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5/15: Syesha Mercado interview: “I want to do everything!”
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Film! Broadway! An album! Books! An organic restaurant! Start a lupus charity foundation!
“I’m real goal oriented,” said Syesha Mercado. who is all about optimism. “I write them down and keep looking at them.” As she later noted, “I want to do everything!”
I noted to her that Paula Abdul twice Tuesday said she sang songs that didn’t define who she is. So I asked— who is she really as an artist? “I’m a mix of a lot of things. I think that’s why people say, ‘She’s Broadway!’ I’m like a black Christina Aguilera or Alicia Keys. I definitely see myself putting together a Christina Aguilera album like the one she recently did [which had Broadway elements in it.] I could do a ‘Diary of Alicia Keys.’ I like pop and I like R&B and I like old-school musicals. I’m growing into an artist and developing. I’m glad I did ‘American Idol.’ You were able to see the transition I went through. I’m still learning about myself every day… People will know who I am.” [As you can see, even she can’t define herself in 25 words or less the way we can the two Davids or Brooke or Jason.]
For my folllowup question, I asked her to clarify her comments equating her own experience to the Civil Rights movement in relation to the Sam Cooke song “A Change is Gonna Come.” I wasn’t sure she was aware that it was a rather uneven comparison and thought she could give us some clarity. My interpetation: she says the song meant something different to her in terms of her own life vs. what the song meant to an entire generation, not that there should even be a comparison per se: “It’s a signature song for the Civil Rights movement. For me, it meant something different. It took on a completely different meaning. It came during a transitional time in history. This is a transitional time for me. For me, a change is gonna come.”
On how she changed during the show: “I consider myself a hard worker. I’m always rehearsing. almost overworking. When I first stepped into the competition, I was in this little shell. I came in with a negative mindframe. It was harming my performances. Over time, I became more comfortable with myself. There’s a fine line between overworking and doing so much, you’re no longer having fun and letting go and taking it all in. I was more satisfied as the weeks went on. I’ve learned how to relax. I learned ways to deal with stress.”
On her dad’s struggles with alcohol and drugs: “It made me the humble person I am. Having my dad struggle made me sad a lot of my life. It made me understand people more. I told myself I won’t let this determine what my future will be. I will help my dad and encourage him. I’m going to make him proud of me so he can make me proud of him. It’s motivated him to stay sober and clean. It’s a beautiful story to tell.”
On wedding bells with her fiance: “I’m a live in the now person. He’s so supportive. We have a mutual understanding. We’ll do it when the time is right.”
On her mindset each week. “I never packed my bags. They told us to do so but I never did because I didn’t want to go home! I talked to my family a lot. They helped me stay strong.”
On singing that “Happy Feet” song My nieces and nephews watch that movie over and over again so I knew it. I h ad to make it as good as I could I’m very positive. Whenever something is in my way, I block it all out. What can I do to turn this into a positive and make the best of it. I tried my very best.”
On her feelings after Tuesday night: “I was like, ‘It’s over.’ I got too many bad comments to keep me t here. But I moved on and made peace with it. I couldn’t feel bad about it. I don’t feel like i failed.”
Other upbeat cliches she uttered. “I’m at peace. Only great things can come from here on out. We don’t know what’s in store for us. I’m proud of being the last girl standing. I’m honored to have had a great opportunity like this.”
Comments
By War Eagle
May 15, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this
First
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 15, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this
As always, Rodney, good job! I think you hit two of the more important questions. I don’t know that Syesha cleared up the Sam Cooke song meaning, but I get it … it’s about change…transition…and this is a time in HER life that is full of change…transition… thus the song is meaningful. Period. I never thought she was really trying to be all political and stuff, LOL.
and you’re right…she IS still defining herself …she’s YOUNG! she’s better-than-average, downright good at times, talented, and combining her strengths (acting PLUS singing) i think she’s due to wow some folks on stage in musical theatre, broadway, whatever.
By War Eagle
May 15, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this
YAAWWWWWNNNNN!
By JTesla
May 15, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this
I vote that Rodney re-posts the red dress picture in memory of the good times Syesha provided us with. She sounds like she has a good grasp of reality and she will do good in the future.
By War Eagle
May 15, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this
JT, I don’t remember the red dress.
By Making Sense
May 15, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this
There’s no denying that Syesha had a very nice, powerful voice, but she was just ‘blah’ for me. She seemed a little too uptight and ‘drama-queen’ish for my liking. I also think she was trying too hard toward the end of the competition: forced, not natural. Just one girl’s opinion.
