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- deadbaby, on 01/10/2008, -10/+136If you watched season 1 to 6 you're already an idiot. Why stop now?
- WordsnCollision, on 01/10/2008, -7/+88Never watched it, never will... and have zero regrets. Dugg anyway :o)
- ashmael, on 01/10/2008, -1/+59Wow, this article could have been so much simpler.
6 Reasons to Avoid American Idol Season 7: the first six seasons. - inactive, on 01/10/2008, -10/+59This is like a teenage girl and soccer mom show, why are we criticizing it? Its not made for people with our tastes, so don't watch it. I know that its the most popular show ever or whatever, but thats because that demographic is the largest. The article says they should alter the show, but the current form works for their target demographic. Why ***** with the formula.
Oh well, whatever, tough *****. We will have our content like Lost, Heroes, and Jericho. The American Idol demographic probably thinks these shows we like are nerdy, but there will always be people who disagree with you, so just watch what you want to and let them watch what they want and don't judge them!
I mean yeah, I think American Idol is pretty terrible, but its not made for me. So January 31 bitches! - Kurdt67, on 01/10/2008, -7/+42Agreed all around. American Idol is so uncool I don't even know where to start...
- inactive, on 01/10/2008, -10/+30This show is a total joke and it shows how pathetic the American tv viewing audience has become
- tl1fan, on 01/10/2008, -7/+27yup it's probably time for them to retire American Idol
- MoneyShot, on 01/10/2008, -2/+17"You can't ignore it." Watch me.
- z3021017, on 01/10/2008, -2/+15I find the initial screening of contestants by the judge panel in different cities WAY more interesting than all the other crap that follows.
- inactive, on 01/11/2008, -0/+10well the shows origins are from the UK, and pretty much every other country has a version of *********** idol but as ***** usual blame US for every culture *****
- ViRaZ, on 01/10/2008, -5/+15What about those binding contracts for the contestants? You basically get ass raped into what ever Fox wants you to do.
- theNazz, on 01/10/2008, -4/+14American Idol is nothing more than the new "Star Search"...
- Urusai, on 01/10/2008, -2/+12I can ignore it. Dugg down for telling me WTF I can't do.
- skunkman62, on 01/11/2008, -1/+11reason #1 not to watch: ITS AMERICAN IDOL FOR CHRIST SAKES!
- lava, on 01/10/2008, -6/+15I consider myself a pretty educated, sensible geek. I read XKCD, spend the majority of my day programming and talking about code, I read all the time and I love shows that make you think, such as Arrested Development. However, I watch American Idol because I ***** love singing. I play the guitar and I love going karaoking. So there bitches.
- GhostyBoy, on 01/10/2008, -4/+12I was with you until "We will have our content like Lost, Heroes, and Jericho."
How about those of us who have given up television completely, on account of it sucking beyond all comprehension? - bubbles19518, on 01/10/2008, -0/+7I like how a reason not to watch the show is that they put the contestants through "sweatshop tryouts". If your stupid enough to wait in line for two days for a gay 5 minute tryout, you deserve everything that comes with it.
- Ramble, on 01/10/2008, -1/+8Reason #7: Because uncouth feckless morons watch the same thing for 7 seasons, do you really want to be lumped into that group?
- sinurgy, on 01/11/2008, -0/+7American Idol is one massive festering target yet somehow this article still missed it. Buried for not being able to hit off a tee!
- Misinformant, on 01/10/2008, -0/+6Do you really need FIVE reasons?
I only needed one.
"It's American-f***ing-Idol"
And if that's not enough; "the show is meant for 15-year-old girls" - xOKxWhy, on 01/10/2008, -2/+8If you like it, watch it. If you don't like it, don't watch it. Pretty simple if you ask me.
- inactive, on 01/11/2008, -2/+7Uhh, you realize that the people that created that show are the same ones responsible for the ***** that's on the radio now. And the free A&R masses wait in line for 2 days for a chance to become more of that radio *****.
The one and only American Idol show I saw there was this long-haired guy named Bo Bice singing Whipping Post, but sadly he didn't win, and he was the most talent I've ever known of on there.
If you want to support a person with real talent then you should try watching Austin City Limits on PBS. - brendoman, on 01/10/2008, -5/+10I hate this show and other reality shows because I can't even begin to list all the QUALITY shows that have been canceled thanks to these ratings juggernauts. Hell, I blame the people who watch as well. Bastards.
- clark24, on 01/10/2008, -0/+5I only watch the auditions. I can't stand the actual competition.
- WhoDoneIt, on 01/11/2008, -0/+5So I took a look at your "cousin" who turns out to be a girl who finished 8th place. Haley Scarnato, a female, not male, was the 8th place finisher. Must be a close cousin of yours. You certainly must be proud of him.
