, isn’t it?

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     tvaholic
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 8:08 am

     Oh I love it, where else can someone talk about American Idol & the JFK assassination at the same time?? While I take just about everything with a grain of salt I also try to keep from getting too “Conspiracy Theory,” but one thing G-Money said is so true-to believe that we are the only life forms in this universe is incredibly close-minded and narcissistic IMHO. I’m not saying I believe for sure Roswell happened or that humans are routinely picked up for anal probes, but you can’t rule it out. But you have to wonder-what would the aliens think of AI??

     BTW G-Money, did you read “The Da Vinci Code?” I can’t wait till the movie opens up next week!! Loved the book, & “Angels & Demons” too.

     Did anyone else hear about Chris’s press conference last night? Either he’s not afraid to be totally honest or maybe he is the diva (heva?) everyone say he is. I just hope he doesn’t end up ditching his wife & stepchildren over this.

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     dredge
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 8:15 am

     G-Money, thanks for the clarity.

     hb..What would Elvis Say?..Something incoherent, cause from all the pill popping and booze and women..if he were still alive, he’d resemble Ozzie Osbourne mentally speaking.

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     whawha
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 8:15 am

     G-money:

     My friend! The line that will ive forever…”Investigate before you castigate!”

     Brilliant! (said in a faux-British accent)

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     dredge
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 8:19 am

     tvaholic-where can i find the press conference clip? what went on?

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     tvaholic
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 8:53 am

     dredge-I heard the dj’s taking about it on the radio this morning, but if you go to http://www.realityblurred.com & check out their digest they discuss it on there too. He seems to be straddling the fence between just saying it like it is & getting a little cocky, hard to tell.

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     dredge
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 9:02 am

     thanks tvaholic,
     ..went to that website..
     “At this point I have to take everything into consideration. I don’t want to make a rash consideration and regret it later. I don’t know if I’m in the position to say yes or no to anything, just because of my mindset. ”

     yes..Chris is ever the DIVO..
     please!!! gimme abreak with this guy..he’s dilusional.

     awe..his delicate mindset.
     and his reaction..”was intentional” (?) “I wasn’t going to pretend to be happy about it. ”
     how do you intend spontaneity?..
     weep weep whine whine..he is perfect for Fuel..or whatever..

     whatever happened to TRUE rockers. cause this is not rockNroll.

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     G-Money
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 9:41 am

     tvaholic:

     Haven’t read the Da Vinci code, but that’s only because I was already aware of the premise that Dan Brown based his novel on. What he’s written is the truth but he’s dressed it up as a novel. Just as Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Sir Francis Bacon and others had to couch truth in a cloak of nearly impenetrable cipher due to the domination and ruthlessness of the Church (AT THAT TIME). Brown took the easy way out on this one in order to mute the persecution of dogmatists of the Catholic Church. He was never interested in “proving” anything. His whole intent was to spur the rest of us to question, to wonder, to investigate, and ultimately, to arrive at truth for ourselves.

     Religion has become a tool of separation for the human race, something that it was never intended to be. This is not the Middle Ages. Without the threat of the gallows or the stake, men are free to question the status quo and pursue truth. Even today, those who come out and openly question will risk ridicule. Others will take the softer approach and try to gently prod the inquiring mind, stir the embers of curiousity. That’s the genius of what Brown has attempted to do.

     Everyone should see the movie, even if they don’t agree with it’s premise We must begin to really open our minds. Question everything.
     We open our minds to “Mission Impossible”, “Saw” and “X-Men 3″, why not this? They should then go home, hit the Web and start researching. They will be surprised by what they’ll find down the rabbit hole…

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     jay
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 10:18 am

     Gang, I love the recaps and you all are mostly pretty darn funny, but, lit’s face it, there are no black helicopters.

     As to life elsewhere, had your read my post; it was limited to the Roswell incident, which was not an alien encounter, sorry.

     But, of course there is life elsewhere in the vast universe, the odds greatly favor it. If, though, they were visiting us, they wouldn’t be hiding it. A civilization that advanced would know how to share before they explored.

     I digress.

     G-Money , I won’t address all your points here as it’s not a political discussion, my main point is to say that AI is not a conspiracy just as none of the examples you used were.

     The problem with conspiracies is that they require conspirators. And that is always their downfall.

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     whawha
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 10:32 am

     Ryan Seacrest is actually a Black Ops merc doing wetwork for the shadow government.

