Posted on 04/21/2005 10:53:52 AM PDT by capitoltex
Once again, we've reached that point in the American Idol competition where the voting trends seem to defy all logic and reason.
From a relatively objective point of view, two excellent singers, Nadia Turner and Anwar Robinson, have been sent home, and two mediocre (at best) singers still remain among the top six contestants. Some fans of the show are up in arms, unable to cope with the fact that we'll be subjected to at least one more week of the song stylings of Anthony Fedorov and Scott Savol. In particular, Mr. Savol seems to have struck a negative chord with many viewers.
Last season, we were in a similar situation, with crooner John Stevens and the pretty-but-vapid Jasmine Trias inexplicably outlasting far more talented performers like Jennifer Hudson.
Much print has been devoted to the voting dynamics of the show, but it seems that something is happening that the show's producers probably weren't counting on: some fans are purposely voting for the singer whom they deem to be the "worst."
Witness the web site (www.votefortheworst.com) "Vote For The Worst," with it's tongue-in-cheek mission statement:
This show is not about finding the next big superstar. Your favorite contestant probably won't win, and will probably get a record contract anyway if they're good enough. LaToya London had an amazing voice last season and she didn't make it past 4th place. Fantasia won the competition and her record sales are dismal because 19 Entertainment barely even promotes her. What a great "prize."
TV is supposed to be about the entertainment value, and what's more entertaining than a fish out of water outlasting the big fish and sharks? This pledge is to keep whoever we've selected as the worst competitor in the competition by voting for them for the entire time alotted every week. Even if you live outside of America, tell people about the pledge and spread the word. At the top of this page, we will post a banner with the contestant that we're supporting. If you so choose, vote along with us and help keep the no talent of the week in the competition.
For the time being, the "Vote For The Worst" crew has thrown their support behind contestant Scott Savol, and quite a few fans seem to be on board.
Now, will these renegade voters actually alter the outcome of the finals? Unlikely. With consistently more than 30 million votes cast each week, and far more in the finals, it would be hard for such an effort to swing the needle once the competition gets down to the final 3-4 competitors. But in earlier weeks, when there are more choices and the voting is closer, it's somewhat easier for these folks to make a difference. The only real question is how many of the "good" singers will get sent home while the "worst" remain.
and despite their best efforts to shake things up, scot still lost. I applaud their attempts, though. it was fun while it lasted. I wonder who they will consider to be "the worst" for the rest of the series?
The moderator removes my messages whenever I call out a viewpoint that appears discriminatory against Fantasia or Reuben. LOL!
You sir, are a hard person to have a discussion with. I have never said anything remotely resembling what you assume I write. please re-read my posts. I actually thought that Ruben was the better talent, going up against clay. I didnt watch last years contest, due to work constraints. All I have ever said, was that clark, and clarkson have gotten more airplay in my region than barino. nothing more, nothing less, and I will no longer continue this discussion with you.
Knock it off.
On one hand, it's hard to believe that Scott would go after such widespread coverage of VFTW and a good performance on Tuesday night, but on the other we shouldn't be shocked given how the producers and judges seem to always get the outcome they want.
Anthony should have been gone long ago, in my opinion. He's clay aiken, part deux. The show is set up in such a way that even the general people's vote gets the producers exactly who they wanted all along.
I think that there are more people coaching the contestants along the way than just Paula. She's just the first person to get popped with an allegation.
read further back in my posts and catch my entire argument, specifically post 174.
I actually reside in the lexington, ky area 2 hours east of louisville, 2 south of cincy. a thorough perusal of my entire argument would have brought that to your attention. You and CC both have fallen victim to the same thing, that being that you're missing all my posts. we're closer together on this thing than you think, but you don't read everything I say so you assume I'm way off in left field.
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I have no idea what you meant by this post. As with CC, I will continue this discussion no further.
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