By Eric
May 15, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this
There’s always an a—hole like like “War Eagle” lurking somewhere in the midst of anything positive.
Syesha is increditably talented and will go very far in her career. It’s evident by the decrease in ratings that many people now view American Idol as nothing more than a popularity contest. We are told the votes are tabulated based on viewers calls, but it can’t be proven. It seems each year they boot off the most talented for the most popular. I tuned in last night just to see her get voted off because I knew it was coming, but actually stopped watching last year.
By Making Sense
May 15, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this
WE - Check out the link below for the red dress pic.
http://www.americanidol.com/photos/?set=655&seq=40
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 15, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this
Hey MS! you may have hit the nail on the head, lol! Syesha IS about “drama” but not in the negative way, IMHO. she belongs on a stage acting & singing … she’s perfect for Broadway, imho! so maybe she WAS just being “herself”!!!
By Belinda
May 15, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this
I think Syesha was the most versatile and the best singer of them all. I think the judges was prejudice and just wanted the 2/white boys to be in the running for the title. What kind of song was that for the producers to give her to sing? Also, on her own pick, nothing was wrong with “Fever”, but the judges really downed her. What was the difference with her singing “Fever” and Fantasia singing “Summertime” and Whatever her name was singing “Somewhere over the Rainbow”.
By Making Sense
May 15, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this
I think popularity SHOULD play a big part in the competition. If popularity wasn’t one of the key factors of “American Idol”, the show should be renamed to “American SINGER”. “Idol” encompasses being talented & yes, attractive, having star quality, AND being popular in the public’s eye. Gotta have the whole package. That’s what sells!
By JTesla
May 15, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
Thanks Making Sense, that made my day.
Eric, good job at being really negative in the midst of a sea of positive there buddy.
By Making Sense
May 15, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
Belinda - I don’t think it’s fair to say the judges are prejudice. First, Randy’s not white. Second, how would you explain, Ruben’s, Fantasia’s, and Jordin’s win? Just something to think about…
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 15, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this
Oh and not sure but it may have been on the last thread — whoever dissed Marissa for being “the fat girl” on DWTS — Marissa is a dancer, she’s been on broadway, and she signed up for DWTS to show that you don’t have to be size zero to dance and by god, the girl was good. Did she look like Edita? duh, no of course not. but she was fun, she was talented and by god, she DID show the world you don’t have to be a size zero or two or even six or eight or twelve, to dance! And about your comments on Mario .. he was good in SOME ways, but america voted, and by god, they saw some of the same things i saw…he was too stiff in some areas of dance, fine in others. Perhaps they just liked Marissa’s TOTALLY positive attitude better?
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 15, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this
Well they freely admit they are interested in the next American Idol (spelled P-O-P S-T-A-R), not in the best talent. Sometimes you get a good mix. Sometimes you don’t.
By DawnH
May 15, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this
There simply IS no explanation for Fantasia’s win. I’m still a little queasy from last night.
WE - looks like you’re “it” for the afternoon segment.
By Justin
May 15, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this
It should be a popularity contest as well as singing. But someone like Jason Castro- uh no, but he was popular, so that’s where the contrary comes into play… I believe Syesha did have the whole package, people just didn’t give her enough of a chance in liking her.
Can’t wait til she does something! But I don’t really like broadway for her. It seems so secluded. How will we ever hear from her if she does Broadway. That’s right, we won’t.
By Deirdre
May 15, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this
WE…if you don’t remember the red dress….maybe you were sick that night. :-)
Eric…I’m so confused!!! You said:
“I tuned in last night just to see her get voted off because I knew it was coming, but actually stopped watching last year.”
If you stopped watching last year…how on earth did you come to think Syesha was the most talented THIS year?
By JTesla
May 15, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this
ZING!!!
By DawnH
May 15, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this
Uh oh, Eric’s busted!
By Making Sense
May 15, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
D- Good point. I actually felt the same confusion, but refrained from inquiring on Eric’s “stopped watching last year” comment. Didn’t want to make him feel uncomfortable, scrambling for a logical explanation for THAT one. LOL!
By Deirdre
May 15, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this
Obviously popularity has to come into play. If a contestant isn’t popular with the majority of voters, HOW will he/she be popular with the cd buying public????? There are THOUSANDS of good voices out there…something has to separate the marketable from the non-marketable.