- ChefEspeff, on 01/10/2008, -0/+5I can't believe they didn't the fact that all of the "hilariously bad" people try to be bad knowing they will get a spot on TV. That's what annoys me most about the show.
- gudnbluts, on 01/10/2008, -0/+5That's what I like about it. I stop watching it once they get past the auditions, but I enjoy the Christians-to-the-lions aspect of the talentless loudmouths finding out that the world doesn't revolve around them. It's cruel, it's base, it's fun.
- bullcutter, on 01/11/2008, -0/+5if it didn't make you think then its because you can't.... and whats therefore the quintissential TV show for you, survivor or big brother?
- inactive, on 01/11/2008, -4/+9So, because this silly article says so, it is time to retire what is the most profitable show (in terms of percentages) in the HISTORY of television ?
- bullcutter, on 01/11/2008, -0/+4Dude, readin is for losers, yo. American Idol is clearly the pinnacle/apex of American Culture, just accept it.
Now sit back in your favorite chair, turn on the boob tube and let your de-education begin. - inactive, on 01/11/2008, -3/+7It is a BUSINESS you ***** idiot. The number 1 goal of ALL business is to maximize profits.
Not to mention, as an entertainment program, profits are pretty much determined by how successful you are at ENTERTAINING people.
So, why should a program that entertains millions and makes millions stop production?
No on in the world will EVER cater to you. You ar an outcast and always will be. No one in the world ever wants to be like you. People laugh at you. You ate your lnnch in the high school restroom. Get over yourself. - RP08, on 01/11/2008, -1/+5God Bless your soul.
- catalysis, on 01/10/2008, -0/+4The best part is watching the winners totally fail in the music industry.
Also to the author- The correct saying goes "Fool Me Once, Shame on You. Fool Me Twice. Fool Me - Won’t Get Fooled Again" - Soave, on 01/10/2008, -0/+4I only watch American Idol during the audition week for the people who sing really badly. Good entertainment right there. Once they choose the good singers, it's boring.
- likeyehokwhatev, on 01/10/2008, -0/+3Can't ignore it? I beg to differ
- EvilAnimator, on 01/11/2008, -0/+3Reality and talent shows are for mouth-breathing unwashed morons.
- meez, on 01/10/2008, -2/+5Shows like this generate so much popularity, when shows like Firefly, Veronica Mars, Futurama, Family Guy have faced the axe. Some aren't so lucky to return either :(.
- brjndr, on 01/10/2008, -11/+14I consider myself a pretty intelligent person, but American Idol is my guiltiest pleasure. It's better than a lot of drama TV, because among the masses you see some people with real talent. I'd rather support a person with real talent trying to make it than a trashy celebrity who doesn't deserve to be on TV.
- skinturtle, on 01/11/2008, -0/+3No..you are just getting old like me..and time is flying past at an exponential rate.
- hazardperry, on 01/11/2008, -0/+3"Love it or hate it, you can't ignore it"
I disagree. - Boyler360, on 01/11/2008, -4/+7I have 2 reasons not to watch American Idol;
1. My left testicle
2. My right testicle
Enough? - MasterPlayer, on 01/10/2008, -0/+3My friends talk about American Idol every single time a new episode goes on. :| I need new friends...
- xXGeechXx, on 01/10/2008, -0/+3I'm pretty sure if you still watch it you don't need 5 reasons tot ell you not to watch it.
- Daiken, on 01/10/2008, -0/+3I missed the first season cause I never heard about it. I watched the second season cause it was coming. Thought it was good, so I watched half of the 3rd and a bit of the 4th and then I just stopped. The person I wanted to win never won so I didn't care. Not to mention there should only be ONE real Idol. Seems cheap having it every year. But I have to admit, some of the winners do manage to put out a few catchy tunes. Kelly Clarkson is still better than everyone after her by and far.
- inactive, on 01/11/2008, -0/+3Of course what is even more pathetic is ***** users who spend all day on digg yet somehow look down on others for a show they enjoy.
Dont like it, dont watch it (I dont). But dont think you are better than others because they do. - Spoomeister, on 01/11/2008, -0/+3What I want to see is an American Gladiators / American Idol crossover.
Don't you want to see one of those tone-deaf auditioners get the ***** beat out of them with a foam rubber stick? - sporktek, on 01/10/2008, -1/+4Who needs 5?
- bullcutter, on 01/11/2008, -0/+3... at least there's south park, family guy and the simpsons ... but with those three exceptions I would say TV has unquestionably hit a newfound low, and that was _before_ the writer's strike.
- spucky, on 01/11/2008, -1/+4I'm only up to number 2 on your list of things to do before you die, but I'm young - I have time.
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