It's actually hard to believe that it's been 4 weeks since the finale...in a way, it seems like it was just yesterday, but in another way, it seems like it was a long time ago.

When I watch the performances again, it makes me miss it all--Ryan, the judges, the cheesy Ford commercials, the silly Q & A segments, the group numbers, and of course (BLake--this is for YOU, friend) CVM (Computer Voice Man)!!

I honestly don't think it will ever be the same for me again--I just don't think it COULD be...

What do you guys think??

I have the finale saved on my DVR, both the Tues and Wed shows, and watch them practically every day. I can't get enough of watching them announce his name as the winner.

When I go back on youtube searching through vids, I find it and watch it. That is a moment I loved to watch over and over again! It never gets old! It's so hard to believe it's been that long ago now! Time really does fly.

Time sure does fly!! So much has happened for DC in the past 4 weeks, it's quite incredible! And the best is yet to come...

yeah, i remember what i was doin. bawlin like a baby on the phone with my sister sayin,"did you see him say "that's my brother?" " i still cannot watch the finale from the time ryan announces david...............cook till the end without crying.

I'm right there with ya! I've watched American Idol in the past, but I was never so invested as this year. I also miss all of the call ins from fans, Ryan's silly jokes, Simon's wisecracks, Paula's spaceouts, Randy's "DAWGS" and most of all DAVID!!!! It's hard to believe that very soon new contestants will be trying out. Will there even be anyone we want to watch? I think this year may have been the peak for American Idol. I mean, how the heck can they top David Cook?!?!?

Aww, Dyann.

It seems like it's been FOREVER, for me, at least. I mean...it's only been 4 weeks, but seeing everything that he's done since the finale, it just makes it seem like a lifetime.

I, too, miss everything. I've never missed American Idol this much before. I guess I was just so invested this season in EVERY aspect of it that it seems strange not having it around anymore. I seriously have not watched television for more than an hour at a time since the finale. I miss the excitement and anticipation that we all had every Tuesday night, and I miss waiting to get the song spoilers, and the discussions we'd have before the shows. I still watch at least three performances every day, if not more. I can't help it, I have to see him in some form LOL

I'm never going to be able to watch Idol the same again. Next January, I don't think I'll even know HOW to choose someone to be behind because for me, no one will ever come close to being the contestant that David was. And it'll definitely be strange watching Idol without him there.

~Steph

Wow... I can't believe it was that long ago. I can just see us around this time next year: "Remember what we were doing last year around this time". I wonder if I'll still be as obsessed in a year... yeah probably.

Has it REALLY been 4 weeks? I know what I was doing 4 weeks ago at this time - DIALING MY FINGERS OFF!

I work with the adult (usually geriatric) population, so I can see me in 50 years--"I remember, 50 years ago today, May 22, 2008--that hottie David Cook won American Idol!! Woo-whee, that boy had a booty on him that never ended!"
Of course, I'll have to put in my dentures so people can understand me, and I'll need a walker to get around, but dammit, I'll still be holding on to that guitar of mine!! LOL When the aides try to feed me some pureed roast beef, I'll spit it out and start singing 'Sharp Dressed Man', and I'll try to stand up and do the David leg dance, and then I'll fall and break a hip...!! LMAO!
(Just to let you all know, you almost HAVE to have a strange sense of humor to work in long-term care, or home care, because it really can be so sad...)

Wow, 4 weeks! It does seem like a lifetime ago! (Wondering how much sleep our baby has had in that tme!??) I miss AI so much, and there will never be another season like it! There will never be another DAVID! You can't duplicate that baby!

Ahh man. I can't even get through a day without being here, watching videos, listening to him on my mp3. I look for interviews just so I can hear him speak to me again. I miss his talking voice as well as his singing voice! It seems really strange that it's been that long already!




EDIT: ROFL! OMG Dyann we are kindred! I worked in Geriatric nursing for 12 years! Nothing like it! I was only a tech, but what a ride it was!