By flats
May 15, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this
Linny..I’m just glad u still talk to me.I love how u tell the flats story to all the newbies!!!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 15, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this
LOL Deirdre!!!! ^5
and regarding getting lost if she goes “on broadway” … just because some people don’t pay attention to musical theatre doesn’t mean everyone doesn’t … ever heard of Barbra Streisand? Judy Garland? Joan Jett? (i’m serious) i know those are days gone by, but those are some i can think of off the top of my head… Sarah Brightman? ummmm too many more for me to pull them out of the scrambled brains …
By Really sweet person who will go far
May 15, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this
It really doesn’t matter who “wins,” they get exposure and if they’re truly talented then they’re off and running. I think Syesha seems like a genuinely nice person who has gone thru some hard times with her father’s struggles and also, judging from her interest in lupus, she must have a family member who has that horrible illness. All those things make you a deeper and more compassionate person. She is very blessed to have the love and support of her family, which helped her get as far as she did and I don’t think she will give up anytime soon.
By Negativo
May 15, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this
Neg is satisfied with Sayesha’s civil rights answer. She’s not being a militant race activist, just a young girl feeling lyrics in a personal way. Case closed on that one. Linny and Deirdre were right!
BTW, I honestly think in some ways she was just too good for this competition. Her talent was very wide-ranging, diverse, subtle, and not in just the “cute” way that the tweeners could understand.
She was the adult in a children’s popularity contest. Look out, she’s going to be huge in a few years.
By flats
May 15, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this
LOL @ NEG…NICE AND VERY POLITICALLY CORRECT!!!YOUR LEARNING!!!
By Deirdre
May 15, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this
Deirdre recovers from her faint Thank you Neg. I liked her, too and thought she got a bum rap from the judges Tuesday night. She’ll do fine..she’s a talented and beautiful girl…a killer combination!
By Negativo
May 15, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this
Why do all the women faint for the Negster? It’s sometimes a burden possesing such power.
By Deirdre
May 15, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this
LOL!!!!
By Jerry
May 15, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this
I see the Wednesday night results show will be cut to 30 minutes. Good news imo.
By Making Sense
May 15, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this
Neg - Just a tip: You know something that would you make you even MORE attractive and drive the women even wilder? (if that’s even possible? LOL!) A little modesty.
By Kelly
May 15, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this
Belinda do you not realize there has never been a white male American Idol? And Making Sense also made a very strong arguement for you to think about. Please rethink your comments.
As much as I love Syesha, she is in the same catagory as Fantasia. Actaully she IS better than Fantasia, but the same. Great voice (when used correctly which apparetnly Fantasia forgot how to do last night) and both going to be great on Broadway. What David Cook and David A bring to the table is something different than the previous winners. Sure there have been other contestants like them, but not at this stage in the contest.
David A. does have a good voice but does he have it to be the next big thing? I don’t think so. I can see him being the next solo version of the boy bands. He is awesome for ballads but I don’t think his voice is strong enough to do more.
David C. also has a great voice. Does he have it in him to be the next big thing? I think he may. His voice is strong enough to pull off many different types of music. And he is creative enough.
Back to Syesha…she is going to be great at whatever opportunity is around the corner and she is going to make a change in this world. And it will be a change for the good. I for one can’t wait to see what is next for her.
By flats
May 15, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this
Making Sense..What do i need to do?
By Making Sense
May 15, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this
Kelly - Not to correct you after your support in my previous post, but isn’t Taylor Hicks a white male, or is there something about him I don’t know about?
By kip
May 15, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this
I’ll miss the rack.
By Negativo
May 15, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this
Kelly, not that I can fault you forgetting him, but Taylor Hicks was a white, male American Idol.
By kip
May 15, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this
I’ll miss the rack.
By Making Sense
May 15, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this
Maybe that football uniform will do the trick. Have fun!
By Making Sense
May 15, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this
btw, the “football uniform” post was intended for ‘Flats’.
By kip
May 15, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this
I’ll miss the rack.
By Negativo
May 15, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this
Making Sense: my good looks, great personality, superior intellect, and irrisistible charm are only outdone by my deep sense of humility.
By flats
May 15, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this
Stop Neg!!!!!It’s too much for flats!!!
