All were good tonite...

[The Growler(formerly known asTupac)]

So who will go home? Any guesses?

[Ron Capik]

On 12/7/2011 9:15 PM, The Growler(formerly known asTupac) wrote:
> So who will go home? Any guesses?

All were "good" but none were outstanding.
I wouldn't rush to get a copy of any of the
performances. IMHO none have the X factor.
I say send them all home and call for a do over.


Later...
Ron C <<< cynic-in-training >>>
--

[Chopper]

On Dec 7, 8:15 pm, "The Growler(formerly known asTupac)"

<gr...@thugpoetry.com> wrote:
> So who will go home? Any guesses?

I thought Chris Rene stole the show with his own song.

For the first time, I really enjoyed a Melanie performance; her dance
number really had my interest, as it showed a side of her I hadn't
seen before. Unfortunately, in her second number, she slipped back
into her old, predictable, boring routine.

Musically, Rachel probably had the least enjoyable performances. LA
inferred that the movie people were waiting in line to sign her; I
hope that is the case. She won't go home because she is young and
cute and has an infectious personality.

Marcus' dance number was pretty good; the second number was just OK;
he is no Luther Vandross.

Josh, I don't know. He has been my fave for a long time, but he
didn't connect with me tonight. I think he is in danger.

[topcat]

"Chopper" <chopper...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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**********

I actually voted for Chris. The only time I was moved to vote. He deserved
it.

TC

[azurespirit]

"Bob Rudd" wrote in message
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First time tonight I did not vote. Give Melanie, Rachel or Chris the
$5,000,000. check and a whole lot of marketing along to see if they
can be assisted to become a star.

I've reached a point where ABJ is almost as important to me as who I
would, personally, like see win.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

OK...I know I'll probably regret asking, but what is ABJ?

Chris' song was hilarious. Mr. Azure could not believe how it had barely any
lyrics. That being said, I remarked that he was in no danger 30 seconds into
his second song.

Josh is amazing. He's got the crazy Joe Cocker thing going on a bit.

I think Melanie, Marcus and Rachel are in the bottom three...if there is a
bottom three. Marcus needs to go. Wait...keep Marcus and send home Nicole.
If Josh has success it will be in spite of Nicole. She is a GIANT albatross.

BTW...."A Song for You" = Leon Russell

[The Growler(formerly known asTupac)]

Best version... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_UnGxm3OPs&feature=related

[azurespirit]

"The Growler(formerly known asTupac)" wrote in message
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

This is probably why I don't buy into the AI and X-Factor manufactured
"stars". I much prefer watching and listening to this....even now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M001JpWB_Ms&feature=related

Amazing....and I am not a JM fan!

[azurespirit]

"Bob Rudd" wrote in message

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On Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:59:04 -0500, "The Growler(formerly known

I've reached a point where Anybody But Josh, as winner, is acceptable
to me.

>>
>> Chris' song was hilarious. Mr. Azure could not believe how it had barely
>> any lyrics. That being said, I remarked that he was in no danger 30
>> seconds into his second song.
>>
>> Josh is amazing. He's got the crazy Joe Cocker thing going on a bit.

Clean hair and possibly appearing like he took a shower might win him
some additional fans.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I thought his hair was quite clean tonight. I think they have started some
teeth whitening steps as well. Right now he's the only one I'd buy a ticket
to see or an album from. I might go see Rachel. She's really growing on me.

>>
>> I think Melanie, Marcus and Rachel are in the bottom three...if there is
>> a bottom three. Marcus needs to go. Wait...keep Marcus and send home
>> Nicole. If Josh has success it will be in spite of Nicole. She is a
>> GIANT albatross.

Nicole is a TOTAL waste.

>>

[Cheri]

"azurespirit" <gkn...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Chris' song was hilarious. Mr. Azure could not believe how it had barely
> any lyrics. That being said, I remarked that he was in no danger 30
> seconds into his second song.

He said the same thing over and over and over. I said "gee, he put a lot of
thought into those lyrics" but I don't believe he's in any danger. I think
Marcus will be.

