im going on different poll sites for ur favorite AI, and sadly, im seeing more of Jason than DC or DA, and really, im starting to get legitimately scared.....
i know for a fact that DC deserves to be in the finale, no doubt. but if ppl are actually following these polls, then DC might not even make it pass the top 3 :[
PLZ dont be offended Jason fans, but honestly, it might even come down to Jason/DC in the finale (which i highly doubt, considering DA MASSIVE teeny-bopper crowd....)
i guess were down to the same answer...vote! b/c honestly, if DC doesnt even make it to the finale, then i dont know what AI is based on anymore...
Full Version: OK...im officially worried....
AI will be a popularity contest then
but don't worry
we word nerds need to do our job and keep voting till our fingers bleed
but don't worry
we word nerds need to do our job and keep voting till our fingers bleed
I bet you some of those fans are power voting on that poll even though we know he does have a fanbase.
Someone on the AI boards has suggested a voting strategy for Tuesday that we might could use.
http://www.americanidol.com/myidol/forums/topic/?tid=937848
Of course, those #'s were based on members of the AI forums, but if the math is indeed correct, we really could do some voting damage on Tuesday.
Someone on the AI boards has suggested a voting strategy for Tuesday that we might could use.
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WE HAVE TO DO THIS FOR COOKIE !!!!!
AND REMEMBER DO NOT SPLIT YOUR VOTES!!!!! EVEN IF YOU FEEL BAD FOR SOMEONE IT IS MORE DETRIMENTAL AT THIS POINT TO DAVID AND IT WON'T HELP THE OTHR PERSON!
ok we have to make every single vote count,so if you are not texting here is the best formula to get the most votes in. Ok vote on 2 phones whatever phones you got because on cells you kick to free minutes at 9. If you are voting on landline, use that line to dial line #1, because it is busy a lot and landlines are slower in redial. Vote line 2 on your cell because you can log a vote every 4 seconds on a cell and it redials much quicker and line 2 is generally open. DO NOT PUT BOTH PHONES TOWARDS ONE LINE we want to even out both of his lines. DO NOT LISTEN TO THE WHOLE MESSSAGE hang up after "thanks" Please pledge to do this,or make any alterations that you see fit and PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO TEXT IF YOU CAN BECAUSE WE ARE GETTING KILLED IN TEXTS !! Also if oyu have 2 cells and can hook up to the site that dials for you, do that and then vote with the 2 cell phones!!!
Please see the number of the damage we can do below.
ok this is all based on the timer on my cell phone, now if we all double this by voting on 2 phones we can do some real damage and THIS DOES NOT COUNT TEXTING WHICH IS CRUCIAL AS WELL
OK it takes 4 SECONDS TO LOG A VOTE, IF YOU JUST WAIT TO HEAR "THANK"
SO 60 SECONDS IN A MINUTE 4 DIVIDED BY 60 = 15 VOTES PER MINUTE
NOW THERE ARE 60 MINUTES IN AN HOUR 15 TIMES 60=900 VOTES PER HOUR
NOW MULTIPLY THIS BY 2 900 TIMES 2=1800 VOTES IN 2 HOURS
NOW USE 2 PHONES 1800 TIMES 2=3600 VOTES FOR ONE PERSON
OK NOW THERE ARE AROUND 1300 WORD NERDS ON THIS BOARD ALONE 1300 TIME 3600=THAT TOTALS
4,680,000 VOTES
AND REMEMBER DO NOT SPLIT YOUR VOTES!!!!! EVEN IF YOU FEEL BAD FOR SOMEONE IT IS MORE DETRIMENTAL AT THIS POINT TO DAVID AND IT WON'T HELP THE OTHR PERSON!
ok we have to make every single vote count,so if you are not texting here is the best formula to get the most votes in. Ok vote on 2 phones whatever phones you got because on cells you kick to free minutes at 9. If you are voting on landline, use that line to dial line #1, because it is busy a lot and landlines are slower in redial. Vote line 2 on your cell because you can log a vote every 4 seconds on a cell and it redials much quicker and line 2 is generally open. DO NOT PUT BOTH PHONES TOWARDS ONE LINE we want to even out both of his lines. DO NOT LISTEN TO THE WHOLE MESSSAGE hang up after "thanks" Please pledge to do this,or make any alterations that you see fit and PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO TEXT IF YOU CAN BECAUSE WE ARE GETTING KILLED IN TEXTS !! Also if oyu have 2 cells and can hook up to the site that dials for you, do that and then vote with the 2 cell phones!!!
