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How Big of an Idol Fan are You?

News Type: Event — Wed Apr 2, 2008 11:47 PM EDT

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Live Poll

How do you show your support

Seen the Top 10 on Tour
3%
Seen a live Idol Performance
0%
Bought a CD of a contestant
5%
Bought singles off iTunes
3%
Vote regularly
9%
Vote occasionally
2%
Watch the show faithfully
56%
Watch the show occasionally
4%
Never watch the show
1%
What is American Idol?
1%
Some combination of above (specify in comments)
13%
Other (specify in the comments)
2%

Total Votes: 562

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The fanfare around American Idol fascinates me. This year is the first full season I've watched of Idol.

But even in its seventh year, Idol is still very popular. But I'm curious just how far will fans go to support this show?
Who's voting and why do they vote?

So I'm calling all Idol fans and asking you to tell me how big of an Idol fan are you? And why do you support the show?

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{"commentId":1650049,"authorDomain":"vacelts"}

I obviously watch the show faithfully, but that's the extent of my loyalty to the show. I've never voted, I've never purchased the music or seen a live performance.

What about you?

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1 vote

#1 - Wed Apr 2, 2008 11:50 PM EDT

{"commentId":1652433,"authorDomain":"gihaug"}

I too watch the show faithfully (this year with the writer's strike especially) I have never voted, and don't really feel compelled to. I did see the tour last summer and enjoyed it, will go again if they come here again. I also love to debate with my friends and co-workers the day after the show!

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1 vote

#1.1 - Thu Apr 3, 2008 4:11 PM EDT

{"commentId":1652487,"authorDomain":"vacelts"}

I also love to debate with my friends and co-workers the day after the show!

You can't miss the debates everywhere you turn. I was at a child's birthday party Sunday and several of us got in a debate over AI. (BTW, the consensus was that David C. needs to do something with his hair).

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1 vote

#1.2 - Thu Apr 3, 2008 4:22 PM EDT

{"commentId":1654528,"authorDomain":"sbutki"}

Scott (Scoop) Butki

I'm not a big fan. I watch it mostly because after suggesting someone review the show -
and you and Dr. Know started doing so - I realized it'd be hard for me to give good
feedback on the quality of the reviews and recaps unless I watched it too. But it's fun
to watch and comment on.

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1 vote

#1.3 - Fri Apr 4, 2008 8:51 AM EDT

{"commentId":1655504,"authorDomain":"vacelts"}

So you are saying we coerced you into watching, but then you started to like it?

{"commentId":1655504,"threadId":"244366","contentId":"1407279","authorDomain":"vacelts"}

2 votes

#1.4 - Fri Apr 4, 2008 12:33 PM EDT

{"commentId":1656141,"authorDomain":"sbutki"}

Scott (Scoop) Butki

More like I talked you into reviewing it
then realized I should watch it so I'd know what you and others were going on about it. Sort of like the spouse that watches sports just to have some idea what the other spouse is talking about except for the reversed gender stereotypes

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1 vote

#1.5 - Fri Apr 4, 2008 3:01 PM EDT

{"commentId":1657388,"authorDomain":"vacelts"}

Got it.

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1 vote

#1.6 - Fri Apr 4, 2008 9:55 PM EDT

{"commentId":1663691,"authorDomain":"DrKnow"}

And they say Scott never cares...

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2 votes

#1.7 - Mon Apr 7, 2008 10:35 AM EDT

{"commentId":1650227,"authorDomain":"alliecat37"}

I came dangerously close to buying a David Cook performance (or two or three or all of them) off iTunes. But I managed to stop myself just in time. I can pretty easily just record the audio from the tivo...

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1 vote

#2 - Thu Apr 3, 2008 2:19 AM EDT

{"commentId":1650861,"authorDomain":"vacelts"}

I can't blame you for that temptation. Actually, I might break down and buy David C.'s album when it comes out. I really like his sound.

And now, after last night, I really want to buy an album by The Clark Brothers.

