30 Replies to “Well, Maybe”

  3. Paula is the mother judge – the one that can’t wants to coddle her babies from the big bad world. The alcoholic mother – the one that embarrasses her kids at the school play because she comes to watch it after tipping the bottle a few too many times. Sometimes it is embarrassing to watch.
    But I LOVE A.I.

  5. Just thought I’d drop a reader hint.
    It seems the folks setting up the shin-dig to honour Sheila Copps *cough*liberal kickbacks*cough* are asking “progressive” bloggers to come and live blog the event.
    http://www.progressivebloggers.ca/blog/diary.php?cmd=view&id=832
    “Heads Up For Bloggers: Political Event offering credentials for you
    The Staff at Progressive Bloggers received a heads up from Sean McDonald of Trickle Down Truth to this email he received:
    The Organizers of the King Edward Accord would like to offer All Political Bloggers “Press Credentials” for the toast to Sheila Copps and Liberal Women on March 23, 2006 at the King Edward Hotel 6-8:30PM.
    We have set aside a press room at the hotel that has internet access.
    We need to recognize the important role that Bloggers are now playing on the Canadian political landscape.”
    Translation: This is going to be a rehersal for all the “progressive” (read:kook fringe) bloggers to get their talking points ready for the next session of parliament.
    I say if anyone that has a blog wants the chance to get some “press credentials” this could be a golden opportunity. That or they are having problems filling the hall. Would be nice to know that someone will be there to give a balanced account of the event in question so the MSM can’t spin it as a big success…if you get my hint.
    BTW
    Rumour is that Bucky Dithers is going to be there. Maybe somebody can get him to respond to that CBC column by Larry Zolf?

  6. American Idol’s popularity is symptomatic of the shallow existence of those that follow the show. It’s sad that so many people follow this show with such devotion and wring their hands raw in anticipation of voting results. If it wasn’t so sick, it would be funny.
    The bell curve rings true.

  7. Too bad all the Abdul’s of the world were as charitable as she.
    Then wouldn’t it be a wonderful world?
    But then maybe she’s Bin Laden’s deepest under cover operative in the Great Satan.

  10. American Idol is good family entertainment. It’s doing so well because families of all generations can sit down together and enjoy it. Sheesh. I’d rather watch a television show that promotes this than sitcoms of high paid actors who believe they’re shaping the world (read George Clooney etal).

  12. I had to endure American Idol while visiting relatives recently. Nashville Star last night was ten times better. Hundred times. I had a hard choice choosing from the remaining eight…they’re that talented. Wynonna’s kinda iffy as a host, but Cowboy Troy does a credible job. And…the judges are kind, especially guest judge, Larry the (hilarious) Cable Guy.

  14. A PLASTIC show,hosted by,and starring PLASTIC people.
    Someone here earlier said it best,kids get outside and play!

  15. Who watches this crap? Commercial television is useless pap to keep the masses happy. There’s not one single redeeming feature in any of this stuff.
    Anyone who watches this would probably vote NDP!!!
    GFL

  16. Mikey – I watch this crap – American Idol, Canadian Idol, Americas Next Top Model, Amazing Race, Survivor, Apprentice, Biggest Loser (and you might think that last one describes me) – I love them all – (I draw the line at Fear Factor) I think I am going to be the old lady who peers through the curtains at her neighbours!!! I love reality TV – much more entertaining that the crap they serve up on the sitcoms that go on and on for years. Maybe explains why I like Kate’s blog – it’s REALITY at its best!!!!
    Mind you mike – I live in small town Alberta not out there in la la land where you have PROTESTING to take up your time!!

  18. Frankly A.I. is far more entertaining than any NHL hockey game, or gag…basketball game, and slightly more than a final curling game. (And I love curling).
    It is a break from politics and *having* to always be on guard for obnoxious Liberals or NDP, or paying a gazillion bucks to see a movie in a theatre, or driving to any downtown restaurant, or visiting a sick friend or relative.
    It is a break in routine, a chance to see others with talent, or absolutely none at all.
    It offers an opportunity to cheer from the sidelines for someone we come to like, for no other reason than we have come to like them.
    The judges are a big part of the show’s appeal; they are so different from one another and have had success in each of their careers.
    Have you heard the group that Simon recently put together, Il Divo? They are 4 gorgeous, opera trained young men applying their voices to more current songs, if that makes them more legitimate.
    It is an opportunity to tweek the nose of those who think they know what others *ought* to watch or should not be watching;)
    Go Taylor Hicks!!!