Please see the number of the damage we can do below.
ok this is all based on the timer on my cell phone, now if we all double this by voting on 2 phones we can do some real damage and THIS DOES NOT COUNT TEXTING WHICH IS CRUCIAL AS WELL
OK it takes 4 SECONDS TO LOG A VOTE, IF YOU JUST WAIT TO HEAR "THANK"
SO 60 SECONDS IN A MINUTE 4 DIVIDED BY 60 = 15 VOTES PER MINUTE
NOW THERE ARE 60 MINUTES IN AN HOUR 15 TIMES 60=900 VOTES PER HOUR
NOW MULTIPLY THIS BY 2 900 TIMES 2=1800 VOTES IN 2 HOURS
NOW USE 2 PHONES 1800 TIMES 2=3600 VOTES FOR ONE PERSON
OK NOW THERE ARE AROUND 1300 WORD NERDS ON THIS BOARD ALONE 1300 TIME 3600=THAT TOTALS
4,680,000 VOTES
http://www.americanidol.com/myidol/forums/topic/?tid=937848
Of course, those #'s were based on members of the AI forums, but if the math is indeed correct, we really could do some voting damage on Tuesday.
People have been saying that about Jason for a while now. i try not to worry about it. I mean, honestly the Word Nerds are doing a great job with voting, and we just need to keep at it. When it comes down to it...all we can do is vote as much as we possibly can. I've been using Gizmo (i just dl-ed a newer version which is supposed to log in 20 votes per call...not sure how it works, but a few of my friends have been using it with no problem), as well as calling from my home phone. think positive people. 
Our boy will be in the finale. 
Our boy will be in the finale.
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im going on different poll sites for ur favorite AI, and sadly, im seeing more of Jason than DC or DA, and really, im starting to get legitimately scared.....
But David Cook sells tons more songs on iTunes. I think that says more than polls.
QUOTE (Pam08 @ May 3 2008, 11:30 AM) 
I bet you some of those fans are power voting on that poll even though we know he does have a fanbase.
Someone on the AI boards has suggested a voting strategy for Tuesday that we might could use.
http://www.americanidol.com/myidol/forums/topic/?tid=937848
Of course, those #'s were based on members of the AI forums, but if the math is indeed correct, we really could do some voting damage on Tuesday.
Someone on the AI boards has suggested a voting strategy for Tuesday that we might could use.
http://www.americanidol.com/myidol/forums/topic/?tid=937848
Of course, those #'s were based on members of the AI forums, but if the math is indeed correct, we really could do some voting damage on Tuesday.
thats a good idea...i also foundo out something as well...
for my home phone, im registered with AT & t as my phone company, so everytime i call through to DC, i get through no prob, no busy signal, thus giving me over 300+ votes in 40 min... im not sure if this works with other AT & T phones, but it worked for mine
QUOTE (kiwi @ May 3 2008, 11:37 AM)
But David Cook sells tons more songs on iTunes. I think that says more than polls.
how do you find out how much he sells on Itunes? i dont know how ppl can tell..
QUOTE (XODCfoxXO @ May 3 2008, 02:41 PM)
how do you find out how much he sells on Itunes? i dont know how ppl can tell..
I usually go by what's posted on Ricky.org. He normally posts how well the songs are doing on iTunes. And yes, David continues to outsell the others.
QUOTE (Holly/Velvetsun @ May 3 2008, 11:47 AM)
I usually go by what's posted on Ricky.org. He normally posts how well the songs are doing on iTunes. And yes, David continues to outsell the others.
k, thanx <3
QUOTE (XODCfoxXO @ May 3 2008, 02:52 PM)
k, thanx <3
No problem.
As of this morning, I'm Alive is still tops over the other idols songs, and is now officially #11 on all of iTunes
What is so funny about i-tunes is that Idol is trying to keep that a closely guarded secret but if you have the link to the i-Tunes feed (which I do), you can look and see where all of them rank if their songs are high enough to show up there. Jason is talented, but unless he were to get into the top 2, I can almost guarantee you that he will not be signed by them. There was no way in the world they were planning to issue him an apology for what happened in regards to Paula's blunder. The statement on the results show made that abundantly clear. They want him gone!
There's no denying Jason is a very talented guy but I can't see him being in the top two.. unless those bastards at VFTW keeps him in. No offense to anyone meant but in my opinion, it needs to be DC and DA.. they have the best vocals with DC defiinitely being the stronger performer and singer.. I'll keep voting and I'll even say a few prayers because prayer does work.. and it helps me feel more positive..
QUOTE (Rhoda @ May 3 2008, 06:14 PM)
There's no denying Jason is a very talented guy but I can't see him being in the top two.. unless those bastards at VFTW keeps him in. No offense to anyone meant but in my opinion, it needs to be DC and DA.. they have the best vocals with DC defiinitely being the stronger performer and singer.. I'll keep voting and I'll even say a few prayers because prayer does work.. and it helps me feel more positive..
Rhoda,
I get you. I really do. It's not that I'm really that worried it's just the fact that this awful site exists. I wish there was some way it could be legally removed from the internet from being able to try and influence the voting. They prey on innocent people who have done absolutely nothing to them just to see them destroyed and that is just cruel.