Cheri

[Judy]

On Dec 7, 7:05 pm, "topcat" <top...@aboy.com> wrote:


> I actually voted for Chris. The only time I was moved to vote. He deserved
> it.
>
> TC

I've been voting all along, but always for Leroy and Josh, and after
Leroy left, I planned to vote the whole time for Josh, but he
disappointed me last week, and I didn't bother to vote at all. I think
the judges (except for Nicole) tried hard to get him under the big
dual wheels on the bus tonight, but I liked both of his performances,
so voted the 1st hour for him, AND.....for the first time EVER this
season, I voted for Chris Rene for one solid hour. His last
performance was the BEST of the evening, AFAIC!

Judy

[Judy]

On Dec 7, 5:15 pm, "The Growler(formerly known asTupac)"

<gr...@thugpoetry.com> wrote:
> So who will go home? Any guesses?

I'd like to see Marcus go tomorrow night...three times--he's OUT!

Judy

[Judy]

On Dec 7, 9:10 pm, Bob Rudd <bobr...@verizon.net> wrote:
> On Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:59:04 -0500, "The Growler(formerly known

>
>
>
>
>
> asTupac)" <gr...@thugpoetry.com> wrote:
> >On 12/7/2011 11:46 PM, azurespirit wrote:
>
> >> "Bob Rudd" wrote in message
> >>news:t1f0e7tko35r7v03q...@4ax.com...
>
> >> On Wed, 7 Dec 2011 23:05:26 -0500, "topcat" <top...@aboy.com> wrote:
>

> >>> "Chopper" <chopperdave1...@yahoo.com> wrote in message

> I've reached a point where Anybody But Josh, as winner, is acceptable
> to me.
>
>
>

> >> Chris' song was hilarious. Mr. Azure could not believe how it had barely
> >> any lyrics. That being said, I remarked that he was in no danger 30
> >> seconds into his second song.
>
> >> Josh is amazing. He's got the crazy Joe Cocker thing going on a bit.
>

> Clean hair and possibly appearing like he took a shower might win him
> some additional fans.
>
>
>

> >> I think Melanie, Marcus and Rachel are in the bottom three...if there is
> >> a bottom three. Marcus needs to go. Wait...keep Marcus and send home
> >> Nicole. If Josh has success it will be in spite of Nicole. She is a
> >> GIANT albatross.
>

> Nicole is a TOTAL waste

Josh doesn't need to do anything different to win this
competition...he's great just the way he is, in my book! He won me
over from the start, but tonight I discovered another star in Chris,
and hoping both will still be there next week.

Judy

[topcat]

"Judy" <gram...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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*********

I agree. It wasn't so much the song itself, but the fact he had the guts to
do an original song that sold me. He is definitely my favorite "personality"
of the remaining five. Rachel is a close second.

TC

[topcat]

"Judy" <gram...@hotmail.com> wrote in message

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**********

Marcus really did a great job last night. It's a tough call on who will be
going home. Could be any one of them. But based on prior voting habits,
you'd have to think it will be Marcus.

TC

[The Growler(formerly known asTupac)]

Rachel is annoying to me. "THANK YOU...THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!" She just
irks me.

[topcat]

"The Growler(formerly known asTupac)" <gr...@thugpoetry.com> wrote in
message news:jbq9rk$hmf$1...@dont-email.me...

Sheesh Growler, I'm going to start calling you Scrooge. lol. What do you
want her to say? I'm amazed how much poise she has for her age. She really
seems to "get" where she is at and what she is doing. And you can see she's
a hard worker.

TC

[The Growler(formerly known asTupac)]

It all just seems to be "rehearsed" to me. Precocious is one thing, but
I just don't believe her, I think it's an act. Others like her,
cool...I'm just not a fan.

[Starcade]

On Dec 8, 4:17 am, "The Growler(formerly known asTupac)"

<gr...@thugpoetry.com> wrote:

> Rachel is annoying to me. "THANK YOU...THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!" She just
> irks me.

Reminds me of the "You like me! You really like me!!" of the likes of
Jordin Sparks.

Mike

[The Growler(formerly known asTupac)]

lol...yup

[topcat]

"The Growler(formerly known asTupac)" <gr...@thugpoetry.com> wrote in
message news:jbqhjn$tat$1...@dont-email.me...

I bet you two didn't like it when Elvis would say "Thank you, thank you very
much ladies and gentlemen" either.

