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Most important American Idol judge? It’s Paula Abdul
MSNBC ^ | 03/21/2006 | Andy Dehnart

Posted on 03/21/2006 1:18:16 PM PST by SirLinksalot

COMMENTARY

By Andy Dehnart

On a recent “American Idol 5” performance show, host Ryan Seacrest asked judge Paula Abdul to compare this year's finalists to past groups.

Here’s what she said: “Ryan, I think this is the most unique, well-diverse, most-talented and most talked about top 12 that we’ve ever had. There’s not a day that people don’t come up to me and everyone has different favorites, so it’s anyone’s game, and it’s exciting as can be.”

Paula said 50 words, but she actually said not much at all. In Paula’s universe, stating the obvious incoherently qualifies as answering a question that demands subjective, critical analysis. This isn’t really a surprise, as she does this all the time.

A few weeks ago, Ryan asked her why the show is more popular this year. Paula said, “I think we’ve a gained a larger audience.” Yes, Paula, that is the definition of “more popular.”

In fact, Paula Abdul rarely answers the question just as she rarely offers a negative critique of a performance. If she does offer some kind of criticism, she buries those comments inside so many layers of fluff and drivel that it requires detailed analysis just to figure out what she really said. After she’s done, she claps her palms together as if her nails were drying, or as if she were a seal still learning how to perform. It’s absolutely maddening. Based on her lack of actual judging, she’s not even fit to be a judge.

Except Paula Abdul is the most important judge “American Idol” has.

When judging the contestants’ performances, Simon Cowell basically says something like, “You really sucked just then, mate” while Paula tends to say, “Puppies kittens bunnies teddy bears not the best song choice for me but that’s okay, sweetie, sunshine happiness flowers.”

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KEYWORDS: americanidol; judge; mostimportant; paulabdul
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Comment #1 Removed by Moderator

To: SirLinksalot

I'd be interested in Paula's strategy for the war on terrorism. Hollywood people always seem so smart. I bet she has lots of good ideas!


2 posted on 03/21/2006 1:20:00 PM PST by ClearCase_guy (Never question Bruce Dickinson!)
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To: SirLinksalot
In fact, Paula Abdul rarely answers the question just as she rarely offers a negative critique of a performance. If she does offer some kind of criticism, she buries those comments inside so many layers of fluff and drivel that it requires detailed analysis just to figure out what she really said. After she’s done, she claps her palms together as if her nails were drying, or as if she were a seal still learning how to perform. It’s absolutely maddening. Based on her lack of actual judging, she’s not even fit to be a judge.

Bingo. As soon as she opens her mouth, you know a whole lot of useless crap is coming out.

3 posted on 03/21/2006 1:20:27 PM PST by Sir Gawain
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To: SirLinksalot
ahhh... imagine if this country gave the same amount of attention to the idol, as we should towards God.

and we wonder what's wrong with the united states.

4 posted on 03/21/2006 1:21:06 PM PST by Battle Hymn of the Republic
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To: SirLinksalot

MSNBC tackles the serious issues.

5 posted on 03/21/2006 1:22:43 PM PST by tallhappy (Juntos Podemos!)
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To: conservativebabe; silent_jonny

"It just wasn't the right song choice for you, but you look stunning!" Ping!


6 posted on 03/21/2006 1:22:43 PM PST by retrokitten (You don't drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there)
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To: SirLinksalot
Are there no rules on pics for Paula...BTW..picks from years ago..ie video with dancing wolf...grrrrrrrrrr....
7 posted on 03/21/2006 1:23:42 PM PST by conservativehusker (GO BIG RED!!!!)
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To: tallhappy

Paula is a great smurf I don't watch the show but how many of the finalists is she banging?


8 posted on 03/21/2006 1:24:54 PM PST by romanesq
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To: SirLinksalot

She's always been lightweight in her commentary, but it almost seems as if she's acquired some sort of substance abuse problem this season, considering the glassy eyes and off-the-wall, nonsensical statements.


9 posted on 03/21/2006 1:25:32 PM PST by RegulatorCountry
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To: RegulatorCountry

Paula seems to have a good heart, but you're right. Her commentary is


out there!


10 posted on 03/21/2006 1:29:23 PM PST by Millee (Don't make me get out my voodoo doll out!)
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To: ClearCase_guy

I think she's drunk most of the time.


12 posted on 03/21/2006 1:32:50 PM PST by dead (I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
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To: Pookyhead

Paula is a wonderful melon in a salad of cornflakes and pizza.


13 posted on 03/21/2006 1:33:11 PM PST by commish (Freedom Tastes Sweetest to Those Who Have Fought to Preserve It)
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To: tallhappy
Paula is so cute, I love her!

As long as she doesn't get drunker than me!

14 posted on 03/21/2006 1:33:54 PM PST by TexasCajun
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To: Pookyhead

Simon is at his best during the intial auditions. The funniest one ever was when he said to one guy, "You look like the Incredible Hulk's wife."


15 posted on 03/21/2006 1:34:23 PM PST by retrokitten (You don't drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there)
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To: dead

drunk is what the poor people engage in. she's probably being well served by her physician for prescribable ailments, bad hair, nail chips, that kind of stuff.


16 posted on 03/21/2006 1:34:51 PM PST by kinghorse
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To: retrokitten

LOL!

People who criticize her should consider this though... she truly is important because when Simon is mean, she often comes back at him in defense of contestants, making Simon look mean. This could ultimately make people change their votes based on her reactions and the general unlikability of Simon. (Personally, I love Simon).

She is just too damn fun not to have on the show.


17 posted on 03/21/2006 1:34:52 PM PST by conservativebabe
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To: RegulatorCountry

It's not new. I think she's been drunk most of the last 4 seasons. She gets drunker as the season goes on. Usually when they get to the top 5 or 6 she's dancing like a drunk prom date through everyone's performance.


18 posted on 03/21/2006 1:36:10 PM PST by retrokitten (You don't drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there)
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To: retrokitten

Is there a theme for tonight's show?


19 posted on 03/21/2006 1:38:04 PM PST by conservativebabe
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To: conservativebabe

It wouldn't be the same without her rambling comments. When she was talking about the cornflake and the melon Simon had been whispering something to her and was cracking up, too.

She'll never leave the show. She's just too entertaining.


20 posted on 03/21/2006 1:38:23 PM PST by retrokitten (You don't drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there)
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