American Idol
HRinGA
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I am once again sucked into the madness of AI. It's like a bad car wreck; one cannot look away. Only this year I've convinced my husband and oldest child they must watch also. It's actually turned into some quality family time...in a sick and twisted way. We have muted and/or changed the channel frequently and try to impress upon her that "this an an example of how NOT to act." She's old enough to get it. Although, I was chastized by a fellow mother who couldn't believe I watched that "crap" as she called it. I bet she watches it too, and just doesn't want to tell me.
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I saw parts of it last night. I was struck by two things.
1. Lots of folks think getting on their hands and knees and beggin is more effective than singing their way to hollywood. These are the same folks who will do "anything" to move on.
2. Lots of folks think they can sing. They get this big build up about getting voice lessons since they left the womb, and their mama's think they can sing. Then you hear them and it sounds like grandma was in the rocker and the cat's tail was under it. You get the picture. These are the folks who not like the "Pinball Wizard" described in the Who album Tommy.
He is deaf, dumb and blind - but can play. These folks cannot. And they must all be deaf to not know how atrocious they sound.
Other than than, I enjoy the show.
When all those who made it past these local auditions get to Hollywood, it will get much more interesting - those who were merely looking for their 15 minutes of fame, which is the case with the majority of them - will be weeded out.
There are much worse things on TV.
ERS
IMHO, watching it with the family, using the opportunity to exchange age-appropriate opinions and values for your family...PRICELESS.
My 5 year old dances a lot and says who he likes and doesn't like.
My 6 year old tells me I'm a better singer than all of them. (I'm not - but remember that's why I play the trombone with The Cheese Movers)
I enjoy the train wreck, and I also think they move on to the "real" competition at just the right time. (Right when I'm getting sick of it of the train wreck...)
I just wish they'd find a more creative way to say "This was a tough decision. I'm sorry, but..... you'll be seeing a lot more of us. YOU'RE GOING TO HOLLYWOOD!"
Randy has a new catch phrase every year. This year, it's "good lookin' out, dawg!" Whatever that means. Maybe he could come up with something equally fascinating to say when he gives them the good or bad news about making it to the next round.
Not surprisingly, all the Minnesota people got discharged. Welcome home, losers, now get back to work!
Employee Name:
Hire Date:
Date of Evaluation:
Supervisor Name:
Employee Performance Evaluation
Please mark one;
___ You SUCK!
___ You ROCK!
Employee Signature and Date
Supervisor Signature and Date
I suppose, then, that the employees would like to use a similar form to evaluate us on the Employee Satisfaction Surveys. x:D
Here's my proposed new form:
Employee Name:
Hire Date:
Date of Evaluation:
Supervisor Name:
Employee Performance Evaluation
Please mark one;
___ You SUCK!
___ You're OKAY! [i.e., not worth the time and effort to replace you, not everybody has to be a superstar, but you're only a hair away from the "SUCK" category so watch your P's and Q's...on the other hand, here's hoping you step up to the "ROCK" level]
___ You ROCK!
Employee Signature and Date
Supervisor Signature and Date
I suppose, then, that the employees would like to use a similar form to evaluate us on the Employee Satisfaction Surveys. [As they darn well should!!!]
REVISION (FORGIVE ME PLEASE!)
Here's my proposed new form:
Employee Name:
Hire Date:
Date of Evaluation:
Supervisor Name:
Employee Performance Evaluation
Please mark one;
___ You SUCK!
___ I'm OKAY, You're OKAY!
___ You ROCK!
Employee Signature and Date
Supervisor Signature and Date
Sorry Open. In today's world we have to make sure the obvious answers (and as far as the supervisors are concerned, the only acceptable answers) are politically correct.
Nae
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>REVISION (FORGIVE ME PLEASE!)
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>Here's my proposed new form:
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>Employee Name:
>Hire Date:
>Date of Evaluation:
>Supervisor Name:
>
>Employee Performance Evaluation
>
>Please mark one;
>___ You SUCK!
>___ I'm OKAY, You're OKAY!
>___ You ROCK!
>
>
>Employee Signature and Date
>
>Supervisor Signature and Date
>
>
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>Sorry Open. In today's world we have to make
>sure the obvious answers (and as far as the
>supervisors are concerned, the only acceptable
>answers) are politically correct.
>
>Nae
But, but, but these don't even have a 5 point performance scale allowing different levels of suckiness or rockness. Geez you make it too simple managers might start using it!!
Employee Name:
Hire Date:
Date of Evaluation:
Supervisor Name:
Employee Performance Evaluation
Please mark one;
___ You SO TOTALLY SUCK!
___ You kind of suck but maybe there's hope.
___ I'm OKAY, You're OKAY!
___ I think you rock, but just a little bit.
___ You SO TOTALLY ROCK!
Employee Signature and Date
Supervisor Signature and Date
I still think they'd get them done more timely using this one than any other versions we might currently be using.
Let's not bog this down with goals or specific actions and deadlines to follow up, though. That would so totally suck.
I guess its alright as a show. A lot more singing than I care for. Are there ever any immunity challenges or backstabbing tribal alliances?
Of course I have only watched one show but here is my take on how the judges seem to always react:
Randy - Fantastic baby! You started off a little rough but pulled it together!
Paula - I love you! I love you! Dont EVER give up on your dreams!
Simon - Sorry, but I think you were awful. I dont know who you are trying to be. Its unclear. And that outfit? Did you lose a dare?
Shades of CSI Miami...
Simon would remind you that this is a singing competition. That's why there's a lot of singing. x:D
I never caught on to the Survivor shows. I hear those are equally as addictive.
I am currently watching:
Survivor (Online)
Heroes (Online)
Arrested Development (Netflix)
Survivor was a huge hit but American Idol is a true phenomenon. There are shows that just talk about AI. The interest level is unbelievable.
Since I dont care for singing (unless its 80s alternative) I havent taken the time to watch the show.
Its great that Paula Abdul is kept off the streets though...
You can dance, you can fly, having the time of your life! Ooooh, see that girl, watch that scene, diggin' the dancing queen.....
Oh well, so goes the drama of AI
Sundance is pretty interesting, but doesn't really fit the AI "demographic". Never thought I'd hear a Pearl Jam song on AI.
Hailey can sing OK, but I was floored that she was still around. The other girl is unbelievably talented. Maybe that's it: people already see her as a pro and think she doesn't need the votes?
I have never actually voted for anyone on AI, but I do watch every week.