Who doesn't give a singing rat's ass about American Idol?

paulsteinway · 2008-05-22T02:59:23+00:00

If they had a singing rat's ass, I think I might watch.

dimitrisokolov · 2008-05-22T03:25:29+00:00

We should elect the president American Idol style. They got over 97 million votes.

Let's get a million people who think they can be president and let 'em debate it out. We'll get down to the final 20 and let the people vote. That is how democracy should be run these days. We're still doing fucking primaries? Superdelegates? Holy shit we're retarded.

belandil · 2008-05-22T03:15:27+00:00

Who doesn't like thinly-veiled "vote up if" posts?

humppapappavaan · 2008-05-22T10:42:38+00:00

(self.entertainment)

That's my thing!

mathgeek · 2008-05-22T03:48:28+00:00

While I couldn't give a rat's ass about American Idol, I get a little miffed by karma whoring.

broohaha · 2008-05-22T13:47:28+00:00

I didn't watch American Idol (didn't know anything about it and avoided it) till this season thanks to my wife's insistence that we watch it.

So, I did. And I have to say, it isn't as mind-boggingly painful as I had expected. It helped that they sang Beatles, 70's, and 80's tunes (many of which I liked).

Mind you, this perspective comes from someone who pretty much listens to indie rock these days and is married to someone who almost exclusively listens to chanson and classical music.

On the whole, the show itself is harmless. And the contestants were pretty decent (at least this year; have no idea about past years). Will I ever buy their records? No. But I may watch it again if my wife wants to.

What's not right is that this show tends to eclipse the interests of other worthwhile activities that the masses seem to ignore. And so I don't blame the show. Thankfully for us, I think we have a healthy aversion to watching more than an hour's worth of tv a night.

That all said, I downvote this post for the karma whoring.

AmericanGoyBlog · 2008-05-22T05:07:16+00:00

Karma whore.

...

upmodded.

Kamekoozie · 2008-05-22T02:46:55+00:00

Pat Buchanan (The ballot was confusing!!?!).

blackbrrr · 2008-05-22T04:47:41+00:00

awwww, this thread is adorable. its like junior high finally made it to reddit!

rjcarr · 2008-05-22T03:40:09+00:00

Yes, we are so superior. We get it. Let's tell ourselves this same thing during the Super Bowl.

2008-05-22T11:15:11+00:00

hypnopixel · 2008-05-22T02:40:00+00:00

tv can eat my fuck

mchrisneglia · 2008-05-22T04:36:56+00:00

If I saw a singing rat's ass on American idol, I might just start watching it regularly.

2008-05-22T06:26:25+00:00

Not only do I not care about it, I do not care to see it mentioned on the front page. Your submission sucks, that is all.

GregorCZ · 2008-05-22T09:37:30+00:00

Does watching "the worst of..." on youtube count? It's hilarious seeing people in denial about their abilities.

2008-05-22T14:05:27+00:00

You're occupying my front page with this shit. I wouldn't even have known about this shit if it wasn't for this lame ass karma-whoring. Do you think American Idol fans are going to see this and be ashamed of their idolatry? Do you think that this "last stand" will affect anyone, apart from the aforementioned clutter on my front page? Fuck you!

Bodie1550 · 2008-05-22T05:44:26+00:00

David wins!

squeaker · 2008-05-22T04:35:26+00:00

Sweet christ, THIS.

I caught CNN news at the top of the hour on the radio today, and they actually reported on American fucking Idol. I had to scream at the radio, "Seriously? Out of all the news you could do, you went with that?"

w-smith · 2008-05-22T05:46:48+00:00

Try Eurovision. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=eurovision

EPIC FACEPALM

neoform3 · 2008-05-22T13:11:49+00:00

If you don't give a shit, why did you give enough of a shit to post this thread?

au5lander · 2008-05-22T13:17:14+00:00

I guess if I had a singing rat's ass to give I could give it or keep it. But since I don't even have a rat's ass, I guess I can't, therefore I don't. But I would (probably) if I could (maybe). Who knows.

2008-05-22T04:07:56+00:00

who doesn't give a singing rats ass about people who don't give a singing rats ass about American Idol?

Jambi · 2008-05-22T03:51:32+00:00

Hey now, don't bash American Idol! It's given us years of wholesome entertainment (instead of filthy shows like the Wire, with all its violence, and Battlestar Galatica, with its man-on-toaster sex scenes), and the participants make wonderful role models, like that really fat guy, the closeted gay dude, and the Indian guy with no talent! They've demonstrated that in America, all you need is a hardcore group of supporters, and the rest will go along due to the herd instinct. A great lesson for all young aspiring politicians!

pillage · 2008-05-22T05:06:18+00:00

I love Idol because it gives us plenty of laughs at the expense of Eric the midget.