I do agree that prayer does work.
QUOTE (Pam08 @ May 3 2008, 02:23 PM)
Rhoda,
I get you. I really do. It's not that I'm really that worried it's just the fact that this awful site exists. I wish there was some way it could be legally removed from the internet from being able to try and influence the voting. They prey on innocent people who have done absolutely nothing to them just to see them destroyed and that is just cruel.
I do agree that prayer does work.
I get you. I really do. It's not that I'm really that worried it's just the fact that this awful site exists. I wish there was some way it could be legally removed from the internet from being able to try and influence the voting. They prey on innocent people who have done absolutely nothing to them just to see them destroyed and that is just cruel.
I do agree that prayer does work.
I guess I'm just not an evil minded person because I can't think like they think.. I believe in the best person will win and that good always overcomes evil.. American Idol is for pure entertainment and for someone who is talented to be able to showcase that and be able to share that talent with the world. It makes me angry but I tap that down and put good energy into it and just vote double for DC.. what is meant to be will always find a way..
QUOTE (Rhoda @ May 3 2008, 06:29 PM)
I guess I'm just not an evil minded person because I can't think like they think.. I believe in the best person will win and that good always overcomes evil.. American Idol is for pure entertainment and for someone who is talented to be able to showcase that and be able to share that talent with the world. It makes me angry but I tap that down and put good energy into it and just vote double for DC.. what is meant to be will always find a way..
You deserve applause for that! I couldn't agree more.
I don't think VFTW has enough voters to make an impact. Especially when there are a fewer number of contestants. And I don't think the online polls are representative of the voters -- people could have posted the polls on Castro sites and so they all spammed it. I am a little worried though. I used to split votes between Castro and David, but from now on, I am going to increase my voting and just focus on David and hopefully fans who remember what happened to Chris Daughty do the same.
QUOTE (Pam08 @ May 3 2008, 02:33 PM)
You deserve applause for that! I couldn't agree more.
Awww, thanks.. I appreciate that..
I have to admit that over the years, I've had problems because of things that happen in life but you just have to take the bad with the good and do your very best and realize that what is going to happen is going to happen and nothing you can do will change it. It's all about living and learning and knowing when you mess up not to repeat the same mistakes again.
Anyway, off me ole' soapbox now. ha. DC deserves to win and I'm not saying that just because I'm a fan of his. I honestly believe that his talent exceeds the others in every way. No offense to any of the other contestants but DC has got it all.. to steal Paula's words.. "HE IS THE TOTAL PACKAGE."
QUOTE (Rhoda @ May 3 2008, 06:42 PM)
Awww, thanks.. I appreciate that..
I have to admit that over the years, I've had problems because of things that happen in life but you just have to take the bad with the good and do your very best and realize that what is going to happen is going to happen and nothing you can do will change it. It's all about living and learning and knowing when you mess up not to repeat the same mistakes again.
Anyway, off me ole' soapbox now. ha. DC deserves to win and I'm not saying that just because I'm a fan of his. I honestly believe that his talent exceeds the others in every way. No offense to any of the other contestants but DC has got it all.. to steal Paula's words.. "HE IS THE TOTAL PACKAGE."
I have to admit that over the years, I've had problems because of things that happen in life but you just have to take the bad with the good and do your very best and realize that what is going to happen is going to happen and nothing you can do will change it. It's all about living and learning and knowing when you mess up not to repeat the same mistakes again.
Anyway, off me ole' soapbox now. ha. DC deserves to win and I'm not saying that just because I'm a fan of his. I honestly believe that his talent exceeds the others in every way. No offense to any of the other contestants but DC has got it all.. to steal Paula's words.. "HE IS THE TOTAL PACKAGE."
Even though Paula has had her moments, that is one thing she is right about!
hello Word nerds, I'm not sure whether this is the right place to post this. I'm from Germany and I'm new here. Since having seen American Idol during an easter holiday in Florida I've become a David Cook fan. It would be great if someone could tell me whether I could vote for David even though I don't live in America. Is it possible via text massage? Could you tell me the number and the time I should vote? I just would love to help everyone getting David to the nex round...
xxx Theresa
xxx Theresa
QUOTE (jazz1113 @ May 3 2008, 02:51 PM)
hello Word nerds, I'm not sure whether this is the right place to post this. I'm from Germany and I'm new here. Since having seen American Idol during an easter holiday in Florida I've become a David Cook fan. It would be great if someone could tell me whether I could vote for David even though I don't live in America. Is it possible via text massage? Could you tell me the number and the time I should vote? I just would love to help everyone getting David to the nex round...
xxx Theresa
xxx Theresa
First off, welcome to David Cook land... enjoy yourself..
Secondly, we won't know the numbers until the night of the show but we can definitely post it here for you so you can vote.. David Cook should be the winner and if American Idol is truly about talent then he will.
