My day is officially titled "Wacky Wednesday," so I figure that is permission to write about whatever the heck I want to write about. So today I choose American Idol. No, this is not the first time I've written about that wonderful show. You may recall a certain controversial post written several weeks back about Adam Lambert and charisma. I was a 100% devoted Adam fan until last week... Are you gasping in shock. I know, it's shocking. After all my proclaimed love for Adam Lambert, he just lost that spark for me. I'm now a Kris fan all the way!
So this change of heart has made me ponder and ponder (is it sad that a T.V. show could take up so much of my mental time?). Why the change? The judges still adore him. Other artists adore him. America obviously still loves him. Why don't I? Here are the possibilities I've come up with and as usual, it makes me think of my characters.
1. Repetition- Adam is very distinct in his stylistic elements (e.g. the sticking his tongue out while singing really high). At first it drew me too him, but after a while it got old.
2. Over dramatized- He's a great performer, but sometimes I feel like he's acting like a rock star instead of being one. It doesn't always seem genuine to me.
3. He peaked too early- He was too good too fast, so now it's hard for him to amaze me.
I'll leave it to you guys to see how this might apply or not apply to any of your characters. Feel free to leave you thoughts in the comments, but I really want to know is, who do you think is going to win?!! And why are they your favorite? It's okay to say Adam. :) I still think he's incredibly talented!
Kris is going to win!!! Oh wait am I allowed to comment on my own post? LOL! Go Kris!!
ReplyDeleteOoh, ok so today was the first day I've ever youtube'd Kris... because as you know, I live in England and I don't watch TV (EVER) so I've been sort of following idol through youtube. Anyway, first I did Danny because I keep forgetting to watch him--and his song was good. Then just as I was going to see how Adam did last night, I caught the name Kris Allen and I was like, "oh he must be the other guy" so I clicked on him. I watched the song the judges didn't like, but I loved the song so I thought it was good--then I watched the one the judges freaked over. then I watched it again, and again, and again! LOL! I forgot all about watching Adam till just now--and I don't care. Kris is so cute and good! I hope he stays in! Jenni
ReplyDeleteI agree with the whole tongue thing. I can listen to Adam, but I can't watch him. I also agree that Kris should be the winner. I love his voice and okay...he's cute too.
ReplyDeleteJenni, Kris's second song was incredible!! I thought Danny did a great job, but I'm just not a fan in general and who's Adam? Just kidding. Don't hate me all you Adam fans.
ReplyDeleteYay, Christine! I so knew we would get along. You just proved it! I'm glad to see your an Idol watcher. Not that it's a prerequisite to being an MMW or anything, but it does make you cooler.
ReplyDeleteOk, so I was never an Adam fan. He's voice is too shrieky. He gets on my nerves, plus he wears more makeup than I do. Maybe I'm just jealous that it looks better on him, I'm not sure. But he's just not my cup of tea. I've been a Danny fan from the beginning. I don't know if it's just because I feel sympathetic because his wife died or what. But his vocals are so strong and they definately come from the heart and he is sooo genuine. But then again, so is Kris. He is such a quiet unassuming person. I like that his vocals aren't all crazy. He has an understated talent that makes you notice it more because it is so understated. (does that even make sense?) It's like with writing, if you hit the readers over the head again and again with your point it get old, but if you just give them little hints of the story's potential they're hooked. That's how I feel about Kris. So for me, I'd be happy if either Danny or Kris win. (It took me awhile to say that, huh?)
ReplyDeleteIt's funny, but I used to think Adam was good looking, makeup and all (I know that's gross), but not now. Danny is super talented, I just don't love the raspy quality in his voice. Paula thinks it's super sexy. I figure it's just one of those things you either love it or don't like it at all. I'm also not a huge fan of the R&B stylings he does. But I can definitely appreciate what others see in him. I completely agree with you assessment of Kris. I think he's so talented he makes it look easy. Which is why it took people a while to realize just how incredibly awesome he is!