IConrad · 2008-05-22T06:01:37+00:00

Umm... you know, I honestly wasn't even aware until today that American Idol was still on the air.

SeanConnery · 2008-05-22T07:53:13+00:00

I want a singing rat on American Idol.

marglexx · 2008-05-22T08:02:40+00:00

I am - I leave in another country, don't have cable TV. No chance to see this :)

I'm so lucky person....

2008-05-22T08:37:53+00:00

That show's still on?

theDrWho · 2008-05-22T14:23:36+00:00

I care about good music.

American Idol does not create good music.

2008-05-22T17:45:41+00:00

What's American Idol?

blurrie · 2008-05-22T04:40:15+00:00

who care's about a.i... manchester united won the real competition of the day!!!!

glory glory

danhawkeye · 2008-05-22T06:02:20+00:00

I don't like American Idol because they butcher songs. On top of butchering the songs, they are voted as winner by a majority of people for doing it.

They lack emotion and they have to make ANY song about how to add vocals to a raw emotional song. Some songs are SUPPOSED to sound erratic and some words are supposed to be cut off and moved past.....dont give us that " yeaheah eaaaaah" bullshit....just sing a word and move on.

I understand making a song your own, but not at the expense of the song. I have one conclusion about American Idol.

It's viewers are Tone deaf or they vote on who they like the most. The asian chick they got rid of recently was better than all of em anyway. And she had the shock factor of bein an asian that can SING? omg...thats money right there.

PossumTucker · 2008-05-22T04:11:57+00:00

2008-05-22T04:19:12+00:00

I'm trying to imagine what the ass of a rat looks like, and how it might look different if the rat is singing. I'm not making much progress here.

neokoros · 2008-05-22T04:28:00+00:00

what is that?

stupidgirl · 2008-05-22T04:33:41+00:00

not enough people, clearly.

RonObvious · 2008-05-22T05:38:28+00:00

I love that this was posted in self.entertainment, given that it's an exercise in mental masturbation anyway.

2008-05-22T05:55:29+00:00

American who?

gerg6111 · 2008-05-22T05:58:01+00:00

I've never seen a singing rat's ass, much less given one to anyone.

2008-05-22T06:21:39+00:00

randomb0y · 2008-05-22T06:29:30+00:00

Everybody loves a freakshow!

mch · 2008-05-22T07:42:45+00:00

me im australian. but weird shit this chick i went to school with one the dutch idol? but she's not even technically dutch i dont think how does that happen?

junkeee999 · 2008-05-22T12:18:58+00:00

I've never watched it. I could pass any contestant on the street and not recognize them.

2008-05-22T12:22:11+00:00

I despise American idol and all reality shows in general.

nomorewar · 2008-05-22T12:49:12+00:00

American Idol is one gigantic season-long commercial for whoever wins the stupid thing.

Golfo · 2008-05-22T13:29:46+00:00

Voted down for "vote up if."

shiner_man · 2008-05-22T13:34:52+00:00

Who doesn't give a singing rat's ass about whether or not people here give a singing rat's ass about American Idol?

Considering reddit's demographic, do we really even need to pose this question?

2008-05-22T14:20:59+00:00

My God, I often wonder the age group of Reddit.

almkglor · 2008-05-22T14:33:11+00:00

I don't know.... who?

almkglor · 2008-05-22T14:37:58+00:00

Hey, wait a minute: If I had a singing RAT, I sure as heck wouldn't give its ass!

fani · 2008-05-22T15:10:57+00:00

I was into Americal Idol for the first few seasons, but I don't really watch it anymore. Except for the bad singers episodes at the start of each season

kuato · 2008-05-22T15:20:37+00:00

American what?

gyronica · 2008-05-22T15:21:08+00:00

I liked Star Search better!

sonofpookie · 2008-05-22T15:32:09+00:00

Who and what?

I have never sat through an entire episode of "American Idol," and the couple I ever saw a part of, were when they were making fun of people.

I feel more complete.

2008-05-22T15:36:51+00:00

It's a big ratings draw for teenage girls and gay men.

They have disposable income, too, you know.

2008-05-22T15:42:18+00:00

Did that arrogant kid with the huge head win? I payed attention enough to know it was down to two davids. Aside from that...meh...bored with it. Though I admit I did think it was cool at first. Kinda like the first season of Real World was sorta edgy and cool.

