American Idol: Live Results Show #3

Hey, 111 (camgreer), let me know how that vote fraud thing goes. If Barrack Obama wins the Democratic nomination, we'll need your expertise to find the black techno-wiz (oh wait, wrong racist stereotype, but you'll think of something) who won the primaries for him. (Same with if Hilary wins. Bad enough we let them vote, now they're cheating to beat good hard working white people)?

Guess what, the show is called American IDOL, not American Singer, or American Talent. As many have pointed out, a true talent competition can't be properly judged by the lay public, and even with trained professionals making all the calls, it will still end up being a combination of objective (technical) ratings and some subjective tastes.
How many people (myself included) thought Britney Spears was horrible, yet she's made millions. At some point popularity can fuel itself, at least for a little while, even without real merit backing it. You don't need a living caricature of your race cheating for you for this to happen.

Oh, and camgreer, while we're on the subject of Indian stereotypes, I think the most common stereotypes are
1) non-acculturated convenience store owner - more concerned with Indian culture, Bollywood, etc. than American culture, and probably too busy to waste his time voting.
2) yuppie, assimilated, professional (mostly doctor, programmer, or engineer) - More concerned with fitting in to American culture. Having Sunjaya stay on TV longer is as harmful to the Indian-American image as William Hung was to Asian-Americans. Why would they vote to keep him on?

And one last lesson in democracy--the average voting masses make really dumb choices sometimes. I think that the people voted for Sunjaya are, by merit of their poor decision making, are unfit to vote for AI, yet they do. Honestly, I think quite a few people making comments here are, by merit of their closet racism, let out only through the veil of internet anonymity, shouldn't be allowed to vote in the U.S., yet they do.

Okay, that was a bit of a rant, but somebody needed to say it. It's funny, the ultra-PC think that being a "non-racist" means never criticizing a member of another race, never using the wrong words, and basically putting your head in the sand and ignoring any facts that may distinguish one from another. On the other end, the ultra-right thinks that if you let 'them' have the vote and dont tie them to trees, you're doing pretty well. When it comes down to it, that's not a definition of racism so much as tactlessness.

Saying "maybe he stayed in because of the Indian voting block" isn't necessarily a sign of racism. Saying that, but not saying the same about Justin and "white voting fraud" probably is. I have nothing against trashing Sunjaya for his (lack of) singing talent, stage presence, and maturity of as a performer, but these racist speculators should just turn off Idol and go listen to their Prussian Blue CDs, because this is AMERICAN Idol, and white people no longer have a monopoly on undeserved votes.

Interesting how there have been a lot of talented people eliminated in favor of less talented ones on AI, but this is the first time a large portion of the public have blamed it on that person's 'race'. Guess white people are incapable of the same favoritism that Indians are being accused of here, and neither of blacks. (Though honestly, I imagine a lot of people do blame a "black voting block" for some things, but just not publically because THAT flavour of bigotry isn't acceptable).

I absolutely adore Sanjaya :P)).. I really hope he stays as long, as it's possible.. And - no, I am not 13, Indian, neither I am gay ;)).. Moreover, I've just had a baby and I swear, I really wish I could adopt this cute little boy, Sanjaya.. Too bad, being 25, I can't really wish I could marry him ;)).. So, leave him and his fans alone - everybody has the right to choose and vote for whoever they want and for whatever reason :)).. And if you think it should be pure singing competition - well, maybe you should suggest to Simon to make it radio show instead ;).. Or, at least, to get rid of all those super-mini skirts, diamonds and nice haircuts ;P..

I'm wondering what happened to some of the good singers when they made it to Hollywood. Maybe they should change the format of their judging style from the beginning to have come up with 24 singers; some with excellent voices, but most with so so voices. Where did all the talent go? Hollywood was too grueling.

I personally am glad that Haley made the final 12. She and Jordin are the only 2 who I would consider buying a CD of their songs.

Haley has talent and she performs well. I'd also have bought a CD from Leslie Hunt. Too bad that most AI listeners have never seen or heard of scat. Leslie and Haley are awesome.

I still say that there are alot of homosexuals who must be voting for Sanjaya. Why else would anyone vote for him. His voice does not project and well he moves like a fruitcake.

I can't wait to see the comments from the pro gay hysterics over that one. But well it's true.

GO HALEY YOU ROCK!

The judges said "America got it wrong." If they didn't X, Y, or Z to advance to the Top 12, they should not have placed them in the Top 24. Once they are in the Top 24, it's anybody's game...People have their favorites for different reasons...Any of the Top 24 SHOULD be IDOL worthy, as any one of them can win when it's left up to US to vote!~ In my opinion, there are only six or seven that I really think deserve to be there & only 3-4 that I would their CD.

I suspect that some Indian techno-whiz has figured a way to make millions of phones dial remotely for Sanjaya. The boy's not making it on talent, that's for sure, even he is surprised at his success. If he's still there after next week, the producers need to look into vote fraud and try to do something about this travesty.
If things straighten out and the right contestants move on, we will see Blake and Melinda in the final.

Remember this is a TV show done for ratings. I totally agree with the person who questioned that these are the best of the 100,000 people who originally "auditioned"? There were probably thousands as good or better that never really got a chance. Most of us have probably attended local high school musicals where there were performers that made us go "wow". Only a few made it through this year.

People vote for lots of reasons and one of course(unfortunately) maybe race. Others vote for who is from there state or town. It is not all about singing ability. Good singers will get voted off if they are splitting a vote along a certain line whether race,sex or style or maybe how they dress.

Whether the producers manipulate the votes we will never know. Certainly keeping certain people in helps with the ratings and that means more money. Hey, it's good TV. Will more people watch because Sanjaya is going on? Probably. I find it interesting that the Judges wouldn't be saying that any of the top 24 (that THEY picked) would be good enough to be the American Idol. For them to say that certain people are "awful" only emphasizes that they (or more precisely the producers)shouldn't have picked them to begin with.

It is a travesty that Sanjaya is still there and Sundance is gone. Obviously, the judges felt that way and so did the contestants. Race should have nothing to do with this-this is a singing contest. Songchoice is important-and although "Jeremy" did not showcase Sundance's voice, Sanjaya's song and his whole demeanor was laughable. I am a white middle aged woman, and I hope that people come to their senses and vote for Melinda or Lakisha in the end. Talent needs to override everything. And yes I voted for Taylor Hicks, only because I did not like Kat-if Chris would have still beem in there, it would have hard.

Wheeewwww---Sounds like there are quite a few folks disappointed with the latest AI results!
Just wanted to thank Liz Finn-Arnold for her interesting column and recap of AI.

On a personal note, the video of Seacrest and Cowell somewhere in Africa was pathetic. They looked unnatural and could take some tips from Angelina Jolie or the late, great Audrey Hepburn. I think the whole idea of AI giving back is a huge, shallow publicity stunt since it makes the show and the money bag producers look like do-gooders when in reality--it's all about outward exposure so more money can be deposited in their personal coffers. Notice that the exact dollar amount was not even given! Just hinted at.
Since the show is in a generous mood, why not give all the contestants who made it through Hollywood week some kind of prize money--obviously, the rates would be pro-rated as to how long they lasted on the show. Just a thought!