Okay, before you all get hell-bent on berating VFTW...
How many people watch American Idol? 30, maybe 40 million?
How many people are avid supporters of VFTW? 2, maybe 3 thousand at the most?
Now, I know not every AI watcher votes, but many vote multiple times. You know how Ryan's always saying that 32 million votes came in, etc.
Now, how many of those votes are from Worsters? Maybe about 5 thousand, tops. Not enough to lethally sway the voting system.
Besides, there are people out there that actually do prop up whoever VFTW is supporting, too, but for a different reason: they LIKE the contestant. I think that's the case with Jason, I think that was mainly the case with KLC and even Blake and Sanjaya from last season.
There. VFTW has been deemed practically useless.
Oh, by the way, I made those statistics up. I have no idea how many people truly support VFTW, but that's just my (somewhat) erudite guess. It only makes sense.
As for worrying about DC... er, try not to? Whatever is meant to happen will happen.
And that means that, even if DC gets ousted this week like Daughtry, we shouldn't sweat. We'll see more of him sooner rather than later.
And come on, let's admit it: We're only really worried about David this week because of Chris. I'm going to add Tamyra Grey and LaToya London from seasons one and three, because they link the odd-numbered seasons and the fourth-place "curse," but still. If Chris had been voted off, say, third, we wouldn't be worrying this week, but rather next week. Right?
That's not to say that DC's getting the boot this week. He probably won't - my money's on Jason.
I'm sure the producers see major moolah in a David vs. David finale. The ratings would go down if one of them went home, and the show would lose a fair amount of whatever veracity it still has left.
How silly would it be to have a Syesha vs. Archie finale? Or a Jason vs. Archie finale? Uhm... very. No offense to any Syesha or Jason fans.
This whole thing is really a pain in the patookus, is it not? Darn AI history.
How many people watch American Idol? 30, maybe 40 million?
How many people are avid supporters of VFTW? 2, maybe 3 thousand at the most?
Now, I know not every AI watcher votes, but many vote multiple times. You know how Ryan's always saying that 32 million votes came in, etc.
Now, how many of those votes are from Worsters? Maybe about 5 thousand, tops. Not enough to lethally sway the voting system.
Besides, there are people out there that actually do prop up whoever VFTW is supporting, too, but for a different reason: they LIKE the contestant. I think that's the case with Jason, I think that was mainly the case with KLC and even Blake and Sanjaya from last season.
There. VFTW has been deemed practically useless.
Oh, by the way, I made those statistics up. I have no idea how many people truly support VFTW, but that's just my (somewhat) erudite guess. It only makes sense.
As for worrying about DC... er, try not to? Whatever is meant to happen will happen.
And that means that, even if DC gets ousted this week like Daughtry, we shouldn't sweat. We'll see more of him sooner rather than later.
And come on, let's admit it: We're only really worried about David this week because of Chris. I'm going to add Tamyra Grey and LaToya London from seasons one and three, because they link the odd-numbered seasons and the fourth-place "curse," but still. If Chris had been voted off, say, third, we wouldn't be worrying this week, but rather next week. Right?
That's not to say that DC's getting the boot this week. He probably won't - my money's on Jason.
I'm sure the producers see major moolah in a David vs. David finale. The ratings would go down if one of them went home, and the show would lose a fair amount of whatever veracity it still has left.
How silly would it be to have a Syesha vs. Archie finale? Or a Jason vs. Archie finale? Uhm... very. No offense to any Syesha or Jason fans.
This whole thing is really a pain in the patookus, is it not? Darn AI history.
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hello Word nerds, I'm not sure whether this is the right place to post this. I'm from Germany and I'm new here. Since having seen American Idol during an easter holiday in Florida I've become a David Cook fan. It would be great if someone could tell me whether I could vote for David even though I don't live in America. Is it possible via text massage? Could you tell me the number and the time I should vote? I just would love to help everyone getting David to the nex round...
xxx Theresa
xxx Theresa
I don't think you can text. However, I've heard that some international fans are using something called Gizmo to vote? I'm not sure what it is or where to find it, but maybe if you look it up on Google you can dig it out.
QUOTE (Pam08 @ May 3 2008, 02:44 PM)
Even though Paula has had her moments, that is one thing she is right about!
Yeah I worry about her sometimes but I do believe she knows her shit..
And that David is THE SHIT. haha
Very good post, Rye. Your points about VFTW were spot-on.
I read the blogs and forums there quite a bit. And, honestly, I don't think the people there even vote that much. I was reading a thread there earlier where they were talking about calling in and voting, and even some of the "veteran" members of the site were saying that they usually just get in 50-100 votes a night. Some members were saying they don't vote at all. They're not as adament about voting as the actual fanbases are. I really don't think VFTW has that big of an impact on the results, and I think blaming them for the elimination of Michael, Carly, etc. is just silly. Let's not forget that they've also supported Danny, Amanda, Kristy, and Brooke so far this season.
