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Posted: Jan 18th, 2007 02:39 am |
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I know macca... sometimes they seem so mean, but you gotta figure that's what's selling the show (to somebody.....) so all the nice stuff is probably on the cutting room floor.
I don't like the audition shows myself, but I do watch them simply to hear the spoose crack up. I can't wait for the real singing to begin! Woo Hoo! For the record, I think I'm gonna skip "Abba" week. 
Some of the people on tonight's show seemed to be "mentally challenged" and I do think that's going a bit far.
Councilman Crawford would probably say that it is a "parent's duty" to tell their kids whether or not they are Idol material so I blame the mamas and daddys for the other bad singers!!! Don't worry DC, I already told my kids that they sound like a bunch of wailin' banshees, so I'm doing my job!!! 
There was a brother and sister who both made it through. I thought they were great!
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Posted: Jan 18th, 2007 11:05 am |
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Yeah, Crackah, I did see the brother and sister and was glad they both made it. Simon still gave her a hard time... Of course, I'm sure it is to the show's advantage to set up this scenario with siblings.... I just think it's a very manipulative show, (in addition to being mean-spirited) and at this point I'm not a fan....
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Posted: Jan 18th, 2007 11:39 am |
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That's ok Macca! Maybe they'll have some good talent on later in the season and we can watch together!
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Posted: Jan 18th, 2007 02:21 pm |
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Macca, I felt the same last year when The Trio insulted all those kids. To be sure, those horrible antics are all part of the act and the kids know it going in. I think some try to see just how weird they can be. OK, so I know that I'm forty-SOMETHING, but the thing that concerns me is the reaction of the TV veiwing audience. While we know that some of it is not for real, there's an underlying message that poking fun at the underdog(less talented, most unattractive, tallest, fattest, nerdiest, shyest) is accepted and even rewarded. Very bothersome. I must say,though, that later in the season the show is enjoyable. Great talent, good Cinderella.
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Posted: Jan 23rd, 2007 03:57 pm |
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FatPappy wrote: Pappy saw a good movie last night. The Illusionist. Not at all what I expected. Good story, good characters, no overwhelmin' special effects.
Got "The Illusionist" for my Birthday Pappy. GREAT movie!!!! Thanks for the recommendation!!!!
It was a wonderful story. The lighting and cinematography was beautiful too! Sorta gave you the feel of an old handcranked silent movie, but better.
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Posted: Jan 23rd, 2007 04:42 pm |
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| You is welcome, Crackah. Glad you liked it.
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Posted: Jan 24th, 2007 01:09 am |
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Cracker Jax wrote:
The lighting and cinematography was beautiful too! Sorta gave you the feel of an old handcranked silent movie, but better.
CRACKAH!!! YOU ARE ONLY 29!!! HOW IN THE HECK DO YOU KNOW ABOUT "HANDCRANKED SILENT MOVIES"???? ♥♥♥
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Posted: Jan 24th, 2007 01:18 am |
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I learned about those handcranked silent flicks from my great great grandpappy!! 
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Posted: Jan 25th, 2007 02:53 am |
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| Several years ago, I made a point of seeing all of the movies nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. Feeling the urge to do that again this year. How many of you have them and have anything to report?
“Babel”
“The Departed”
“Letters from Iwo Jima”
“Little Miss Sunshine”
“The Queen”
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Posted: Jan 25th, 2007 11:09 am |
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macca wrote:
Several years ago, I made a point of seeing all of the movies nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. Feeling the urge to do that again this year. How many of you have them and have anything to report?
“Babel”
“The Departed”
“Letters from Iwo Jima”
“Little Miss Sunshine”
“The Queen”
OOOPPPPPSSSS!!!!
I MEANT to say "How many of you have seen them and have anything to report?" ♥♥♥
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Posted: Jan 25th, 2007 11:57 am |
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Macca, I don't HAVE them NOR have I SEEN them!!!!
I did see previews for "Little Miss Sunshine" and it looked like a good one. Great cast of characters anyway.....
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Posted: Jan 25th, 2007 11:59 am |
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Chris Daughtry.... Free concert downtown in Hamburger Square on March 23rd. Couldn't pay me to fight that crowd! Proud of the boy for staying true to his hometown though!!!!
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Posted: Jan 25th, 2007 01:03 pm |
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Cracker Jax wrote:
Chris Daughtry.... Free concert downtown in Hamburger Square on March 23rd. Couldn't pay me to fight that crowd! Proud of the boy for staying true to his hometown though!!!!
I heard The Fat Pappy Band was going to open for him...........Play it Pappy.....
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Posted: Jan 26th, 2007 11:10 am |
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The Super Bowl's not just a game - it's an enterprise
1. Over the last five years, which company had the most seconds of commercial airtime during the Super Bowl?
A. Pepsi
B. Anheuser-Busch
C. Ford Motor Co.
D. Doritos
2. Which previous halftime performer had experienced the greatest increase in album sales after the Super Bowl?
A. Justin Timberlake
B. Paul McCartney
C. U2
D. No Doubt
3. With a rating of 49.1 percent, the 1982 Super Bowl is the most-watched Super Bowl of all time and the fourth-highest rated television program since 1961. Which show did not rank ahead of this rating?
A. Final episode of "Seinfeld"
B. "Dallas" - "Who shot J.R?"
C. Final episode of "Roots"
D. Final episode of "MASH"
4. Which show following the Super Bowl ranks highest in recent years?
A. "The Simpsons" in 2005
B. "Survivor: All-Stars" in 2004
C. "Alias" in 2003
D. "Malcolm in the Middle" in 2002
5. Which industry ranked among the highest amount of advertising seconds over the last 5-6 years during the Super Bowl?
A. Beer
B. Soft Drinks
C. Automotive
D. Motion pictures
6. Who is expected to appear in a Super Bowl commercial this year?A. Bill Cosby
B. Nemo from "Finding Nemo"
C. Kevin Federline
D. Bob Dole
7. Which items see the largest annual spike in sales before the Super Bowl?A. Light Beer
B. Tortilla Chips
C. Frozen Pizza
D. Regular Cola
8. Which advertiser will be making its return to the Super Bowl after a long hiatus?A. Reebok
B. Yahoo
C. Heinz
D. Coca-Cola
9. When U2 took the stage in Super Bowl XXVI, what onstage attraction occurred while they performed?
A. Paul McCartney joined them for a performance of "Come Together."
B. A giant sheet was propped up behind them as names scrolled down them.
C. Bono was raised by a mechanical platform, holding him over the fans on the field.
D. Pictures of the victims of Sept. 11 and their families were displayed on the scoreboard nearby.
10. Who is considered, by many critics, to have put on the greatest National Anthem performance of all time at the Super Bowl?
A. Whitney Houston in 1991
B. Neil Diamond in 1987
C. Kathie Lee Gifford in 1995
D. Backstreet Boys in 2001
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Posted: Jan 26th, 2007 12:04 pm |
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Ok... I'll go out on a limb and guess the answers.....
- B
- A
- C
- B
- D
- C
- B
- A
- B
- A
Did I even get 1 answer correct???
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