Ok time to fess up everyone.

[Lee Borgersen]

Ok let's fess up I know you guys are all tough outdoors men and women. Now some won't admit it, but let's do a gut check. If you reply to this post we'll know who the honest ones are here.
 
Assuming that you watch American Idle only because your spouse or sweetheart makes you. Who do you figure at this point looks to be the favorite to go all the way. This is to be based on singing ability only. Tonight Big Mike got the axe so who do you pick to win it all? Who would you pick?
 
I say  Crystal Bowersox to win.

 

[Go Big Red!]

I'm only replying because it's a waste of prime TV.  I'd rather pull out nose hairs than watch Idol.   

[Woody]

I'm only replying because it's a waste of prime TV.  I'd rather pull out nose hairs than watch Idol.   

Ditto

[Ryan]

Is that show still on?

[MNBucKKiller]

I work 3-11 so I have no chance to watch it even if I wanted to

[Mayfly]

I never thought I would see this thread here...... Oh Lee.... whats happened. 

[Lee Borgersen]

I never thought I would see this thread here...... Oh Lee.... whats happened.  

Oh well I figured I'd try something for a change, but after the first few replies I can see no one will be willing to concede viewership at this point for fear of getting down. I actually got the Idea from another well known outdoors site that had lots of replies on this topic. It's obvious that no one here is willing to get in touch with their feminine side for fear of ridicule.

I knew I should have chosen dancing with the stars instead.  


PS. There goes all the extra points I've built up now.


FYI:
 

Broadcast TV - United States
Week of March 29, 2010
Rank Program Network Rating Viewers (000)
1 DANCING WITH THE STARS ABC 14.4 22,966
2 AMERICAN IDOL-TUESDAY FOX 12.4 21,845
3 AMERICAN IDOL-WEDNESDAY FOX 11.7 20,492
4 DANCING W/STARS RESULTS ABC 9.3 14,280
5 CBS NCAA BSKBL CHAMP SA-2(S) CBS 9.2 15,823
6 CASTLE ABC 8.8 13,855
7 MENTALIST, THE CBS 8.7 14,114
8 CSI CBS 8.5 13,347
9 CBS NCAA BSKBL-BRIDGE(S) CBS 8.1 14,035
10 UNDERCOVER BOSS - SPECIAL(S) CBS 7.5 13,180

Source: The Nielsen Company. Viewing estimates on this page include Live viewing and DVR playback on the Same Day, defined as 3am-3am. Ratings are the percentage of TV homes in the U.S. tuned into television.

[BiggA]

I think Bowersox or The long haired guy will win.

[HD]

Sorry Lee.....

I can't help you out. I know, I know....it's my job to help folks out when I can....

But, this has nothing to do with the outdoors, so please find some yuppy forum to ask them. 

(Sorry Buddy) 

[Lee Borgersen]

Sorry Lee.....

I can't help you out. I know, I know....it's my job to help folks out when I can....

But, this has nothing to do with the outdoors, so please find some yuppy forum to ask them.  

(Sorry Buddy)  

I guess it's payback time. Now I'm an outdoor yuppy.  

What else could I expect from an Ozzy redneck.....  

 

[Randy Kaar]

Never seen it, Never will..

randy

[Lee Borgersen]

Congrats to BiggA for showing the courage to Man-Up and chime in on the ever popular American Idle topic. By the way, I just found out from da wife that Big Mike was not booted last night since he got a last minute save from the judges.

[Mayfly]

Never seen it, Never will..

randy

Are you sure Randy?


Rumor has it that you recruited the wrestlers and the polka dancers from cable access tv and are trying to start your own version of american idol in your garage.... Any truth to that??

[Randy Kaar]

Well.... There have been rumors. But I aint saying....

randy

[thunderpout]

None of em Lee.... I think all of them are Karoke stars.... I actually feel sorry for the judges that have to sit and go thru what they do.... at then there are those "try-outs".....

[Bobby Bass]

I have cable, have never watched Idol other then the length of time it takes for the remote to move on while channel surfing. I will make the comment that it is a prime example of the lack of good TV out there to watch. It is far cheaper to roll out reality shows that cost nothing to make then put an effort into something to watch. If I want to hear someone sing I'll go to open mike night at the local bar    and if I drink enough everyone sounds in tune. 

[thunderpout]

Thats exactly it Bobby... at least at the bar they tend to sound a little better after youve been there for a while... sometimes... anyhoo... It can be really painful for me at times, I was never too hot at reading music, but had some ear training, and learned to play guitar that way... ya couldnt pay me enough to be a judge on "Idle"... I think those guys are underpaid no matter what the salary... Wasnt Simon(isnt that the name of the guy people hate on there? ) supposed to be leave when Paula Abdul was leaving?