I read the blogs and forums there quite a bit. And, honestly, I don't think the people there even vote that much. I was reading a thread there earlier where they were talking about calling in and voting, and even some of the "veteran" members of the site were saying that they usually just get in 50-100 votes a night. Some members were saying they don't vote at all. They're not as adament about voting as the actual fanbases are. I really don't think VFTW has that big of an impact on the results, and I think blaming them for the elimination of Michael, Carly, etc. is just silly. Let's not forget that they've also supported Danny, Amanda, Kristy, and Brooke so far this season.
Ok, the nervousness is starting to creep back up again, but I'm not going to let it 
-takes some deep breaths and reassures herself that David is going to make it to the finale- LOL
~Steph
-takes some deep breaths and reassures herself that David is going to make it to the finale- LOL
~Steph
QUOTE (SaucyAussieCookFan @ May 3 2008, 03:13 PM)
Ok, the nervousness is starting to creep back up again, but I'm not going to let it
-takes some deep breaths and reassures herself that David is going to make it to the finale- LOL
~Steph
-takes some deep breaths and reassures herself that David is going to make it to the finale- LOL
~Steph
Hey Steph..
Keep the good mojo flowing sister.. that's all we can do.. we all know he SHOULD win and that he DESERVES to win...
I am not gonna lie that the thought has crept through my mind a couple times, but I believe in DC and I think he is gonna win and if not America cannot hear very well obviously!
QUOTE (Rye @ May 3 2008, 05:02 PM)
I don't think you can text. However, I've heard that some international fans are using something called Gizmo to vote? I'm not sure what it is or where to find it, but maybe if you look it up on Google you can dig it out.
BTW, Gizmo works (not beautifully, but still) from within the U.S., as well. I used it last Tuesday and got a few dozen more votes in that way.
I say it's better to be optimistic then dissapointed (which we won't be) then to be depressingly pessimistic and confirmed true.
Come on, we need to be tough Cookies as we move into the final four.
just keep on voting, and we'll give those archangels and dreadheads something to worry about!
Come on, we need to be tough Cookies as we move into the final four.
just keep on voting, and we'll give those archangels and dreadheads something to worry about!
QUOTE (Katy G. @ May 3 2008, 06:42 PM)
I say it's better to be optimistic then dissapointed (which we won't be) then to be depressingly pessimistic and confirmed true.
Come on, we need to be tough Cookies as we move into the final four.
just keep on voting, and we'll give those archangels and dreadheads something to worry about!
Come on, we need to be tough Cookies as we move into the final four.
just keep on voting, and we'll give those archangels and dreadheads something to worry about!
"Tough Cookies"...I like it
~Steph
QUOTE (XODCfoxXO @ May 3 2008, 11:24 AM)
im going on different poll sites for ur favorite AI, and sadly, im seeing more of Jason than DC or DA, and really, im starting to get legitimately scared.....
i know for a fact that DC deserves to be in the finale, no doubt. but if ppl are actually following these polls, then DC might not even make it pass the top 3 :[
PLZ dont be offended Jason fans, but honestly, it might even come down to Jason/DC in the finale (which i highly doubt, considering DA MASSIVE teeny-bopper crowd....)
i guess were down to the same answer...vote! b/c honestly, if DC doesnt even make it to the finale, then i dont know what AI is based on anymore...
i know for a fact that DC deserves to be in the finale, no doubt. but if ppl are actually following these polls, then DC might not even make it pass the top 3 :[
PLZ dont be offended Jason fans, but honestly, it might even come down to Jason/DC in the finale (which i highly doubt, considering DA MASSIVE teeny-bopper crowd....)
i guess were down to the same answer...vote! b/c honestly, if DC doesnt even make it to the finale, then i dont know what AI is based on anymore...
I was thinking about this..like..a half hour ago. I got really worried! *is scared*
QUOTE (Katy G. @ May 3 2008, 04:42 PM)
I say it's better to be optimistic then dissapointed (which we won't be) then to be depressingly pessimistic and confirmed true.
Come on, we need to be tough Cookies as we move into the final four.
just keep on voting, and we'll give those archangels and dreadheads something to worry about!
Come on, we need to be tough Cookies as we move into the final four.
just keep on voting, and we'll give those archangels and dreadheads something to worry about!
agreed. this all just means that we need to step up our game for Cookie.