By Making Sense
May 15, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this
Neg - hmmm…I’ll have to think about that one. Looks like your response in itself negates any humility you CLAIM to possess. (Just for the record, my comment is not meant to be a lashing, just living up to my name, that’s all.)
By LiasMom
May 15, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this
Apparently, finding herself meant turning herself from a confident young woman with an “edgy” look - stand-up hair and her own sense of style - into a Barbie-doll template with hair extensions and a sex kitten attitude. After she had been in the bottom 3 a couple of times, she completely changed who she was and started wearing slinky outfits and going for the sexy vote.
I think her biggest problem was that she always went for the big “diva” song, rather than trying something more in her range and experience.
Her last 2 performances on Tuesday seemed like she really was pushing for a future on the stage. The difference between her singing “Fever” and the earlier “Summertime” and “Over the Rainbow” performances is that the other two were really good, and hers was very theatrical, but only okay vocally. Instead of singing the chorus and belting them out, she sang it mostly out of her head, so it was more light and airy than sultry.
By War Eagle
May 15, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this
How did I become the a*******hole of the day?
By Skippy
May 15, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this
Flats today is a great day for you! I bet you have a ticket to California already booked so you can marry your boyfriend now! Congratulations!!
By Mo
May 15, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this
Negitivo, I am in my seventies and heard that when I was a kid. I guess guys never change.
By Canes
May 15, 2008 5:24 PM | Link to this
I am suprised that the ajc did not say something like “Atlanta’s own Syesha”. The ajc has a habit of claiming people to be from Atlanta when they are really not.
By Justin
May 15, 2008 5:24 PM | Link to this
Whoops…last night I said Cook’s homecoming vid seemed long and drawn out, like they were trying to pimp him for… not true obviously lol I figure it out and this is how long each was:
David A. - 3:36 Syesha - 3:46 David C. - 3:43
By Deirdre
May 15, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this
WE…everybody gets a turn…today was yours! :-)
By Deirdre
May 15, 2008 5:35 PM | Link to this
Archie’s homecoming video was shorter because you can only hear the word “gosh” so many times before throwing up!
That was just a joke, Archie fans, please don’t pummel me! :-)
By Deirdre
May 15, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this
And one more thing before I go get our evening meal started…just in case you missed it..kip will miss the rack!
By War Eagle
May 15, 2008 7:58 PM | Link to this
I would personally prefer that the female anatomy not be discussed on this blog. I find it offensive and inappropriate.
Thank You
By Pen
May 15, 2008 8:01 PM | Link to this
Is it just me, or does David Archuletta’s mother look like Syesha?
I had to do a double take.
Syesha is a beautiful lady with a fabulous talent. Her range is better than both of the David’s. What she lacks is the ability to arrange songs or to seek out really different updated arrangements of the songs she sang. I believe AI is no longer looking for the best singer. They are looking for the best arranger, with a unique sound and a stage presence, one that will appeal to more than one generation of music lovers. Personality seems to matter the least. I think the top two is probably correct based on that criteria. In my opinion the best singers in the top 12 were Carly, Syesha and David Hernandez. My personal taste leans toward Brooke White (minus the stop and restarting). She wasn’t the best singer, but I would be most likely to buy her type of music than the others.
By DawnH
May 15, 2008 8:08 PM | Link to this
WE - is that really you?
By War Eagle
May 15, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this
Yes it’s me Dawn. Why would you have any doubt?
By DawnH
May 15, 2008 8:28 PM | Link to this
Your moral stand is admirable.
After reading the blog comments today, I’m not sure of anyone any more or whether 1 person is actually another person. The dual and split personalities have me so confused. Just checking…
By War Eagle
May 15, 2008 8:38 PM | Link to this
Just doing my part to keep the blog family friendly!
By heybud
May 15, 2008 10:17 PM | Link to this
I’m really surprised that no one has commented on the comparison Syesha made of herself to Christina Aguilera and Alicia Keys.
Syesha is a totally different artist from Christina and Alicia. Syesha is a versatile performer, but I do not believe she has the chops to be a pop star like Christina and Alicia are.
Maybe it was just me but I did not enjoy it when Syesha tried to hit high notes. To me she sounded like she was shrieking.
Yes, Syesha does have a powerful voice, but she has an ego problem if she thinks she is in the same league as Christina and Alicia.
I always find it interesting when the race card is played. It was played in 2004 when Jennifer Hudson (one of the “three divas”) exited the show before John Stevens and Diana DeGarmo, and it is being played now by at least one person on this blog regarding the exit of Syesha.
