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'Idol' fever: Thousands line up in S.L. for shot at fame
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1 | 8:54 a.m. July 27, 2008
Stop supporting American Idol. It's just karaoke. It's worthless.
Clare | 9:36 a.m. July 27, 2008
If people want to do this, why not let them. I for one, as a trained classical
singer, am not impressed by what I've heard on the show, but, hey, if it
makes people happy, go for it. David A. definitely has talent. May I suggest
you listen to some great classical singers such as Dawn Upshaw, Kathleen Battle,
Bryn Terfel, etc,... Now they can sing! Go see the HD broadcasts which are
being sent live to you local theater from the Metropolitan Opera. It was
totally amazing! Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, etc,... may your glorious music rule
FOREVER!
C Hatch | 9:45 a.m. July 27, 2008
People who support American Idol are not harming you in any way. I think it is
wonderful to let people use their talents. I enjoy watching the show, and I am
glad that people get the opportunity to share their beautiful voices with
millions of people when they normally would not get to. Don't be a sour
grape!
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Mike | 10:12 a.m. July 27, 2008
American Idol is one of the few 'reality shows' that is worthwhile.
People are competing with talent (or lack of) for the prize. The winners move
on, and as finalists are chosen, you have a group of performers who are pretty
good. Watching them is entertaining; the best ones get recording deals, and
watching the really bad ones in the beginning is pretty entertaining too. The
program is fun to watch.
Anonymous | 11:08 a.m. July 27, 2008
For every David Archuleta, there's at least 3 William Hungs.
Utah | 12:58 p.m. July 27, 2008
there's enough ham out here to keep American idle going for 50 years!.
travis | 2:37 p.m. July 27, 2008
does anybody know how long the wait is to get a ticket ?????
Anonymous | 2:43 p.m. July 27, 2008
I would love to see another Utahn make it big on AI. It has been (and still is)
so fun to watch David Archuleta perform. He is just amazing. Good luck to all
the serious competetitors!
billy | 2:47 p.m. July 27, 2008
ya, how long is the wait down at the EnergySolutions Arena to get a wristband
>>>
Anonymous | 3:46 p.m. July 27, 2008
I got there about eight o'clock this morning, and no kidding it was exactly
thirty minutes from the time I got out of my car until I got back in. The line
was SHORT.
jimmy Z | 5:07 p.m. July 27, 2008
This is cool. I love American Idol.I am glad that
American Idol is in SLC for some tryouts.
American Idol is in SLC for some tryouts.
Very sick | 6:26 p.m. July 27, 2008
Anyone infected with American Idol fever really is sick. Very sick.
Julie Monson | 6:31 p.m. July 27, 2008
FOX-13 just did a cute live shot... Happy Joe Wren. It looks like there were
several thousand auditioners today!
jomo | 7:12 p.m. July 27, 2008
We walked in at 10:00 am and went straight to the desk, got out wristband and
went home... no wait at all.
Anonymous | 7:13 p.m. July 27, 2008
Oh, for the days of Chuck Barris, a large gong, and Gene, Gene the dancin'
machine.
Tanya | 8:44 p.m. July 27, 2008
I stood in line since 4am and got really close to the front of the line.
I'm so excited and I'm also home sick. I come from Honolulu Hawaii and
want to make my family and myself proud.
Mahalo Nui,
Tanya
Mahalo Nui,
Tanya
Just for fun! | 9:40 p.m. July 27, 2008
I went to SLC and got a wristband to tryout today. I went at 10:30, and like
jomo, I walked right up to the table, got a band, and went home. It took all of
about 1 minute. The reality is that most people that tryout on Tuesday
won't make it past the first round, but hey! Why not enjoy the unique
experience that we will have just giving it a shot and being in that
environment. I hope all of you that are trying out enjoy yourselves and have a
fun ride! Good luck!
ddl | 12:37 a.m. July 28, 2008
Grrr, I want to read these comments but the dumb site won't open them!
Argh!
Works too much 4 Idol Spotlight | 1:06 a.m. July 28, 2008
I worked a 12 1/2 hr shift at work that eventually got out at 4:15am. I drove by
the Arena to see if the line was getting larger. Even though, by body was
begging for sleep I parked my scooter and stood in line. I'm very curious
what the producer(s) are searching for this year!
Anonymous | 7:08 a.m. July 28, 2008
Good luck to all the Utah hopefuls. It's fun seeing Utah talent on Idol,
Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance.
Anonymous | 9:29 a.m. July 28, 2008
I'd watch AI if part of the criteria was composing and performing your own
music. That would provide great entertainment AND meaning. I'd like to see
someone up there who has something to say.
