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harper · 05-23-2003, 11:18 AM

1.Simon is a arrogant spinless,ego driven,Callous,jerk.
2.P.Abdul either finds arrogance attractive or she is terribly desperate
3.how can a bunch of so-called wannabe's get a recording contracts when there are more talented and more deserving talent that hasn't gotten a chance to commericalize their talents and exploit there talents for a person like simon.Who is he to tell anyone that they don't have what it takes,what has he done to prove his himself worthy of the title king of judges.He doesn't have any credibility with me or any sain person who know just because he is a recording exec doesn't give him the right to in a cruel. Being smarmy and rude and and mean doesn't make him a man.he doe's it because he knows this cocky attitude brings in ratings,if the shoe was on another foot and he was in the same place as these inspiring talents he would want mercy.Those who cannot act or sing tend to criticize others.those who do insult and ridicule who haven't paid the price ought to really keep their mouth shut especially Simon.I cannot imagine that P.abdul would go out with him or date him,there is no account for taste I guess.look at lyle lovett and julia roberts talking about opposites attract.anyways the networks who advocate doing shows like this have hit rock bottom.its a joke,as soon as these people become famous they will start bitching about loosing their privacy and the integrity of their product and blame the media the people who sell out their skills and craft for the money only have themselves to blame.the media feeds on the greed of the american people and those who loose their privacy really shouldn't blame anyone for those who lost friends and family because there swelled heads drove everyone away.Money is truly the root of al evils.Those who want fame are selling the souls to the devil and that is a no win situation.I know because my father,ex-step father,brother in law and cousin are all actors of sum to major acclaim.

Hollow · 05-23-2003, 03:02 PM

wow i thot i was the only 1 on this planet that dont watch american idol.

fr00ti · 05-23-2003, 03:08 PM

I don't watch it, so I wouldnt know.

Kay Scarpetta · 05-23-2003, 03:24 PM

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Originally posted by harper
1.Simon is a arrogant spinless,ego driven,Callous,jerk.

Simon is a true, honest, man. He tells it like it is. You don't have to necessarily agree with him, I know sometimes I don't, but at least he doesn't sit there like some judges on other reality shows that bull***** and lie their way through the hour.

dawsongirl · 05-23-2003, 03:35 PM

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Originally posted by Miss Karly
Simon is a true, honest, man. He tells it like it is. You don't have to necessarily agree with him, I know sometimes I don't, but at least I don't sit there like some judges on other reality shows that bull***** and lie their way through the hour.

Exactly. I mean, I don't watch the show either, but I've seen some of what Simon has said, and it's refreshing. While Paula is sitting there going "You're really good!", Simon actually has the guts to tell them they suck. And some I saw this time around did suck.

~LadyJess~ · 05-23-2003, 03:45 PM

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Originally posted by Miss Karly
Simon is a true, honest, man. He tells it like it is. You don't have to necessarily agree with him, I know sometimes I don't, but at least I don't sit there like some judges on other reality shows that bull***** and lie their way through the hour.

I agree. While sometimes the way he says it comes off as rude, he is being honest. He's not going to sit there and tell someone who can't sing that they have a chance of winning, he doesn't sit there and tell lies to people to make them feel better.

*PinkLady* · 05-23-2003, 05:39 PM

I'm proud to say that I have never watched American Idol. Therefore, I can't agree or disagree with harper.

Tuesday Weld · 05-23-2003, 05:44 PM

I've watched American Idol,only a few times and I really didn't like it.Actually,I did like how Simon told those no-talents exactly what he thought.

-*Leah*- · 05-23-2003, 08:12 PM

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Originally posted by Miss Karly

Simon is a true, honest, man. He tells it like it is. You don't have to necessarily agree with him, I know sometimes I don't, but at least he doesn't sit there like some judges on other reality shows that bull***** and lie their way through the hour.

Yeah I agree. On the first American Idol I thought that he was mean, but I changed the way I thought about Simon. He only tells the truth. I guess to some people, the truth hurts.

Kitt · 05-23-2003, 08:45 PM

I really don't know but I would guess that Simon's gruffness and pointedness is ordinary. He might hamm it up some for entertainment value. But how blatently honest do you suppose those who are making decisions everyday at casting calls are? No time for beating around the bush. "Next!"

Brian · 05-23-2003, 08:57 PM

Simon is probably one of the most brutally honest people in the world (emphasis on the brutal). But he is right almost all of the time. Those people who can't sing need to be told so in a straight-forward fashion and it may be painful but that's the way he is. It's possibly the only way the message can get through to those people.

PaulaAbdulFan · 05-23-2003, 11:37 PM

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Originally posted by harper

2.P.Abdul either finds arrogance attractive or she is terribly desperate

Hey now..no doggin on the Paula.

Cashodeen · 05-24-2003, 06:48 PM

That is the format of the show. Simon (and have you heard Randy too?) tell it the way they see fit. You can either like the format or not. These people trying out know what they are getting into. They know the judges are BURALLY honest, and they also know the judges hold their future on American Idol in their hands so they can become these "manufactured pop singers." It's just the way it is. The show is a mad success because of it. You can think that's disgraceful or not. I guess all of America (and England) has gone to hell. I personally get a kick out of the show. And people like harper aren't better than I am because they find it terribly contrived and tasteless when I think it's entertainment.