     I have proof.

     No, honest, I do.

     Really.

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     G-Money
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 10:50 am

     jay:

     See what I mean?

     You ridicule without proof. Evidence all around you, but you choose to remain blind to it all. You won’t even look, because you don’t want to know. Sleep on, my friend. All of us must take the journey at our own speed.

     And if I apply your “logic” to television, then ALL reality shows are real, ALL the news we see is not purposely slanted and ALL
     game shows are on the up and up.

     Let’s add one more, ALL Las Vegas casinos really do allow chance to be the over-riding factor in who wins what.

     Because everything in the world is just the way Jay sees it. There is no soul or spirit. Just the body and a five pound slab of meat that tells it what to do. Yay, for us! Human beings are the greatest, most honest, virtuous, and smartest creatures in the universe! As a matter of fact, we’re the ONLY ones, right, Jay? Perfect, infallible, would never lie or cheat or steal or deceive…

     …or rig a hit television show.

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     HoneyBunny
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 11:08 am

     I just hate it when life gets between me and my gasm!
     Well G-money, like it or not, I always learn something new when I read your posts and I admire your strength of conviction.
     WhaWha – Love your one liners! Do you think your dry wit has something to do with living in the desert?
     Dredge – Elvis goes Ozzie had me doing the knee slapping laugh…what would I do w/o you?!

     I love this place…
     hb

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     tvaholic
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 11:21 am

     hb-my sentiments exactly. I love getting into debates especially because they help me avoid doing paperwork, but I do need step out of this one-getting a little heavy! I enjoy discussing all of these things, but people, please, let us all remember what we are really here for, why we are talking about the big picture…Chris was voted off of AI. Canwe get some perspective? There are more important things to talk about besides religion, government conspiracy, and extraterrestrial life, like who will Chris sign with or is he going to venture out on his own??!!

     Still luv ya’ G-Money, hope you smell the good-natured sarcasm!

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     dredge
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 11:33 am

     i guess the amount of posts here is a big send-off for Chris..i really don’t relish discussing this boner anymore.
     I’m happy he used AI as a launching pad for his career. Any other shocking news?

     luv ya, hb. mwack!

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     G-Money
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 11:34 am

     tvaholic:

     I’m a-smellin’, I’m a-smellin’, my fellow snarkster!!! Thank u for reining me in.

     I’m done. Finis. It’s a wrap!

     Now it’s on to next week and Kat’s final chance to prove that she deserves to be in the Top Two. Should be interesting…

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     whawha
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 11:40 am

     HB:

     Sho nuff! Today is the first day of 100 degree heat. Hoo-Hoo! Now, only another 4 months of this.

     Hope all is well where you’re at… Have a great weekend! And if you’re a mutha, happy mutha’s day! (that goes whether you’re X or Y!)

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     HoneyBunny
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 12:17 pm

     Has anyone heard about a petition for Chris…something about a re-count of the votes?
     Hanging Chads?

     whawha…I am a Y but the only thing I am a mother to is the 4 legged fur bag on my ottoman.

     dredge…te amo.

     hb

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     B-Side
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 12:22 pm

     FYI — I taped another segment of Reality Remix this morning, and I talked about all the comments on this post. Be sure to check it out this weekend!

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     Aries
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 12:39 pm

     Recount? Petition? For Chris? Puhleeeezzzeee. If Mandisa got the boot without some sort of investigation then there certainly shouldn’t be one for Chris. Just because his ouster was a surprise doesn’t mean it was suspicious. Like another post noted (sorry I don’t feel like searching 170+ posts to find the name or number) Chris’s popularity plateaued and he wasn’t doing anything to gain the voters left stranded by Kelly and Paris’s ouster. Those people are probably voting for Elliot and Katharine, explaining why the two of them are still safe. If Chris hadn’t gotten so smug, maybe he wouldn’t have felt so safe and started to coast.

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     tvaholic
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 12:49 pm

     You betcha G-Money, although have to disagree about McPhee…she’s not for me. OMG, I’m a poet & didn’t even…well, you know.

     BTW, about all this Chris hype & supposed controversy etc., what ever happened to impartial judges who did what they are supposed to do-ya’ know, judge. Not make predictions about who’s going to win or break down into an unsettling heap of despair when they’re fave gets booted? Paula & Simon are as much to blame for all this hoopla as Chris is-the judges should have to keep their mouths shut about who they think will win. Comments & critiques are ok, but…oh wow, I’m going off on an AI tangent again. Sorry people, I’m done here, honest. What can I say, it’s Friday & I don’t feel like working.

