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American Idol's Rogue Fans Vote for the Worst Singer
BlogCritics.Org ^ | 4/21/05 | Scott Pepper

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.


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To: timtoews5292004

I think you're right on. She's more marketable. I'm pulling for Bo though. I like his attitude.


23 posted on 04/21/2005 11:17:23 AM PDT by msp2004
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To: capitoltex

Bo had my vote when he sang 'Freebird'.


25 posted on 04/21/2005 11:19:51 AM PDT by jtminton (The E.P.A.: Bringing you higher gas prices since 1970!)
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To: Uleryrns
The "worse" is Bo Bice.. He sucks

Your crazy

26 posted on 04/21/2005 11:21:46 AM PDT by Echo Talon (http://echotalon.blogspot.com)
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To: Uleryrns

30 is old? I must be ancient at 36 and I like his rock style and sound. Way better than the hip-hop and teeny bopper crap.
To each his own I guess.
FRegards


27 posted on 04/21/2005 11:22:04 AM PDT by msp2004
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To: capitoltex
For the time being, the "Vote For The Worst" crew has thrown their support behind contestant Scott Savol,

I have been wondering how America could be so idiotic as to continue to vote for that surly, unattractive, even-less-than-mediocre "singer." He is truly a wretched performer. If they are voting for the worst, they've picked the right one.

Despite Fatboy's voting block, I think Constantine has a good shot at winning. Did you hear the squeals from the audience when he finished his song? I think his voting block is every 13-year-old girl in the country!

Carrie is very talented and some of her upper notes have real power and passion, but she is always looks slightly worried as she sings, and she has no idea how to move on stage. Her lack of presentation skills diminish her power to win, IMHO.

28 posted on 04/21/2005 11:23:25 AM PDT by Hetty_Fauxvert (http://sonoma-moderate.blogspot.com/)
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To: Uleryrns

Constantine (aka Constantscream, Lt. Dan, Connie) SUCKS. Sorry, but there it is. That lice-ridden look is so 1990's Seattle grunge and those stupid puppy-dog "gosh, I wanna do your momma" eyes (not to mention the fact that he wants all of America to be privy to the texture and coloration of his tongue) are so distasteful that one has to be blind to enjoy his performances.

And his voice isn't that great either ( :


29 posted on 04/21/2005 11:24:16 AM PDT by StrictTime (Shameless BUMP for Taglinus FreeRepublicus!!)
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To: Uleryrns
Attitude? He can't sing. This is a SINGING competition, not an attitude competition. Bo is old and can't sing for you know what. He sounds terrible and needs to be sent far away. He has NO TALENT.

Constintine the smirking gecko is older than Bo

30 posted on 04/21/2005 11:25:10 AM PDT by Echo Talon (http://echotalon.blogspot.com)
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To: Uleryrns

Ryan was talking to Constantine and said something about him being the oldest... just checked Idols website its says BOTH of them are 29


32 posted on 04/21/2005 11:28:06 AM PDT by Echo Talon (http://echotalon.blogspot.com)
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To: Uleryrns

Yeah.... right.


33 posted on 04/21/2005 11:29:43 AM PDT by msp2004
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To: Uleryrns

Simon has said a couple times that he hopes Bo wins, because they need a "rocker" to win it. They're already trying to find a different style to market their product as. They failed with the hip hop diva and the R&B soul guy, so they need something new and different.


34 posted on 04/21/2005 11:30:08 AM PDT by timtoews5292004
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To: Uleryrns
Idol has tried to screw Bo making him sing show tunes and now 70 dance music, make them all sing "metal/rock" and see how they all do! I wanna hear Bo sing "Cowboys from hell" Pantera :D

The girls can sing Lita Ford, Heart, Joan Jett or Pat Bennatar

35 posted on 04/21/2005 11:35:36 AM PDT by Echo Talon (http://echotalon.blogspot.com)
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To: Echo Talon

Now that'd be a show!


36 posted on 04/21/2005 11:38:29 AM PDT by msp2004
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To: All; silent_jonny
I noticed a lot of names on this thread that I have not seen on the Official AI Live Thread. Click on the link and ask silent_jonny to add you to the ping list if you want to participate.
37 posted on 04/21/2005 11:39:40 AM PDT by StrictTime (Shameless BUMP for Taglinus FreeRepublicus!!)
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Of course, you don't HAVE to be on the ping list to participate. But sometimes it helps if you have a FRiendly FReminder. ( :


38 posted on 04/21/2005 11:44:02 AM PDT by StrictTime (Shameless BUMP for Taglinus FreeRepublicus!!)
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To: msp2004

They could even make a little change to their set for the show and make it a little darker for the theme. Bring out some smoke machines and such. I think it would be cool.


39 posted on 04/21/2005 11:45:12 AM PDT by Echo Talon (http://echotalon.blogspot.com)
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To: capitoltex

I find it hard to believe enough of the voters are doing this to make the difference as pronounced as it seems to be.

Instead, I think it is simply the fact that most people have no ear for talent.


40 posted on 04/21/2005 11:46:30 AM PDT by sharktrager (The masses will trade liberty for a more quiet life.)
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