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You know what really disgusts me about American Idol?
I once watched part of the first show of a new season and I hated the fact that the entire premise of that show was to make fun of people in a very rude way. I realize that the people auditioning had to know they would get mocked, but still. It was just mean and ugly.
"Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham
I once watched part of the first show of a new season and I hated the fact that the entire premise of that show was to make fun of people in a very rude way. I realize that the people auditioning had to know they would get mocked, but still. It was just mean and ugly.
"Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham
QuoteQuoteI should have forced them to turn on NPR.
Hmmmm. American Idol or NPR. I'm not sure which is funnier.
Walt
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I think, shows like that are good. It's just mindless, inconsequential entertainment that gets our minds off of daily stress and the problems of the world. When you get down to it... that's just about all of television! Except for 'Family Guy'! Hee, hee...
Chuck
Karen:
The mockery is sad, but unfortunately entertainment value is what it is. I find guilty pleasure in watching tone deaf hootchies try to sing, who really think they are the shizzle dizzle.
The horrible thing that happens is the way Simon ridicules the overweight/mentally challenged contestants. They will never live it down when the return home. I've wondered how many have shamed themselves to suicide.
Anyway...I'll still watch...I'll still laugh. But, I'm done with AI for this season. I'm slightly freakin pissed...
is
The mockery is sad, but unfortunately entertainment value is what it is. I find guilty pleasure in watching tone deaf hootchies try to sing, who really think they are the shizzle dizzle.
The horrible thing that happens is the way Simon ridicules the overweight/mentally challenged contestants. They will never live it down when the return home. I've wondered how many have shamed themselves to suicide.
Anyway...I'll still watch...I'll still laugh. But, I'm done with AI for this season. I'm slightly freakin pissed...
is
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QuoteI once watched part of the first show of a new season and I hated the fact that the entire premise of that show was to make fun of people in a very rude way.
You'll really love me now, Karen That's part of why I LIKED the show (rudeness excluded--there were definitely times my jaw dropped and I thought a line was crossed). But it's like anything else---you become a celebrity you know beforehand you will be hounded by paparazzi--so don't bitch about it (unless they're hounding your kids to which I'm adamantly against). Same with American Idol--all of them are briefed beforehand--they know they are going to be judged and they know it will be televised if they are "entertaining" enough. So with that said, let the funny comments commence, as far as I'm concerned.
Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.
JohnRich 4
QuoteFuck it. I'll say it. Everyone who watches reality tv shows is stupid.
Well, you're wrong, of course.
People are different in many different ways, including what they enjoy for entertainment. I'm sure there are tons of perfectly intelligent people who find reality TV shows to be good entertainment. Likewise, even though I think MTV is full of stupid shows, I'm not going to generalize and label everyone who watches MTV as idiots. What one chooses to watch on TV is not necessarily a reflection of one's intelligence.
Well, I guess I think that if someone is attracted to a show because of the fact that it ridicules and embarasses people, that says something about that person.
"Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham
"Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham
Buried 0
they are only fun or ok to watch if you turn it into a big drinking game
Where is my fizzy-lifting drink?
Where is my fizzy-lifting drink?
PLFXpert 0
QuoteWell, I guess I think that if someone is attracted to a show because of the fact that it ridicules and embarasses people, that says something about that person.
It might, it might not. People can have very different intentions, though they might have the same reaction--to laugh, or cry, or be pissed.
If I trip and fall (as long as I'm obviously OK) and someone points and laughs I don't really take that as that is a bad/mean person. People need to learn to laugh at themselves and it's OK to laugh at/with others, too sometimes.
We disagree, but one thing I do know/can tell is that why you feel the way you do about "American Idol" is coming from a good place/good intentions. So, there's no reason at this point for me to have to dislike you or think anything negative about you simply b/c we have a deferring opinion and interest.
I don't think generally, the intentions/comments are mean-spirited on American Idol. It's a singing competition. One tries out and expects to be judged. Simon says "You absolutely can not sing". That is his judgement, and he's usually correct, and frankly kids need to stop being told they're so wonderful and great at everything and given 20th place awards b/c then they will be given false premise to base their aspirations on. How does one ever get the want to be better at something if they're always praised for their mediocre school performance, sports performance or in this case, singing performance.
Anywho....whew....I think I just took that to speaker's corner (sorry Andrea).
One thing I know for certain about myself is that why I enjoy American Idol does NOT come from a bad/mean-sprited place. So I'm OK if someone might think otherwise b/c I enjoy the show.
Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.
mfrese 0
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Fuck it. I'll say it. Everyone who watches reality tv shows is stupid.
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Well, you're wrong, of course. ***
Until a few weeks ago, I would probably have been in the former camp to some extent...hated "Idol", never like Survivor, the rest were too hideous to even ponder.
Then I started watching "The Next Food Network Star".
Got to the third episode (where the second of the six competitors was about to be eliminated), and realized I was now actually interested in who was going to leave, and who might stay. I had developed an opinion, I kinda liked one or two of these people, and really disliked a couple as well. At which point I turned to my wife and shrieked (in a small, girlish voice that belonged to a stranger): "OH MY GOD! I'm watching a REALITY SHOW"!!!
So, I guess I'm stupid.
But at least I don't watch "American Idol", that would be really bad...
Doctor I ain't gonna die,
Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash
Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash
Hmmmm. American Idol or NPR. I'm not sure which is funnier.
Walt
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