Idolatry
Well, I'm not sure if it's sadder that I have been watching American Idol or the fact that I actually want to comment on it.
First, I am surprised that the ratings of the show are reported to actually be going up. Is it possible that the show is universal enough in it's appeal that it actually has brought back people who weren't watching before? It doesn't seem they needed to change the formula, either. The show is almost identical to previous seasons.
The thing I really want to comment on is how obvious the production control is on the show. I couldn't find an image to illustrate this, but every time there is a really outlandish or horrid singer, you'll see every judge look to their right (camera left). With their eyes they ask everyone in the production crew, "Can we shut them up?" And you can imagine the director giving them the hold signal, hoping to get 2 minutes of excruciating coverage to leverage against the winners. I'm not surprised that this happens, but I guess I am surprised at how obvious the judges are at showing the camera their anguished glances to the crew.
First, I am surprised that the ratings of the show are reported to actually be going up. Is it possible that the show is universal enough in it's appeal that it actually has brought back people who weren't watching before? It doesn't seem they needed to change the formula, either. The show is almost identical to previous seasons.
The thing I really want to comment on is how obvious the production control is on the show. I couldn't find an image to illustrate this, but every time there is a really outlandish or horrid singer, you'll see every judge look to their right (camera left). With their eyes they ask everyone in the production crew, "Can we shut them up?" And you can imagine the director giving them the hold signal, hoping to get 2 minutes of excruciating coverage to leverage against the winners. I'm not surprised that this happens, but I guess I am surprised at how obvious the judges are at showing the camera their anguished glances to the crew.
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I heard that there's also screening ahead of time so that the judges are mostly only seeing the very good people and the bad crazies.
I'm still fascinated by it though.
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