Wow! I can't believe it's been four weeks already! I said it on another thread, too, that David has set the bar so high. How can anyone compare to him?! Or it could bring out a kind of singer that maybe wouldn't have tried out before David did. But, who knows? I hadn't watched Idol since the first season, except a random show here or there, but never even a full show. This year I kind of got hooked watching Idol Rewind on the weekends, so I was interested enough to watch Idol when it came on at the beginning. I am soooo glad I got to see our David from the very beginning! I think I would have felt cheated if I hadn't!!! This was a special season, even Paula said so. It was a perfect season, with a perfect ending! I stood up and clapped and cried when Ryan said "David...Cook"!!! And when Andrew said "That's my brother!", how perfect was that???!!! What a great finale!

No season is ever going to compare to this one...I looked so forward to Tuesday and Wednesday nights. I miss it!

Has it really been that long? As David said right after winning the AI crown, "Good God!"

Time flies when you're drinking in the glory that is David. It'll be interesting to see how AI will be next year; hopefully, David's win will inspire people with more substance to try out, in the same way that Chris Daughtry paved the way (sort of) for David. I can imagine it; several years from now, you'll have the next big undiscovered talent be interviewed and say, "Yeah, I was inspired by David Cook."

That is so true!

Yes, I remember what I was doing - I was in the Kodak Theater. I'll never forget the moment as long as I live!

Carole
#14 X-Rated Couger

OMG, Dyann I'm laughing my @$$ off right now about that, and I'm on the phone LOL I can see myself doing the same thing, and telling my grandchildren about David, and making them listen to his albums (yes, plural lol) and them going, "OH, grandma, that's so OOOLD!" and then me defending it




I loved when he said that, he was seriously in shock LOL

~Steph

I have to say that after season 2 (and I fell IN LOVE With Clay Aiken who i will never stop loving!!) I never thought Idol would be the same then David happened now I have 2 hot boys 2 go faingirly over

*sniff, sniff* . . . CVM! Oh, how he has abandoned us! I feel lost, isolated, crushed, devastated . . . and I loved him so. I always wanted to talk with him -- thousands of times each night! We spent so, so many nights together. He told me it was just us, but alas, he was with so many more. And here, he has dropped me/us -- COLD, just like *snap* THAT! (just like a man - sorry to any guys on here. CVM did wrong by y'all.)

Has it really been four weeks?! I can't even imagine getting into another season like I was this season. I mean, David's pretty much one-of-a-kind. The artistry, the voice, the ability to completely transform a song (unbelievable ear), the instruments, the intelligence, the kindness, the eloquence, the presence, the stage performance, the heart.

Yup. That's the.end.4.me.

Edit: I was thinking today . . . .next season, they'll have David back, right? Maybe then, I'll be able to tune in like I did this season. *sigh* Miss him . . . . miss it all.

i can't watch it without crying either. my mom thinks i'm totally insane. she's like "shouldn't you be over it by now? this is the 4 billionth time you've watched it....you already know what happens....so why are you crying still?!"

she just doesn't get it.

i love idol, but i have no idea if i'm ever going to be able to get this into it. it will be hard to find someone else as lovable and amazing as our cookie!

I was still totally freaking out because I was traveling and did not hear the news until late Friday when I got to the Internet!! I was definitely sending tons of positive thoughts and energy to DC and fellow Word Nerds across the miles.

Of course he'll be back, he'll probably sing during results show at the beginning (Top 12 or Top 11), then you KNOW he'll do next year's IDOL GIVES BACK, and of course again on the next season Finale.....

Oh, I'd love it if he made an annual commitment to IGB, like Carrie has seemingly done . . . . we'll have to find someone among us who can get into next season so that they can alert us when DC is going to be on. Then again, we usually have pretty good sources when it comes to his appearances. lol.

I remember in season 2 I had such a blast watching the show, and when it was all over and the confetti fell on Ruben I wasn't even that sad that my favorite had not won, but I was disappointed that the whole thing had to end.