TC

[topcat]

"Bob Rudd" <bob...@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Judy, you know I love you and it's rare we disagree. This time
> though....... Josh would be a disaster, particularly as this is the
> show's first season, if he were to win. The first U.K. winner was an
> over and the guy wound up clashing with Simon from day one, never
> really caught on after the show, etc.
>
> Josh, IMHO, would be the same thing. Love him all you want, but do
> you really think he's a "world-class act worth $5,000,000.00?" Of the
> contestants remaining, if you were the person writing the check, would
> you feel most comfortable having Josh in that position or even close
> to that position?
>
>


I think Josh would make a great "Cowardly Lion" in any remake of The Wizard
Of Oz".

TC

[topcat]

"Bob Rudd" <bob...@verizon.net> wrote in message

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> I was irked by Melanie's need to comment and, maybe more, by her
> seeming ability to have an accent and not have one, almost depending
> on will. It leaves me thinking she's playing a game with it to a
> certain extent. All's fair within the rules though but I wish she's
> just keep quiet and sing rather than need a podium to speak
> afterwards.


She is just excited. People react differently. I won a fairly big jackpot in
AC one time. I was sitting there like nothing happened. People were walking
by asking me if I was the winner. When I said "yes", they were telling me
how they'd be going crazy.

Melanie is a Whitney/Mariah/Celine type talent. She has to get used to the
fact she belongs.

TC

[Micki]

On Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:15:45 -0500, "The Growler(formerly known
asTupac)" <gr...@thugpoetry.com> wrote:

>So who will go home? Any guesses?

I thimk Rachel should but I think Marcus will even though I am fearful
for Josh after Simon and LA picked him apart.

Micki
Save the earth..... It's the only planet with chocolate!

[Micki]

Rachel's poise is amazing. She was my least favorite last night but
for a 13 year old she is extremely mature. It's funny that when there
was a discussion of whether a young teenager could withstand the
stress of the competition it was Rachel that was being cited as
problematic when it was Drew that had the meltdown.

[topcat]

"Zob" <zobva1 @ gmail.com> wrote in message
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> ROFL! Perfect!


See...when I'm not making statements that incite, I'm making statements with
insight. :-)

TC

[topcat]

"Micki" <mos...@verizon.net> wrote in message
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...and Astro.

TC

[Cheri]

"The Growler(formerly known asTupac)" <gr...@thugpoetry.com> wrote in
message news:jbq9rk$hmf$1...@dont-email.me...

She is overdoing it a bit, well...quite a bit.

Cheri

[Cheri]

"Zob" <zobva1 @ gmail.com> wrote in message

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> On Wed, 7 Dec 2011 22:38:44 -0800, "Cheri" <che...@newsguy.com>
> wrote:
>
>>"azurespirit" <gkn...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:4ee0414d$1...@newsgate.x-privat.org...

>>>
>>> Chris' song was hilarious. Mr. Azure could not believe how it had barely
>>> any lyrics. That being said, I remarked that he was in no danger 30
>>> seconds into his second song.
>>

>>He said the same thing over and over and over. I said "gee, he put a lot
>>of
>>thought into those lyrics"
>
> Have you heard the lyrics to Billy Ray Cyrus's multi-platinum "Achy
> Breaky Heart?" :-D

Oh yeah, and it reeks too. I think the only thing that saved it was the
"line dancing" craze at the time. :-)

Cheri

[Cheri]

"Bob Rudd" <bob...@verizon.net> wrote in message

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> That's how I'm beginnng to feel about Melanie with her on and off
> again accent.

That's annoying too.

Cheri

[Micki]

How could I forget??? You know, it just struck me that both Drew and
Astro were fed the lie that they were the best and would be in the
finals at least. When they were at the bottom it went against
everything their mentors had told them, they couldn't believe it and
had meltdowns.

[Take it Easy]

In article <4ee0414d$1...@newsgate.x-privat.org>, gkn...@hotmail.com
says...

