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"Why I'm Voting for the Comedian"
theincrediblehugey 141 desperate attention whore postings
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"Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
JPL is just naturally funny, but the powers that be at AI are squelching his comedic talent because they are looking for a narrowly defined image of a “pop superstar.” IMHO he should stop listening to them, and recapture the genius of “the sleepy pen salesman” and “A Little Less Conversation.” His fans are looking for the spontaneity, confidence, and goofiness of those performances. I agree with Simon that he was “brave.” It takes guts to try to be funny in front of millions of viewers, at the risk of being laughed at for the wrong reasons, like William Hung. (WH is entertaining, the same way a dog chasing his own tail is entertaining.) JPL ain’t gonna be the next Elvis, Kenny Rogers, or Elton John, but he has shown America that he has what it takes to be a popular entertainer. Now it’s time to develop his shtick. Think about it. What was the most entertaining moment of the Oscars? Will Ferrel and Jack Black singing, “You’re Boring,” of course! Billy Crystal and Eugene Levy’s songs weren’t bad either. Sting (a pop superstar) and the others were oh, so serious and IMO just, “A’ight.” There are lots of successful comedians JPL could emulate who sing as a part of their act. Couldn’t the next American Idol be someone like ##### Van Dyke, Bob Hope, Jerry Lewis, Carol Burnette, Lucille Ball, Robin Williams, Jim Belushi, Eddy Murphy, Steve Martin, Jim Carey, Adam Sandler, Nathan Lane, etc., etc., etc.? These popular entertainers all have good to passable voices, but the voice is only a part of the total package. JPL should look to them for inspiration as he tries to “find his voice” (Paula’s words) on American Idol. If JPL gets funny again, I’d like to see him at least make it to the top three, as a launch for his career in comedy. I’ve been watching every week with the hope that JPL will make me laugh some more. If he makes a comedic comeback he will go far in the competition. I don’t know that I’d ever buy a JPL music CD, but I’d pay to see him do comedy.
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theincrediblehugey 141 desperate attention whore postings
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04-08-04, 02:48 PM (EST)
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3. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
Good point. I've never seen that show. Do they sing?
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theincrediblehugey 141 desperate attention whore postings
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04-08-04, 03:02 PM (EST)
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5. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
Yes. There are so many facets to his appeal.
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sorgee 1455 desperate attention whore postings
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04-09-04, 07:35 PM (EST)
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55. "JPL is great" |
i *HEART* JPL.
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trouble 4 desperate attention whore postings
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04-15-04, 10:24 AM (EST)
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74. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
i'm dying to know why you're a jpl nut. hurry up and post! 
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VirginiaIsForMe 13 desperate attention whore postings
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04-08-04, 03:14 PM (EST)
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7. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
this weeks theme is songs from movies, and as i suggested in another thread, JPL should do "footloose," it would definitely be a crowd pleaser, he could add some JPL flair, and it's not the most vocally challenging song in the world, i think it would guarantee him AT LEAST another week
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managerr 1959 desperate attention whore postings
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04-08-04, 04:46 PM (EST)
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18. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
Not true. They say that from time to time, then they do things like cutting Lisa Leuschner before the wildcard and letting some awful people sing. The Roman Brothers got into the Top 32 this year. Simon picked Carmen solely on her image last season. Randy is infatuated with young, attractive blondes. There are a lot of comments on outfits and dress. Simply put, their actions are too inconsistent with their words. They are the biggest proof that this contest isn't only about singing. It's entertainment. If they seriously wanted the best singers in the finals, do you seriously think we'd have the people in the finals that we do?
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shedevil 1 desperate attention whore postings
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04-08-04, 03:52 PM (EST)
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9. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
I am also a JPL fan, I love his voice and his personality. I just don't know why he hasn't been showing it lately. I hope the old JPL will be back in action next week. I thought he sounded great on "Rocket Man".
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mistofleas 8043 desperate attention whore postings
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04-08-04, 03:54 PM (EST)
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10. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
This is definitely harder than it looks. I've already flubbed up with the newby new thread rule. It's not a newbie new thread rule, it's an everybody new thread rule. Oh, well. Back to lurking. No need to go back to lurking. Just read the Guidelines, follow them, obey my every command, read...then post, bring me a piece of keylime cheesecake and we'll all get along great. 
