SCOOTER GIRL- My love! I thought her singing voice needed a little work, but all in all it was very funny and nice to see someone who didn't take the competition all that seriously make it on to the next round

JESUS AND NOEL- Weird names and I didn't think that they did all that well, military girl was better than them

The UNCHAINED MELODY guy was just ok, he seems full of himself, and could prolly do ok without AI

The FRANK SINATRA IMPERSONATOR was pretty good, but i don't think that's what Simon wants to have on the show for very long

The Bad-

SCAT GIRL- funny, and I think that she porbobly knows how bad she is and that she didn't have a chance

CYPRESS- She would do well in a Cher sound-alike contest

WOW! I really, really, REALLY hope what we saw in NY was the best that stop had to offer. If so, the talent level is way down this go around.

That said, I liked Army Girl and Scooter Girl as well. Thought it was interesting that Simon commented on the lack of fun and personality amongst the last group when it seemed like he couldn't wait to get rid of Vanessa - the only live wire in the entire bunch - ASAP.

Was not impressed with Jesus or Noel.

Unchained Guy was VERY good is has to be an early favorite.

Not off to a good start.

Atlanta seemed a bit better. LOVE Macy Gray girl. I agree with Simon that she has the best voice I've heard so far in the competition.

The Kim Caldwell chick won't get to the round of 32.

Paula's boyfriend fills the big, cute, dumb whiteboy (read JOSH) role this go around.

I had such high hopes for AI3 when all the judges talked about finding a unique voice. Well, four more cities to go and Asian Mumbling Chick is still to come!

Well, four more cities to go and Asian Mumbling Chick is still to come!

I think the preview showed her in Houston...which means tonight.

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I liked the Daddy's girl, but probably because I thought it was sweet that her dad was so proud...can't really remember what she sang. None of the ones that went thru to the next round really impressed me, more often than not I thought "he/she wasn't that good".

What was with the leg-warmer girl that lost 80 pounds to be on the show? I thought she was a joke audition until she started crying.

I completely forgot about Daddy's girl. She was pretty good, but the best part was Daddy. What a sweetheart! He got me all choked up because I, myself, was a Daddy's girl (you can ask my siblings who will be happy to discuss how much of one). Lost my Daddy a few years back, but he had the same reaction to every success I ever had. Sniff, sniff, sniff. Got me going again just thinking about it. Okay, love her for Daddy's sake!

Wasn't daddy's girl the one that they argued about? Simon didn't like her. Randy defended her, saying that she was so young, so of course her singing mentors are Britney Spears, etc. Paula said she was "affected" and the stupid girl didn't even know what that means.

Or, do I have the contestants confused?

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Daddy's Girl was good.

Paula's Boy had the looks, but the voice won't get him far.

Flashdance Girl has major problems. She lost eighty pounds just for AI? She thought that was a good performance?

Macy Gray was awesome.

What was with the guy threatening to SUE the judges for laughing at his horrible singing voice?

Kim Caldwell II was too Kim Caldwelly.

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Even Kim Caldwell the First was too Kim Caldwelly.

the Sweet Home Alabama guy who "sang" for crap and was crying? I was so amazed that not only did he think he could sing but really believed he would blow them away. He vowed he'd be back next year. Woo. Can't wait.

I think it was him.

What about the "feel the love" guy? Was he a bit freaky or what?

"I didn't make it, but I think they felt my heart...and that is good."

oooookkaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy....

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These auditions crack me up! Some of the peeps were obviously there as a joke and just to get their face on tv. However, there are some with serious problems if they think they really can sing. The flashdance girl? Come on. Have her friends and family been telling her she can sing all these years? I just don't understand it. I mean, some of them were devistated to hear that they weren't good enough (or they are damn good actors).

Simon is right. Many of them were wasting his time. They were wasting my time too. I don't want to see people who are there just as a joke. Sheesh. The dog in the garage next door sounds better than many of these losers.

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Have her friends and family been telling her she can sing all these years?

That's what I keep asking my husband. Do NONE of these people have friends/family??? If you were planning to audition on national television, would you not sing your audition for at least a small audience first just to get feedback and practice?

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Friends and family can't always tell these kids.
Just look at their fragile psyches - I bet most of them can't take it anyway (just look at Sam on the Apprentice).
Or
Their f&f tell them that they are ok, but need some work.
or
Their f&F tell them they are bad, and they just rebel and deny it anyways.

Their voice instructors tell them they are getting better and good, to encourage them and keep them coming back.

Believe me, i had a friend who was tone-deaf and taking voice lessons. She couldn't act that great either. I was director for a school project and didn't cast her in a lead - and she was mad at me and didn't get it. She is CONVINCED that she will be on Bway one day. Because she is confident, and she wants it, altho she doesn't aggressively pursue diction & acting lessons. IT broke my heart, i couldn't tell her she wasn't all that. I'm not a professional. And sometimes, she got cast in stuff, so how do i know she won't be good enough for someone else? I did tell her -areas for improvement.

Living in the NY area for a few years, I am not at ALL surprised by these kids and their over-confidence. they all talk smack. They must be taught that if you want it, exuding confidence will get you it.
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I do understand what you are saying Angelfood but some of the people just clearly can't sing. If my sister/brother/friend wanted to audition for AI, and they clearly couldn't sing, I most definitely would say something to them so they wouldn't embarrass themselves, and let them then make the decision. You and I may not be professionals in the music business, but if someone's voice makes you cringe, then I'd say they can't sing.

However, having just said all that, I realize there are tons of professional singers with CD's that make me cringe when I hear them

I guess it's a matter of taste (and pride).

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Their voice instructors tell them they are getting better and good, to encourage them and keep them coming back.

Only the unscrupulous ones. Mr. B is a voice instructor, and I know that he and his colleagues will be quite candid with their students on how far they can go.

Some people don't want to hear it. He's had parents drag their kids into his studio, sure they have the next Broadway star. When he tells them they don't have what it takes for that, they just keep dragging their kid around until they find someone who'll tell them what they want to hear.

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Yes, sorry, that was meant to only be in reference to the voice teachers mentioned on the show or in the above thread, to explain why A FEW voice teachers would do that.

and some are too kind-hearted and say that they are improving (which is true), but is mistaken for encouragement by the bad singers. OR in my friends case, she went once to my teacher, but he told her the truth, so she found one who told her "what she wanted to hear" - just like Bebo said.

So (i'm fascinated now) what is your DH's take on the show? (if posted already or in the forums for the 1st 2 shows, pls give me a hint and I'll search later). Does he like the judges and their honesty?

As for the parents dragging the kids - so horrible. But not uncommon, I'm sure. Just like modeling, acting, etc.

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So (i'm fascinated now) what is your DH's take on the show?

He doesn't watch it too often - too painful for him. But he thinks that being honest about not having a future in the business is the kindest thing that these judges can do.

He can also pretty much pick out whose voice is going to suffer as the competition goes, because of their mechanics. The ones who have some solid training know how to take care of themselves and can handle the rigors of that schedule better, but the ones who aren't are going to be hoarse and cracking before too long.

He watched the first two nights this week - he thought some of them were OK, but no one really impressed him.

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Just...wow.

Anyone wanna take me in? I don't wanna live here anymore after seeing that.

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LOL Jedi. Come on over to Atlanta

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