>
> "Bob Rudd" wrote in message
> news:t1f0e7tko35r7v03q...@4ax.com...
>
> On Wed, 7 Dec 2011 23:05:26 -0500, "topcat" <top...@aboy.com> wrote:
>
> >

> >"Chopper" <chopper...@yahoo.com> wrote in message

> >news:aedf850c-571d-4ffe...@a17g2000yqj.googlegroups.com...
> >On Dec 7, 8:15 pm, "The Growler(formerly known asTupac)"
> ><gr...@thugpoetry.com> wrote:
> >> So who will go home? Any guesses?
> >
> >I thought Chris Rene stole the show with his own song.
> >
> >For the first time, I really enjoyed a Melanie performance; her dance
> >number really had my interest, as it showed a side of her I hadn't
> >seen before. Unfortunately, in her second number, she slipped back
> >into her old, predictable, boring routine.
> >
> >Musically, Rachel probably had the least enjoyable performances. LA
> >inferred that the movie people were waiting in line to sign her; I
> >hope that is the case. She won't go home because she is young and
> >cute and has an infectious personality.
> >
> >Marcus' dance number was pretty good; the second number was just OK;
> >he is no Luther Vandross.
> >
> >Josh, I don't know. He has been my fave for a long time, but he
> >didn't connect with me tonight. I think he is in danger.
> >
> >**********
> >

> >I actually voted for Chris. The only time I was moved to vote. He deserved
> >it.
> >
> >TC
> >
>
>

> First time tonight I did not vote. Give Melanie, Rachel or Chris the
> $5,000,000. check and a whole lot of marketing along to see if they
> can be assisted to become a star.
>
> I've reached a point where ABJ is almost as important to me as who I
> would, personally, like see win.
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> OK...I know I'll probably regret asking, but what is ABJ?
>

> Chris' song was hilarious. Mr. Azure could not believe how it had barely any
> lyrics.

I thought so too.

I am totally not impressed with him at any point of time throughout the
competition.

Takeiteasy.

> That being said, I remarked that he was in no danger 30 seconds into
> his second song.
>

> Josh is amazing. He's got the crazy Joe Cocker thing going on a bit.
>

> I think Melanie, Marcus and Rachel are in the bottom three...if there is a
> bottom three. Marcus needs to go. Wait...keep Marcus and send home Nicole.
> If Josh has success it will be in spite of Nicole. She is a GIANT albatross.
>

> BTW...."A Song for You" = Leon Russell

[The Growler(formerly known asTupac)]

On 12/8/2011 9:54 AM, Bob Rudd wrote:

> From a 17 year old, I might agree, From a 12 year old, I can't.


Look, everyone has a different opinion, I see what I see, you see what
you see. None of us actually "know" Rachel, so no one knows with any
degree of "certainty" what she is really like. We are ALL only go by
what we see on TV, and if anyone says different, they are lying.

[azurespirit]

"topcat" wrote in message news:jbq8l...@news6.newsguy.com...

"Judy" <gram...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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On Dec 7, 7:05 pm, "topcat" <top...@aboy.com> wrote:

> I actually voted for Chris. The only time I was moved to vote. He deserved
> it.
>
> TC

I've been voting all along, but always for Leroy and Josh, and after
Leroy left, I planned to vote the whole time for Josh, but he
disappointed me last week, and I didn't bother to vote at all. I think
the judges (except for Nicole) tried hard to get him under the big
dual wheels on the bus tonight, but I liked both of his performances,
so voted the 1st hour for him, AND.....for the first time EVER this
season, I voted for Chris Rene for one solid hour. His last
performance was the BEST of the evening, AFAIC!

Judy

*********

I agree. It wasn't so much the song itself, but the fact he had the guts to
do an original song that sold me. He is definitely my favorite "personality"
of the remaining five. Rachel is a close second.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Actually, I think it was part guts....part out of necessity.



TC

[azurespirit]

"The Growler(formerly known asTupac)" wrote in message
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On 12/8/2011 7:25 AM, topcat wrote:

> "The Growler(formerly known asTupac)"<gr...@thugpoetry.com> wrote in
> message news:jbq9rk$hmf$1...@dont-email.me...
>> On 12/8/2011 6:56 AM, topcat wrote:

>>> "Judy"<gram...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:7dda8a36-3f7f-4524...@a31g2000pre.googlegroups.com...
>>> On Dec 7, 7:05 pm, "topcat"<top...@aboy.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> I actually voted for Chris. The only time I was moved to vote. He
>>>> deserved
>>>> it.
>>>>
>>>> TC
>>>
>>> I've been voting all along, but always for Leroy and Josh, and after
>>> Leroy left, I planned to vote the whole time for Josh, but he
>>> disappointed me last week, and I didn't bother to vote at all. I think
>>> the judges (except for Nicole) tried hard to get him under the big
>>> dual wheels on the bus tonight, but I liked both of his performances,
>>> so voted the 1st hour for him, AND.....for the first time EVER this
>>> season, I voted for Chris Rene for one solid hour. His last
>>> performance was the BEST of the evening, AFAIC!
>>>
>>> Judy
>>>
>>> *********
>>>
>>> I agree. It wasn't so much the song itself, but the fact he had the guts
>>> to
>>> do an original song that sold me. He is definitely my favorite
>>> "personality"
>>> of the remaining five. Rachel is a close second.
>>>