And Paula never dated Simon. It's been a rumor. I don't believe it anyhow.

Will and Grace Fanatic · 05-25-2003, 10:06 AM

I don't watch it because I don't like to see people have their dreams torn apart by someone so cruel. Who tells them they will never make it.

Hilarys#1fan · 05-25-2003, 01:55 PM

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Originally posted by Leah_2oo6

Yeah I agree. On the first American Idol I thought that he was mean, but I changed the way I thought about Simon. He only tells the truth. I guess to some people, the truth hurts.

I totally agree!! Like paula sits there telling the people who stink, "You're going to win," and lieing through her teeth. Simon at least tells the truth, even though its rude and can hurt poeples feelings. Hes just telling them the truth so they don't think they're so good if they stink. But sometimes Simon is a bitch.

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05-23-2003, 11:18 AM	#1
harper gentlegiant Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 04, 2003 Location: Towson,Maryland Posts: 130	why American idol is Bull**** 1.Simon is a arrogant spinless,ego driven,Callous,jerk. 2.P.Abdul either finds arrogance attractive or she is terribly desperate 3.how can a bunch of so-called wannabe's get a recording contracts when there are more talented and more deserving talent that hasn't gotten a chance to commericalize their talents and exploit there talents for a person like simon.Who is he to tell anyone that they don't have what it takes,what has he done to prove his himself worthy of the title king of judges.He doesn't have any credibility with me or any sain person who know just because he is a recording exec doesn't give him the right to in a cruel. Being smarmy and rude and and mean doesn't make him a man.he doe's it because he knows this cocky attitude brings in ratings,if the shoe was on another foot and he was in the same place as these inspiring talents he would want mercy.Those who cannot act or sing tend to criticize others.those who do insult and ridicule who haven't paid the price ought to really keep their mouth shut especially Simon.I cannot imagine that P.abdul would go out with him or date him,there is no account for taste I guess.look at lyle lovett and julia roberts talking about opposites attract.anyways the networks who advocate doing shows like this have hit rock bottom.its a joke,as soon as these people become famous they will start bitching about loosing their privacy and the integrity of their product and blame the media the people who sell out their skills and craft for the money only have themselves to blame.the media feeds on the greed of the american people and those who loose their privacy really shouldn't blame anyone for those who lost friends and family because there swelled heads drove everyone away.Money is truly the root of al evils.Those who want fame are selling the souls to the devil and that is a no win situation.I know because my father,ex-step father,brother in law and cousin are all actors of sum to major acclaim.
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05-23-2003, 03:08 PM	#3
fr00ti Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 16, 2002 Posts: 12,846	I don't watch it, so I wouldnt know.
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05-23-2003, 05:44 PM	#8
Tuesday Weld I missed you all. hugs Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 02, 2003 Location: Having a great time. Posts: 22,285	I've watched American Idol,only a few times and I really didn't like it.Actually,I did like how Simon told those no-talents exactly what he thought.
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05-25-2003, 10:06 AM	#14
Will and Grace Fanatic be happy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2002 Location: seattle, washington Posts: 2,746	I don't watch it because I don't like to see people have their dreams torn apart by someone so cruel. Who tells them they will never make it.
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05-23-2003, 03:02 PM	#2
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	wow i thot i was the only 1 on this planet that dont watch american idol.

05-23-2003, 05:39 PM	#7
PinkLady Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 04, 2002 Posts: 7,457	I'm proud to say that I have never watched American Idol. Therefore, I can't agree or disagree with harper.

05-23-2003, 08:45 PM	#10
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	I really don't know but I would guess that Simon's gruffness and pointedness is ordinary. He might hamm it up some for entertainment value. But how blatently honest do you suppose those who are making decisions everyday at casting calls are? No time for beating around the bush. "Next!"

05-23-2003, 08:57 PM	#11
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	Simon is probably one of the most brutally honest people in the world (emphasis on the brutal). But he is right almost all of the time. Those people who can't sing need to be told so in a straight-forward fashion and it may be painful but that's the way he is. It's possibly the only way the message can get through to those people.

05-24-2003, 06:48 PM	#13
Cashodeen Hi. Forum Star Join Date: Aug 30, 2001 Posts: 11,363	That is the format of the show. Simon (and have you heard Randy too?) tell it the way they see fit. You can either like the format or not. These people trying out know what they are getting into. They know the judges are BURALLY honest, and they also know the judges hold their future on American Idol in their hands so they can become these "manufactured pop singers." It's just the way it is. The show is a mad success because of it. You can think that's disgraceful or not. I guess all of America (and England) has gone to hell. I personally get a kick out of the show. And people like harper aren't better than I am because they find it terribly contrived and tasteless when I think it's entertainment. And Paula never dated Simon. It's been a rumor. I don't believe it anyhow.