Personally, I did feel a little bit uncomfortable when the judges seemed to be favoring the two Davids over Syesha with their comments on the competition on Tuesday night. It seemed they “wanted” a David-David finale. It’s kind of like basketball. Most people want to see a Celtics-Lakers final. However, if you go back listen to the performances from Tuesday night with an unbiased ear, I think you will find that the two Davids simply performed better than Syesha. And if you look at what each of the three has done week in and week out, the two Davids clearly have been the most consistent performers. Remember, Syesha was in the bottom three or the bottom two a few times. Neither of the Davids have been in the bottom three or the bottom two.
I also find it interesting that every poll you see lists David Cook as the favorite, but Vegas still has David Arculeta picked to win it. I think Vegas has it right. The people who vote in the polls typically vote once and that’s it. However, the outcome will be determined based on the number of calls a contestant receives, and I think David Archuleta has the clear advantage there.
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
May 15, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!!!!!
i’m so Lost!!!!!!
can we talk about it tomorrow???
Lost on Idol????
yeouch!!!
By Harmony
May 15, 2008 11:54 PM | Link to this
Gosh! I finally made it to the blog!
Linny, Of course we can talk about LOST tomorrow,I doubt I can help though because I’m LOST as usual.
Looks like y’all had a busy,fun day in here.
VOTE DAVID COOK!!!
By JTesla
May 16, 2008 12:23 AM | Link to this
Some good points there heybud, you’ve brought up some topics for those that don’t want to get Lost
By DawnH
May 16, 2008 6:52 AM | Link to this
Good morning ya’ll. I have a question… does it seem like it is a very short season for the “regular” TV shows this year. Gray’s Anatomy, House, Bones, etc. are having their season finales next week. Not sure about Lost - sorry, I’ve actually never watched that one.
By Deirdre
May 16, 2008 7:43 AM | Link to this
Morning mushblogians!
Dawn….the writers’ strike has shortened the season. It’s ending around the right time but we haven’t seen as many shows as usual.
I loved the season finale of The Office last night.
Lost started it’s, I believe, 2 part/3 hour season finale last night, too. It won’t be on next week because of the Grey’s Anatomy 2 hour finale but it will be on in 2 weeks with a 2 hour season finale.
Did any of that make sense?
By DawnH
May 16, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this
D - made perfect sense. Didn’t realize the new season would still be affected by the strike! Hopefully it will get back to normal next season.
By Lara
May 16, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this
Just wanted to stop in to say hi mushblogians! I didn’t get a chance to watch LOST last night, so I am going to avoid the blog today.
Instead, I went to the Taste of Alpharetta and stood in the cold and rain for a few hours - good times, good times…
By anbi
May 16, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this
Well, at least with shorter seasons it should be cheaper to buy the DVDs. At least one can hope.
Earlier someone commented that there had been no white male winner of Idol and it was pointed out that Taylor Hicks won. It’s easy to understand how the first poster made a mistake: Taylor Hicks is pretty forgettable.
I’m definitely hoping for a DC win. DA seems like a nice kid, but he could use a bit of seasoning. And he needs to lose the influence of his stage dad, imo.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 16, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this
i guess, without giving too much away … my biggest question right now is how the O-6 get from where they are scattered now [on the island/freighter] to where i would suppose they’d be to get where we presume they’ll be from the flashforwards.
and OMG i’ve never seen any Bam Boom Blast movie with THAT much C4 in one place!!!!!! holy catfish!!!
By Deirdre
May 16, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this
Lost…do not read if you haven’t seen last night’s show yet. I was relieved when Jack was told that Claire is his sister. That explains a lot when Jack says to Kate, “Your son???? You’re not even related to him.”
There are so many questions to be answered and I’m pretty sure they won’t all be answered in the season finale. But, we’ve definitely learned some things….like how Sayid was reunited with Nadia, why Hugo knows…in future time..that they’re still in trouble(the ‘numbers’ return)that the settlement they received from Oceanic Airlines was substantial enough for Sun to buy a controlling stake in her dad’s company. The suggestion is that the freighter is going to blow up possibly killing Michael, Desmond and Jin…so that would would mean it isn’t Michael in the coffin. My next guess is Charles Widmore…who seems to be the main catalyst for EVERYTHING.
