Comments | stjulie: THIS IS GONNA BE A LONG ONE

stjulie

THIS IS GONNA BE A LONG ONE

Aug 24, 2007 08:03

So, on Wednesday I did something phenomenally stupid: I listened to everyone and finally went and auditioned for American Idol. I say it was phenomenally stupid because it took me so long to figure out that the show is NOTHING like they portray it on TV. So anyone on my friends list who is considering auditioning, read this first ( Read more... )

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daleth August 24 2007, 23:08:30 UTC

Which part of this surprised you?

stjulie August 25 2007, 04:33:22 UTC

I probably shouldn't have been so surprised by it, I know. That's just me being naive. I made the mistake of actually believing Simon when he said this was a singing competition.

redtidegirl August 25 2007, 00:13:51 UTC

Dude, fuck them. Simple as that.

You're uber talented and we all know it - you know it, too! (And I'm glad your dad is good and not dealing with that immigration bullshit that he SO did not deserve).

Fck them. Let them have their stupid bastards who have no talent.

You deserve better!

stjulie August 25 2007, 04:32:15 UTC

Thanks for the vote of confidence. That whole experience really soured me on the entertainment industry in general. It really wasn't worth it.

As for my dad, he still has a court date in January of next year to determine what exactly is going to happen to him. It's a load of shit, really, but at least he wasn't deported. I'm eternally grateful for that.

Hope you're doing well in lovely Washington. I miss it and our nights of drunken debauchery : (

redtidegirl August 25 2007, 05:07:45 UTC

Well I seriously hope your dad gets off okay! He did NOTHING wrong and the whole situation is so stupid!! (Insert angry text here).

I miss our drunken nights, too. :( And you haven't met Justin, who totally r0xx0rs. And we have 5 cats. You should totally move back up here dang it. We miss you!!!

shallowtide August 26 2007, 18:29:13 UTC

It's all about the spectacle. A co-worker of mine auditioned for American Idol in Seattle last year. Apparently they were told that Simon loves it when you are mean to him and throw a fit by the producers. After the auditions, both Seattle newspapers ran an article about Simon's claim that Seattle was an untalented, rude, and combative city. Also, they used a clip of my co-worker, a +300 pound dude, boogeying and singing "Dontcha," which was not part of his practiced routine. Never mind that my co-worker actually has a good voice. They thought he looked funny, so they spliced him into the worst of compilation with the hacks and the lemur-looking dude and the girl with the blonde pom-pom on her head.

Customers at work asked how all of these terrible contestants could possibly think they are good singers. First, they are tone deaf and if that isn't enough, the producers TELL THEM THEY ARE. Amazing what a little self-delusion and positive reinforcement can do. The show's a crock.

stjulie August 26 2007, 22:45:55 UTC

It suddenly made a lot more sense why all of these people who very obviously could not sing to save their tone deaf ass were so heartbroken when Paula, Randy and Simon told them to GTFO. Two rounds of producers telling you you're the golden child of rock and roll, and then having a complete 180 degree turn around by the three judges is pretty damn harsh.