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     whawha
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 12:51 pm

     HB:

     Still counts!

     WW

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     ABC Girl
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 12:52 pm

     G-Money,
     Please it’s a TV show. Get a life! I’m sure your obvious intelligence–shoved down our throats throughout this entire comment area–can be of better use somewhere else…

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     whawha
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 12:52 pm

     Does anyone know what the per call cost is to consumers when they phone in their votes for AI? I’m doing a little math project for an article and I’m too lazy right now to research…

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     whawha
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 12:57 pm

     B-side:

     Hope you pronounced my screen name correctly…the emphasis is on teh “H”

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     HoneyBunny
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 12:57 pm

     WW -
     Isn’t it a toll free number?

     hb

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     whawha
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 12:59 pm

     B-side:

     Hope you pronounced my screen name correctly…the emphasis is on the “H”

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     whawha
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 1:01 pm

     WB:

     I dunno…I thought there was some residual charge…

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     G-Money
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 1:10 pm

     B-Side:

     We’ll be there with bells on!! Thanks for giving us a place to release our Post-Idol tensions.

     ABC Girl:

     I’m not going to repond at length to your snappy attempt to denigrate me. I promised my pal tvaholic that I was done with this and I’m a man of my word. Thank you for your opinion, tho’…

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     tvaholic
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 1:41 pm

     Ok, way out the loop here. What is “Reality Remix” & where can I find it?

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     G-Money
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 1:55 pm

     tvaholic:

     http://www.realityremix.tv/

     It’s “check your local listings”, I guess! Now, rejoin the loop!

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     HoneyBunny
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 1:59 pm

     tvaholic -
     If you are lucky enough to have The Fox Reality Channel its a show on there.
     B-side was on once before.

     hb

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     B-Side
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 2:03 pm

     185 comments…. Will this post generate over 200?

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     tvaholic
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 2:11 pm

     Thanks G-Money & hb, I’ll have to check my digital cable to see if I get it. I have a feeling no…then again, I haven’t ventured into the 3-digit channels in a long time which is where it may be. And I’m so lame I don’t have an IPod either…hell, I finally got a cell phone this year! My parents even had one before me!

     B-side, are you pixilated or au natural? I’m intrigued, especially after reading about you at E3.

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     whawha
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 2:18 pm

     tvaholic:

     Fox Reality’s American Idol Extra gives some pretty cool insights into the whole AI process…and offers an in-depth (as in-depth as Fox will allow) interview with the loser right after getting voted off. Pretty unvarnished, cause you see the tears and unscripted moments.

     Just saw Chris’s exit interview…either he is supremely confident or a total diva (and I like the guy).

     While other loser interviews stress the “this is only the beginning” kind of quotes, Chris focused on the thought that he should be in the finals and the “respect” he gets from name singers, as well as all the offers he’ll be fielding and how he’ll have to make the right choice. ehh.

     B-side: Dish on Kennedy! MTV girl ain’t looking too good!

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     whawha
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 2:28 pm

     Chris’ bad day continues:

     http://www.milkfat.com/badday.htm

     Hilarious!

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     dredge
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 5:06 pm

     waaah i can’t find fox reality tv on cablevision.

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     dredge
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 5:10 pm

     i mean..waaaah! ican’t find Fox Realty TV!!
     ;-(

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     Megan
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 5:26 pm

     WOW!!! I had no clue that was coming. I am a huge fan of Katharine McPhee, but why did Chris go home! I would have much rather seen Elliot or Taylor go , buy Chris. Him and Katharine were the only two that I thought would win this, and now that he’s gone and Kat barely made it to the next round, its not looking to good.

     On the other note, I thought that the song that they all sang together was great, I keep on watching it over and over just to laugh at Taylor’s crazy dance moves.

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     Megan
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 5:32 pm

     WOW! I didn’t see that coming. I’m a huge Kat McPhee fan, but why did Chris have to go home. I would much rather see Taylor or Elliot go home. From the beginning I thought that either Chris or Kat would win, but since Chris is gone, and Kat barely made it through the next round its not looking so good.

     On the other note, I thought that the song that they sang at the result show was great. I keep on watching it over and over to wacth Taylor’s crazy dance moves.