I'm going to put my 2 cents in about those polls. A lot of people (some who are desperate and scared) hijack some of those polls with tons of votes to try to prove a point (especially the AI polls where you can vote an unlimited amount of times. I've seen polls on Rickey's site that got hijacked by fans of certain fanbases because #'s were ridiculously higher than they should have been. lol For all we know, some of the people voting on those polls may not even been voting on the phones. That might not be the case, but it's just a thought. I think I've sort of learned in the last few days to not take polls too seriously. It's not the polls that save a person from elimination, it's the votes that count. With that being said does it mean that I'm denying that the others don't have fanbases? No, I am not. I'm just not going to let that affect me one way or the other. All anyone can do is to do their best to vote on Tuesday.
[size="3"]May I add something here? I don't know if this will comfort you all or not, but I have quietly been considering the things the past winners have all had in common, and then mentioning them. Once I popped up with "They've all been single." Which is very true! That was to explain why Chris Daughtry may not have made it, and Michael Johns, for example. But it's not much help now with all the remaining ones being single.
So I had to get a little more analytical, and even go back and rewatch some of the past seasons before I felt brave enough to come forward with my next analysis:
The winner each year has been the one who wanted it the most.
You may disagree with me, but I swear, this is how it seems to me looking back. Week after week, month after month, the person who ultimately took the prize displayed clearly to me as I looked back with my 20/20 hindsight, a type of desire for the prize which that person maintained steadfastly through critiques good, bad, horrible or wonderful that was unique to each season's FINAL IDOL. Where that person may not have been the best in my opinion, I could not fault ever his or her enthusiasm, response to the judges, to the fans, to the band, to the other contestants, and to the whole experience. Each of these people went through a type of catharsis. To the point where I believe some were completely "done in" by it all and had to just collapse and go hide afterward. I think that was especially true for Taylor Hicks who was a smoky bar type of musician but put everything he had out there week after week, just because he really wasn't going to lose that opportunity. Then he just couldn't keep up the pace.
Now, please just humor me for the moment in my theory--if I am correct, then who out of these 4 WANTS it the most? That is no contest. It can only be DAVID COOK.
Little Archie-- motivated mostly by fear of his father
Jason-- has made it plain he doesn't really give a crap if he is there or not, "it's just alright with him", he's a mellow dude, not a hungry
one
Syesha-- she is the one most like the average Idol contestant which is "wooo, look at me, I'm an Idol finalist, I am going to be a success
now no matter what!" She is not "hot" for it.
Nope, only DAVID COOK has shown consistently how much he wants this, has heeded what the judges have said, has been a professional when it comes to his preparation for and presentation of his music, he wants his family and his fans and his hometown to be proud of him. He really can taste this victory.
Therefore, we must honor him and the great joy he has brought us, and will continue to bring us by doing everything in our power to bring him what he and we want-----
DAVID COOK THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL!!!!!!![/size][font="Franklin Gothic Medium"][/font]
So I had to get a little more analytical, and even go back and rewatch some of the past seasons before I felt brave enough to come forward with my next analysis:
The winner each year has been the one who wanted it the most.
You may disagree with me, but I swear, this is how it seems to me looking back. Week after week, month after month, the person who ultimately took the prize displayed clearly to me as I looked back with my 20/20 hindsight, a type of desire for the prize which that person maintained steadfastly through critiques good, bad, horrible or wonderful that was unique to each season's FINAL IDOL. Where that person may not have been the best in my opinion, I could not fault ever his or her enthusiasm, response to the judges, to the fans, to the band, to the other contestants, and to the whole experience. Each of these people went through a type of catharsis. To the point where I believe some were completely "done in" by it all and had to just collapse and go hide afterward. I think that was especially true for Taylor Hicks who was a smoky bar type of musician but put everything he had out there week after week, just because he really wasn't going to lose that opportunity. Then he just couldn't keep up the pace.
Now, please just humor me for the moment in my theory--if I am correct, then who out of these 4 WANTS it the most? That is no contest. It can only be DAVID COOK.
Little Archie-- motivated mostly by fear of his father
Jason-- has made it plain he doesn't really give a crap if he is there or not, "it's just alright with him", he's a mellow dude, not a hungry
one
Syesha-- she is the one most like the average Idol contestant which is "wooo, look at me, I'm an Idol finalist, I am going to be a success
now no matter what!" She is not "hot" for it.
Nope, only DAVID COOK has shown consistently how much he wants this, has heeded what the judges have said, has been a professional when it comes to his preparation for and presentation of his music, he wants his family and his fans and his hometown to be proud of him. He really can taste this victory.
Therefore, we must honor him and the great joy he has brought us, and will continue to bring us by doing everything in our power to bring him what he and we want-----
DAVID COOK THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL!!!!!!![/size][font="Franklin Gothic Medium"][/font]
QUOTE (Rhoda @ May 3 2008, 04:14 PM)
There's no denying Jason is a very talented guy but I can't see him being in the top two.. unless those bastards at VFTW keeps him in. No offense to anyone meant but in my opinion, it needs to be DC and DA.. they have the best vocals with DC defiinitely being the stronger performer and singer.. I'll keep voting and I'll even say a few prayers because prayer does work.. and it helps me feel more positive..
