Worst Tv Show

[JohnVF]

American Idol.

Why? Because while most TV programs make me think that the judgment of corporate owned networks is questionable, this show makes me realize that most people have no desire to be entertained by anything challenging. The networks give the people crap, the people vote on what the best crap is, and then they go out and buy the crap that the voted on crap puts out on CD. And the host is an a-hole.

[2DualsNotEnough]

Originally Posted by JohnVF

American Idol.

Why? Because while most TV programs make me think that the judgment of corporate owned networks is questionable, this show makes me realize that most people have no desire to be entertained by anything challenging. The networks give the people crap, the people vote on what the best crap is, and then they go out and buy the crap that the voted on crap puts out on CD. And the host is an a-hole.

I agree.American Idol,by far.
First,you have the head of a record Label that produces and sells the most bland,conservative pop music you can think of(ol' Simon),and his opinion is considered expert and informed.Second,the judges all reinforce the pop stereotypes by their choices:The scruffy faced "rock" singer,the perfect looking country singer,the belt it out diva,etc.
Third,you have the public thinking that they have a hand in crowning a champion,but thats only by default,since the choices are so bland and limited to begin with.
Geez,can you imagine if Idol had been around in the past?Forget about Willie Nelson,Frank Zappa,Beck,George Clinton.I bet they wouldnt even let Bob Dylan into the building to audition.
Jimmy

[JohnVF]

Originally Posted by 2DualsNotEnough

I agree.American Idol,by far.
First,you have the head of a record Label that produces and sells the most bland,conservative pop music you can think of(ol' Simon),and his opinion is considered expert and informed.Second,the judges all reinforce the pop stereotypes by their choices:The scruffy faced "rock" singer,the perfect looking country singer,the belt it out diva,etc.
Third,you have the public thinking that they have a hand in crowning a champion,but thats only by default,since the choices are so bland and limited to begin with.
Geez,can you imagine if Idol had been around in the past?Forget about Willie Nelson,Frank Zappa,Beck,George Clinton.I bet they wouldnt even let Bob Dylan into the building to audition.
Jimmy

It was around...it was called 'star search' and resulted in such monumental talents as "Sinbad". Wow, cutting edge.

Don't give people what they want. Give them what they never dreamed possible-Willy Wonka.

[2DualsNotEnough]

Originally Posted by JohnVF

It was around...it was called 'star search' and resulted in such monumental talents as "Sinbad". Wow, cutting edge.

Don't give people what they want. Give them what they never dreamed possible-Willy Wonka.

I remember-Sinbad,Sawyer Brown and Sam Harris.About the same crap as Idol.