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Brian Damage · 01-30-2009, 11:50 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Be careful not to read too much into what someone from Louisville says while heading out the door — like the "American Idol" judges did.

The producers of "Idol" apologized Thursday on behalf of its judges, who apparently misinterpreted what a contestant in Louisville, Ky., said after a failed audition. On his way out, Mark Mudd said: "Take care and be careful."

Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell took that as a threat. Abdul scolded Mudd, telling him, "You don't say that to people, 'Be careful.' That's just not a normal thing to say."

It turns out that "Be careful" is a regional parting expression.

The show's producers say they had not heard that from any other contestants, so it took everyone by surprise.

A statement from "Idol" producers said: "We now know better and look forward to visiting Louisville again someday."

Chelsea · 01-30-2009, 01:53 PM

Speaking as a KY resident...I honestly didn't know "Be careful" was anything other than the aforementioned expression used when someone is leaving.

sara · 02-05-2009, 01:17 AM

Poor guy, they made him look like he was deranged on national televison, and all American Idol says is "whoops our bad".

Chocoholic · 02-05-2009, 04:17 PM

I can certainly understand why they judges would be a bit confused if it was an expression they weren't familiar with. A friend of mine was once asked by some tourists who wanted her to take their picture if she would shoot them

Still, I think AI blew it way out of proportion. I won't be surprised if the guy sues for defamation.

PrettyinPink55 · 02-06-2009, 12:38 AM

Though I'm not from Kentucky nor have I ever been there, I thought he meant it more like a "take care" kinda thing...I didn't see it as a threat...

browneyes106 · 02-06-2009, 02:04 AM

I can see where the judges misunderstood him. Different regions have different phrases and not everyone visiting a place will understand the common terms and phrases.

01-30-2009, 11:50 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'American Idol' Judges Paranoid? LOS ANGELES (AP) — Be careful not to read too much into what someone from Louisville says while heading out the door — like the "American Idol" judges did. The producers of "Idol" apologized Thursday on behalf of its judges, who apparently misinterpreted what a contestant in Louisville, Ky., said after a failed audition. On his way out, Mark Mudd said: "Take care and be careful." Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell took that as a threat. Abdul scolded Mudd, telling him, "You don't say that to people, 'Be careful.' That's just not a normal thing to say." It turns out that "Be careful" is a regional parting expression. The show's producers say they had not heard that from any other contestants, so it took everyone by surprise. A statement from "Idol" producers said: "We now know better and look forward to visiting Louisville again someday."
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Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	Speaking as a KY resident...I honestly didn't know "Be careful" was anything other than the aforementioned expression used when someone is leaving.
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02-05-2009, 01:17 AM	#3
sara Member Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: grandville michigan Posts: 2,296	Poor guy, they made him look like he was deranged on national televison, and all American Idol says is "whoops our bad".
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PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	Though I'm not from Kentucky nor have I ever been there, I thought he meant it more like a "take care" kinda thing...I didn't see it as a threat...
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02-05-2009, 04:17 PM	#4
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I can certainly understand why they judges would be a bit confused if it was an expression they weren't familiar with. A friend of mine was once asked by some tourists who wanted her to take their picture if she would shoot them Still, I think AI blew it way out of proportion. I won't be surprised if the guy sues for defamation.

02-06-2009, 02:04 AM	#6
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I can see where the judges misunderstood him. Different regions have different phrases and not everyone visiting a place will understand the common terms and phrases.