Generally when people rave about a TV show my reaction is, "Sorry, don't have the time." You might think I mean that I don't have the time because my life is filled with meaningful things (which it is, kind of, I mean I do other stuff besides washing sheets) but it is more because I already watch too much TV. Granted I watch most of it online and almost all of it several days or even weeks late, but I still watch a lot. Between Lost, Desperate Housewives (don't judge), Scrubs, The Office, and 30 Rock, how am I supposed to squeeze anything else in? Plus the occasional episode of House that Matt makes me watch. Luckily most of my other favorites have been canceled. (Pushing Daisies, anyone? Veronica MARS, for heaven's sake?!)
But I've now watched 2 performance episodes of American Idol in a row. I even watched them live, using my TV. It's almost unheard of. I watched it 2 weeks ago because I had read an article on the plane about it and wanted to check out, first and most importantly, Michael Jackson Night, and second, the tattoo-sleeved girl from Utah. Then I watched it last week because hello, Opry Night! Matt doesn't want me to get into American Idol, because then I monopolize the TV which is also the computer. But I like the company while he's at Mutual on Tuesdays, plus our antenna is broken so I don't trust the DVR, and then it's not like I can stop watching an episode in the middle.
I'm not addicted or anything--not that it can't happen--but it's kind of fun to watch the performances and judges live. In HD, so I can enjoy the pancake makeup without the limitations of that pesky camera.
What would you do? (If you answer "get a new antenna" then we are definitely on the same page.)
11 comments:
Harry and Dawn were so into American Idol when they were living here with us.
But I have to confess I could never see the allure.
But I would love to watch House with Matt - that's a show I haven't watched much, but when I do, it's usually good. (I think it reminds me of the old ER from eons ago.)
I started watching American Idol this season- I blame my roommate because she loves it.
Personally I love watching just to see Paula's reaction to the performance. Especially if she gets up and starts swaying!
I would keep watching. With the help of a new antenna of course. It is hard not to get attached to the singers you like.
I've never really watched American Idol, but when I was in New Zealand we watched New Zealand Idol religiously, and let's just say New Zealand doesn't have quite the number of people to choose from that the US does.
You really need to see Veronica's post about Adam Lambert's horrible, horrible Johnny Cash cover. Ugh, ugh, ugh. It makes me sick. And scared. I can't watch AI.
According to Randy Jackson, that version of RoF was inspired by your man Jeff Buckley.
And I have to be honest, I felt pretty uncomfortable watching RoF the first time. Then I watched it at least 2 more times on YouTube to try to figure out what I didn't like. I think it's that Adam is just unappealing to me. I didn't mind the song. whooooaaaa whooooaaaa it BURNS it BURNS! haha.
Speaking of uncomfortable...I can't listen to Paula. She is too, too awkward.
Love it! Unfortunately, we haven't had TV for about two years! I haven't tried to watch it online...I'll be calling you for instructions!
I liked watching A. idol except for the commercials. But I'm on about the same schedule as you, I just have too many shows on the internet and not enough time to get them all watched. And I watched some episodes of Desperate Housewives and thought it was interesting, but i don't have the time. Oh, and not bad at all like I'd heard it was from somewhere.
Season 7 (previous) of Am.Idol was as good as it gets. You've got 2 mormons, an Aussie, an Irish girl, a gay stripper, a black homeless girl who went from rags to riches, another black girl with a baby who could use a little extra $$, a cowgirl, and a midwestern bartender who won! I saw the concert! It was amazing. Yes, it was. I refuse to watch any more seasons because it can only go downhill from there.
amen to veronica mars! so sad. and yes to paula being awkward. lights are on. NO ONE is home.
Very sad about Pushing Daisies.
My brother introduced me to Pushing Daisies while I was in Modesto and I loved it. So sad it's canceled.
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