Mail Bag Update 4/26/07

It's interesting that you see the speck in the eyes of the AI producers & judges, yet you don't notice the log in your own..... Quite hypocritical of you to find fault with American Idol Gives Back because of the revenue generated by the show when it's revenue in your own pocket that fuels your selfishness via this website. As difficult as it is for me, I pray for you ~ have you not yet figured out that life here on earth is nothing in comparison to eternity? It must be awful to be so full of hate that the only way in which you find pleasure is by hurting others. That's a sad life.......that's why I pray for you ~ as difficult as it is. Your apparent lack of success is evident in the way you find fault with successful people and favor with the unsuccessful. Really not such unusual behavior though........it is human nature to bond with one's own kind. In the end, you justify this in your own selfish "because it makes me feel good" and "I get paid for it" attitude. So, it's understandable that you didn't like the AI Gives Back episode.............you operate in the "give it to me" mode, and you simply fail to comprehend this thing called "charity". It's too bad that you may not understand the pain or the scope of your actions until you meet your maker, and it's even worse that you are making a bed that your family will have to lie in, and pay for. I do pray that you will eventually reach emotional maturity and recognize the error of your ways ~ but also realize it will likely be too late to right the wrongs that will haunt the people you love the most (excluding yourself). Fueling such hate and anger is deplorable in the wake of the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech. Albeit on a much smaller scale, you're really no different than Cho..........taking down the innocent to satisfy your own selfish appetite. PS Do you have the personal fortitude to post this on your website? ..................that's what I thought, no big surprise.
-Kelli

I don't get it. We all know that the bullshit explanation on your home page about "why we do it" is just that, bullshit. So what is the real reason? Is your life so empty and meaningless that you can only be happy by making so many others unhappy? Is it the feeling of power you get from the fact that a bunch of mindless sheep follow your command? I'm pretty sure I could guess what your psychologist would say about that. I can think of another individual in history who had that kind of psychosis, and I'm sure Adolph is in hell watching your every move and cheering you on all the way. I would suggest you should just tell the truth. Let everyone know the REAL reason you created this site. Don't hide behind bullshit explanations about how you're trying to "make a more entertaining show" because your propaganda just pisses people off.
-R. Winters

You are fucking bitches, and I hope you rot in hell. You failed in your mission to stop idol, as simon is now coming back for sure. Since Sanjaya has been voted off, everyone left is at least decent. So, I have to say, FUCK YOU ASSHOLES-ROT IN HELL!
-Eric

I found your link through an article about Sanjaya being voted off. This is absolutely hilarious. It's actually made American Idol interesting. I never used to watch before. Keep it up!
-Lillian

YOU GUYS SHOULD REALLY STOP THIS STUPIDNESS. A LOT OF VIEWERS AREN'T ENJOYING THE WHOLE TRICK ON AMERICAN IDOL. THEY ARE LOSING THEIR VIEWERS AND THEY ALMOST LOST SIMON. GET IT STRAIGHT THIS SHOULD BE A FAIR COMPETITION. BACK OFF. SERIOUSLY.
-Bnagaoka

Sorry Sanjaya got the boot. I thought with Stern’s following, you were sure to make this happen. I was voting for Sanjaya as much as I could. I saw you on Letterman and I have to say, eww. You’re such a dork. At first I thought it was cute but then…I don’t know…you’re just a dorkwad. After seeing that interview I don’t think I will be supporting your idea anymore. I think you should have stayed anonymous. You should also check to see if you have Parkinson’s or smoke some weed before you do interviews to mellow out that nervous nodding thing you got going. I do wish you the best of luck.
-Jo

i just happened upon your site. i sincerely hope that your site is intended to be "tongue in cheak" in a world of many "perfections" and many "imperfections" there are always those who attempt (usually with humor) to direct the outcome of situations so as to , somewhat, direct the eventual outcome more to their liking, or perhaps just to inject a little intrigue into what might be just a situation of little importance in the vast realm of things. when it comes to singing competitions, most thinking people enjoy them for what they are. We each will be influenced by our ingrained feelings and musical preferences, and, the randys, the paulas and the simons of this world, oh and lets include the ryans, are just there to direct traffic. one should not take them too seriously. if they begin to take themselves too serious, the purpose of the competition will be compromised. any way, what i have tried to say, is each to their own and lets let it be what it will be. as for the 30 odd million collected, there really should be no discussion. any time we can help our fellow man, good on us.
-DS

IF YOU DON’T LIKE THE SHOW, JUST DON’T WATCH IT, BUT WHY RUIN IT FOR THE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WHO DO LIKE IT. IT’S CERTAINLY NOT DOING YOU ANY HARM. THAT’S WHY WE HAVE HUNDREDS OF TV CHANNELS ON CABLE AND SATTELITE, SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. YOU DON’T EVEN HAVE TO WATCH TV. DO YOU EAT FOOD YOU DON’T LIKE? DO YOU WEAR CLOTHES YOU DON’T LIKE? ARE YOU JUST MEAN EVIL PEOPLE? I DON’T GET IT.
-Rich

