this quesiton is for people who don't like american idol?
595202
its not just simon that makes the show such a shame that "AMERICAN" should not be in the title...it is also that fact that just to make a buck the fox network is so heartless that they broadcast the so-called humorous put downs of decent people...and the thing is we have created those people...i can't count how many times in my life i sat by and listened to people be applauded after a performance at a wedding or at church that sound similar if not worse compared to the people that are booted off "american idol"...it seems that the only reason people toon into the show is to watch simon relive his child hood buy spouting off insults that he wishes he had read and memorized when he was little and being chased home after school ... those people deserve to be let down easily and gracefully....how we laugh at the expense of others , what does it say about us as a people?
588670
American Idol...\nAs the name of the show says American Idol, our society would not let a foreigner become an idol to the American youth.  The show is really for Americans!
992241
I couldn't agree Any more, laughing machine. I think that Chris is amazing. Mandisa has that gospel-like voice. Heck I'm listing to both of them on American idol's website Right now.  Mandisa left early but she's better  than this year's winner, Taylor. Kat's not in the same league as Chris or mandisa. I think people are dumb that they're glad Taylor Won! When Chris was eliminated I wanted Elliott to win.
565939
Duhhhhh.... Is American Idol THAT important to you that you think there is a "conspiracy"??\n\nWell... Lets do some numbers, shall we?\n\nBesides Kelly Clarkson (who is no longer under contract with Simon Cowell) how many OTHER winners are still making sellable records and/or hits???\n\nRueben?\nFantasia?\numm.... ummm..... I am sure there were other "winners"...\n\nNow, lets see how the "losers" are doing...\n\nClay Aiken? \nBo Bice?\nCarrie Underwood?\nJosh Gracin?\nFrenchie Davis?\nWilliam Hung?\nKimberly Locke?\nRJ Helton?\nMarque Lynche?\nVanessa Olivarez?\nTrenyce?\nKira Scott?\n\nALL of the above listed "losers" have a MUCH better chance, as they are NOT wrangled into a year long contract that can kill their career. ((See Rueben vs. Clay for example.))\n\nAre you nuts?\n\nGet a life.
955783
i dont like dat show...
672627
American Idol says a lot about modern American culture; only here in this day and age would we choose our celebrities from a panel of game show contestants.\n\ngod help us all
444983
I am a fan of Kelly Clarkson, she's very talented. She's successfully managed to pull herself away from "The First American Idol" image, and her songs are very powerful, even the ones I'm not fond of have a definite power and emotion to them.
563305
I thought it was completely tasteless to play it over and over like that. I cringed when it happened because I felt bad for the guy; I cringed again when they showed it the second time because I knew what was coming and then I cringed and shook my head when they completely went overboard repeating it over and over and over.....\nIf that was me, I would sue the producer for allowing it to be shown in that manner. What a way to humiliate someone. And I thought the stuff they showed from American Idol auditions was cruel......
342883
I like it oh but you asked how many do not like it...sorry at least I got my two points.  If you don't like it you shouldn't be in this section anyway.
972622
if you dont like it, you dont like it. you cant be saddleing yourself with misery. keep looking
1045894
I loved the first Season of American Idol, but after that my affection started to dwindle. Kelly Clarkson will always remain the best thing to come out of that show, in my view none of the other "idols" have been able to top her. AI is just a waste of a TV spot right now. So to answer your question, I really don't know what is so great about American Idol now.
437013
No, I think it's more exposing the stupidity and shallowness of most American people. OK, at least SOME.\n\n(Meaning many people who know about Idol and vote don't even know who their state representatives even are, much less voted to elect them)
999351
I completely agree. My think is that not only are they annoying, but people in the age groups that watch it (up and coming teenagers most I guess) stay pretty much ignorant and stereotypical because of them. The OC or Laguna Beach show all these girls still fighting over a dirtbag guy. They still show how to get yourself involved in drama in the stupidest way possible and totally waste your time instead of thinking about higher things. Shows like American Idol just become so formulated that people don't actually try to have original opinions, they try to act like they know how to sing or dance or market a person themselves when really they suck at karaoke. Every teen movie has some kind of nudity or sexual implication involved with it (even that "High School Musical" on Disney pissed me off, although not a reality show, because this kid was pimpin' two girls on an airplane and started making out with them both!) - I'm not an ultra-conservative or anything, but when you see the same things over and over again, it makes you wonder why your boyfriend or why guys think it's okay to cheat, or why they don't feel bad about it, or why girls have to be so damn gossipy and have such low thinking levels. Sometimes I wish I could see a show where someone doesn't give a crap about entertaining someone else or causing drama and actually gets to the top of something. Where someone actually gets degraded if they're a character who pimps everyone or shows off every inch of their body. Like I said, I can have as sense of humor but it pisses me off when it's so prominent that it actually becomes true.
1088538
I think a lot of what turns people off is the vocals.  Many people find it annoying to hear people singing in deep southern accents with almost yodeling feel to it.  Also, country music in general has gotten the reputation of being "uncool" by a majority of the population, and nobody likes to be uncool.\n\nI'm not a big fan of country, but I can appreciate some good old Johnny Cash, or even some good instrumental bluegrass.
535173
me. it's tiring to see that every single day it's the same thing and it's boring these days. i CAN'T wait till american idol is over so that other people would stop askin these question. well, it's gonna start again any how and that people are gonna say, "when is the next american idol show gonna be?"
169422
I think they are stupid and some are just wrong, but banned?  That seems a little harsh.  For example, I like country music but many people think its stupid and that some of the songs are just wrong.  I would cry if they banned or censored country though!  Reality shows may fool some people, but people need to learn to judge for themselves what is real and what is fake.  Their is always going to be garbage on t.v., we just need to learn to sift through it.
229908
---mcphee is good (why are we all refering to her as mcphee now?) but i don't think she has showed enough enthusiasm when she performs to develope a steady fan base. also, she needs a new stylist. her choice of clothing is always appaling. \n---bucky has not a chance except for a miracle. after all, there are only so many people on votefortheworst.com. \n---ace is also a very long long shot. he got too wrapped up in himself and forgot this is a singing competition and not a modeling competition.\n---chris has a lot of talent, but he doesnt' really show much versatiliy, like simon said. maybe he will show us something different with country week... but he does have a strong fanbase and he is talented...\n---kellie pickler is good but i think she relies more on her cute southern girl more than her vocals to carry her through... i don't know if that will be enough tto get her all the way...\n---paris is good, but when you look at all the other talent i don't think she is the best, but they have been showcaseing her from the beginning so she has a bigger fan base than some people.\n---elliot can sing, he is a good performer most of the time, but i don't know if that many people really remember him. i don't think he has a solid shot at winning but he should get pretty far.\n---taylor has a great voice, a unique style, and a unique personality, which makes for a great contestant on american idol... i don't know if he really WANTS to be the next american idol, though, because then they will try and force him into becoming some poppy kelly clarkson thing...\n---mandisa is very talented singer, has a very pretty face, and she has a vrey likeable personality. i think she has a very good chance at winning. \nso, all things considered, it will be mandisa, chris, and taylor in the top three... don't know which one will win though... only time will tell.