Anyways, BIG changes have been made to American Idol. For one thing, we have acquired 3 new, well, interesting judges- popstar Nicki Minaj, country man Keith Urban, and the lovely Mariah Carey.
This is NOT a match made in heaven. In fact, I think that God might want to keep these judges, along with Randy Jackson, locked up in separate cells when they travel up there! So, this brings me to my topic: 3 Things that I'm noticing coming up with American Idol. These findings are based on the first episode, so if you notice anything different please feel free to tell me in comments!
1). Diva Clash, Baby
So we welcome two different kinds of divas onto American Idol. The classy, high octave range, beautiful singer Mariah Carey. And then we have the....um, can we say unique? How about no. Let's just go all out, folks. Then we have the MONSTROUS, flamboyant, multicolored Nicki Minaj. If, you have been some sort of social hermit, this is a picture of a general first impression I think everyone gets:
No words. Just no words.
Anyways, I think you can see how this two different diva types would collide. Half of the new season of American Idol is arguing between---yep, you guessed it, the TWO DIVAS.
Take it down a couple notches; no, a thousand notches, ladies. Believe it or not, American Idol is a show about people showcasing raw TALENT: not bickering with this lady up here ^^.
It's actually a little funny to listen to Ryan Seacrest comment on all the mini diva tantrums. It's just the bickering, AGAIN and AGAIN. Why don't we interrupt the show with a broadcast about cute kittens? Or an engaging telethon about the history of chairs? Or SOMETHING else to distract us from the human rainbow?!?!
So yeah, as you can tell, I'm a little bit upset. JUST A FREAKIN LITTLE.
2). You Stink, You Stink, You All Suck
Now, I don't know if this has to do with judges, or the show, or just maybe the people. But it seems like more and more people are being turned down. So like, the scenario would go like this:
Contestant: **beautiful amazing singing that captivates me and my mom, clapping and smiling**
Judges (mainly Miss Minaj and RJ) **laughing hysterically and clapping along too**
Contestant: So, you really liked it, yeah? **smiles, hopeful**
Miss Minaj: Oh no, girlfrand. It-it just doesn't have da...star facta. I mean, you are pitch parfect, wif a pretty face and even tone, and a budding quality that could easawlay develop on dis show, but we're too lazay to work on it.
RJ: Yo bro, she's right dawg. You sick, but not sick enough. Better to return to the home turf, bro.
Keith Urban: Dude, you nice. I like it. You sound good.
Mariah Carey: Sugar bear, how do I put this nicely...you are amazing, a phenomenal star, but the other judges said no so I'll say no. But come back next year, okaaay?
Keith Urban: Dude, you nice. I like it. You sound good. But no.
Contestant: Okay. Thanks everyone. I love you all. **walks away sadly**
Judges: **stare at the contestant, then quickly get sucked into an argument between the two divas**
That's a little take on American Idol. Of course, I may of improvised a little bit, but I'm just trying to set the foundation of criticism American Idol contestants are receiving here.
I just honestly think that there's some pretty newfound talent going unnoticed here. The point of American Idol is to turn an ordinary, starstruck person into an "American Idol", right? It takes some work, and training. I mean, Carrie Underwood came from an isolated small town in the country, and she's an amazing country star now. Just because they have a good voice but don't have the "star factor", Miss Minaj (I think I'm going to call her that, from now on), doesn't mean you can't turn this person into a true singer.
3). Randy, You're Turning, Bro!
Randy, Randy, Rannnnndayyyy. You have stuck on American Idol for how many years now? You must be sick of the horrible-singing contestants, breakdowns from bratty stars, the tension between judges, and your glasses hanging too far down on your nose. But you are, essentially, one of the few remaining symbols of American Idol. You've stuck by your instincts, wit, and dope earrings and created fantastic stars.
But yet, I see you, YOU, Randy Jackson, of all people, you agreeing and not even considering potential stars! He doesn't even seem to consider his OWN opinion, just the opinion of Miss Minaj and Mariah. He seems so absorbed by the diva drama and yellow and orange wig of Miss Minaj that...well....don't tell anyone, but...I think Randy and Minaj have had a... FLING, or two.
Come on, you know it's gotta be true! The boob-poppin Minaj and earlobe-studded Randy would make a cute couple!
No?
Haha, I was joking. Of course they got nothing going on. If you believed that, then you just might be another hopeless victim of the contagious internet-tabloid disease.
I just think that Randy has always been a famous character on American television. He can't change his personality, not when so many things are changing on this famous show.
So, there are 3 major things going on with American Idol, and I'm not liking them. A bit of originality still remains, though; oblivious Asian contestants, beautiful wonderful stars, tension and drama throughout the competition, and that ember of hope that this legendary show ignites.
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