But I’m just guessing cuz it’s fun to speculate! :-)
By kittymom
May 16, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this
Lost
So, after seeing all of that C4 on the freighter, I guess we know what that remote device taped to Keamy’s arm is supposed to do?
By Deirdre
May 16, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this
Lost but the BIGGEST question of all, for me, is why are the O6 lying about what happened?
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 16, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this
Lost comments - do not read if you did’t watch last night
Would Sun’s comment to her father that “Two men are responsible for Jin’s death, and you are one” possibly refer to Charles Widmore? Will she become a ruthless businesswoman who will seek to take down the Widmore dynasty? this could get interesting, LOL
and it was great to see Sayid reunited with Nadia — at least THAT was a sweet scene which unfortunately we know doesn’t last.
OK, explain this, tho, D — we saw last night that Reyes tries to give Hugo the camaro but he refuses to be in it when he sees the numbers, right? so… how does that jive with him driving it LAST week when the police chased him down? i guess we will have to wait and see what the connection is!!!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 16, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this
Lost
D, only reason I can imagine is that by moving the island, the people are protected from Widmore et al from further attack, but if he knows they still live, he might try again? that seems really mundane compared to the rest of the show, so it’s probably totally wrong, LOL!
By Deirdre
May 16, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this
I think we’re all probably totally wrong about everything but that’s part of the fun!!!
By Deirdre
May 16, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this
Lost I don’t think it’s possible that the end of this show could possibly live up to the trip we’ve been taken on but…I still say that it is not important. The ride is what’s fun for me.
And we have to keep in mind that the writers have already said that here isn’t a ‘real world’ explanation for everything…just most things.
The hard-nosed Asian guy from the freighter…is it Miles….is rapidly becoming one of mu favorite characters…just the fact that he’s so ok with communicating with dead people….and so grouchy!!! I just love him whenever he shows up!
By Deirdre
May 16, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this
I’m off folks…talk to you this afternoon!
By KPH
May 16, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this
Whats up with the blog?
By KPH
May 16, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this
Hello anyone out there?
By Negativo
May 16, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this
Lame day today, KPH.
By KPH
May 16, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this
Looks like it Neg. I thought maybe the blog was down.
By JTesla
May 16, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this
Is it Tuesday yet? I’m looking forward to the big show, and also to the season being over.
By Negativo
May 16, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this
I think we should make it a point to be more outrageous and offensive on this blog. It seems to me that civility is always bad for ratings. Look at how a little fighting got things going on the last thread.
Who’s with me?
By KPH
May 16, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this
I feel the same way JT this season seems to have dragged on a bit even though the overall talent was better than in seasons past. I guess we are just over the initial excitement of the show.
By JTesla
May 16, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
KPH I agree, and I don’t feel as burned out as I did last year. So there is still hope in me for the next season.
Negativo, your opinion offends me!
By Negativo
May 16, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this
KPH, this is a big problem for Idol. Quite frankly, nobody sees a real difference in winning Idol vs coming in the top 5 in regards to what it means for theior career. If you think about it, only 2 Idol winners hit the big time (Kelly and Carrie), 3 have completely bombed (Reuban, Taylor, Fantasia), while Jordan looks like she’ll fall somewhere in between the losers and the megastars.
What does that mean? It means we don’t care who wins Idol because the runner-ups are just as likely to be successful as the winners. Idol knows this, and that’s why they are praying that Cook wins, because if it’s Arch, well, it will be another commercial failure for Idol and might be a death blow for the show.
By Harmony
May 16, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this
Neg, I would be outrageous with you, but can’t because my daughter is taking me out later to celebrate the last day of being 47 yrs. old. I don’t want to get a year older, so I won’t be celebrating tomorrow.
By Negativo
May 16, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this
Harmony: It doesn’t matter how old you are, it only matters that you get really drunk on your birthday.
By Harmony
May 16, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
Thats a good suggestion get drunk then I want care that I’m getting old rapidly.
By KPH
May 16, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this
I hear Ya Neg. David A. wont sell as well as David C. so therfore I hope cook wins at least that will help the show stay afloat. I have been out of pocket for a few day’s so I havent been able to comment on Fantasia’s performance the other night. I just have one question. WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT? That girl has gone crazy! Did you guy’s see the look on Simon’s face while she was on stage? That was exactly how my Wife and I felt. It was so strange when it was over we just looked at each other with that same expression on our faces. LOL!
