# American Idol 1/17 **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [January 17, 2006, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339 "2006-01-17T14:03:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![yellowval](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/919ad9/32.png) [@yellowval](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yellowval)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/1 "2006-01-17T14:03:17Z")
Good to see you, **Good Egg**! I’m happy to see I’m not the only one who’s excited about the start of AI. I always enjoy reading what everyone has to say Wednesday & Thursday mornings. Here’s to a great season and great commentary on a board where no one uses horrendous webspeak and multiple exclamation points. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/2 "2006-01-17T14:32:59Z")
I’m excited, too! Glad to see y’all again. (It’s my second season, too.) ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Tiger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6de8d8/32.png) [@Mama\_Tiger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Tiger)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/3 "2006-01-17T15:27:34Z")
I’m definitely looking forward to it. Although I’m a bit leery of ALL the bad audition footage – if it’s people who genuinely think they can sing but are absolutely awful, that’s entertainment; but if it’s famewhores just trying to get some camera time by being annoying, it’s not nearly as much fun. So here’s hoping for lots of delusionally bad singing, with a bit of really good thrown into the mix! ---
**Author:** ![Winston\_Smith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e95f7d/32.png) [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/4 "2006-01-17T15:30:07Z")
I’ve got classes on Tuesday nights. I’m gonna miss the whole season. ☹ Between SmithWife & _Cafe Society_, I ought to be able to keep up, though. ---
**Author:** ![Slacker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@Slacker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slacker)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/5 "2006-01-17T15:30:08Z")
I’m readying my snark synapses as we speak. 😃 See ya tonight! ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/6 "2006-01-17T15:38:38Z")
Too bad they don’t really peform for the first time until sometime in March. I still enjoy American Idol’s lead-up somewhat though. ---
**Author:** ![gigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a587f6/32.png) [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/7 "2006-01-17T16:12:18Z")
Someone had asked about the audition process and I have to assume that there is a legion of staff auditioning the thousands that turn up; only if you are really good or really bad do you ever see the main judges. So it kind of makes sense that some of those auditioning are shocked when they get the bad news from the judges; they already advanced a step and have been kept on for another round and must think that’s good news. I have to miss tonight but will be on board tomorrow. squee ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/8 "2006-01-17T17:06:52Z")
It’s on at the same time Scrubs is. NOT FAIR!!! The auditions are fun. I know many people who only watch the auditions. AI is like two shows in one-- Part I: Crazy People with no Self-Awareness Whatsoever and Part II – Who Will America Feel Sorry For The Most. ---
**Author:** ![Lama\_Pacos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Lama\_Pacos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lama_Pacos)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/9 "2006-01-17T17:32:50Z")
I am way more excited for this than I should be. My cheesy goodness fix is on its way! ---
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/10 "2006-01-17T17:41:43Z")
> [@gigi](#): > > Someone had asked about the audition process and I have to assume that there is a legion of staff auditioning the thousands that turn up; only if you are really good or really bad do you ever see the main judges. So it kind of makes sense that some of those auditioning are shocked when they get the bad news from the judges; they already advanced a step and have been kept on for another round and must think that’s good news. > > I have to miss tonight but will be on board tomorrow. squee [Here’s a first-hand account](http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3116987&view=findpost&p=3598680) of the process from someone on the TWOP boards. Nigel Lythgoe says this year’s contestants are really contentious – should make for some interesting television. . . > [@](#): > > [Entertainment & Arts](http://www.calendarlive.com/tv/cl-et-idol13jan13,0,3951190.story?coll=cl-home-more-channels) > > When the national phenomenon’s fifth season kicks off Tuesday, the kinder, gentler “Idol” hopefuls will be nowhere in sight. These contestants fight, curse, threaten and quit rudely on stage when they don’t like what the judges have to say. > > “Everyone seems to have more attitude,” said executive producer Nigel Lythgoe. "I don’t know how to put this nicely, so you have to bleep me or something. I’ve never seen people willing to [dump] on other people as much as this crowd. > [@](#): > > [http://www.realitytvmagazine.com/blog/2006/01/american\_idol\_5.html](http://www.realitytvmagazine.com/blog/2006/01/american_idol_5.html) > > American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe recently gave an interview to the media on the upcoming American Idol 5 season. Both Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest had hinted about a competitive attitude on American Idol 5, but Lythgoe’s comments made it clear that the kid gloves are coming off this season. > > Lythgoe said “Well, I’ve never heard kids blame other kids on stage to their faces before, and that has occurred this season. I have never heard people quit on stage in front of everybody and give the judges a mouthful and say I am quitting the show, because of what you’ve said or because of what you’ve done, and that has occurred. Everybody seems to have more attitude this season.” > > Lythgoe didn’t stop there. He went on to say, “I’ve never seen people willing to sh\*t on other people as much as this crowd.” Lythgoe also added “They were foul-mouthed with each other. I mean thank god they weren’t any sharp instruments.” One of the guys they’re pimping early this year, [Ace Young](http://www.aceyoungonline.com/pic9.html), looks so much like [Scott Peterson](http://www.prisonpotpourri.com/COURTSandCASES/Scott%20Peterson%20was%20sentenced%20to%20death%20today%20for%20murdering%20his%20pregnant%20wife,%20Laci,%20more%20than%20two%20years%20ago.jpg), that he’s already creeped me out enough not to want to vote for him. I am definitely looking forward to this season. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/11 "2006-01-17T17:52:57Z")