Hey, has anyone mentioned seeing the quotes from Jason to ET about not practicing last week b/c his bro. was there visiting. And if he wins he wins & if he loses he loses. He said the whole AI experience was over-whelming & the fans were a little weird. This was in response to the $450.00 dollars they spent on 150 baloons they had delivered to him when they heard he was down & didn't feel good. Sounds pretty COLD to me!( if it's true)
I think he knows he's going home & is just trying to let everyone know he's done.
Well... I don't want to be negative and say that he won't win.
But EVEN IF David Cook doesn't win... He's so incredibly talented that he will no doubt have a career after AI.
I am also highly confident that it will at least be him and somone else (Prolly David A.) as the top two. David C. is such an amazing musician.. There's no way anyone can deny it.
I'll vote no matter what the odds seem.
But EVEN IF David Cook doesn't win... He's so incredibly talented that he will no doubt have a career after AI.
I am also highly confident that it will at least be him and somone else (Prolly David A.) as the top two. David C. is such an amazing musician.. There's no way anyone can deny it.
I'll vote no matter what the odds seem.
)The polls vary so much it's best not to take them too literally. I panicked last week but despite dialidol showing Syesha as top, David C's telephone line was ridiculously busier than all of the others (2/3 times) which should mean he's getting a lot more votes by phone. For various reasons I suspect that is more reliable than is being made out. (Just my opinion). Line 2 was less busy than line 1.
Text votes are a bit of a worry as David A and Jason are rumoured to be getting more and everyone should try if they can / can afford it I guess, but those of us that can't must do what we can and what will be will be.
The voting system seems very flawed and a little unfair to me, and I would hate to think of David C's fans feeling it was their fault if he doesn't win. You can see people are trying hard and I'm sure he knows that.
He is going to get signed by someone, and probably by AI anyway, I would bet my house on it, so he will be fine after idol. Analog Heart was selling well and he produced that himself!
All that said,
VOTE VOTE VOTE !
He deserves to win (none of this "better off not winning" rubbish thankyou
Addition to my last post:
I have the gut feeling he will win.
Text votes are a bit of a worry as David A and Jason are rumoured to be getting more and everyone should try if they can / can afford it I guess, but those of us that can't must do what we can and what will be will be.
The voting system seems very flawed and a little unfair to me, and I would hate to think of David C's fans feeling it was their fault if he doesn't win. You can see people are trying hard and I'm sure he knows that.
He is going to get signed by someone, and probably by AI anyway, I would bet my house on it, so he will be fine after idol. Analog Heart was selling well and he produced that himself!
All that said,
VOTE VOTE VOTE !
He deserves to win (none of this "better off not winning" rubbish thankyou
Addition to my last post:
I have the gut feeling he will win.
well, no matter what happens, DC will still be the most AMAZING contestant on American Idol EVER!!!!! But i still think its gonna come down to the two davids. sorry to all huge jason fans out there, but i think his time might be up : (
You have to think like this, David Cook will be the next American Idol. David will be making top 3. Us fans will be voting til we cannot feel our fingers on Tuesday.
QUOTE (Katy G. @ May 3 2008, 07:42 PM)
I say it's better to be optimistic then dissapointed (which we won't be) then to be depressingly pessimistic and confirmed true.
Come on, we need to be tough Cookies as we move into the final four.
just keep on voting, and we'll give those archangels and dreadheads something to worry about!
Come on, we need to be tough Cookies as we move into the final four.
just keep on voting, and we'll give those archangels and dreadheads something to worry about!
"Just keep voting. Just keep voting. Just keep voting, voting, voting." That just popped in my head! lol. Honestly though I don't think we have to worry about Jason staying longer than David. As long as we keep voting long and hard I think David will be fine. Just remember this: Don't ever assume David is safe...that's how people get sent home, because their fans assume they're safe. So "Just keep voting. Just keep voting. Just keep voting, voting, voting." If we do that I know David will at least make the finale.
That should be the phrase that pays for the rest of the season...
"Just keep voting"
"Just keep voting"
The producers will not let Jason win American Idol. I promise, lol. No matter how many votes he gets, he's out before David Squared.
Maybe it's my Sagittarius way of looking thru rose-colored glasses, but I don't even think about David not winning...I live for Tuesdays, to see him perform, and I bide my time until the results show on Wednesday--THEN, and only THEN, do I pull out my hair, bite off my fingernails, and down a bottle of vodka!! LOL Seriously, though, as Simon said earlier in the year, if AI is to be a talent competition and not a 'popularity' contest, then DAVID COOK IS THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL!! (Although, in my mind, David's popularity has really grown over the season--I now have my sister and my friends cheering him on, and I WILL get them to vote Tuesday night!)
