Ok the first audition show from Washington DC has aired and here is my view. Are we talking losers or winners or a combination of both types of contestants? It seems that for the most part the producers tend to show much more of a certain type. How can we put it? Wannabes that honestly think they are soooooooooooo good. That would be one way. Total Train wrecks just waiting to happen is another title that would suit them just as well.
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The one contestant that really scared me was Mary. There was “something about Mary” that just was not there. Something was definitely missing here. Me thinks it was her marbles. It may have also been her good singing voice that she left home with the missing marbles. Lord knows she had few different voices (each worst than the last). But it was her conviction and belief that she was “GOOD” that made me look wide eyed at the TV and mumble to myself “is she for real here or what? Perhaps the little voices were talking to her. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh run for the hills I say.
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The other one that stood out was Melissa. She claimed that you don’t have to be rich to dress well. Her clothes looked like White Trailer Trash Inc made them. and her jewelry designed by Art & Crafts for Toddlers. I guess my biggest disappointment was that since she looked soooooooooo bad that her voice would over come it all. But no! Her voice made you cringe even more. Well I will say this much. She has more guts than me. I have not the bravery to make a total ass out of myself on national TV. The best line was when as she exited the audition she says: "I'm one of the good people that they cut. They have to cut some good people, I guess". (can I choke on my soda now?)
Anyone else care to input here?