Blogcritics Comments on Satire: American Idol's Katharine McPhee and the Voice Within

Comment by chancelucky on Satire: American Idol's Katharine McPhee and the Voice Within

Sat, 8 Jul 2006 03:53:35 EDT

Actually, I've never thought the "control freak" parents was fair. It seems to be based on the fact that the Mcfather came up to the judges after they trashed her Whitney performance on David Foster/Bocelli night and the fact that her mother happens to be a singing teacher. If that was all there was to it, I think it's a jump. I've always found the Mchate a little strange.. Chancelucky: American Idol (review) Elliott Yamin Out at Third ]]>

Comment by Erin on Satire: American Idol's Katharine McPhee and the Voice Within

Sat, 8 Jul 2006 01:59:35 EDT

I totally agree with you on the "cringe" aspect looking back at the show. I know what it must have felt like to have rumors that she was pregnant flying around...hope it didn't cause her to over-compensate. I knew she must have had issues steming from her seemingly control-freak parents, but I didn't imagine the extent. I do wish her the best. Great article! ]]>

Comment by chancelucky on Satire: American Idol's Katharine McPhee and the Voice Within

Wed, 5 Jul 2006 15:06:46 EDT

How strange! I did look up the KFC offer and it looks like they offered it to the losing finalist before the bulimia story broke. The Eat'n Park offer looks more recent. I could see a "healthy eating" kind of take on the commercials, but it would still seem very weird to me. That hasn't stopped advertisers in the past though. ]]>

Comment by Lea on Satire: American Idol's Katharine McPhee and the Voice Within

Tue, 4 Jul 2006 22:35:10 EDT

AI's 'runner up' is already fielding sponsorship offers, KFC n Eat'n Park. ]]>

Comment by chancelucky on Satire: American Idol's Katharine McPhee and the Voice Within

Tue, 4 Jul 2006 22:18:49 EDT

Lea, thanks for dropping by. To be clear, I don't think McDonald's asked her to endorse anything. The post was labelled "satire". ]]>

Comment by Lea on Satire: American Idol's Katharine McPhee and the Voice Within

Tue, 4 Jul 2006 20:13:35 EDT

I hope Katherine turns down the MacDonald's project. Why do u have so much 'hate?' U must have a very low esteem of u're self. U r one of those 'board crazies!' ]]>

Comment by chancelucky on Satire: American Idol's Katharine McPhee and the Voice Within

Tue, 4 Jul 2006 19:45:49 EDT

Julie, Erica, Belinda, many thanks for your comments. ]]>

Comment by Belinda on Satire: American Idol's Katharine McPhee and the Voice Within

Tue, 4 Jul 2006 16:17:31 EDT

Wow...an article that left me smiling, one for the scrapbook. ]]>

Comment by Erica on Satire: American Idol's Katharine McPhee and the Voice Within

Mon, 3 Jul 2006 16:46:13 EDT

Thank you! That last paragraph especially the first line is just perfect. Let's spoon feed it to media! ]]>

Comment by Julie9 on Satire: American Idol's Katharine McPhee and the Voice Within

Mon, 3 Jul 2006 11:09:46 EDT

I really enjoyed reading this article. I did notice some of those ironic moments on the show. However, I just love Kat and I think she has an amazing personality along with her voice; she's just humble and down to earth, I think. I totally agree with you on the old boyfriend thing, though. I wish she would date someone more her age. He must be a really nice guy. Congrats, Kat and Good Luck!!! ]]>

Comment by chancelucky on Satire: American Idol's Katharine McPhee and the Voice Within

Sat, 1 Jul 2006 11:44:56 EDT

which is why I called it a "persistent" story. Thanks for the info about who did write the song. The Wikipedia still has Barry writing it. I'd seen the attribution made, denied, etc. to the point where it was more or less an urban legend candidate. ]]>

Comment by Sarah on Satire: American Idol's Katharine McPhee and the Voice Within

Sat, 1 Jul 2006 09:48:38 EDT

Barry Manilow didn't write the McDonald's jingle "You Deserve A Break Today." He only sang it. The composers were: Words: Keith Reinhard, Richard Hazlett & Ed Farran Music: Sid Woloshin & Kevin Gavin Thanks! Sarah ]]>