--needs cheesecake
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theincrediblehugey 141 desperate attention whore postings
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04-08-04, 04:24 PM (EST)
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13. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
LAST EDITED ON 04-08-04 AT 04:54 PM (EST)LAST EDITED ON 04-08-04 AT 04:36 PM (EST) Hugey read the guidelines! Well, the subject headings anyway. I distinctly remember something about keeping postings clean and thinking that wouldn't be a problem for me just before I started to doze off... ...and then my first posting gets censored for writing ##### Van Dyke's name. Huh.
Actually, today I was planning to make a Strawberry Torte, Will that do?
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Hey! Is this an example of being off topic? (Tussel with overactive guilty conscience) (Hugey needs to read the instructions about making those cute tiny letters.)
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greenmonstah 10761 desperate attention whore postings
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04-08-04, 04:34 PM (EST)
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14. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
 Thinks incrediblehugey is a keeper
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theincrediblehugey 141 desperate attention whore postings
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04-08-04, 04:42 PM (EST)
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16. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
Yay! I've always wanted to be kept!
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mrc 10113 desperate attention whore postings
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04-08-04, 04:39 PM (EST)
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15. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
>Actually, today I was planning to make a Strawberry Tort, Will that do?<You're bringing a lawsuit against a strawberry?! How strange!  Don't lurk--we're having too much fun! At least you are getting attention, right? It could be worse. We could all just ignore you. *whistling as I turn my head and pretend not to notice hugey* See, now wouldn't that be worse?
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grit 4868 desperate attention whore postings
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04-08-04, 05:46 PM (EST)
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20. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
I mean, I started a new thread with my very, very first post (naughty me...actually, I started two new threads, but they took the other one to jail...) and now I feel like a hostess at an open house or something. That's why you should never start threads on any board - you'll never get any work done. You'll find yourself looking, looking, looking to see if anyone replied to your highly intellectual, well-thought-out, and well-worded thread. You keep wondering, "Did anybody even read my thread?" Well, even worse than wondering and waiting for replies, I belong to another board that actually keeps count of how many people viewed the thread. The worst thing in the world to see is "Views: 4,223,945" "Replies: 0". 
I think you'll do just fine here...welcome!
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AugustGirl 11534 desperate attention whore postings
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04-08-04, 07:51 PM (EST)
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35. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
Thanks!*takes beer* *chugs it down* *wipes mouth on sleeve* 
*burp*Yup. This is a threadjack. Ain't it fun?
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AugustGirl 11534 desperate attention whore postings
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04-08-04, 07:56 PM (EST)
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37. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
*blush*Sorry. I'm usually such a lady. *picks teeth* *sniffs pits*
*scratches butt*
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AZ_Leo 3526 desperate attention whore postings
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04-08-04, 07:20 PM (EST)
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33. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
Was it just the key lime or did you happen to have any Kalua Cocoa or Godiva Chocolate?
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AugustGirl 11534 desperate attention whore postings
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04-08-04, 08:02 PM (EST)
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39. "One more thing....." |
..... and then I gotta go because Survivor is about to start....I keep reading the title of this thread as "Why I'm Voting for the Canadian"! And I keep thinking "but this is *American* Idol", not Canadian Idol. Boy, I amuse myself sometimes. <------- Dork*waves* to all the Canadian peeps!
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tedthe killer 7 desperate attention whore postings
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04-09-04, 01:12 AM (EST)
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45. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
how can you vote for this stiff. he can't sing worth a damn and his only comedy is born out of his equally lousy dancing. We already have 1 annoying mormon entertainer called Donny Osmond. No one can be an american Idol when their biggest vise is drinking hot coco. Get rid of this loser and let him get back to eating Jello with the Osmonds.
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tedthe killer 7 desperate attention whore postings
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04-09-04, 01:45 AM (EST)
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47. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
I'd hate to see your record collection. My Mom has a great personality that doesn't mean she should enter a singing competion. Listen to him sing, he's in and out of key and he is the most uncomfortable looking hobbit since Bilbo Baggins.
