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Post by crazylady on Apr 29, 2011 7:32:59 GMT -5
Adam just tweeted this: Thanks all for your support! you all won an MTV O fan army award!!! Glamberts! 19 minutes ago ETA: Hmm, on the omusicaward website it looks like the Tokio Hotel fans won this award. Maybe Adam misunderstood??? (Or maybe I'm misreading something ...) Link (page down to see winners): www.omusicawards.com/Yup; think he messed up. Maybe another "Ambien induced" tweet? LOL but just kidding. |
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Post by melliemom on Apr 29, 2011 7:33:48 GMT -5
OH well .. Adam believes his fans deserve this award.. so be it.. |
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Post by lynneville on Apr 29, 2011 7:35:02 GMT -5
That's hilarious. Seems Bill's fans are freaking out over his facial hair, too! |
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Post by Holst on Apr 29, 2011 7:46:33 GMT -5
I don't think Adam's comments about about the contestants were harsh. In each case he mentioned something very positive about the singer, and then something that they could improve upon. That is the mark of someone who is thoughtful and could be a great teacher/mentor (as we have already seen). He can spot the good and pinpoint areas for improvement. As a music and theater student himself, this is a very natural way to talk about performances and skills. Someone who has studied music (I'll use music since that's what I teach) would be the receiver of this type of coaching on a regular basis.
I guess if someone has only been praised or never be coached, they might feel bad about what he said. Also, when giving comments like Adam's, a person has to be polite and not cruel (which he wasn't). It should never include insults or ridicule. There are plenty of mentors who rely on belittling people to try to get more out of them (some music teachers and old guard sport coaches are good examples.). I can never agree with that because that can scar a person.
I feel sure that Adam's training included included plenty of criticism along with the praise. That is what helps build a healthy sense of worth and confidence. When a young kid has as good skills as Adam probably did, it is especially important to have a private teacher that can keep a good balance between praise and critique. Too much praise with highly talented kids risks creating a monster (in my opinion) who thinks they are beyond error or, the reverse, a child who feels that they cannot possibly live up to the standard of perfection created for them.
My opinion. :D
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Post by wonderstruck on Apr 29, 2011 7:55:17 GMT -5
Thanks Seoulmate and MyS*&@^#r50. Could be a pissed off Durban fan. Adam so rarely says harsh things about anyone. I'll bet Durban fans are steaming furious. Curious: Do they ask prior contestants to make statements or did Adam just offer up. Just can't figure out why he would want to dis anyone at this point, even if it is true. Is it necessary? And the thing about Pia. She's gone. Was it necessary to say something about her? I think this is part of the I align-with-the-winners game. It's a little tiger-eating-the-vulnerable for my taste. Does it make Adam look better, stronger, more honest, more kick-ass? I'm asking this honestly. I would like to know the method to the madness. You all know I love Adam. It is just a little cut throat and really has to hurt Pia and James at this point. CAn't Haley be lifted up without the others getting crushed? I'm with you on this one. I think when Adam gets a chance to think about it, he will probably apologize. Believe it or not, our wonderful Adam makes mistakes sometimes. I think that interview was one. Adam wasn't the only former idol talking about this year's cast. Several of them came out with their thoughts on the top ten. I think former idols should watch what they say about the current crew because it causes a backlash. Sometimes I wonder if Adam understands his power yet. Apologize for what?? Sorry but Adam did NOT say anything out of line or even derogatory toward James. I mean seriously WTH is going on when Adam can't say almost exactly what Michael Slezak and others have been saying FOR WEEKS without people getting their panties in a twist? I don't believe for one second that the former idols should measure their words regarding the current contestants, if anything they are MORE qualified than most to offer up an opinion because they've been there and done that. That's like saying that someone who is promoted shouldn't tell the person who took their old position how they can improve their performance. Adam didn't say James sucked, in fact he said he is talented and passionate about what he does. He also said he was note perfect (which is rarely the case). Adam shouldn't have to kiss some up and comers ass simply to avoid pissing off a few idoltards IMO. If he sheds some of the idol fandom in the process I say mores the better [/rant] |
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Post by seashell on Apr 29, 2011 8:02:49 GMT -5
What wonderstruck said.. ;D was watching the Royal wedding.. THE dress was done by Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen..  |
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Post by whimsy on Apr 29, 2011 8:04:58 GMT -5
Never thought I'd see the day that we are now protecting poor James Durbin's feelings because Adam spoke the truth...Why? Why are we wasting time on a guy that most of us agree does not measure up much to the Adam Singing/Performing criteria, and that most of us don't give a rat's ass whether James win or not.
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Post by gelly14 on Apr 29, 2011 8:18:08 GMT -5
Adam just tweeted this: Thanks all for your support! you all won an MTV O fan army award!!! Glamberts! 19 minutes ago ETA: Hmm, on the omusicaward website it looks like the Tokio Hotel fans won this award. Maybe Adam misunderstood??? (Or maybe I'm misreading something ...) Link (page down to see winners): www.omusicawards.com/Yup; think he messed up. Maybe another "Ambien induced" tweet? LOL but just kidding. I think he meant the f**k yea award which he won 2 days ago and he messed up. LOL if the Tokyo Hotel fans are pissed I smell another twitter rant from Adam saying that its not that deep that he messed up the awards.  |
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Post by 4Ms on Apr 29, 2011 8:22:19 GMT -5
Never thought I'd see the day that we are now protecting poor James Durbin's feelings because Adam spoke the truth...Why? Why are we wasting time on a guy that most of us agree does not measure up much to the Adam Singing/Performing criteria, and that most of us don't give a rat's ass whether James win or not. I pretty much agree with you. However, the "Idol Contestant Club" is very small and I get a sense of empathy from Adam. I believe Adam's criticisms are meant to be genuinely constructive. During Season 8, Adam was referred to as the "camp counselor". I believe that's his default role. |
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Post by smokeyvera on Apr 29, 2011 8:22:40 GMT -5
Whimsy and wonderstruck - I totallllllllllllllllllllllly AGREEE WITH WHAT YOU ARE SAYING. Adam gave both praise and also constructive criticism.
Happy Birthday Aspen. Enjoy your day.
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