Hey | 1:27 p.m. July 28, 2008
You know what anonymous . . . that is great that you would watch if composing
was a criterion. But guess what? Tens of millions of people watch the way it is.
So I don't think they'll be hurting when you don't tune in.
tv lineup | 3:42 p.m. July 28, 2008
Fox has '24' & House... everything else they show is crap.
The Authority | 4:18 p.m. July 28, 2008
Man, I wish this show would go away.
Hint to Authority | 4:38 p.m. July 28, 2008
See the big box in front of your face, it may be black, it may have moving
pictures on it. Now, probably on your lap is this little item with lots of
buttons on it, unless you are my 82 year old mother in law and only watch one
station, you take the hand thing with buttons, and push the up and down arrow.
POOOOFFFFFF, it goes away!!!! OH, and when you are forced to turn on this
little screen and the only place you can go is to Deseret News and the only
stories you get are about American Idol, you can go to your web browser and find
the whole wide world out there. You are free, you don't have to watch just
that show, you don't have to read only about that show, it will go away.
But, part of going away, is if you go away.
Dave Baichu | 4:42 p.m. July 28, 2008
Every one just want to see David Archuleta perform!!!!!NOT DAVID COOK
Farce | 4:41 p.m. July 28, 2008
It's nothing more than a FARCE just like 75% of the reality shows on TV
today. Dream on everyone, while FOX gets rich off from your viewership, and the
advertisements they get a ton for. Real reality, common sense, dedication, are
all gone by the wayside in favor of something called FANTASY. Media doesn't
blow my skirt in the air with their HYPE. Get real folks.
MoJules | 4:41 p.m. July 28, 2008
I doubt that many of the kids that auditioned are reading this, but please,
don't look for the easy way out. Get an education or some training in a
skill, it is not a real world out there when it comes to the arts and sports
profession. It is pretty bad when people are waiting for the pot at the end of
the rainbow, trust me, it isn't there, you have to create it.
Changes? | 4:50 p.m. July 28, 2008
I am interested in seeing if they will make any changes to the format. Simon
said that there needs to be drastic changes in how it is done and I agree with
anonymous that making the contestants compose and perform a song would make it
much better and make it more of contest to find muscicians and not jsut someone
who can sing. I think with how crazy Simon is that this season will have quite a
few changes in it. I still won't watch it but When one of the producers
says it is getting old and needs changes then you know something is going to
happen and it will be something big. I think they should do something like So
You Think You Can Dance does where they make the contestants do differnet
genres. That would shake things up. It would show a lot of versatility. Oh well.
Hopefully Simon can mix things up and keep viewers on their toes.
Steve - Re: Just for Fun! | 5:04 p.m. July 28, 2008
You shouldn't try out for "Idol" just for kicks, you should be
serious about it if you're going to try out. I mean what if you make it
onto the show and into the final 24 or 12 and a singing career isn't what
you really want. Only those who really want this as a career should try out.
But even as I say that, there's David Cook... he only went to the tryouts as a support to his brother and threw his own name into the ring on a lark and what happens? He ends up winning the whole thing. Although he also happened to want it as a career so it worked out.
But even as I say that, there's David Cook... he only went to the tryouts as a support to his brother and threw his own name into the ring on a lark and what happens? He ends up winning the whole thing. Although he also happened to want it as a career so it worked out.
Granny5 | 5:15 p.m. July 28, 2008
If someone wants to show their talent, or lack of, let them. It is a free
country afterall. The naysayers just need to take care of themselves and let
everyone else alone. These people stood in line and deserve some respect for
that alone. Me, I have no talent, wouldn't try out for anything, but have
the sense to allow others to do what they want without putting them down.
Susan | 9:12 p.m. July 28, 2008
I don't think I can watch Season 8 since David Archuleta will not be there.
He will be greatly missed on American Idol.
Porter Rockwell | 10:31 p.m. July 28, 2008
Very interesting that the audition was held on a Sunday morning. You don't
suppose that there were alot of Young Men & Women (as well as adults)
missing from church that day?
accord | 12:30 a.m. July 29, 2008
I am so going to miss David Archuleta performing on season 8. Dang.
mom | 6:15 a.m. July 29, 2008
no audition sunday. only getting bands & tickets. that goes through
tuesday morning. so there is plenty of time for church. for anyone.
Rachel | 6:52 a.m. July 29, 2008
I am so going to miss David Archuleta too! I hope that he's goin to perform
on season 8 on the elimination night hehe. =D
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