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1 vote

#2.1 - Thu Apr 3, 2008 9:43 AM EDT

{"commentId":1650234,"authorDomain":"quixiotic"}

I never watch the show, save the finale even then I'm iffy on watching it. I don't think it has been very good since season 2, but thats when I stopped watching it every episode.

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2 votes

#3 - Thu Apr 3, 2008 2:25 AM EDT

{"commentId":1650863,"authorDomain":"vacelts"}

Since I didn't watch either of the first two seasons I can't offer you a comparison, but I've heard other people say the same. If I didn't write reviews, I'm not sure I'd watch it every week.

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1 vote

#3.1 - Thu Apr 3, 2008 9:44 AM EDT

{"commentId":1650510,"authorDomain":"cdelv66"}

This is my 2nd year watching Idol. I enjoy watching unknown talent turn into household names. I watch the show faithfully, vote regularly and this year have purchased songs from iTunes. I thought about attending the Idol tour last year, but the contestants last year weren't really my cup of tea. This year, Michael Johns is my favorite contestant, although I don't expect him to win, but if David Cook won, I would be happy with that, as well. Perhaps I'll see them on tour this year.

Thanks for your blog.

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1 vote

#4 - Thu Apr 3, 2008 7:33 AM EDT

{"commentId":1650873,"authorDomain":"vacelts"}

Thanks cdelv66,

Can I ask you about the voting? Is it easy to do? Do you text or call it in? Do you vote more than once a night? Do you feel your vote makes a difference?

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1 vote

#4.1 - Thu Apr 3, 2008 9:46 AM EDT

{"commentId":1651015,"authorDomain":"Jabs"}

I have watched the show since season 2. I don't watch much of the auditions because I think they get old pretty fast. I know a lot of people like them but I can only take people making idiots of themselves for so long. I like the singing competition aspect of the show so I really get into it starting with Hollywood week and then try to watch all the way through to the finale.

I have voted in past seasons (mostly because my kids wanted to vote) occasionally but haven't this year. The people I want to win are generally not in the bottom 3 so I don't feel like my vote counts all that much. Had I known Chickezie was in jeopardy of going home last week I may have voted for him.

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1 vote

#5 - Thu Apr 3, 2008 10:27 AM EDT

{"commentId":1651484,"authorDomain":"vacelts"}

Jabs do you think the show has changed much since Season 2? If so, for better or worse?

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1 vote

#5.1 - Thu Apr 3, 2008 12:13 PM EDT

{"commentId":1651046,"authorDomain":"cdelv66"}

I call my vote in using my cell phone. Usually a recorded message will respond with something like, "Thanks for supporting Idol contestant # whatever", etc. etc. Or else you can get a busy signal. If I get a busy signal, then I keep trying. I vote for one person, sometimes up to 10x a night. In the scheme of things, with 31 million people watching, etc., I don't really know if my vote makes a difference, but I enjoy it. I've heard interviews from previous contestants mention that they thought they were voted off prematurely since their fans just assumed they'd be safe and didn't vote. I just want to do my part. Plus, it doesn't cost any money.

I also believe that it is important to support our music industry and the arts. This is why I purchase the songs from iTunes for 99 cents, instead of listening on You Tube. Plus, the songs are recorded in a studio ahead of time, thus sometimes longer in length and much better quality. Jason Castro sounds incredible in the studio.

Thanks for your questions.

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1 vote

#6 - Thu Apr 3, 2008 10:33 AM EDT

{"commentId":1651500,"authorDomain":"vacelts"}

Thanks for answering my questions. Call me lazy, but I just don't take the effort to vote (and I'm usually busy writing my column). Since I don't vote I guess I can't complain to much if my favorite gets voted off.

I've heard the the itunes version of the songs are much longer than the show versions. There are a couple of contestants/songs, I'd at least consider downloading this year.

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1 vote

#6.1 - Thu Apr 3, 2008 12:16 PM EDT

{"commentId":1651130,"authorDomain":"cdelv66"}

The Clark Brothers are amazing. I actually watched the Fox channel "Great American Band" contest when they won. I was rooting for them all along. I was pleased to see them perform on the show and will look into purchasing their album when it comes out.

