tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34871628.post116917216399166295..comments2023-08-27T06:33:17.710-04:00Comments on c spot: Soap Boxm.c.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17328314630793412008noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34871628.post-1169330105614023652007-01-20T16:55:00.000-05:002007-01-20T16:55:00.000-05:00So, I have actually never liked watching the begin...So, I have actually never liked watching the beginning of American Idol, but only the end when it gets to the people who can actually sing really well. But I have never thought about boycotting the show as a whole. I will have to think more on that and make a decision. I am not an avid watcher ( I didn't even know it had started until last night - the babysitter informed me i had already missed the first 4 hours), so I don't know that this would be a big sacrifice. However, I agree, to think that my child could be made fun of like that is heartbreaking. And I certainly wouldn't tolerate my child bullying another child that way, either. You have given me something to ponder...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34871628.post-1169235940245579562007-01-19T14:45:00.000-05:002007-01-19T14:45:00.000-05:00I agree! The name calling was rude, but the way t...I agree! The name calling was rude, but the way that they laughed at that kid and others was childish and mean. Well, so was the name calling. Something else that bothered me was the way the shots were put together at the end to make those kids look as bad as possible. I know the show has always been this way but somehow it seemed worse, I think because all the judges were joining in and there was no one saying stop it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34871628.post-1169231584309901902007-01-19T13:33:00.000-05:002007-01-19T13:33:00.000-05:00Like I said...it will be hard when it gets to the ...Like I said...it will be hard when it gets to the final part of the competition, because that is when we watched as a family, but Chad and I both agreed the other night that watching any of the show would be supporting all of it in a way. So to answer your question...No...my family and I will not be watching American Idol anymore. I realize people have been made fun of since season 1, and sadly I am just now sickedned to the point of saying enough is enough. I wish that I had the heart of Jesus enough to have not tolerated it then either. I'm not for sure, but I would be willing to bet that comments and ridicule have become a tad more extreme as the public has embraced it and supported it and even celebrated it. None of us, I would hope, would accept our own friends or family being treated in such a way, so why is it o.k. to accept that for anyone?m.c.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17328314630793412008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34871628.post-1169211019233487082007-01-19T07:50:00.000-05:002007-01-19T07:50:00.000-05:00Looks like you're not alone - check it out.http://...Looks like you're not alone - check it out.<BR/><BR/>http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/rosie-odonnell-and-the-view-blast-idol-judges-and-producers-4583.php<BR/><BR/>My 2 cents:<BR/>I don't mind people being bashed for thier (lack of) vocal ability - they bring that on themselves. But I agree that there's no need to attack appearance etc.<BR/><BR/>However, I disagree that this season has been any different from others. The judges have been ridiculing since episode 1 - everyone knows this before they go to audition. They've seen it time and time again. This is the possible price you're going to pay for your shot at the big time. <BR/><BR/>What it really shows is the sad state of community and accountability we have in the US. If we really loved each other, we'd tell our 'no talent' friends that they really shouldn't go audition. <BR/><BR/>And I'm totally calling your bluff that you're not going to watch anymore. Really?? Are you really not going to watch one more minute of American Idol?? I don't believe it. I'll be checking with Chad on a periodic basis. Maybe we should get him to put a security code on your TV.Killer Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445806474146884559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34871628.post-1169174068225940852007-01-18T21:34:00.000-05:002007-01-18T21:34:00.000-05:00You go girl! I am with you.MomYou go girl! I am with you.<BR/>MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com