CLEAN
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So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
I'm guessin' the concensus here is yes? That's ok - I've been given a bad time because I always watch it. Don't be shy, what do you think. And, don't worry, you won't hurt my feelings. 
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/25 21:22:11
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I watch the auditions... then switch off (well the UK version x factor) the good bit.. Simon Cowell is bringing a lot of the money back to the UK (he owns the tv production company SYCO also) . well maybe unless he's one of them lot who is paying less tax than his cleaner, not saying he is .. but there are plenty more at that lark. the bad bit... it's a MASSIVE advert for acts he is promoting, and he rakes in the money from the music + tv show + phone voting... e.g. the recent Christmas song.. if you bought any version of it including the original.. he bought rights to it = money in his pocket. He is a suit promoting what basically are singers, and normally imaged based ones at that.. he is about money NOT music.. gotta admit it's kinda funny he has credits on things, yet ya never seem him playing on stage etc. if you enjoy it , thats the main thing.. I do think he has a massively unfair advantage to promote acts compared to joe public and pretty much a monopoly.. It's actually quite sad some people just listen to what they hear and thats it and haven't explored other music, even if they find out they don't like it. this'll make you laugh > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZR1MPgk7IA and these 2 scary women... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZy7vhkOfcM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnrBC7HWzdA but here is my all time favourite , he's a chicken plucker.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZWYPx1VVoI
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/25 23:03:33
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Yes, you're a geek.
Then again, we're all geeks in one way or another. Look at my Avatar.
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/25 23:40:20
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If that's you in the avatar I'd have to say you don't look Greek, regardless of what TV shows you like to watch.
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/25 23:45:15
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So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol. No, and it doesn't make you French either... 
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/26 07:35:09
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I am sure that Socrates would watch American Idol if he were alive today, of course he would watch it in a cave. Therefore, by the transitive property of american idol that could make you greek.
You will know for sure if American Idol makes you a greek if you suddenly, and for no apparent reason, start saying "no coke, pepsi."
Or if you use Windex as a home remedy.
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/26 07:56:49
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Well if you mispelled geek I guess not. I think a geek would have spelled it right.
I don't want to watch the tube with ya though, geek or greek. Now if you wanna turn off that crap and collaborate on a tune....
Oh watch it...all in good fun.
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/26 08:56:49
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Not at all. The show can be quite riveting to watch.
Now if you go out and buy the albums, go to the promotion concerts, and actually like the performers. Well, in my eyes, that merits a whole different question.
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/26 08:59:22
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/26 09:07:51
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Personally I prefer 'Celebrity Come Dancing'...now there's compelling viewing, the Argentinian Tango can be a window to the very soul.
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/26 09:13:59
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Reece, thankfully smell-o-vision hasn't been invented yet..lol Jon.. them dance shows? yep not bad. as the weeks go on the dress material gets less..as they want your votes.. strange correlation that I still think John Sargent should have won
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/26 10:10:37
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so, i have to quit watching to collaborate? seems harsh. 
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CLEAN
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/26 10:12:27
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I should edit "greek" - just too funny.
I didn't see it until just a few minutes ago.
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/26 10:15:18
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/26 10:15:36
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ORIGINAL: CLEAN
I should edit "greek" - just too funny.
I didn't see it until just a few minutes ago.
LOL Nah, leave it... That kind of thing I do by myself regularly... Nice to know I'm not the only one...
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/26 11:59:52
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ORIGINAL: CLEAN
so, i have to quit watching to collaborate?
seems harsh.
that's entirely up to you.. Notice the links I posted were really bad? that was intentional.. you honestly think the judges sit thru ALL the auditions? they only pick the very good or very bad ones, from the researchers and normally they have a sob story attatched to them.. e.g. family illness about how their aunt dorris signed them up for it, then died... etc. It's business, well for Cowell at the end of the day.. do you hear any of his acts amassing loads of money ? just put it that way. It makes a mockery of people who pay their dues making music in some ways. Right, lets sign up Jon for it.. although we have to invent some tripe story about how he lost his dog last week, he single handedly saved 200 peoples lives etc etc.
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/26 15:23:53
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ORIGINAL: Jonbouy
Personally I prefer 'Celebrity Come Dancing'...now there's compelling viewing, the Argentinian Tango can be a window to the very soul.
You have a point there!
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/26 23:01:20
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ORIGINAL: Fog
Right, lets sign up Jon for it.. although we have to invent some tripe story about how he lost his dog last week, he single handedly saved 200 peoples lives etc etc. or he could be a non-white single mother. (see, i said "white", so it's not racist.)
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/27 00:41:08
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ORIGINAL: space_cowboy
What is american idle?
The economy?
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/27 00:42:45
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lets sign up Jon for it.. although we have to invent some tripe story How about how he hobbles along without 8.3 and it's 27-FEB-2009 already (in sunny old England)?
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/27 00:44:08
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(see, i said "white", so it's not racist.) Jack, are you sure you're the EX-cynic?
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/27 06:32:31
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I watch it - and I'm not ashamed.
Okay maybe I'm a little ashamed. But I'm a total sucker for some reality shows (i.e. Survivor, Top Chef, Rock of Love). Although if DVR's didn't exist there's no way I would ever cath any of these shows.
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/27 07:22:02
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ORIGINAL: bapu
(see, i said "white", so it's not racist.)
Jack, are you sure you're the EX-cynic? it's kind of like being an ex-alcoholic....
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/27 07:56:56
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ORIGINAL: CLEAN
so, i have to quit watching to collaborate?
seems harsh.
After realizing how much you enjoy the program it does seem harsh and that's not good. So, nevermind and I also didn't consider all the commercials...surely enough time there to handle some recording time. Well you're not a geek and watching still allows recording time...you're good to go! lol
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/27 10:14:39
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I'm a total sucker for some reality shows (i.e. Survivor, Top Chef, Rock of Love).
that's the thing though, how many shows ARE reality shows though. I mean we have things here, where it shows people doing their job or their life style. 3 things that come to mind Trawler men, A life of Grime and Paddington Green.. "no hungry for fame because I've been on tv" people.. So they are far removed from the other sort. It's sad in the fact that teens see that as a way to get a job in the future..e.g. marry a footballer or someone in music etc. or sell stories to the tabloids, I guess it's always been there, but now it's far more wide spread. Although I did watch Kitchen Nightmares USA yesterday. I think it's partly the shock with the cultural difference and Gordon doesn't get a flying 4x and tells them how it is. He's not exactly diplomatic with his words.
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/02/27 17:56:46
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I watched Kitchen Nightmares (USA) earlier tonight, I don't care much for Gordon Ramsay's use of the vernacular but boy he sure tells them like it is........
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CLEAN
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/03/03 20:54:41
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It's on tonight - I better get a couple of beers fired up. 
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/03/03 21:59:45
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I just don't get it. All the ladies (where I work) watch it, and rehash it for us the next day. My mother never misses it. But I just don't get it. But then again, I don't rubberneck car accidents either. Carry on, Ed
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CLEAN
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RE: So, am I a greek because I never miss an episode of American Idol.
2009/03/03 22:21:15
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I'll assume you're not watching tonight?
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