     KEEP ON VOTING FOR KAT!!!!!

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     HoneyBunny
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 5:49 pm

     I really don’t have anything to say except I would like to see this get to 200 posts…

     d- I don’t have Fox Reality TV either. (doing a lower lip pout)

     hb

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     Keyser Soze
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 7:06 pm

     Chris was just not ear-delicious.

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     TWilliams
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 8:49 pm

     All 4 of these guys were talented and one of them had to go home. I think these are the most talented Final 4 we have seen on this show but that doesn’t mean that they would change the rules for them.

     Elliott (whom I like) was saved this week because he was in danger last week. More people realized that they had to vote for him a few extra times.

     Chris was NOT in danger last week and so the ones who assumed that “he is safe enough” were the ones who caused him to go home.

     Kat has had followers the entire time and she just happened to have enough to push her through a round past Chris.

     Granted, this was one of her weakest weeks; but I do not think this was one of Chris’ strongest weeks either. Elliott and Taylor picked good songs to help voters remember them; Chris had Suspicious Minds but he didn’t put a Chris-twist on it and the same can be said about his second song. The week I was wondering how he’d add his own touch to a Master he didn’t do it. He was lackluster in my opinion this week . . . not the Chris performances I was expecting. Let’s not forget what happened to Chris the last time he sang a traditional song (What a Wonderful World) — he was in the bottom two (with — hack, hack, Ace).

     This was a shocker; but only a mild one. It’ll be interesting to see what happens next week. I have problems with Taylor because I cannot imagine his album . . . we can’t watch a performance on the radio so who is going to LOVE it? I think he has a wonderful voice at times; but other times he gets too wrapped up in the performance. I cannot imagine him winning but someting tells me he will because everyone “enjoys” him although he was the 4th most talented singer on this show this week.

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     divadoll
     Posted May 12, 2006 at 9:15 pm

     I actually liked this darker, slightly evil Ryan. I think he seriously enjoyed dropping that bomb on Chris and America. I think I may have just felt a twinge of respect for him, (eh, maybe).

     And I certainly hope Chris does sign on with Fuel. He’s extremely talented, but his attitude was seriously starting to get to me. I think I just stopped liking him.

     Has McPhee decided to play the little girl that Paris used to be on the show? For a while she was getting a little cocky, but now she looks like she’s about to burst into tears whenever anyone else speaks. (The tears may be hereditary) Suck it up honey, at least try to act like the pro you want to be.

     Do I sound mean? It’s late, and I may just be getting bitter…..

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     bluebell
     Posted May 13, 2006 at 6:58 am

     Almost there – the big 200th post. I just checked with my cable company, and I don’t get the Fox Reality Network either, which really sucks because I wanted to watch B-Side talk about this recap and all of these posts. Maybe the next Clipgasm? Whaddaya say, B-Side?

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     dredge
     Posted May 13, 2006 at 9:37 am

     frosted lucky charms..they’re magically delicious!

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     whawha
     Posted May 13, 2006 at 10:23 am

     Dredge:

     Personally, I’m cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs!

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     whawha
     Posted May 13, 2006 at 10:24 am

     Anyone:

     Is this 200? Is this thing on? (taps monitor like it’s a microphone)

     Hello? Hellooooo?

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     DJRick
     Posted May 13, 2006 at 5:44 pm

     OK, some of you still aren’t getting it so let’s try this one more time: ELLIOTT ADVANCED BECAUSE HE SANG BETTER THAN KAT AND CHRIS. It’s not about sympathy votes, or America feeling they had to vote to “save” him because the other idols didn’t need their votes, etc. Elliott rose to the occasion, plain and simple. End of story. So did Taylor, who doesn’t happen to be my personal favorite singer but so what? Fan or not it was obvious that he sang very well and was better than Kat and Chris and so deserved to be in the top two with Elliott. That’s all there is to it so how about some of you giving our boy Elliott some deserved credit!

     Had to smirk when I caught Chris’ dismissal show on American Idol Extra (you can get it by subscribing to Directv sattelite by the way, I have the channel included as part of my package). They were talking about the offer from Fuel, Chris’ plans etc and Chris actually said something to the effect of: “yeah, we’re still talking, maybe I’ll even have them write for my album”). What album Chris? Havn’t you heard the news? You lost the competition. Last I heard the winner gets the big time record deal, not the fourth runner up. Unbelievable. The guy needs to step down a few notches on the pedestal he’s placed himself onto and get a reality check. What was the final outcome by the way? Did he take the job with Fuel or not? If he doesn’t he’s nuts.

