American Idol: Paula Makes Some Predictions

oscardahl · 04-01-2008, 06:00 AM

Paula Abdul isn't really taken seriously by anyone, except singers needing praise after a poor performance. In this way, Paula plays a key role on American Idol. She shifts the awkwardness from the singers onto her. If three judges ripped a singer's performance apart right in a row, the viewing audience would feel bad watching the contestant try to deal with such criticism. Paula not only provides the (often) lone voice of positivity, she generally makes a scene while giving off that positivity. Not a big scene – just Paula being Paula. This is comforting to the average viewer. Given Paula's usual inability to speak ill of American Idol contestants, I was surprised when I found out today that Paula had made her final four predictions for this season.

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justcuzifeltlikechangingthis · 04-01-2008, 10:59 AM

with the fans doing the voting it doesn't really matter who she picks as being her favorites, that and the fact that she never has a bad word to say about any of them she is probably the only judge that I would be ok with making her top 4 predictions.

TheEditor · 04-01-2008, 11:26 AM

Well, three of them are in my top 5, so close enough. I think it's interesting that, this season, the guys are probably going to dominate in the end. I could actually envision the four remaining guys making the final four.

Linus92 · 04-01-2008, 12:20 PM

I agree, TheEditor. It seems that the guys might just be able to outdo the ladies this season, unlike past seasons. Surprisingly, I agree with Paula's predictions-for the most part. I, too, would switch Carly with Brooke. It makes more sense, and I think she appeals more to most people. If Jason can step up his game, though, I don't think an all male final four is impossible. Paula's opinions may be a bit influential, but I don't think many people will actually take her predictions to heart. She is, after all, the 'least credible' judge. I still like her though. It's always nice to get some positive input.

DelorisMartin2 · 04-01-2008, 12:39 PM

David Cook IS the "star" that Simon is asking the public to vote as a winner. He has been solid each week, showing creativity, preparation and his love of the music. Hoping he continues......a credit to the show, finally!

GarnageHall · 04-01-2008, 12:56 PM

Wow, atleast once I agree with Paula. Good for her.

buddytvgina · 04-01-2008, 12:59 PM

I guess I could see Brooke in Carly's place but because I like Carly more as a person, I hope Paula's predictions are right. A guy is totally going to win this season. None of the girls really have what it takes to succeed in this industry. Yeah, maybe Brooke will get a deal out of this but I still say that I can find girls on every college campus with her level of talent.

GarnageHall · 04-01-2008, 12:59 PM

And after that Top4, I think it's anybodys ballgame. All of them have allready showed that they could be a American Idol.

GarnageHall · 04-01-2008, 01:47 PM

Carly is doing Jolene tonight, which should be great.

JohnFramme2 · 04-01-2008, 01:48 PM

I see David Cook, Brooke White, Kristy Lee Cook, David Archuleta in the top four. I know most have written off Kristy Lee, but if she keeps getting stronger while others make mistakes, she'll get there.

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04-01-2008, 06:00 AM	#1
oscardahl Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: , , . Posts: 1,449,703	Paula Abdul isn't really taken seriously by anyone, except singers needing praise after a poor performance. In this way, Paula plays a key role on American Idol. She shifts the awkwardness from the singers onto her. If three judges ripped a singer's performance apart right in a row, the viewing audience would feel bad watching the contestant try to deal with such criticism. Paula not only provides the (often) lone voice of positivity, she generally makes a scene while giving off that positivity. Not a big scene – just Paula being Paula. This is comforting to the average viewer. Given Paula's usual inability to speak ill of American Idol contestants, I was surprised when I found out today that Paula had made her final four predictions for this season. To read the rest, click here.

04-01-2008, 10:59 AM	#2
justcuzifeltlikechangingthis Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 97	with the fans doing the voting it doesn't really matter who she picks as being her favorites, that and the fact that she never has a bad word to say about any of them she is probably the only judge that I would be ok with making her top 4 predictions.

04-01-2008, 11:26 AM	#3
TheEditor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,051,191	Well, three of them are in my top 5, so close enough. I think it's interesting that, this season, the guys are probably going to dominate in the end. I could actually envision the four remaining guys making the final four.

04-01-2008, 12:20 PM	#4
Linus92 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 118	I agree, TheEditor. It seems that the guys might just be able to outdo the ladies this season, unlike past seasons. Surprisingly, I agree with Paula's predictions-for the most part. I, too, would switch Carly with Brooke. It makes more sense, and I think she appeals more to most people. If Jason can step up his game, though, I don't think an all male final four is impossible. Paula's opinions may be a bit influential, but I don't think many people will actually take her predictions to heart. She is, after all, the 'least credible' judge. I still like her though. It's always nice to get some positive input.

04-01-2008, 12:39 PM	#5
DelorisMartin2 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	David Cook IS the "star" that Simon is asking the public to vote as a winner. He has been solid each week, showing creativity, preparation and his love of the music. Hoping he continues......a credit to the show, finally!

04-01-2008, 12:56 PM	#6
GarnageHall Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 81	Wow, atleast once I agree with Paula. Good for her.

04-01-2008, 12:59 PM	#7
buddytvgina Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,321,387	I guess I could see Brooke in Carly's place but because I like Carly more as a person, I hope Paula's predictions are right. A guy is totally going to win this season. None of the girls really have what it takes to succeed in this industry. Yeah, maybe Brooke will get a deal out of this but I still say that I can find girls on every college campus with her level of talent.

04-01-2008, 01:47 PM	#9
GarnageHall Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 81	Carly is doing Jolene tonight, which should be great.

04-01-2008, 01:48 PM	#10
JohnFramme2 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	I see David Cook, Brooke White, Kristy Lee Cook, David Archuleta in the top four. I know most have written off Kristy Lee, but if she keeps getting stronger while others make mistakes, she'll get there.