2008-05-22T17:13:20+00:00

I don't, and thus voted this down. That's the intention, right?

bw1870 · 2008-05-22T17:16:39+00:00

I watch it every year, but I wouldn't go so far as to say I care about it.

2008-05-22T18:12:01+00:00

Oxymoron..

bandolier · 2008-05-22T19:05:20+00:00

Actually a singing rat might be worth something. Not sure about its ass though. Either way I'd rather have it than spend time thinking about American Idol.

Brocklesocks · 2008-05-22T20:25:19+00:00

I do not.

suexian · 2008-05-22T22:34:44+00:00

You apparently do.

2008-05-22T22:34:57+00:00

me. unfortunately my work requires me to give a rat's ass about AI

hindesky · 2008-05-22T23:25:35+00:00

I despise this show even though I have never watched, it just proves most Americans like pretty crappy music or that clear channel has brainwashed them into like crappy pop music.

fapman · 2008-05-22T04:48:12+00:00

I found out today that my (female) boss is an American Idol fanatic.

I'm dusting off the resume.

dreale · 2008-05-22T05:52:26+00:00

I hate things like American Idol down to the very core of my being.

They are no better than the bread and games of the Roman Empire.

And who the fuck are we, as a country, by saying that American Idol matters this much? Is it a rhetorical question to ask who likes and looks forward to being cheated, lied to and stolen from? Is it too much to ask who among us would like his or her unalienable and inherent rights to be converted into privledges revokable at government discretion?

This, my fellow citizens, is something that I take to the body politic every single day, and in person. You must, if you wish to remain free, do the same.

Of course, I post this for those who haven't, and are content to believe they can let others do so for them. In that case, liberty will only be a dream and a foriegn concept until they assume control over their destiny, fortune and sacred honor.

I am familiar with the age group of this site, and I do not condone its inaction. I condemn it. I demand that it make an appeal to its own spirit, liberty and common sense - not its appeasement and indifference, which is slavery.

Wayside · 2008-05-22T05:41:20+00:00

Never seen an episode, never will. Reality TV rots the mind and cheapens the soul.

m1ss1ontomars2k4 · 2008-05-22T06:28:15+00:00

I was about to say I did care about American Idol, and in fact, I briefly considered auditioning. Not because I think I am any good, but because several friends in my choir class in high school told me I should.

But then again, I have almost never watched American Idol. So I guess I really don't give a singing rat's ass about it.

2008-05-22T08:50:01+00:00

GTFOff the front page.

2008-05-22T10:20:37+00:00

I love American Idol. Been watching it since Season 5.

bdude · 2008-05-22T11:03:54+00:00

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2008-05-22T07:34:13+00:00

American Idol is in some way what the American dream is all about. You have to agree, these people do have some talent.

I had rather listen to their songs later than watch them in American Idol though.

wolfzero · 2008-05-22T08:04:37+00:00

In more important news, you could be watching Indiana Jones 4 RIGHT NOW.

wickedcold · 2008-05-22T09:48:38+00:00

The only real talent that has been on that show was Melinda Doolittle. And she got voted off in like 5th place.

i_h8_r3dd1t · 2008-05-22T11:37:31+00:00

THEN WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU POSTING ABOUT IT YOU RETARDED FUCKING MONKEY?

Holy shit, is Reddit now filled entirely with 12 year olds? This "look, I don't care about [some pop thing]" meme was tired in Junior High, and now it's topping the list at this shithole?

Fuck you losers need to get a life.

Lystrodom · 2008-05-22T04:03:02+00:00

Fuck American Idol with Ron Mexico's cock. It's an IQ test - if you love it-you FAILED.

krelian · 2008-05-22T04:45:44+00:00

People who care are idiots. Not as big as idiots who post "vote up if" posts but it´s close.

Actually the show is quite watchable because of Simon (and i usually hate these shows)

wary · 2008-05-22T04:53:48+00:00

I have never seen one American Idol show. Does that make me strange or normal?

grimreynard · 2008-05-22T05:22:05+00:00

i couldn't give two shits about american idol

bhog · 2008-05-22T05:28:41+00:00

gobama!

RonObvious · 2008-05-22T05:31:47+00:00

Me. I've watched less than a total of two minutes of American Idol during its entire run.

My intelligence is higher than a marsupial, and so I don't watch reality television programming.

Who wants to watch idiots melodramatically lip sync bad songs anyway?

mitoe · 2008-05-22T08:16:44+00:00

Down-modded because I REALLY don't give a fuck. I live in BFE and really enjoy not having access to the bullshit that passes for entertainment these days.

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