>>> TC

>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Rachel is annoying to me. "THANK YOU...THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!" She just
>> irks me.
>
>

> Sheesh Growler, I'm going to start calling you Scrooge. lol. What do you
> want her to say? I'm amazed how much poise she has for her age. She really
> seems to "get" where she is at and what she is doing. And you can see
> she's
> a hard worker.
>
> TC
>
>

It all just seems to be "rehearsed" to me. Precocious is one thing, but
I just don't believe her, I think it's an act. Others like her,
cool...I'm just not a fan.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I like Rachel, but I do agree with the point you are making here.

[azurespirit]

"Bob Rudd" wrote in message

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That's how I'm beginnng to feel about Melanie with her on and off
again accent.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

That's why I like Josh. He's just a blob that can sing. I'd like to see
Josh, Rachel and Chris move on to the final three.

[topcat]

"azurespirit" <gkn...@hotmail.com> wrote in message

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Part of being a star is knowing how to "act" the star. I don't fault her for
it.

TC

[Moni]

"azurespirit" <gkn...@hotmail.com> wrote in message

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> This is probably why I don't buy into the AI and X-Factor manufactured
> "stars". I much prefer watching and listening to this....even now.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M001JpWB_Ms&feature=related
>
> Amazing....and I am not a JM fan!
>
Me, too! That was beautiful!
--
Moni

No sig.

[The Growler(formerly known asTupac)]

Part of being a star is knowing how to "act" the star, as long as you're
not being transparent about it. If people can see through it, then
you're not really being a star...just a phony.

[topcat]

"The Growler(formerly known asTupac)" <gr...@thugpoetry.com> wrote in

message news:jbrmbn$sbq$1...@dont-email.me...

Dude, 90% of stars are phony's and they aren't fooling me. Can we at least
give Rachel till she is 18 to perfect her phony coverup?

TC

[The Growler(formerly known asTupac)]

That's "my" opinion of her and it's not changing. We'll just have to
agree to disagree.

[topcat]

"The Growler(formerly known asTupac)" <gr...@thugpoetry.com> wrote in

message news:jbrn9n$1ml$1...@dont-email.me...

Ok. Your stubborn-ness is exceeded only by mine. :-)

TC

[The Growler(formerly known asTupac)]

Lol

[Cheri]

"Zob" <zobva1 @ gmail.com> wrote in message

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> I'm just sayin', it doesn't take necessarily take deep or complicated
> lyrics to make a hit. I liked the song that Chris did -- and I've
> never liked him before.


Yes, I gathered that. I have liked him several times before, but last night
wasn't really one of them.

Cheri

[Cheri]

"azurespirit" <gkn...@hotmail.com> wrote in message

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> That's why I like Josh. He's just a blob that can sing. I'd like to see
> Josh, Rachel and Chris move on to the final three.

Now there you have it! Have I told you how smart I think you are Azure? The
man can sing!

Cheri

[azurespirit]

"Cheri" wrote in message news:jbrol...@news1.newsguy.com...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Awww...thanks! I have a way with words, right? We smart people must stick
together.

[azurespirit]

"Bob Rudd" wrote in message

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On Thu, 8 Dec 2011 19:37:05 -0500, "azurespirit" <gkn...@hotmail.com>
wrote:

I'd like to see Josh wash at least his hair one week.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I'd like for you to just make your point once. . It's getting old. His hair
has been clean for all of the on air performances I've seen.

[Cheri]

"azurespirit" <gkn...@hotmail.com> wrote in message

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>
>
> "Bob Rudd" wrote in message

> I'd like to see Josh wash at least his hair one week.
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> I'd like for you to just make your point once. . It's getting old. His
> hair has been clean for all of the on air performances I've seen.

Yes it has, and they were showing them blow drying his hair last night
getting ready for a performance, so...oh yeah, we just blow dry non-wet
greasy hair, right? As to the rest of it, yes, it does get really old.

Cheri