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aabid 4 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson" 05-06-04, 08:29 AM (EST) "Is Latoya too old to be an American Idol?" She’s 27 and most of the fans of AI I think are teens; and so can she maintain the loyalty needed for a lasting career? Also can tens identify with a step mom? I’m curious of what the group thinks?   Top

Subject     Author     Message Date     ID    RE: Is Latoya too old to be an Amer... Ricky 05-06-04 1  RE: Is Latoya too old to be an Amer... realityluver 05-06-04 2  RE: Is Latoya too old to be an Amer... strid333 05-06-04 3  RE: Is Latoya too old to be an Amer... toddE 05-06-04 4    RE: Is Latoya too old to be an Amer... Bebo 05-06-04 5        RE: Is Latoya too old to be an Amer... mistofleas 05-06-04 6            RE: Is Latoya too old to be an Amer... TeamJoisey 05-06-04 8            RE: Is Latoya too old to be an Amer... Spidey 05-06-04 11        RE: Is Latoya too old to be an Amer... callalilly3000 05-06-04 10    RE: Is Latoya too old to be an Amer... love2smile 05-06-04 9    RE: Is Latoya too old to be an Amer... popcorn_with_sam 05-07-04 13  Perhaps Latoya is too good TeamJoisey 05-06-04 7    RE: Perhaps Latoya is too good calamityc 05-07-04 12        RE: Perhaps Latoya is too good shedevil 05-07-04 14

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Ricky 1106 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Politically Incorrect Guest" 05-06-04, 08:34 AM (EST) 1. "RE: Is Latoya too old to be an American Idol?" I thought she was only 25 ? I think teens can identify with a stepmom, many teens may have a stepmom since half of all marriages end in divorce. Although I am curious who her audience is.   Top

realityluver 267 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Network TV Show Guest Star" 05-06-04, 08:56 AM (EST) 2. "RE: Is Latoya too old to be an American Idol?" She is 25, about the same age as Ruben and Clay were during the show last year. I don't think the majority of AI fans are teens. I'm in my 30's and I know tons of people my age and older that watch (and vote) this show. "Nothing comes between me and my TV!!!"   Top

strid333 2928 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Howard Stern Show Guest" 05-06-04, 10:30 AM (EST) 3. "RE: Is Latoya too old to be an American Idol?" Even when I was a teenager (I'm 23), I couldn't appreciate the teen pop sensations (esp Britney). I liked the older singers and the older music. The Rolling Stones and The Beatles being what I liked the most. Three is the perfect number. RMNW!   Top

toddE 1433 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beef Jerky Spokesperson" 05-06-04, 11:06 AM (EST) 4. "RE: Is Latoya too old to be an American Idol?" I kind of agree. I don't think her actual age is the issue--as noted by the poster who pointed out that she's actually younger than Ruben and Clay--but the age she presents, or her maturity level. LaToya comes across as very mature, and I think that is going to hurt her. It's part of why they say she lacks "personality." All ages watch the show, but I think the CD sales are primarily females under 30. I can't prove it, but I think that's the market who bought both Kelly's and Clay's albums. I don't know anyone over 30 or ANY males of any age who have either one. LaToya is definitely the most professional singer left, but I bet the producers want Fantasia, because she's the most unique and marketable (Diana is also marketable to a totally different crowd).   Top

Bebo 21083 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold" 05-06-04, 11:13 AM (EST) 5. "RE: Is Latoya too old to be an American Idol?" >All ages watch the show, but >I think the CD sales >are primarily females under 30. > I can't prove it, >but I think that's the >market who bought both Kelly's >and Clay's albums. I >don't know anyone over 30 >or ANY males of any >age who have either one. Clay has an obsessive older women fan market. When he returns to his hometown, the crowds following his every move are either tweens or over 50. Given the callers who contact the local radio stations about him, I know that there is a large number of older women who are Clayniacs. I could tell you about one 50-something woman I know who has Clay screen savers and posters all through her work cubicle, and she's not unique round these parts. Snarky, smart, S7 Anti-Bootee Champ and YOUR American Idol.   Top

mistofleas 8043 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold" 05-06-04, 11:40 AM (EST) 6. "RE: Is Latoya too old to be an American Idol?" I could tell you about one 50-something woman I know who has Clay screen savers and posters all through her work cubicle, and she's not unique round these parts. Is her name Mrs. Robinson? *grin* --is waiting patiently for the next Tom Jones   Top

