American Idol auditions

I was myself pretty horrified by the reaction of those people who were not selected to go on to Hollywood. I'm wondering that a lot of the contestent are weird and I mean they don't even sang well. I think most of them just went to audition just for the fun. But to hear them cursing and yelling and whatever crazy things they can do, its just not right.

I don't get this too. People that know they are suck, still want to embarse themself on TV. I don't agree in what your fiance did. I think that it's cruel. If I was one of those guys that your fiance hold the sign for me, I probably beat him up. No offence. I just think it's mean, and it can piss off a lot of people!

i think its not about taking the truth...its about sucking in front of a million ppl....watching you on tv

yeah thats true......if people dont like u and u suck, then u have no right to criticize them, afterall they have the right to accept or refuse anyone who dosent fit the bill

It's not about 'getting a clue'.. it's about perception. This person might think that they sing fine, or even great. They might have been told by family and friends that they sound great ( to spare feelings ) so, when they come into American Idol.. it's a huge shock to hear that they suck. All of a sudden you're bombarded with thoughts like " my family lied to me, my friends lied to me " and they're sad about that, but most people react to sudden sadness with anger. Me, I think I'm a good singer. I sing all the time, and people tell me that I sound good. I thought about auditioning for Canadian Idol ( cause I'm Canadian ) , but I would much rather sit here at home thinking that I sound good, and holding onto that than going to Canadian Idol and being told that I suck. Not all people think like me though.. and they go and audition because they think they're good.

I know... what's with all the begging and pleading and tears and offering to sing something else? I think for some of them it's just an opportunity to be on TV, their 2 seconds of fame! ;)

I have heard from people they audition a few times before actually getting to Simon, Randy and Paula. They have their hopes built up just so they can have those few horrible singers on TV. If you notice every year they promote the horrible singers more and more each time. They have a night that shows all of the bad singers because people get a kick out of it. I wish these peoples family memebers would be honest with them before they even get to the auditions and tell them "hey you can't sing" I know I would want someone to be honest with me instead of going and humiliating myself.

American Idol is the easy way out, anyway. If those people really want to make it, they need to get out there and actually work to be recognized. If if was really that easy as to just sing at a couple auditions and then, bam, record deal, every artist would be signed.

I feel the same way as you.I would never try to audition on American Idol if I could not sing.Most of the ones that try out always bring a family member along, dont these family members no how bad they sing, and they still let them go to the audition. This is just crazy.Your fiance has a very good idea with the banner, tell him to go for it.

I hope there are thousands of people that go in and we only see the crazy ones. I would hate to think they are all like that. I love to watch American Idol. It helps me remember that I can sing either, so I dont try. Some people are so over the top, Do you wonder if they watch them selves later and feel so stupid? Do you think it changes the way people act later on in life?

Hi! First of all, welcome to myLot! Regarding the topic, I agree with you that, with the knowledge that the judges could be VERY rude to a contestant's face due to lack of talent, still the people audition. I think the mentality here is the so-called "15 minutes of fame". Some people just go there and would rather suffer embarrassment just to be seen on TV. I'm not even sure if some are exaggerating just to make themselves noticed. This show had been going on for several seasons already and still, same old same old. Remember the guy (I think his name is -- Wang, who sang his own version of 'She Bangs')--he suffered ridicule and yet landed on a recording contract. That gives others hope, I guess. Well, as for those who just don't get it (that they really don't have talent), they have to realize that indeed. I hope those who are not talented would just give up, because there won't be any ridicules thrown, if there aren't anyone to ridicule. Enjoy myLot!

People are stuck in their own little worlds.

I think half the people just go there for their 15 minutes of fame. They must be really tone-deaf if they think they can sing well. The poor judges probably have to deal with hundreds of these people in one day so you cant blame them for being rude and getting fed up. I wish their loved ones would save everyones time and their embarassment and just tell them that they dont think they are good enough to try out for American Idol. Although as I said some people just want as much time in front of the camera as possible so after they have been kicked out theyll rant and rave as much as they can to have more camera time

well i think they do that because they prepared hard enough for the auditions, and they think they really sound good but the fact is that they're do not, sometimes i also think i'm good but others tell i'm not, well i'll just wish them luck

I honestly think that these people that cant sing....think they can. Like you said, they are told my friends and family that they are good and they honestly believe it..as bad as they sound really. SO, I guess if you spend your life thinking you are good at something..then are put in your place and told you are not...can kinda be heartbreaking :S lol...

I think that many of them actually know that they suck, but if they have a tantrum and yell and scream and cry then people will remember them, and they have 15 minutes of fame!

I feel the same way!! Some of these guys need to get a clue!

People who can't accept criticisms are self-centered, selfish persons. All they want is praises, good feedbacks towards themselves. . . If the shoe doesn't fit, period. Don't make a stupid effort if you know in the first place that you are not qualified, not fit into it and impossible.

Haha! They gave as a good laugh though, I watched some episode of AI, and was laughing how ridiculous some people are. I pity some though, but yes, can't they have some reality checking first beore doing such thing!

My all time favourite appalling Idol wannabe was the thoroughly insane Mary Roach. She was off her trolley in a big way. These people don't know what's good for them. The sad thing is that the programme needs these freaks in the early stages and encourages them to act up. I suppose it makes for good viewing.