I agree. I don't think Mountaha has a prayer in hell.
I'll be fine. I'll be your bounty, Jubal Early. And I'll just fade away.
River ,'Objects In Space'
Non-Fiction TV: I Reject Your Reality and Substitute My Own
This thread is for non-fiction TV, including but not limited to reality television (So You Think You Can Dance, Top Chef: Masters, Project Runway), documentaries (The History Channel, The Discovery Channel), and sundry (Expedition Africa, Mythbusters), et al. [NAFDA]
le nubian - May 21, 2009 9:17:03 am PDT #9075 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
SailAweigh - May 21, 2009 9:29:46 am PDT #9076 of 23273
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
This guy has rare range and knows how to work it to maximum effect all while keeping a core signature look.
I'm pretty sure that signature look is what kept him from winning, because he can seriously sing rings around Kris Allen. Not that I don't like Kris, he's a very competent and accessible singer and find his music enjoyable, but I will buy Adam's first album unheard where I probably won't by Kris's. And Adam's the first Idol I've ever wanted to buy an album before it's out.
megan walker - May 21, 2009 9:44:55 am PDT #9077 of 23273
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
I don't think it helped that EW basically outed Adam on its cover. But I have no doubt that Kris picked up the majority of Gokey votes.
And I'm fine either way. They both seem like good guys and I think they both can sing, but have very different styles.
I generally lose interest in seeing reality show contestants once the contest is over (see also SYTYCD), but I think I would actually go see Adam in concert or a show.
brenda m - May 21, 2009 9:56:54 am PDT #9078 of 23273
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
But I have no doubt that Kris picked up the majority of Gokey votes.
Yeah, I think that's pretty key.
le nubian - May 21, 2009 10:41:20 am PDT #9079 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
I also think there is a strong possibility of a backlash vote that prevented Adam from winning.
I think Adam should have won, but I was irritated that his name was on Katy Perry's coat when she performed. Simon begging people to vote for Adam after the Top 3 performed was just beyond the pale.
So if I was tired of the AI producers' shenanigans, I might have voted against Adam just because.
Then too, I heard 38 million votes came from Arkansas. That's hard to beat.
Barb - May 21, 2009 10:55:38 am PDT #9080 of 23273
“Not dead yet!”
I wish Katy Perry would shrivel up and disappear into some deep dark black hole. Preferably super-charged with the Big Red Matter from Star Trek.
Did everyone see how irked Simon looked after the announcement? Poor little Svengali.
Vortex - May 21, 2009 12:21:04 pm PDT #9081 of 23273
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Also, a lot of people may have figured that Adam was a lock, so didn't bother to vote.
SailAweigh - May 21, 2009 2:41:01 pm PDT #9082 of 23273
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
I...kinda forgot to.
Sorry.
Barb - May 21, 2009 2:53:07 pm PDT #9083 of 23273
“Not dead yet!”
I think it's a mitzvah at this point, sail. He won't be bound to a contract and he won't have to sing that godawful schlockfest that is the first single.
SailAweigh - May 21, 2009 3:05:25 pm PDT #9084 of 23273
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
I thought everyone had some kind of contract that remained in effect whether they won or lost? And the runner up always has an album produced by AI. I mean, Clay Aiken had his album, David Archuleta had his, the dude who came in second to Jordan Sparks (the beat box guy, I've forgotten his name). But, yeah, at least he won't be obliged to record that awful song.