TeamJoisey 3558 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Thong Contest Judge" 05-06-04, 11:44 AM (EST) 8. "RE: Is Latoya too old to be an American Idol?" That's not unusual.   Top

Spidey 6259 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold" 05-06-04, 07:47 PM (EST) 11. "RE: Is Latoya too old to be an American Idol?" My school is right across the street from an arena and one night Kelly and Clay were performing. As I walked to my car in the lot, I passed (I sh!t you not) dozens of "mature lady type" vehicles with clay bumper stickers and one CLAYM8 license plate and one CLYMTE plate. Too, too much.   Top

callalilly3000 693 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Reality Show Commentator" 05-06-04, 07:18 PM (EST) 10. "RE: Is Latoya too old to be an American Idol?" You have a great point. I am in my late 30's, and not only did I buy Clay's CD, but I went to his concert. I bought a T-shirt, key chain, etc. I even have Clay Aiken wallpaper on my computer screen, but in my own defense, I have to son's who also enjoy Clay's music.   Top

love2smile 194 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson" 05-06-04, 06:18 PM (EST) 9. "RE: Is Latoya too old to be an American Idol?" I'm over 30 and I have Clay's CD.   Top

popcorn_with_sam 154 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson" 05-07-04, 01:24 AM (EST) 13. "RE: Is Latoya too old to be an American Idol?" I'm over 40 and just recently bought Clay's cd as well. I like it more every time I listen to it. I am considering buying Ruben's and I will buy Kimberly Locke's as soon as I can find it. It's not a "idol-worship" thing for me like when I was a teenager. I just enjoy listening to the songs and not having to censor them for my 6 year old. (Thinking of the Pink cd my husband received for his birthday!!)   Top

TeamJoisey 3558 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Thong Contest Judge" 05-06-04, 11:42 AM (EST) 7. "Perhaps Latoya is too good " LAST EDITED ON 05-06-04 AT 11:44 AM (EST) I think LaToya seems old for two reasons. 1. She is very mature and reserved, and she dresses and carries herself with dignity. Her voice is very mature, and sounded best doing the big band songs. 2. There were a lot of kids and/or immature performers in the finals. LaToya looks like an older mentor to the likes of Jasmine, Jennifer and John. Despite the demographics and the rabid teen voters, LaToya is certainly the overwhelming favorite to win, and has been the obvious frontrunner since the finals began. And that, of course, is why the editors hid her through all the audition rounds. There's not much suspense to this season. Which is why I said weeks ago that she doesn't really belong here. She's too good for amateur hour. During the audition process they discovered a real talent. They should have given LaToya a contract and then given her spot in the finals to someone else. They didn't do that because they are using these 30 shows as a LaToya London promotional vehicle. Kelly Clarkson's win was like hitting the lottery. Clay and Ruben were a great competition. This season? bleah. AI has jumped the shark. Edited because bad spelling freaks me out.   Top

calamityc 1041 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Politically Incorrect Guest" 05-07-04, 01:04 AM (EST) 12. "RE: Perhaps Latoya is too good " Kelly Clarkson's win was like hitting the lottery. Clay and Ruben were a great competition. This season? bleah. I think you have hit on something here, but for a different reason. When AI first started out, they might have wanted to find an unknown who fit in some marketable category. But what they succeeded in doing was making stars out of people who would probably not have gotten the chance by going traditional routes. People like to see someone win who is made a star right before their very eyes. I think LaToya could have made it without AI, but she will probably still win.   Top

shedevil 1 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson" 05-07-04, 02:28 AM (EST) 14. "RE: Perhaps Latoya is too good " I don't think Latoya is as great as people say she is. She sings good and that's it. She looks 35 not 25, and she presents herself as a 40 year old, she's not really what I would call a Pop Idol, I think she belongs on Broadway not MTV.   Top

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