<![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition - Idolator Comments]]> http://cache.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/idolator.com.png <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition - Idolator Comments]]> http://idolator.com Thu, 01 May 2008 01:59:00 EDT Thu, 01 May 2008 01:59:00 EDT http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5468664 @Rory B. Bellows:

and Twilly:

It's not just teenage girls swooning for David Blandchuleta. it's a whole array of post-menopausal women who want to squeeze Archie to their maternal bosoms.

Manola

]]> 33:385562:c5468664 Thu, 01 May 2008 01:59:00 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5467971 if all of you are so disappointed by this years top five then stop watching the show....and david archuleta wouldn't make half as much as the jonas brothers...though he is a lot better than miley.

gmag

]]> 33:385562:c5467971 Thu, 01 May 2008 00:02:47 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5463808 Man, David Archathingywhatsit is getting faaaat.

narymary

]]> 33:385562:c5463808 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:48:57 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5462546 @Maura Johnston:

God, all this begs me to ask, again, just exactly WHAT was UP with last night's episode of AI? I wasn't of a clear mind when viewing it, so maybe I dreamed and/or imagined last night's episode?

Tauwan

]]> 33:385562:c5462546 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:36:42 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5461542 @Tauwan: didn't you hear him say 'we're out'? it was almost as if he was trying to half-swallow some producers' edict.

Maura Johnston

]]> 33:385562:c5461542 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:51:38 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5454779 @Rory B. Bellows:

I can't tell you how many times I have heard that Wait For You song by Elliot Yamin in a CVS or a supermarket, or on the smooth jazz station we had on all day, everyday at the restaurant back when I was waiting tables.

@Maura Johnston:

I love that you typed "Johnston out!" When the episode came to an end last night and Mr. Seacrest bid us all aideu, I literally turned to my roommate and was like "I sure do miss the days when he ended the show with a 'Seacrest Out!'"

Glad to see I'm not alone.

Tauwan

]]> 33:385562:c5454779 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:58:33 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5454278 Also, my main question coming out of last night was do you think David Built-By-Geppetto's show-biz dad made David himself glue photos and glitter on his own signs?

MC

]]> 33:385562:c5454278 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:41:57 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5453425 I kept waiting for Neil Diamond to come out and tackle either Castro or Archuletta and then perform the songs the right way. Jason Castro always acts like they had to wake him up to get him on stage. Archuleta = terrible. His voice sounds like a vacuum cleaner to me. I seriously had to cover my ears last night in order to keep my sanity from dripping out.

FreedomFries

]]> 33:385562:c5453425 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:14:09 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5453368 I came to terms weeks ago with David Built-By-Geppetto winning this whole thing, mainly because of the internet video showing pre-teen girls positively melting in his presence at some middle school gymnasium performance. If they want him, they can have him. Cook-dude probably doesn't even want to win so he can further ape Daughtry-dude.

Last night I realized that I actually WANT Syesha to win. Because she's a pretty decent singer, and it would be the MOST SHOCKING IDOL EVER. Or something...

And Idolator, I have to say I am glad you are so not on the David Built-By-Geppetto bandwagon unlike some culture blogs... (cough, cough Vulture).

MC

]]> 33:385562:c5453368 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:11:20 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5453134 @Rory B. Bellows

It might have been a bad night; you could be right. But I'm still flummoxed by the fact that I couldn't remember any of the performances almost as soon as they were over. At least if someone was horrendous, I'd remember it. This top 5 is as entertaining as white noise.

rhythmchyc

]]> 33:385562:c5453134 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:00:25 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5452553 @rhythmchyc: after last night, this is the weakest top 5 in the history of the show

I actually kind of agree with you. Sad. This whole season has provided me with some pleasures and a couple of people to root for, but it's been oversold from the get-go. They deserve what they're getting, ratings-wise.

Chris Molanphy

]]> 33:385562:c5452553 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:39:23 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5452493 @rhythmchyc: I completely disagree that this is the worst top 5 in Idol history. In my mind you have a number of compelling performers. The biggest difference is the range in types of singers. They are not all big voice Divas (or Divos). Since the two weeks prior were Mariah and ALW, the softer contestants looked pale. I thought Castro was very good on Forever in Blue Jeans last night. Same with Brooke on I Am I Said. And those two aren't even the favorites.

In my mind we have never had a worse favorite (Archuleta) but the overall talent has been there all season. Hell, I am still pissed Chickezi went home so early -- but I know that there are people that like Carly and Michael Johns more (for whatever reason I can't understand).

Rory B. Bellows

]]> 33:385562:c5452493 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:37:30 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5452410 I don't know why young girls find Archuleta at all cute. He's kinda pudgy and weird lookin'

Twilly

]]> 33:385562:c5452410 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:35:02 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5452236 Ugh. I couldn't drink enough to forget about last night.

righteousmaelstrom

]]> 33:385562:c5452236 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:28:59 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5452190 Reading how producers have been trying to tamper with Idol because its ratings have declined this year, including replacing one of the judges, was quite condescending considering how after last night, this is the weakest top 5 in the history of the show. It's somewhat reminiscent of the first season except Kelly had loads more talent.

Who wants to crown an Idol who doesn't even have the odd-factor Taylor had? And not even Paula's blubbering could save it.

rhythmchyc

]]> 33:385562:c5452190 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:27:21 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5451318 @Thierry: He should have ended it with "sha-la-la-laaaaaaaaaa"

Rory B. Bellows

]]> 33:385562:c5451318 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:52:14 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5451147 I don't understand how David Archuleta is doing so well, unless the younger generation is really into smooth out easy listening faux R&B.

Seriously, before last night I would have said it was impossible to make "America" sound more like elevator music -- but think again. Archulta did it!

Craptastic.

Rory B. Bellows

]]> 33:385562:c5451147 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:44:11 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5451051 @Thierry: I can see it now: Sweet Caroline, a Valerie Bertinelli vehicle that ABC shot a pilot for in 1986, but declined to pick up for the fall season.

Al Shipley

]]> 33:385562:c5451051 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:39:24 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5450717 @whoneedslight:

Wha? Um, what I meant to say in response to the Radiohead video above....
Is it the comments?
Is it me?



whoneedslight

]]> 33:385562:c5450717 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:22:48 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5450686 That's a pretty amazing video.

whoneedslight

]]> 33:385562:c5450686 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:21:19 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5450383 @Thierry: !!! that is a PERFECT description.

Maura Johnston

]]> 33:385562:c5450383 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:04:19 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5450325 I supposed you could give her special pills that make 10 crazier...but these go to 11.

The only reason Archuleta wasn't the most barf-worthy thing on last night's show was that "my husband has a man-crush on you" sign someone held up for Seacrest. I disagree about the general worth of Neil Diamond night, though, I'm not a huge fan but I thought his catalog made for a pretty good Idol theme night and some of the singers really did a decent ND impression.

Al Shipley

]]> 33:385562:c5450325 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:01:31 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5450252 Am I the only who thought David A.'s performance of "Sweet Caroline" sounded like a sitcom theme song from the 1980s?

Thierry

]]> 33:385562:c5450252 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:58:11 EDT <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why "American Idol" Is In No Way A Singing Competition]]> http://idolator.com/385562/five-reasons-why-american-idol-is-in-no-way-a-singing-competition#c5449887 I was too busy playing GTA last night, but according to Dial Idol, Syesha and David Cooke are the only ones who are safe.

janine

]]> 33:385562:c5449887 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:40:08 EDT