  19. I watched about 15 min. of ‘Idol last night. Some good singing. Can’t stand the pussy boy host of the show, but that’s Hollywood and I’m sure it’s a union requirement somewhere that only pussy boys can apply to host reality tv. The fear factor host, however, kinda looks like the cbc’s Strombo (sans excessive ear and facial hardware)
    I’m still waiting for Survivor High Canadian Arctic edition. Screw the designer swimwear and all the “muffin and barbie” contestants, the stupid games and the tiki/polynesia/Swiss family Robinson treehouse set decoration. (that frickin pussy/sissy shit again) Kick their butts out of the ass end of a C-130, armed only with a parka, a tent, knife, some wooden matches and a shotgun or .22 and a week’s worth of army C-rats. THAT would be entertainment!
    I wanna see a “kill the polar bear or be eaten” type of show. No designer colors, no Nike or Speedo logos, you get the jist. Oh, and the first metrosexual to show up in Columbia or Roots “sportswear” gets fed to the timber wolves.
    Why is it also that every reality show seems to have a quota for “bartender”, “marketing consultant” and “token gay person” ??? I mean, WTF?
    /end of rant…going to Cowtown for 2 days…cheers all!

  20. Hey Mike, I must confess that I too have watched “Idol” although only the first few weeks. Can’t help it, it is kind of like an accident scene. You know you shouldn’t stare but ya can’t help it. More than the bad singing, the fact that these people auditioning really think they have talent. Scarrrry!
    Esk, they were planning on Arctic Survivor but it was canned because they couldn’t find a serviceable C-130 Herc. Rim shot please.
    BTW: Nice of you to warn Calgary of your pending arrival. Have a Brewster’s for me, eh.

  21. Immortal words from Paul Dickson that coaches of AI contestants should seriously consider:
    �Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig.�

  22. Every time she opens her mouth I use the MUTE button. Only simon is honest in his assessments.
    PAULA IS A STONED/DRUNK HAS BEEN.

  23. I agree with an earlier comment that at least some of these reality shows are better than any sitcom–except re-runs of MASH and certain Cheers episodes…
    I just signed up for satellite tv two months ago, and I am shutting it off at the end of the month. It really grinds my gears that I have to pay for 25-30 channels that I never watch.
    K-back on topic–American Idol is fun–its fun to watch other people sing–good or bad. I used to live in Japan we would all go to karoke bars after work. I found it a great stress reliever and it reminded me of home. The booze helped a bit too–but it was mainly belting out songs and cheering on my friends. Now I ask you: What the hell is the matter with that?
    Oh, yes and if I could be on any reality show, it would be The Amazing Race. (and yes–they should do a man vrs the wild one–no sponsors or crap like that)

  24. Do you mean someone actually watches that American or Canadian Idol shit? I’d be too ashamed to admit it.

  26. I would like the liberal party to take a serious look at AI or CI and line up all the candidates for leadership, have a debate and then turn on the phones. Let the cdn people pick a winner (loser) Wonder if anyone would watch or vote.

  27. MaryT: Fuggedaboutit- the Gliberal ‘leadership’ has already been sold on EBay, (It remains to be seen if the Mafia or the Vatican- or both- ends up with it. Both should be able to supply some French speakers.)

  28. My colleague, Fernando, has this take on the topic…
    But honestly, American Idol. I was thinking this the other day – it’s
    an amateur talent contest! That’s all. To make matters worse, all the
    talent is roughly the same. Nobody is any better than any other, they
    are all influenced by the current radio trend which is influenced by
    black gospel. So yes, we have 16 year old white boys that sing like 70
    year old black choir participants. Yeesh. But the bottom line is, they
    all sound the same. So to pick a winner what do you do? The same as
    picking gala apples in the grocery store. Look for the ripest ones with
    the least blemishes. Cause they all taste the same….

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