While watching American Idol - *may be a spoiler*

Maddie&EthansMom wrote: and listening to some of the stories about these contestants, do you ever hope the person can sing, based solely on their story? There's one story in particular that was on tonight about the young, single mom whose daughter had a condition. I was praying she could sing after hearing her story. I was so glad to find out she could sing and she made it to the finals. I hope she goes far. She seems like such a beautiful person inside and out. To me, it's people like that who deserve it. I'm such a sap, I actually cried when she ran out and showed her family the slip of paper.

grandma replied: From one sap to another, I loved her whole family and I cried too.....

Kentuckychick replied: Yes!!!

I cried for Temptress...
And I really hope this guy who waxed his chest can sing too!

Maddie&EthansMom replied: I cried for Temptress too. She was such a sweet girl and they were all so gentle and kind to her.

the hairy guy can.not sing. Not only that, but they didn't even give him a chance

grandma replied: Really some of the people that come on there are just there for the five minutes of fame........they can't sing and they dress funny.

luvmykids replied: I catch myself a little teary eyed here and there I only watched tonight off and on though, I must've missed all the tear jerkers b/c all I did was laugh

luvbug00 replied:

No! I really hate how they play up the story. Does that make somone without a tragic happening in their lives less able to go threw because they don't have people's sympathy vote. Sure it does. would People vote for the single mom with a daughter with disablilites over that average joe with the same talent quality?? of course they would and that's not fair. It's not his fault his life is alright. IMO it's if they can sing , may they go threw and if not then they should go home.

Just as an added note. I did like the quality of the single mom w/daughters voice, very Lena horne like. She can sing, regardless of her story.

my2monkeyboys replied:
I agree... while I secretly hope she does go far for her daughter's sake, I also think it is much more fair for the others if no one really knows the background stories.

lisar replied: Yes when they showed her story I was like OMG I hope she can actually sing. And then she could so I was even happier.

My2Beauties replied: Aimee I cried too, like a baby! Her daughter was absolutely precious, DH didn't get to bowl last night and he got to watch it, he even had a tear in his eye.

grapfruit replied: I rarely watch American Idol. But I did watch Law & Order SVU and cried at the end I can watch some stupid design show and cry Commercials? Do me in ALL the time.

Maddie&EthansMom replied:
Same here!! When they do the reveals of a home makeover. I always tear up.

punkeemunkee'smom replied: I absolutle hope someone can sing if they have a moving story! I mean who doesn't vote for the underdog in your heart? I had hoped that Temptress could sing and I really wanted that single mom to be able to do so too. I was happy that the guy who lost 200lbs could sing too! I watch the auditions but rarely watch the show.



Add me to that list too!

lisar replied:
Only on the reveals. I cry when they are telling me about the family in the beginning.

jem0622 replied: ITA!

punkeemunkee'smom replied: Ok tonight has not been great! Texas is looking pretty sad

Calimama replied:
I do too!

MommyToAshley replied: You know I had to pull out the kleenex. I think I would have cried anyways, but it really hit home being a Mom myself. Before she even went in the room, I turned to DH and said, "I hope she can sing".

As for Temptress, I was glad to see that Simon was nice to her. Did you see her Dad when they came out of the room... I know Simon was glad he was nice to her too.

kimberley replied: me too. i hope she goes far.

but that sparkle psycho was too much. and the guy who wouldn't leave. why do they let these maniacs in??

jcc64 replied: I don't think the producers would go through the trouble of sending a film crew to their houses if they weren't going to make it through to Hollywood. If they do a human interest segment on someone, you can count on the fact that they're gonna make it.

punkeemunkee'smom replied:

They had a kid lastnight that they did a short blurb on that did not get through...But for the most part I think you are right I feel like they are setting up the kids they want us to like and thus vote for in later rounds

jcc64 replied: Oh yeah, was that the kid whose father wears the other half of his chastity medal? (which I found pretty creepy, tbh)

stella6979 replied: Oh ya, I always hope the the ones with the "sob stories" can sing. It seems like it means more to them.
When I was really into the show I used to view their profiles and just about ALL of them said their proudest moment was making it to the top 25 but good ole HOT Chris Daughtry said his proudest moment was when he taught his son how to ride a bike. He got my vote right then.

kimberley replied:
the idea behind it i applaud but daddy wearing the heart to his key is a little "off" imo

punkeemunkee'smom replied:
Yeah I was right there with you on that one....I have always found it kinda strange when I hear of parents who are SO anti even kissing. I mean I have my own views on what I hope Taylor chooses but I will not be one to say your first kiss should be your wedding kiss-there is a such thing as chemistry...I am going to stop now before I open a can that I can't shut!

grandma replied:
That didn't bother me at all. What bothered me was the glitter crack girl.....she should have been back at the hospital.

My2Beauties replied:
I'm with ya I thought it was weird myself. I'm all about abstinence before marriage, if my child chooses it I will be ecstatic, but to not even kiss your bride-to-be.....

punkeemunkee'smom replied:
I knew people when I was growing up who wanted that for their children and I was always like what if you really like this person and they are great and so you marry them and then on that beautiful day you have your first magical kiss and it is like you are kissing a wet fish -NO REACTION-no butterflies-no nothing.....that would be horrible! There is more to a marriage than fireworks I know but you gotta have them too!

jcc64 replied: For me, the fact that the father was wearing the "other half" of the necklace on a daily basis was just, idk, weird. Why couldn't he just put it away in a drawer somewhere until he meets his future wife?
I'm a big believer in the "test drive" theory of pre-marital relations, but I don't have any judgments towards people who wait till the big day. It was the father's over-involvement in the kid's chastity that just struck me as creepy for some reason.

A&A'smommy replied: That story broke my heart!!!!

Maddie&EthansMom replied:
Yeah, I agree...that's just creepy.

I grew up in church and we had several parents give their children a chastity ring, but as far as I know, that's as far as the parental involvement went.

Maddie&EthansMom replied:
I know someone who did this...actually waited until their wedding day to kiss. They never even dated. I guess they just "courted". Whatever floats your boat, it's just not for me. I won't tell you how that marriage is working out. I'm smart enough to know that has nothing to do with it, I just find it ironic, that's all.

My2Beauties replied:
Yeah, you have to have some connection. As I said if my kids decide to remain abstinent, I'll be happy for them (I, personally couldn't ever do that, I like to "test drive" the car before I buy it so to speak , sorry about the analogy but hey ) but I also will not be completely surprised if they decide not to wait until marriage. I will stand by their decision either way (unless they're absolutely too young and then I'll have to lock them in a closet until they turn 18 or so I just say I'd be ecstatic because well...who wants to think about their kids...well you know I don't even wanna go there.