Jason needs to go--he wants to, he has shown repeatedly he does not have any class (yawning on national tv, looking bored, and supposedly dissing the balloons his fans sent to him). Honestly, his voice isn't even that good. Future wedding singer, perhaps?? Buh-bye...
David A is a cutie, and he will have a good career ahead of him, but the kid is only 17 and doesn't have our David's experience in song-writing, recording, and arranging songs. C-ya in 2nd place, Archie....
Syesha--she will be great in Broadway musicals, but she simply will not win the competition. Have fun on the Broadway stage, girl....
SO-that leaves David as the COMPLETE PACKAGE for the competition!
I just honestly keep those positive thoughts in my head, and I refuse to allow any negative thoughts in....We all love David--his music/looks/personality/family situation/courage, and we will work TOGETHER to keep him going all the way to the end!! Yahoo!!!
Jason needs to go--he wants to, he has shown repeatedly he does not have any class (yawning on national tv, looking bored, and supposedly dissing the balloons his fans sent to him). Honestly, his voice isn't even that good. Future wedding singer, perhaps?? Buh-bye...
David A is a cutie, and he will have a good career ahead of him, but the kid is only 17 and doesn't have our David's experience in song-writing, recording, and arranging songs. C-ya in 2nd place, Archie....
Syesha--she will be great in Broadway musicals, but she simply will not win the competition. Have fun on the Broadway stage, girl....
SO-that leaves David as the COMPLETE PACKAGE for the competition!
I just honestly keep those positive thoughts in my head, and I refuse to allow any negative thoughts in....We all love David--his music/looks/personality/family situation/courage, and we will work TOGETHER to keep him going all the way to the end!! Yahoo!!!
On the issue of polls, I can't figure out why no one ever references the TV Guide poll. Last time I looked, for this week Cookie had 63% of the vote. SIXTY THREE PER CENT!!! That's the same as Kristi Yamaguchi has in the DWTS poll and she's like a professional compared to the rest of the crowd.
It's probably like any other poll and different fanbases vote different places but I honestly didn't know of even one poll that the Archie and Jason girls didn't know about.
My heart tells me that nobody can beat Cookie, but my head tells me anything is possible. I only vote one landline all night and I never, ever get busies (it's freaky how I never get busy signals. And scary!) and I hope that's enough. I would do more if I could but that's all I've got.
It's probably like any other poll and different fanbases vote different places but I honestly didn't know of even one poll that the Archie and Jason girls didn't know about.
My heart tells me that nobody can beat Cookie, but my head tells me anything is possible. I only vote one landline all night and I never, ever get busies (it's freaky how I never get busy signals. And scary!) and I hope that's enough. I would do more if I could but that's all I've got.
QUOTE (thecowboycliche @ May 3 2008, 06:09 PM)
The producers will not let Jason win American Idol. I promise, lol. No matter how many votes he gets, he's out before David Squared.
Personally, I also think that we're going to get a Dx2 finale. No matter what.
QUOTE (thalia @ May 4 2008, 01:31 AM)
My heart tells me that nobody can beat Cookie, but my head tells me anything is possible. I only vote one landline all night and I never, ever get busies (it's freaky how I never get busy signals. And scary!) and I hope that's enough. I would do more if I could but that's all I've got.
Don't worry about that too much, they've put lots of extra lines on this year, and David C's was busier last week than most if not all of the others according to (admittedly unreliable) dial idol. They will probably be busy at the end though, which is why texting becomes all important.
QUOTE (cornetto @ May 3 2008, 08:44 PM)
Don't worry about that too much, they've put lots of extra lines on this year, and David C's was busier last week than most if not all of the others according to (admittedly unreliable) dial idol. They will probably be busy at the end though, which is why texting becomes all important.
I've RARELY gotten busy signals while voting for DC, even when there was only one number to call. And to tell you the truth, it made me extremely nervous at first, but now, I don't think it means anything since David's been on top of DialIdol for a couple of weeks now.
I'm not sure why I don't get busy signals-on my landline NOR my cell phone, and why others get a lot. It's strange. I haven't figured it out yet. Hmmm...
~Steph
Of all the weeks I have been voting, this past Tuesday, I got more busy signals than any other time. After the first 5 minutes of voting kicked in, that's when things really got into gear with the busy signals. By the 2nd hour, I was able to get a lot more votes.
Same here. I was so frustrated during the first hour, so it's gonna be about not giving up and not voting.
QUOTE (Word Nerd Rocker @ May 3 2008, 10:11 PM)
Same here. I was so frustrated during the first hour, so it's gonna be about not giving up and not voting.
I got frustrated the first hour, but that certainly didn't stop me and it won't stop me this coming Tuesday!
I was voting right until the line went officially busy at 11 that night.
Heh, weird... last Tuesday I go in almost every time during the first hour, but after 9:00 I got a TON of busy signals. It's strange how it's different for everyone.
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