> [@Shayna](#): > > One of the guys they’re pimping early this year, [Ace Young](http://www.aceyoungonline.com/pic9.html), looks so much like [Scott Peterson](http://www.prisonpotpourri.com/COURTSandCASES/Scott%20Peterson%20was%20sentenced%20to%20death%20today%20for%20murdering%20his%20pregnant%20wife,%20Laci,%20more%20than%20two%20years%20ago.jpg), that he’s already creeped me out enough not to want to vote for him. > > I am definitely looking forward to this season. Geez, somebody oughta check the outside of Ace’s boat for claw marks! Damn, that joke was in bad taste. Still gonna post it, though. ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/12 "2006-01-17T18:25:25Z")
There’s some guy in the previews, a brief clip of with Paula and Randy yelling “Yes!” and applauding, as well as one of those rare wow expressions on Simon’s face. I can’t remember what he sang, but his voice had a Cat Stephens / Janis Joplin sort of coarseness to it, and was beautifully melodic. I’m looking forward to seeing his whole stint. ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/13 "2006-01-17T18:51:09Z")
[QUOTE=Shayna] One of the guys they’re pimping early this year, [Ace Young](http://www.aceyoungonline.com/pic9.html), looks so much like [Scott Peterson](http://www.prisonpotpourri.com/COURTSandCASES/Scott%20Peterson%20was%20sentenced%20to%20death%20today%20for%20murdering%20his%20pregnant%20wife,%20Laci,%20more%20than%20two%20years%20ago.jpg), that he’s already creeped me out enough not to want to vote for him. [QUOTE] Ditto!! I’m really looking forward to this season. ---
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/14 "2006-01-17T20:08:34Z")
If you’re so inclined to get a preview of sorts, you can hear a sample of Ace’s singing on track #10 of the soundtrack from “The Little Vampire”, [here](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004Z3MZ/qid=1137204027/sr=11-1/ref=sr_11_1/103-1959825-5847032?n=5174). ---
**Author:** ![rockle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/73ab20/32.png) [@rockle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rockle)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/15 "2006-01-17T20:20:30Z")
I’ll be there. I even bought plenty of pretzels, Cheetos, and beer for my husband so he can sit up in his “cave” and play shoot-'em-up video games and leave me the hell alone. _Bring it on!_ Although, I have to say, I’m already missing Bo. He will always hold a special place in my heart … mostly because he he’s close to my own age, and therefore doesn’t make me feel like a dirty old pervert. ---
**Author:** ![jali](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ecae2f/32.png) [@jali](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jali)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/16 "2006-01-17T20:55:31Z")
> [@Good Egg](#): > > Yes, its technically January 17th, the Tuesday that begins this seasons (my second season) American Idol. I expect all ym friends from last years threads to show up here with me tomorrow evening to watch and post about the good, the bad, and the ugly. (I wanted to be the first) I’m not a ym friend from last year, but I’ll be watching and I want to post here after the show. Is it cool? When is the ym friend initiation ritual? Do I need to get naked? ---
**Author:** ![yellowval](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/919ad9/32.png) [@yellowval](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yellowval)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/17 "2006-01-17T21:09:38Z")
Your post made me laugh out loud, **jali**. I think you’ll fit in just fine with the ym American Idol friends here. Welcome! ---
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/18 "2006-01-17T22:38:34Z")
Last year was the first time I ever watched, and I’m pleased to see it starting up again. Can’t wait, can’t wait… ---
**Author:** ![DKW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dkw/32/3118_2.png) [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/19 "2006-01-17T23:38:12Z")
I never liked this show, and I doubt anyone harbors any pretentions about it being an honest contest, but I’ll pick up a Wednesday show when I can. I’m really more interested in the fallout from each episode than the competition itself. The one thing I hope for above **everything** else is that the viewers take a hint from the past few seasons and vote for who has the best chance of a successful music career. Kelly Clarkson became a legitimate star. The last winner (sheesh, who was she again?) might. Everyone else has been forgettable or a complete bust. Heck, Jasmine Trias, who finished _third_, has more of a career than most of the winners. While all the drama and machinations and backstage antics and posturing are all great fun, the point of this contest is to determine whose singing America is actually willing to pay money for. I just hope the rest of America still remembers that. ---
**Author:** ![Rilchiam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339/20 "2006-01-17T23:40:31Z")
> [@DKW](#): > > Everyone else has been forgettable or a complete bust. I wouldn’t call Clay Aiken a huge star, but he’s carved out a pretty good niche for himself. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-17/340339.md?page=2)