Like I said before, your website SUCKS and you will be fading into obscurity any time now. Howard Stern finally wised up and dropped your asses so you have no support. If you couldn't succeed with SANJAYA, what makes you think you ever will? You'll never be able to top your fifteen minutes of fame that he brought you and your stupid ass desperate cry for attention will shut down after you finally realize that. Of course you won't post this message because it's too fu$#ing honest, but you know I'm right. Suck it FAG. You lose!!
-Kevin

What the heck is wrong with you???? I am a big American idol fan, and you are ruining the show. I think Phil is the best singer. Jordan is definitely the worst, You most hated fan,
-Joe

Was it just me, or did anybody else think Terri Hatcher looked like Michael Jackson last night?
-Soni

After having read some of the e-mails posted on your website, I'm sorry to disappoint you with a positive message. I suspect there are many more supportive e-mails than negative, but they aren't nearly as entertaining. I love what you're doing. It's hilarious. And your site seems like the best place to vent my spleen a little. I read where Bono told the children (presumably of the US & the world) that impossible dreams are possible despite what they've been told by their parents and their teachers. I'm a teacher. If I didn't believe in aspiring to reach dreams, possible or seemingly impossible, this would be the last job in the world I'd take. Thanks, Bono. You idiot. Thanks. I feel better.
-Stew

I understand what you said about why you vote for the worst, yes it is very entertaining. A concern I have with that is what happens to their self esteem if they win the competition because of your votes. Do you really think that very many people will want to listen to their songs they make after the show is over? I think that by voting for the worst you are setting those people up for a huge humilliating disapointment in front of the whole country that will definately emotionally effect them. In my opinion you are hurting them more than the judges critisizm.
-Joe

Though I myself am not a worster, nor am I one who calls in to vote, I have to say the "Idol Gives Back" episode was the CHEESIEST thing I have ever seen (for what I actually saw of it). It was so bad that I kept flipping back and forth between the show and VH1's "I love the 80's 3D" (which is the definitive definition of Cheese). Sadly I spent more time watching VH1 (Those Casio calculator watches were COOL. I don't care what anyone else thinks). Thanks Idol for boring me to tears.
-Michael

VFTW have to be the largest assortment of losers ever assembled.
-D. Eves

OMG! I had to contact you in response to your comments about Phil "Dracula" Stacey! As you know, he is from Jacksonville, FL, as am I. I moved to Jax a few years ago, and have found it to be an intellectual wasteland and cultural vacuum. What's funny is that Phil fits the prototype of what I have lovingly labeled a "TJ" (Typical Jacksonvillian). He has all the features--shaved head, pale skin, sunken-in eyes, no personality--walks around like a zombie, usually they are covered in tattoos (though I can't tell if Phil has any), and they have a look of rage on their face like they would just tear your heart out and eat it if you looked at them the wrong way (I think this is the result of excessive meth use). Anyways, I just found it hilarious that you also noticed many of these same features in Phil, and I just wanted to let you know that it's not his fault--apparently, it's what Jacksonville does to people. Save yourself now, Phil--go back to Oklahoma!
-CS

I have read other posts from people who are so outraged by this website. People need to realize that this show is a joke to begin with. Think of all the people they let through to audition in the beginning (painful) weeks. These auditioner's have to go through producers to make it to the stage to audition in front of the judges - if this is supposed to be a singing competition then why put these people through to see the judges?? Ratings!! People eat up those obnoxious, funny performances that we know aren't "American Idol" material. If this show wasn't about ratings and only about talent, then why let those who are "not right for this competition" through? Because it IS about ratings! The people who make it through Hollywood week are supposedly the best of the best.. We've all seen from last season that the ones who are really are talented, make it! Even though they didn't win! The winner last season hasn't been heard from at all and most of the others have contracts (whether they should or not is another discussion..). So what does that tell us? It doesn't matter who wins and who doesn't. Most people know that Sanjaya probably should've been let go a long time ago, but isn't it fun to give the long shot a little nudge? Most of the people that were voted off in his place will be heard from again and honestly, they probably would've been let go eventually anyway.. I do understand why people are upset about this philosophy, but really, it's not doing any harm. This is a reality show that has nothing to do with real talent anyway - if people could understand that then maybe they wouldn't take what this website is doing so seriously.
-Jodi

Ha ha bitches, Sangina is gone and Phil is back. You guys are losers who have nothing beter to do than this shit. The only reason this is good is because you retards are voting constantly on Idol Gives Back night. Knock your crap off.
-Hillary

This is so pathetic. How sad it is to see what American society views as important these days. People are dying every day whether it be from War, disease, starvation, lack of Health coverage or any one of thousands upon thousands of worthy causes.It's heartbreaking to think about how many people in need could get the help they seek if others devoted one tenth of the time that they put towards stupid, mindless websites such as this one. This is pathetic and you all should be ashamed. Get a life.
-Phil