By KPH
May 16, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this
Harmony just age gracefully and take care of yourself. Just a few glasses of merlot will do the trick just sipem dont slugem. :-)
By Deirdre
May 16, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this
Whoa!!!! You guys have been pretty quiet today.
Maybe we need a new thread. Syesha is old news now!
My Atlanta son turns 27 next week and his dad and I are meeting him and his girl friend at Maggiano’s for dinner Saturday night…..I think I’m looking forward to it more than he is!
By Negativo
May 16, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this
Remember that commercial about “this is your brain on drugs”? Well, that is an example of your brain being a ho on crack. What an embarassment for everybody involved…Latoya London must have looked at that display and laughed her ASS off how this pathetic skank was the winner of American Idol instead of her!
By Harmony
May 16, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this
Thanks KPH, I’ll take your advise and try to age gracefully,there is nothing I can do to stop the process anyway.
With age comes wisdom, so I urge all of you youngsters to listen to us older, wiser folks and vote COOK!
By JTesla
May 16, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this
If Archie wins he will be the next Ruben. Forever outshined by the person he beat, and doomed to live a life of obscurity. David A – the worst top two finisher ever.
KPH, I found a picture of Fantasia’s performance and had it as my desktop background for a while. I couldn’t take it for very long and had to change it. I kept with the rooster theme and found a picture of Rooster Cogburn, much easier on the eyes.
By JTesla
May 16, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this
Happy Birthday Harmony!
By KPH
May 16, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this
No problem Harmony :-) LOL @ JT. I couldnt understand but a few lyrics. Poor Seacrest had to compliment her afterward. I wonder what he was really thinking. He did ask her what color her hair was and she didnt even know LOL!
By Deirdre
May 16, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this
Happy Birthday Harmony.
You’re still too young…save the drunken-ness for when it really counts!
By Deirdre
May 16, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this
Did y’all hear this? Another Idol hits Broadway:
Taylor Hicks will make his Broadway debut on June 6, playing Teen Angel in “Grease” at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.
Taylor Hicks said being in New York for three months will allow him to continue working on his next CD. He’s been writing songs and recording demos in Nashville, Hicks said, and hopes to release a new single in the fall.
The Hoover native and former “American Idol” winner, 31, will perform in the musical through Sept. 7. Hicks plans to announce his Broadway run on television this morning, on NBC’s “The Today Show.”
“I’m honored for the opportunity to experience Broadway,” Hicks said Thursday. “I feel blessed and excited.”
He’ll appear in one number in the musical, singing “Beauty School Dropout.” That’s traditional for his character, a hip guardian angel who makes a showy appearance in Act II, offering advice to a teen named Frenchy.
“This particular part, Teen Angel, really allows me to put my toe in the water and test the waters,” Hicks said. “I’ve always been a little over the top, so this is perfect for me.”
By KPH
May 16, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
This one goes out to Harmony Happy Birthday!
Ladies and Gentlemen….THE BEATLES!
You say it’s your birthday It’s my birthday too, yeah They say it’s your birthday We’re gonna have a good time I’m glad it’s your birthday Happy birthday to you.
Yes we’re going to a party party Yes we’re going to a party party Yes we’re going to a party party
I would like you to dance (Birthday) Take a cha-cha-cha-chance (Birthday) I would like you to dance (Birthday) Dance
I would like you to dance (Birthday) Take a cha-cha-cha-chance (Birthday) I would like you to dance (Birthday) Dance
You say it’s your birthday Well it’s my birthday too, yeah You say it’s your birthday We’re gonna have a good time I’m glad it’s your birthday Happy birthday to you.
By Harmony
May 16, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this
Thanks Everyone for the birthday wishes!
I’m out for awhile.
By War Eagle
May 16, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARM!!!
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
May 17, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this
WOW. i left work sick, and think i died for about 24 hours, lol.
anyway
Happy Birthday Harm!!!! you’re so young yet, don’t worry one bit!!! i promise, there’s a LOT to come in the future!!!
D, i envy you… i adore Maggiones!!! i don’t remember what it’s called, but they make this spinach and chicken in pasta with a white sauce that is to freaking DIE for, LOL
anywho…
see you guys around…
By Harmony
May 17, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this
Almost a full day now of being 48.I don’t feel any different today than I felt yesterday when I was a youngster of 47.
Thanks again for the birthday wishes.
All I want for my birthday is a David Cook victory!
DWTS- I haven’t got a clue as to you will win that one.