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1 vote

#7 - Thu Apr 3, 2008 10:50 AM EDT

{"commentId":1651541,"authorDomain":"vacelts"}

I am looking forward to buying their album when it comes out. I'm sorry I missed out on the Great American Band, especially if all the contestants were that good.

{"commentId":1651541,"threadId":"244366","contentId":"1407279","authorDomain":"vacelts"}

1 vote

#7.1 - Thu Apr 3, 2008 12:28 PM EDT

{"commentId":1680819,"authorDomain":"taoman58"}

I have never made a comment online but feel compelled to do so now....I have watched Idol for years and decided to vote this year faithfully for my fav to at least be able to see them perform each week...I bought tunes from i tunes and followed comments and U tube.....I am very upset at what some people are saying about voting.......I voted none stop for 2 hours after the show and I had 2 other family members voting for 2 others Tuesday night.....I have never encountered as many busy signals for voting for MJ as I did Tuesday night., and I still voted none stop as soon as busy signals gone........The other family members voting didn't encounter any for their contestants.....I am now convinced that voting is unfair and I will not vote anymore except for David Cook this year....So people need to quit saying it's because of no votes..........I think the show is all staged and if Kristy Lee wins I will not watch ever again cuz the controversy over who put her in the show shadows her...I like her but she's not that good......her hometown is voting for her just cuz she's from there and they will get Idol to come film etc..I will buy all MJ cd's....I was worried I'd have to decide who"s better at the end, but not if David Cook isn't at the end.......Everyone can see MJ is a superstar already.............TAO...

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1 vote

#8 - Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:10 PM EDT

{"commentId":1681093,"authorDomain":"vacelts"}

Tao, you aren't the only unhappy fan out there today. The collective hush in the audience last night was proof that Michael's exit was far from expected.

who put her in the show shadows her

I feel like I missed something. Who put her in the show?

{"commentId":1681093,"threadId":"244366","contentId":"1407279","authorDomain":"vacelts"}

1 vote

#8.1 - Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:14 PM EDT

{"commentId":1681258,"authorDomain":"vacelts"}

I started another discussion over here about how last night's elimination will affect Idol's credibility. Feel free to stop by.

{"commentId":1681258,"threadId":"244366","contentId":"1407279","authorDomain":"vacelts"}

1 vote

#8.2 - Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:00 PM EDT

{"commentId":1681249,"authorDomain":"O-K"}

Not much

{"commentId":1681249,"threadId":"244366","contentId":"1407279","authorDomain":"O-K"}

2 votes

#9 - Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:57 PM EDT

{"commentId":1681251,"authorDomain":"O-K"}

Only in your column

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2 votes

#10 - Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:58 PM EDT

{"commentId":1681267,"authorDomain":"vacelts"}

Thank you. :-)

{"commentId":1681267,"threadId":"244366","contentId":"1407279","authorDomain":"vacelts"}

1 vote

#10.1 - Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:02 PM EDT

{"commentId":1726421,"authorDomain":"Zoilus"}

Dan Hallo, aka, Zoilus

* Other (specify in the comments)

Never saw it. Don't want to see it, and unless I happen to be walking by when somebody is watching it, I never will. Surviver is another one.... I live enough in reality to ever want to watch it on TV.

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2 votes

#11 - Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:50 PM EDT

{"commentId":1726733,"authorDomain":"vacelts"}

Good for you. I avoided it for five years, put then I was pulled in.

{"commentId":1726733,"threadId":"244366","contentId":"1407279","authorDomain":"vacelts"}

1 vote

#11.1 - Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:17 PM EDT

{"commentId":1727035,"authorDomain":"forager"}

i don't get TV where I live

{"commentId":1727035,"threadId":"244366","contentId":"1407279","authorDomain":"forager"}

1 vote

#12 - Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:13 PM EDT

{"commentId":1727377,"authorDomain":"vacelts"}

I'm not sure whether to pity you or envy you. :-)

{"commentId":1727377,"threadId":"244366","contentId":"1407279","authorDomain":"vacelts"}

1 vote

#12.1 - Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:35 PM EDT

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