ReplyDeleteCandi, I was with you all the way until I just read your comment above. You don't think Adam is good looking anymore???????? Now, I can get with you on the "acting" like a rock star, the tongue sticking out, the grabbing of his thigh (oh, wait you didn't say that), and the screechiness. But, when you go and say he's not good looking that's when I draw the line. LOL He's hot. HOT. Eye make up and all. In fact, the more eye make up he wears the more amazing his eyes look. And that smile, come now people, it's incredible.
ReplyDeleteBut, that being said. Kris rose from the bottom not only in the competition, but in my devotion too. I voted for only him last night (yes, I'm the dork who actually votes. And usually I divide my loyalties between two on the phone lines.) So, I hope it's Kris who wins!
Kasie, He still has his moments, but somehow the enchantmet is gone. I can never see him the same again and that extends to his looks. Of course, if he does something amazing in the final I might be able to reconsider...maybe. So sorry to disappoint you. It brings me no joy to do it.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Nikki, Danny all the way. I really like Kris and Adam - I feel like any of them could potentially win and it would make sense... but I love Danny. I love the raspy voice. I love how he got teary when talking about his wife in the first interview. I love that he keeps dancing anyway, whether Simon thinks he can dance or not. I just heart him. :)
ReplyDeleteDown girls. You're starting to drool. LOL I'm still sticking with Kris. I guess we'll see what happens tonight, eh?
ReplyDeleteYAY! An Idol post! :D
ReplyDeleteCandice, I am intrigued with your switch to Kris. As you know, I share your enthusiasm. Big time. (he he)
I agree with you about Adam. He is good, no doubt, but he can overdo it. And, bear in mind, he is over singing Aerosmith. Aerosmith. I didn't know that was possible.
Anyway, I have been all Kris from the start. His performance of Kanye last night was FANTASTIC! He totally has the chops to win this contest. I get so peeved by the judges comments. They have been gunning for an Adam/Danny finale since the beginning.
GO KRIS GO!
P.S. Kasie, I vote too. Like . . . thirty times every week. lol, I'm pathetic. :)
Jenn, I think a lot of girls love for Danny started with his heart felt bio. I certainly understand the Danny love. I just don't feel it. But I did think he version of "You are so Beautiful" was awesome!!:)
ReplyDeleteRenee, You were so right about Kris. I can admit that now. And how do you over sing Aerosmith? The long anticipated answer to that question has finally been revealed.
I'm glad to see we're on the same wave length again. All's right in the universe.
So I just finished watching last nights performances. I had it DVR'd so I didn't get to vote. I liked the beginning of Adam's first song, but then he shrieked and ruined one of my favorite songs. But the beginning was beautiful, I wish he would have kept going that way. Danny's second song "You are so beautiful" was really good. I did like it. I liked both of Kris' songs. The second one was really gutsy because he went so simple with just the guitar. I loved it! It's what I love so much about him. So now I'm really worried he will get voted off, but if he doesn't then I have the tough choice of choosing between him and Danny!! What will I do??? LOLOL!
ReplyDeleteWAHOO!! Go Kris! My vote is easy next week.
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ReplyDeleteCandice, all IS right in the universe. Especially now that Kris is in the finals. Oh yeah, baby! :D
ReplyDeleteP.S. Jenni, you're from England, what in the world is a "ding dong?" LOL! Because that's apparently what Simon thinks the finale will be.
Yayayayayay!! And what did Simon mean? I hope that wasn't a slight against Kris. Because if it was... well, let's just put it this way, I was a Simon fan, but he may go the way of Adam in my book if he's not careful.
ReplyDeleteSigh. Perfect final as far as I'm concerned. I get my eye candy and my Kris! Yay. Simon said "ding dong" was a good thing, but the way they were all shocked when Kris got put in just made me mad. I mean, hello, the judges have always been hard on Kris and he's still made it. So awesome.
ReplyDeleteok, my husband says ding dong means like "that's awesome" or something close. It's a good thing.
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