'American Idol': Why Change the Bloody Rules?
Well, what do you think of this latest rule change? Or do you think of it at all -- after only 10 or so hours of possible rumination? Me? I think it stinks most foul. It's unnecessary. It smacks of elitism. By God, this is anti-DEMOCRATIC. Leave it to a Brit to come up with this... You'd think the Queen herself had a role in this one. "Let them eat cake, those American peasants... They'll watch anything over there...We can change the rules because we are the rules..."
Who is behind this travesty? Dr. Evil, of course. Who is Dr. Evil? Only the most important guy in show business. That's my name -- perhaps his, too -- for the great Oz himself, Simon Fuller, of 19 Entertainment, who sits behind the curtain over there in the U.K., pulling strings with his arch-compatriot, who just happens to share his first name. Simon Cowell: The public face of the evil empire.
(This is what happens when you have too much coffee in the morning...Note to self: Cut back to five cups before 9...)
I'm feeling in a listy mood. Why would -- other than sheer anti-Democratic impulses that only a country beset by a crusty monarchy could come up with -- did "Idol" change the rule?
Let's go!
1.) They don't trust you, the viewer. Leave it to the voter, they seem to think, and they'll keep another Sanjaya in the finalist group, but let a great singer - Daughtry! - go early.
2.) This is an insurance policy. Just in the case voters get it WRONG AGAIN, and don't vote for the "right" singer, they'll be able to pull their fave-of-the-moment (Megan, let's say) out of the fire at the last minute. And dear Megs did come perilously close to the burn zone last night.
3.) What happens the NEXT time voters don't vote for the singer Dr. Evil wants? They'll change the rule again! "Did we say 'once' before the top five," says SiCo. "We meant 'twice.' Sorry. "
4.) The show desperately wants water-cooler chatter - people are talking too much about Da Bachelor, and not Da Idol. Change rules and - to co-opt Mencken's old phrase - stir up the animals.
5.) The show has little confidence in this season's crop, to begin with, but heaven help it if a truly promising singer out this shrinking group has a bad night and gets dumped by the voters. The judges will now be able to throw that person a life line. Is there a future Jennifer Hudson in this group? A budding Chris Daughtry. Howabout a Kelly Clarkson? Her performance up there last night - whether you like the song or not - demonstrated dramatically that there's not another one of HER this season either... Please call Simon if your crystal ball reveals the future super-star because he sure doesn't see him or her. The glam Adam Lambert? Terrifically talented kid - who has a glittering future career on Broadway. He's a performer - NOT someone, I suspect, who will sell a million records.
So now I'm wondering...what WILL the next rule change be? I've got it! A fifth judge will be added later this season. His name...Dr. Evil....
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Here's my comment on the subject.
Simon Cowell…
“May I remind you that on this show we do not allow democracy.”
Remember these words…cause he means it.
Do I have to remind him that this is “America”? Do I need to point out to him that the show is “American Idol”? Would it be wrong for me to mention to him that for 2 hours “American’s” are VOTING? Should I bring it to his attention that his services are no longer needed and thanks but we can handle it from here. I think 25,000,000 “American’s” can cover for all 4 judges just fine.
But thanks to this new “judges giving the finger veto” American Idol now controls the outcome.
Millions of people voting…texting……for nothing.
Oh by the way….didn’t somebody else try this back in 1776?
I think was it Colonial Idol…maybe?
Simon Cowell…
“May I remind you that on this show we do not allow democracy.”
Me…
“May I remind you that in this country we do not allow monarchies, so bite me.”
Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death…And God Bless The U.S.A.
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I like the new rule. I was afraid that the judges were going to be allowed to send anyone of their choice out of the bottom 3 or 4 home. This save thing allows contestants who are considered "safe" by their fans, who then vote for someone else for some stupid reason, pity, sympathy, whatever, another chance and gives these stupid voters a wake up call.
Have a listen to Adam Lambert's studio version of Black and White and then comment on whether he will sell records. (It's on You Tube along with several other demos.) It seems rather stupid to judge someone as a recording artist when you've only heard them live. Don't you think the judges listen to the studio recordings before they watch the show? Come on ...they've all been in the music business a long time. Give them some credit.
I keep waiting for someone to mention, all the examples they mentioned of people leaving too early went home after the fifth round except Michael Johns. Daughtry was fourth, Trynice was fourth, Hudson was third. This rule change wouldn't have even saved them.
Nice post! Keep it real.I have looked over your blog a few times and I love it.
Adam Lambert makes great pop music...you should check out "Pop Goes the Camera"...he could give Lady GaGa a run for her money..."Kiss and Tell" is a great pop song...Adam will be huge...bet on it....
Well...I was afraid that the judges were going to be allowed to send anyone of their choice out of the bottom 3 or 4 home. This save thing allows contestants who are considered "safe" by their fans, who then vote for someone else for some stupid reason, pity, sympathy, whatever, another chance and gives these stupid voters a wake up call.
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