Blogcritics: Comments on "American Idol" - Eight Men Standing

Comment by Davina

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 13:16:30 EST

carrie underwood is the best girl by far..ahes absolutely fab. Her and anwar will be the last two i there, the only ones with true talent i say.

Comment by Eric Olsen

Wed, 9 Mar 2005 09:40:18 EST

Pattie, I agree with you on everything except Scott, who I think has a pretty great voice and a powerful presence even though he looks like a turd.

Comment by Pattie

Wed, 9 Mar 2005 09:23:16 EST

I think Travis had the weakest performance on Monday. I would have to pick Scott as the second one to go just because someone else has to go and I think Scott will not win this competition this year. I have yet to decide who I think should win but all the other guys have potential. It's a shame you couldn't eliminate 4 girls instead because I really believe the guys are much better this year.

Comment by Scott Pepper

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 21:51:01 EST

I just want to point out that I did not write this review (though I wish I had, as it is quite good). ZMethos is reviewing the men for this round, not me. You can read my review of the women's performances from tonight here. That being said, I think any cries of racism in regard to this review are quite ludicrous.

Comment by Steve S

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 20:38:42 EST

Bo's really rockin. It'd be nice to see a rocker win, although I think it's unlikely. Bo and Anwar are my two favs, although I think Nicco could win as well, he seems to melt the ladies with his voice. I agree with comment 19, in that this house is ready for Travis and Constantine to go home Wed. Fav female in this house is Mikala (sp?), mostly because of her personality. She is a mix of talent. Watch her performing but mostly just in the interviews and you can see Bette Midler, Fran Drescher, Barbara Streisand and about 4 other personalities all blended together perfectly. (but not the annoying aspects of their personalities, at least not to us) Anwar will probably win, although every season there is at least one person who is 'holding back' until the right moment, so who knows.

Comment by Natalie Davis

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 20:01:39 EST

Sounds like you're the one with the issue if you are cataloguing the melanin content of each contestant. Mr. Pepper seems to be giving shoutouts to those he considers the best singers, as is his right. Who gives a darn what they look like? Other than you, that is.

Comment by AIAIAIAI

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 19:43:47 EST

Take a look at Scott Pepper's AI posts over the years. He always prefers a black singer over a white singer any day of the week. If you don't believe me, go back and read every AI post from Scott Pepper aka ZMethos. He has a large bias towards black singers.

Comment by simonaddict

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 17:03:11 EST

I agree with this review of last nights show. I definitely think Travis is going home and I hope Constantine will to. But, I also agree Constantine has such a large fan base he may make it again this week.(Unfortunately) My favorite performances of the night were Anwar and Anthony. The best of all 8 was definitely Anwar. ******************************** I was reading the post below and what is up with this one? .....If Constantine doesn't go home, it's because of his "following," since white guys always get white girls in love with them, right? Thanks again for showing us your racism against white guys. We know how much you fall all over the black people... ***************************** Whoever posted this comment...please take your medication. Your views are totally ignorant and just show how dimwitted you are. Good grief, get a life.

Comment by Natalie Davis

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 16:52:15 EST

If anyone. I don't expect much.

Comment by Eric Olsen

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 16:24:51 EST

it will be interesting to see who steps up, if anyone, tonight

Comment by Natalie Davis

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 15:18:29 EST

Sure, but is she a great singer? Mileage varies on that point. It's early yet. I'll see how she does tonight if I can stay awake.

Comment by Eric Olsen

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 15:08:59 EST

she's cute and has a beautiful smile?

Comment by Natalie Davis

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 14:50:13 EST

Indeed. The girls, by and large, leave a lot to be desired -- there isn't a Kelly or Fantasia in the bunch from what I have seen so far. My son likes Vonzell, but I don't see what attracts him.

Comment by Eric Olsen

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 14:36:06 EST

we are simpatico Nat! There is a lot of talent this year, and so far the guys have the better of it

Comment by Natalie Davis

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 14:31:57 EST

Er, my gut.

Comment by Natalie Davis

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 14:31:22 EST

I like Constantine, but mu gut tells me he needs to go, along with Travis. Mr. or Ms. AI, puh-leeze. There is a really good crop of guys this year; talented or not, at least nine of them will be ousted at some point. Last night, Constantine was among the weakest two (at least IMO). He needs to go. As for the ultimate winner, I suspect it will be my fave, Bo, who wasn't at his best last night, or Anthony, who soared.

Comment by gloria

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 14:26:25 EST

Constantine is terrible! The girls are not that strong so I think it will be between Anthony and Anwar. Anwar is a gem!

Comment by Chrissy

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 14:21:37 EST

I have to say that Constantine needs to GO! I don't like his voice or his personality. He tries too hard. I think it is going to be between Bo and Anwar

Comment by Melinda Barlow

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 13:59:14 EST

Hey, I love Bo. I think its time for a rocker to come in at or near the top. I think Simon even though he can be cruel looks at these contestants as to how they will sound in the recording studio and who is marketable. Lets not bring any racisim into this. All these guys are good - they would not have made it this far otherwise!

Comment by tina

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 09:50:20 EST

it will be between bo and anthony!!!

Comment by Eric Olsen

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 08:31:34 EST

AI (etc), why would you bring racism into this? What would lead you to such an extreme declaration? I think Travis was the weakest vocally, and has been all along. I enjoyed Constantine much more last night than I have before, but he is the next weakest and should be the other to go. I don't see two "rockers" making the finals and Bo is to Constantine as Gregg Allman is to Donnie Van Zandt.

Comment by maria

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 08:27:48 EST

I would bet everything that I have on Anthony. brilliant voice, oh, his ballads melt mine and all the other hearts in my family, with the last Mark Anthony's song he has proved that he is at home at upbeat rythm as well, must say I don't agree with Simon, Anthony seems excellent dancer and he commanded stage as a born performer. He is cute, he has that special sex appeal we women are able to spot the first second we see a man,as a preson he seems such a pleasant guy you would invite him home at the first date. I respect him for what he has gone through in his life. The best candidate for American Idol!

Comment by Terri

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 08:22:58 EST

I have a feeling Constantine may be going this week. And I'm a big fan - he is a cutie. I tried to vote for him several times last night, I got "through" twice - only to get a recording about some kind of talk line. I double checked the number and it was correct... could someone have hacked into the AI phone lines?

Comment by MICHAEL PAPO

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 04:55:00 EST

Anthony will be the winner. He is a star and wss from the beginning. He has the most potential to go as far as Clay Aiken. He is the epitomy of THE AMERICAN IDOL....homespun and nice as well as incredibly talented.Just watch him slowly grow to be the winner.

Comment by AIAIAIAI

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 00:47:08 EST

Of course you would say Constantine. When faced with repeated poor performances from a black guy (Travis) and a weak performance from otherwise solid white guy (Constantine), you'd love to see the white guy go home. If Constantine doesn't go home, it's because of his "following," since white guys always get white girls in love with them, right? Thanks again for showing us your racism against white guys. We know how much you fall all over the black people (Well, except god-awful Janay who needs to go!)