     -Rick

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     dredge
     Posted May 13, 2006 at 10:41 pm

     i believe Fuel offered him a job.
     Btw..just got back from a Greek Scholarship Fundraiser event and Constantine Maroulis was there. He really did have the pipes, tho he is way geeky,and he was doing this foolish quasi-strip act with the tuxedo jacket and tie…couldn’t help but think..lounge act. But..the girls love ‘im.

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     G-Money
     Posted May 14, 2006 at 8:30 am

     Yahoo article regarding Internet rumors on Chris.

     The streets are talkin’, baby

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     TWilliams
     Posted May 14, 2006 at 2:39 pm

     DJRick — I think we do all get it and I agree that Elliott sang better than anybody. But do you seriously believe that half of those voting are voting for THE BEST singer in the competition or do you think they have favorites and are voting for those said favorites like they have done the past few seasons? A few weeks ago someone did type that they did not need to vote for Chris because he was safe and did NOT Paula tell Chris (this very week) “I’ll see you in the Finals”? I think we still have to factor in some of the voting for favs thing. We are talking about American Idol and it’ll always be a popularity contest — we have just watched it long enough that the most unlikely candidate for the title actually deserves to win it this year. Elliott is phenomenal and Simon gave him that compliment at the beginning of the season (him being potentially the best male singer ever to be on AI). Yes, the two best singers this week were actually in the top 2 but how many times has that actually happened before? I think favorites are still being supported . . .

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     ianfusa
     Posted May 14, 2006 at 3:28 pm

     Being a big Elvis fan, I was soo jealous to see the Idols touring Graceland with Priscilla and Lisa-Marie, what an honor!

     As for the show – Chris was the only credible winner left, none of them are anywhere near as good as Kelly, Carrie, Ruben or Clay; a pretty weak season if you ask me.

     Also, was Paula drunk or what – when she reviewed one of the second songs (I forget which, either Taylor’s or Elliot’s), she seemed totally drunk.

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     tvaholic
     Posted May 15, 2006 at 9:23 am

     Well, I discovered I don’t have Fox Reality, but I do have G4 which I never heard of until B-Side’s E3 recap.

     BTW, another big ego out there is Paris. TV Guide had a little blurb in there about how she knows there are a lot of people out there who are waiting to work with her & now they have their chance. Does anyone give these kids publicity lessons?

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     Lisa
     Posted May 15, 2006 at 10:05 am

     Too bad I was out of town on Friday — I missed out on the 200th post extravaganza! But I’m glad I had a part in it on Thursday.

     G-Money — I read that article on the alleged phone number mix-up, and someone hit the nail on the head: “If you voted and heard Katharine’s voice, why did you keep voting?” I can understand redialing once to check on it, but if you hear Katharine again, maybe try using Chris’s other number. Just maybe.

     Also, to sort of sum up my feelings on this whole Chris-Getting-Voted-Off Fiasco 2006 (because I know you all care so much)… There were only four people left. Four very competent singers. No one was as glaringly out of place as Jasmine last year or Nikki McWhateverhernamewas the first season. I think no matter who had been voted off last week, there would have been uproar. If it had been Taylor, there would have been an ageism theory; Katharine, a sexism theory; Elliot, a looks-ism theory. With Chris, it was an alleged-favorite-voting-mishap-ism theory.

     Basically, it’s not the end of the world. No matter who wins Idol this year, I think we’ll have a good singer releasing a crappy single and manufactured album, just like we do every year.

     And if that happens to be Elliot, I’ll be happy.

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     Casey
     Posted May 15, 2006 at 9:22 pm

     Chris seems sort of smug. It will be great when this McPheevergate settles down.

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     G-Money
     Posted May 16, 2006 at 7:36 am

     Lisa:

     Your comment “… I think no matter who had been voted off last week, there would have been uproar.” resonates with me. People weren’t going to be happy regardless of how things turned out last week.

     Oh, and I love your “-isms”, especially the “looks-ism” one. )

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     Lisa
     Posted May 16, 2006 at 1:51 pm

     Thanks for the props, G-Money (I know you love my dated slang). It just occurred to me that no one seems to register that there were only four people left, so a big chunk of the voting population was going to be pissed no matter what. I’m glad we shared that epiphany!