This year, I felt the same way. I wasn't even going to watch, but some of those auditions were more entertaining than any scripted TV that had gone off the air months before. It started off slow for me, but I just fell in love with the kids this year. When scripted TV came back, it just couldn't compare. Nothing could compare to the awesomeness of David Cook and waiting to see what he would come up with next. I hated the performance finale, but the real finale was some of the most heartwarming TV I'd ever seen. Watching Cookie come from behind, seeing his transformation, watching him take on the odds and wrestle down each one, and seeing him be crowned by such a large margin and share it with everyone else who had been there . . . they will never top it. Ever. David Cook and his journey at this point is way more compelling than any fictional character.

I know it's a long shot, but I'd love all these kids to get record deals and do great. It would be wonderful if the Class of 2008 took over the world and we could have Cook, Archie, Michael Johns, Castro, and Brooke all over out radio dial next year.

i was voting like crazy

Dyann, it's funny that you posted this thread, because I was thinking about the very same topic when I was leaving work this afternoon. Even though I slept like s*** on several occasions prior to the finale, especially the night of the final performances, and DURING the finale I was absolutely beside myself, I really miss the show. I miss the anticipation of what David's going to sing...and the way that he made me feel whenever I saw him come on stage!

And American Idol will N-E-V-E-R be the same again, period. Not after the way we've given our hearts over to David.

it really will never be the same... at least for me... i'm really going to miss it!!!.. it's just so weird to turn on the tv on tuesdays and not see him.

I do miss having the pleasure of seeing David perform every week,etc., BUT...we'll get to see him on AI next year. They always have former Idols on to perform,etc. It's something to look forward too. I still watch his AI performances on here and youtube.

Seriously, how can I ever forget what happened 4 weeks ago??

Days prior to the finals, I was chatting excitedly with my friends about rocking the votes for David, via IM. Even so, I could feel the excitement vibe. On that very day, we voted like there's no tomorrow. After the whole process was over 4 hours later, all we could do was hope and pray.

Sadly, I ain't too sure if next season's Idol hopefuls will ever be able to measure up to David, but we can take heart knowing that he will be back next season for guest performances - they always do that season after season.

I'm a newer AI viewer. I voted a few times in 2007 but can't count how many times I voted for DC this year. Watching him win the finale was amazing. It was an absolute emotional overload for me that night and I've been going nuts since then. I think my husband thinks I'm going through a mid-life crisis. Maybe he's right. Anyway, I can't imagine AI ever topping this season with David. If so, I think I'll have to check myself into an institution. He He!

4 weeks already?? wow it's like, i don't even know what's going around me anymore. seriously.. gah!

Oh please please please tell me where that litle vid of him showing his tattoo came from? Never have been able to find it except in a still. I just want to reach out and touch it! Thanks so much~

Do you mean this one???

Don't feel bad, I'm a mom and my daughter thinks I'm insane! He moves me to tears for no apparent reason, and I'm not apologizing to anyone for it! Pity the people who can't feel that deeply~the AI shows are going to be one festival of tears, I'm afraid!

Indeed, the magic came and went with David Cook for me. Sigh...




Holy Cow! Yes I do! My 15 yr. old daughter has been bugging me for a tattoo, and I had always said no, Now I'm thinking of letting her and joining in!



And while I'm at it, the one at left with his head thrown back and his eyes closed? Naughty thoughts again!

When I posted that one of the tat, I found this one, too--I think this is when he was absolutely delectable...

Dyann, Thanks so much for sharing these with all of us word nerds including me your friend. Christina

You're welcome, fellow DC friend and fan!!

I remember the excitment I felt when I got out of of bed that morning, every time i thought about David winning, my heart would flutter!! I couldn't wait!! My heart pounded throughout the whole show! ...Then the commercial came on....AAAAAAAH!...HOT! I didn't want to blink in fear of missing something, my eyes were sooo clued to that t.v.! Then...the moment had arrived..."And the winner of American Idol 2008 is....David....COOK!!!" I screamed while crying at the same time! What a well of emotion that night! That whole day completely drained me, but I wouldn't have missed it for ANYTHING!! Soooo happy for David! I'm soo glad that we are fortunate enough to continue w/ him on his journey through his life experience via computer and websites like this! *muah* to David and all his fans!! let's keep supporting his dream!