American Idol

[Ben_M_K]

For thos of you who don't live in America, American Idol is a singing competion thats very popular.

Now, I'm POSITIVE I'm going to get flamed for this, but I actually like the show. Yep, you heard, I like AI. I know SO many people that think it's a joke and think I'm stupid for liking it. Sometimes it can be a joke. But I intend to watch for the reason it was made, to see good singers compete to get a record label and become one of the next big stars. Now I'm not saying I like Britney and Christina and Jesica or Ashley, I just like the show.

Curious to hear you're thoughts on why you think it's a joke or stupid.

-Ben

[C]

For thos of you who don't live in America, American Idol is a singing competion thats very popular.

Another "great" British invention that's been sold around the world - several countries now have licenses for it...

[Craig.]

Yeah, for some reason alot of Americans think it was created there Along with Big brother(denmark? holland? one of those two) and various other stupid shows. As for the show in question. Cant stand it we get it here aswell i do my best to avoid the channel its on.

[Ben_M_K]

Charlie...I know it was created in the UK. IT was called Pop Idol or something like that. I still wanted to make sure people knew what I was talking about.

Oh and thanks for you're input Craig...

[Craig.]

I try my hardest Ben

[Hagar]

Another "great" British invention that's been sold around the world - several countries now have licenses for it...

About time we got our revenge for all the junk shows we've imported from America in the past.

Sorry Ben, I don't know what the US version is like but I watched Pop Idol once & after 10 minutes decided it wasn't for me.

[C]

Charlie...I know it was created in the UK. IT was called Pop Idol or something like that. I still wanted to make sure people knew what I was talking about.

You're lucky Ben - You haven't been hit by the "X-Factor" yet...

The benefit of "American Idol" is that there are for more Americans, hence far more people who think they can sing... . Having said that, the first "Pop Idol" in the UK was actually quite good (I was a student at the time and had time to watch it...)

Charlie

[cableguy]

i have a lot of $h!t to put up with in my life as it is,  so i dont have a lot of time to watch sum bunch of people singing and competing.  there is only one show for which i will always find time=  LAW AND ORDER....

[legoalex2000]

there's always time for Whose Line is it anyway.

Ryan stiles has been singing hoedowns for 16 years, both british & American, no wonder why he hates them

PS, colin had some hair on the british version

[ChuckMajik]

There's only one show I make time for.
It's on early Saturday morning, just after midnight.
But I can't say it's name, for it's rated XXX.


Oh dear, I have too much fun!

[Jared]

Oh dear, I have too much fun!

ummm, we don't need to hear this... :-/

[Woodlouse2002]

Having said that, the first "Pop Idol" in the UK was actually quite good (I was a student at the time and had time to watch it...)

Charlie

Well, thats the only one that's yeilded someone with a fairly successful career. All the other winners have sunk without trace.

[C]

Well, thats the only one that's yeilded someone with a fairly successful career. All the other winners have sunk without trace.

Thank heavens!

[Hagar]

I have nothing against what used to be called "talent shows" in principle. It's the typically contrived & cynical way these things are done nowadays. If a show run on the lines of "Opportunity Knocks" was brought back I would probably sit down & watch it. This show was responsible for some of the stars that later became household names. I'm sure there's plenty of real talent out there that never gets the chance of a wider audience. This is usually all they need for that lucky break.

[ATI_7500]

There's only one show I make time for.
It's on early Saturday morning, just after midnight.
But I can't say it's name, for it's rated XXX.


Oh dear, I have too much fun!

LoL! Hahaha! ROFL! LMAO! Heeheehee!

OMFG, someone kill me! *nuclearLOL*

Hahaha!