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tedthe killer 7 desperate attention whore postings
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04-09-04, 02:00 AM (EST)
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49. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
An educated and impartial opinion is always better than one based on lust. Anyway, the fact that your a female makes this more understandable. Your eyes are getting in the way of your ears. He's a third rate Kareoke singer. Just a quick question. What are your 3 favorite songs of all time.
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Bebo 21083 desperate attention whore postings
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04-09-04, 07:41 AM (EST)
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51. "Educated?" |
I suggest adding the Community Guidelines to your reading list, where you'll see that bashing other posters is not allowed on these forums. If you want to continue posting here, you'll put that "educated intellect" to good use and start abiding by the guidelines.
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sorgee 1455 desperate attention whore postings
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04-09-04, 07:40 PM (EST)
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56. "you should know that " |
i *HEART* donny osmond almost as much as i *HEART* JPL.
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belvafortune 20 desperate attention whore postings
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04-09-04, 06:33 PM (EST)
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54. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
I am guessing that you must be from his fan club.Also, I would imagine you are 12. JPL is a totally WOODEN singer. He moves like a robot and has absolutley NO sense of beat. Red Head first and then your "Eight is Enough" clone boyfriend. Get off the whole JPL is funny kick. He could go on a different show for that. American IDOL is SINGING....Not comedy. The only funny thing is how he has such a following.
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theincrediblehugey 141 desperate attention whore postings
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04-10-04, 00:54 AM (EST)
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58. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
LAST EDITED ON 04-10-04 AT 00:58 AM (EST)LAST EDITED ON 04-10-04 AT 00:56 AM (EST) Yeah. What sorgee and shedevil said. I agree that Jon Peter has had a few wooden, nervous, and off-key moments. He's disappointed me more than once. But all of the contestants have had moments when they were less than spectacular, and not one has been able to be 100% in tune 100% of the time. It's the challenge of live performances, inexperience, and an exhausting schedule full of duties that distract them from their performance preparations. Still, he has demonstrated a spark of genius that many Americans have recognized, appreciated, and enjoyed. It's not at all surprising that he has so many fans. We're all hoping he'll "bring it" to his remaining performances. 
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theincrediblehugey 141 desperate attention whore postings
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04-13-04, 03:29 PM (EST)
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61. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
OK, here's the deal. I want to start a new thread about an interesting topic being discussed on another forum (maybe some of you were there, I don't know) because you guys are my favorite and I'd like to hear your thoughts. BUT I'm posting it here because some people are touchy about new threads, and I vowed I'd never do it again. So here goes. The question asked was something like, does JPL have what it takes to make music his career? We're not talking talent or personality. We're talking drive, passion, will-power, dedication, the willingness to sacrifice everything for the career, to eat, sleep, and breath music.
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shedevil 1 desperate attention whore postings
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04-13-04, 04:42 PM (EST)
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65. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
>The question asked was something like,
>does JPL have what it
>takes to make music his
>career? We're not talking talent
>or personality. We're talking drive,
>passion, will-power, dedication, the willingness
>to sacrifice everything for the
>career, to eat, sleep, and
>breath music.
I think he has it and I think he will make it and not because he's cute, but because he is talented and entertaining. I love his voice, and if anyone listens to MP3s of him singing, they will see what I mean. I think he should be the frontman of a band.I see him in a band like Maroon 5.
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leogirl_21 371 desperate attention whore postings
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04-13-04, 04:40 PM (EST)
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64. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
J........P.........L!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO JPL! Woohoo! LOL!  I'm going NUTS here!
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Critter 18 desperate attention whore postings
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04-14-04, 11:24 PM (EST)
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70. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
Please Shedevil.Sporty had the voice..........Ginger was baaad. Remember 'Raining men?' *choke*
My reply was to a post about how funny JPL is and how that is swaying the poster's vote.
I say....vote coz he can sing not because he makes you laugh. The poster also said that he/she wouldn't buy his cd but will still vote for him. I cant agree wth that.
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shedevil 1 desperate attention whore postings
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04-15-04, 02:37 AM (EST)
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73. "RE: Why I'm Voting for the Comedian" |
>I don't get where you think
>he is so comedic.
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>He looks almost like he isn't
>sure what he is serious
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>personality and a light goes
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>says oh my gosh I'm
>not only singing but I'm
>funny too.... Well now maybe that's what makes him "comedic". 
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