[MTCOMMER]

Thats exactly it Bobby... at least at the bar they tend to sound a little better after youve been there for a while... sometimes... anyhoo... It can be really painful for me at times, I was never too hot at reading music, but had some ear training, and learned to play guitar that way... ya couldnt pay me enough to be a judge on "Idle"... I think those guys are underpaid no matter what the salary... Wasnt Simon(isnt that the name of the guy people hate on there? ) supposed to be leave when Paula Abdul was leaving?

I wouldnt mind $10 million to listen to  music.  I can suck it up for a couple months for a fat check. 
I will man up and say I have watched Idol a few times but not by choice  .... I cant tell you who is on the show right now.  I remember Carrie Underwood for her amazingly good looks and the fact she is a popoular country singer now.

[thunderpout]

I watched it at the beginning of the show... Carrie Underwood was about the best I saw on there.... the talent has gone quickly downhill shortly after.... I'll catch the first wave to see if there's anyone better than your average karoke talent and then go listen to some actual bands music to remember what it can sound like with a little real talent added....

[Dotch]

I watch very little American Idle anymore but agree, there has been some very good talent from time to time. Carrie Underwood was/is good although I'm not a big country and western fan. Sometimes wonder what they're hearing or seeing that I don't. Dancing With the Stars is another story. The little fat buddies have formed an "Edyta Fan Club". We live for wardrobe malfunctions. 

[Lee Borgersen]

 

WELL.....WELL!  It seems as though the guys in the last few posts have decided to fess up and show signs of honesty and lack fear of reprisal from others.

This may become even more interesting when the night shift signs in.  

[thunderpout]

You know what would make me watch it more?  If the people actually wrote their songs/lyrics.... then you wouldnt be just a voice "trying" to do other peoples tunes.... takes alot more talent to do the whole package, and there are alot of really talented songwriters out there trying to make it.... what always throws me for a loop is there are alot of people that have really good voices, so why cant "Idle" find those people? Have you guys ever seen the try-out shows?   Im pretty convinced people like watching bad talent so we feel better about ourselves.... or at least thats what the TV executives think we want.....

[DDSBYDAY]

WELL.....WELL!  It seems as though the guys in the last few posts have decided to fess up and show signs of honesty and lack fear of reprisal from others.

This may become even more interesting when the night shift signs in.  

   

Nice try Lee.  There were no pro golfers jumping to tiger's side to admit they messed around a time or 12.  You are labeled by your peers as the one that came clean(National enquirer must have had the scoop coming out).  I still would accept you on my contest team.  I would not hang out with you for a beer if I had to watch idol-dancing with the stars-or Obberman.  If you are not on my team be prepared.  I have two planes with banners fueled and ready to buzz your boat just to get in to your kitchen and throw you off your game.

[Randy Kaar]

Since MNO let the cat out of the bag,,,, We will be having tryouts for the first annual MNO
American Idol show.. MNO has already signed up and wants to do:
Lets get physical by Olivia Newton John....  figure that one out....

randy

[The General]

I only watch the first couple weeks to see the idiots with no friends try out.  That is funny stuff. 

[Go Big Red!]

Since MNO let the cat out of the bag,,,, We will be having tryouts for the first annual MNO
American Idol show.. MNO has already signed up and wants to do:
Lets get physical by Olivia Newton John....  figure that one out....

randy

Who gets to wear the tights and leg warmers?

[Randy Kaar]

Aint gonna be me! I dont get into that kinky stuff. I just play the music....

randy

[Lee Borgersen]

I only watch the first couple weeks to see the idiots with no friends try out.  That is funny stuff.  

 
I'll take that as a testimonial to admission of viewership. Glad to see you guys beginning fess up and take control of your hidden feelings. Now that you're not alone, who will be next to step up and yield to reality. It doesn't hurt one bit to show you’re a man without fear.
 

[HD]

Man without fear......ppppffffftttttttt! 

[thunderpout]

 .... Ok, what do you guys think about this analogy.... We watch "Idle", (I use the term "We" loosely as I honestly have never made it through more than 20 minutes without covering my ears and/or eyes and swearing off watching it again, but then trying again a week or so later ...) for the same reason we watched Gilligans Island... to see how Gilligan would screw up getting rescued off the island... same thing every episode!   Yeah, I know some of us watched it because we had a crush on Ginger or Maryanne, but lets not go there...