so pull the trigger; it never gets closer.

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one of many reasons why i really do not enjoy idolforums; re: john lennon's "imagine":

I think it is a well-writen song, but I definitely don't like all of the lyrics. [snipped potentially spoilery comment] It's a yuppie song fo sho. (But I love John Lennon, nonetheless.)

uh. wot? does she mean "hippie"? because "imagine"? yuppie? i do not think it means what you think it means.

also, a semi-spoilery rant about tonight's show (it was taped over the weekend): according to some girl who attended the taping (and who, i freely admit, sounded completely clueless so she may be giving questionable information), the judges criticized jason castro for playing guitar, because he played last week already.

i'm sorry (oh wait, no i'm not), but i don't comprehend how playing guitar (or any other instrument), as long as it's played well, should ever be considered a negative, even if a contestant chooses to do so in every single performance. it's not some kind of gimmick, for christ's sake. AI detractors have bitched for years about how the show is just glorified karaoke and how the contestants don't write songs or play instruments, so TPTB allow instruments and then the judges criticize jason for choosing to play? because playing guitar somehow, what, takes away the validity of his performance? wtffffffff. let's tell bruce springsteen to lose the guitar and billy joel to step away from the piano. (not saying any of these AI clowns are of that caliber, but i think the example is still relevant.)

and it's not just because i like jason so much, either. i absolutely loathe michael johns, as y'all may have noticed. but if he wants to come out every week and play guitar, i wouldn't begrudge him one bit. the rules say that they can play, and i see no reason why anyone shouldn't. i was actually SHOCKED that castro was the only person of the entire top 24 who played the first week. if i were on AI and i could play an instrument, i absolutely would. i just don't get it.

of course, it could turn out that this girl completely misunderstood/misinterpreted the judges' comments, in which case my bitching may be rendered invalid. BUT NONETHELESS, I STAND BY MY IRE UNTIL PROVEN WRONG.

oh, also! i only got one comment on my last entry, and i'm not complaining, but i pimped an awesome music-sharing community and uploaded a rad song, so if you missed it, you may want to check it out! XD

Comments

[faith21.livejournal.com]

No, no, I'm sure he/she meant yuppie. /sarcasm

*headdesk* The stupid, it hurts.

[themightybee.livejournal.com]

guitars are for yuppies, bb. everyone knows that.

[buffyx.livejournal.com]

The person criticizing "Imagine" can go DIAF. I hate that the AI contestant who is singing the song is singing it. I don't hate that contestant but I bet I'll hate the performance. None of them should be singing John Lennon. Actually, Jason Castro is the only one who could probably pull it off.

I totally agree re: the guitar thing. You know what? His guitar-playing makes him really hot. He's hot without it but if it improves his performance, who cares? It's not like modern day recording artists all play without instruments. Look at John Mayer or Jack Johnson.

[bowie28.livejournal.com]

That's because the judges, per usual, are stoner than Jason is. They kept saying to the contestants to be themselves, to show personality. And now they're criticizing Jason for doing just that by playing an instrument? They all can just go to hell. Now I hope he'll perform with a guitar every freakin' week just to spite the stupid judges.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_kittenheels/]

...the scary thing is that that was the least stupid thing I read about "Imagine" on IDF. *headdesk*

the judges criticized jason castro for playing guitar, because he played last week already.
...wot. Just... I can't... I tried to formulate a response here that was meaningful and points out the repetitive and contradictory nature of Idol as a whole... but I really have is BZUH?! O.o I'll just let Bshorty speak for me. ^ *pokes icon*

i was actually SHOCKED that castro was the only person of the entire top 24 who played the first week. if i were on AI and i could play an instrument, i absolutely would. i just don't get it.
I was floored too! All these years that contestants have bitched about not being allowed and we (or at least I) have bitched about them not being allowed and they allow it and noone does it?! HMPH.

[glitterglamgirl.livejournal.com]

because playing guitar somehow, what, takes away the validity of his performance? wtffffffff. let's tell bruce springsteen to lose the guitar and billy joel to step away from the piano.

That made me LOL so much. :D And as much as I love Idol and the past contestants and whatnot...I think having Jason play guitar is getting the ball rolling on Idol having some ACTUAL MUSICAL CREDIBILITY! And I agree with you, I was surprised more of the contestants didn't play instruments the first week...though I can see contestants being hesitant because I'm sure it's nerve wracking enough to just have to SING in front of an audience and cameras and the like.

And this is yet another reason for us to be thankful that Josiah bb did not make it to the top 24.

[forcedmovement.livejournal.com]

Oh shut the fuck upppp Idol. I have a major crazy crush on Jason AND his guitar.

[estellegetty.livejournal.com]

The poster who said that yuppie comment is kind of a douche ...

[alowishus812.livejournal.com]

Eep! Things have turned into warp speed around, so I haven't even SEEN your last entry...but I will try to get there [I'm at work and TOTALLY supposed to be doing a hundred other things]

But I'm stuck on that tonight's show was taped over the weekend? Why? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of, I don't know.. LIFE? Isn't the whole POINT of the performing rounds that they're live?

Idol's making it very hard for me to like it this year.

... I totally went and checked out that music post. That seems soo cool! I signed up!!

[fluffers.livejournal.com]

Hahahahahahaaaaa! That yuppie comment totally gave me my LOLZ for the day, thanks! =D

[angelicdisastr.livejournal.com]

Mothereffing word to this whole post! The judges seriously need to gtfo. Why even allow instruments if they're just going to bitch about how many times a contestant can use them? If someone feels more comfortable using a guitar/piano/whatever and it adds to the performance, then I don't understand why they have to twist that into something negative. Besides, it's only the 2nd week. It's so stupid to already complain about it now.

Lol @ that IDF comment. Sadly though, that's not even close to being the stupidest thing someone has said on there :/

[colorsblend.livejournal.com]

I had a feeling the judges would do that! They're so fucking obnoxious. Ugh!

[insunshine.livejournal.com]

...I just saw red over the Imagine comment. What? What the fucking what?

Also, I joined the awesome music sharing community!