Blogcritics Comments on American Idol: Lights Dim for Anthony, the Fedoration of Love

Comment by Chris on American Idol: Lights Dim for Anthony, the Fedoration of Love

Mon, 5 Jun 2006 15:52:40 EDT

American Football + Euro Futbol + The Hoff celebrating freedom and all things Deutsch!!!: on my blog Huzzah Huzzah! Hooray Hooray! ]]>

Comment by DrPat on American Idol: Lights Dim for Anthony, the Fedoration of Love

Fri, 13 May 2005 20:16:18 EDT

One is allowed to express appreciation in a review, especially if the opinion of the reviewer is positive. A FAN, on the other hand, might be tempted to point out that this season of American Idol is more thoroughly scripted than Survivor, and the producers have a pretty good idea on Day One who will be left on the stage in the Final Showdown. AI is entertainment, folks, not a real competition. If that's what you want, watch the Olympics instead... ]]>

Comment by SHIRLEY ROMANO on American Idol: Lights Dim for Anthony, the Fedoration of Love

Fri, 13 May 2005 19:02:49 EDT

Satire? Well, ..duh! Review? If it was, it was pretty one-sided. I've read the 'blog' several times and have decided that what we have here is...A FAN LETTER. I write those too, but I don't pretend that it is anything else. That's why your blogging, and not publishing. Shirley Romano crazedfan ]]>

Comment by Sticker on American Idol: Lights Dim for Anthony, the Fedoration of Love

Fri, 13 May 2005 14:53:39 EDT

hey, Lynn - for the full context of my comments on Clay Aiken, click on the "said" link before the quote there is only one Clay Aiken! ]]>

Comment by Lynn on American Idol: Lights Dim for Anthony, the Fedoration of Love

Fri, 13 May 2005 14:51:06 EDT

Well I wouldn't say the missed the boat, but you are right Anthony is NO Clay Aiken. He is just a guy with a non-distinct voice and very irrating, accented phrashing and it was time that he be gone. Actually his time was up weeks ago. ]]>

Comment by Sticker on American Idol: Lights Dim for Anthony, the Fedoration of Love

Fri, 13 May 2005 14:44:01 EDT

thanks, synergy I didn't know that Anthony could sing in Italian and Spanish. I think that's great and he would be to die for singing those sunny Italian pop songs that are so lovable. And Simon should give props on that, too, considering he just launched Il Divo, singing pop opera in many languages. I also thought it was our loss that Simon's criticism stopped Anthony from pursuing his Latin-style dancing (that he is trained in). That could have worked out for him. Anyway, I hope Anthony succeeds! ]]>

Comment by synergy on American Idol: Lights Dim for Anthony, the Fedoration of Love

Fri, 13 May 2005 13:39:09 EDT

Good review of Anthony's potential in the industry. Anthony commented that he can sing in Italian and Spanish, and is learning both languages, so he may well be thinking the European route as you recommend. He showed more drive and determination to succeed than most of the other finalists, and that should serve him well. ]]>

Comment by Sticker on American Idol: Lights Dim for Anthony, the Fedoration of Love

Thu, 12 May 2005 16:46:49 EDT

I'd be seriously surprised if anyone thought Anthony was going to win this thing, but he was one of the contestants, for whatever reason, evoked a little sadness in his going. However right his going was and it was. He'll do well, I think. ]]>

Comment by Mir on American Idol: Lights Dim for Anthony, the Fedoration of Love

Thu, 12 May 2005 13:11:36 EDT

Kuddos as always, Mr Sticker! I just want to sound off a little about last night's show... I think it was sad to have to "kick off" Anthony (so to speak) but he REALLY needed to go. I have a coworker who claims to have cried as she watched the results last night. I had to question her about it and her main reason was that she felt sorry for Anthony and his parents. HUH?? I'm very confused here. Did anyone really think Anthony would win this??? Didnt almost everyone in America think he was going to leave weeks ago? Was it really fair that he stayed and a good showman/woman like Nadia left so early? Was is really fair that someone with as great of a voice as Anwar left before Anthony too? I THINK NOT! This departure has been coming for weeks and even though Anthony appears to be a sweet kid, HE NEEDED TO GO! He is NOT the next American Idol. He IS the next David Hasselhoff. (Sticker, you totally got it right!) There will be a wide group of Americans who will always find him cheesy (like Hasselhoff) but the European nations will open their arms to him. Thats his best bet. Good Luck, Anthony. It really has been nice to know you but now we're ready for you to move on. Good luck! Peace out! ]]>

Comment by Sticker on American Idol: Lights Dim for Anthony, the Fedoration of Love

Thu, 12 May 2005 12:20:42 EDT

re Things That . . . oh tee hee! i agree, though, that what constitutes satire is one of the existential mysteries of the human experience. but this is journalism, people! lol ]]>

Comment by TDavid on American Idol: Lights Dim for Anthony, the Fedoration of Love

Thu, 12 May 2005 10:18:24 EDT

Wonder if that global categorization is done by a human editor? ]]>

Comment by Aaman on American Idol: Lights Dim for Anthony, the Fedoration of Love

Thu, 12 May 2005 10:17:31 EDT

How do they pick this designation? This is the first I've seen something like this. ]]>

Comment by Eric Olsen on American Idol: Lights Dim for Anthony, the Fedoration of Love

Thu, 12 May 2005 10:14:32 EDT

they labeled ALL of our AI coverage from ast night Satire, which indicates we have to get our own designations up immediately ]]>

Comment by Sticker on American Idol: Lights Dim for Anthony, the Fedoration of Love

Thu, 12 May 2005 10:12:43 EDT

note to gentle readers: for some reason, this article is coming up on google as blogcritics (satire). i can assure you it is not satire. it may have some sass in it, as par for the course, but---except to the extent that all life is somewhere on the continuum of satire--it's not satirical in the least! thank you. Sticker ]]>