This week confirms it; I love Steven Tyler! What a powerhouse of fun. Reasons to love him:
2. his savory and deep appreciation for talent which elevates the viewing experience;
3. his hilarious one liners.
Hell fire, save matches, &&@k a duck and see what hatches!
But I also love Steve Tyler for the level of respect and dignity he brings to the show (funny to say after that one liner :-)...definitely not what I expected.
I used to watch America Idol audition week feeling sadly uncomfortable for the contestants who lay out their heart only to be humiliated by the judges. Yep, there are a lot a bad singers (including me!), but some believe their good. Yes, the judges need to be honest, but scathing honesty spiraled out of control as a form of entertainment.
Randy is still in throw-back mode asking, "are you serious, man?" and laughing out loud in the middle of the wannabe's performance. But Steve Tyler gives the contestant respect and if it's a no, he simply says American Idol is not right for you. He doesn't acknowledge Randy when Randy tries to pull him into mudslinging, but instead handles himself with great character. I'm not hating on Simon, who gained some tact over the years (i.e. once he got called out on the hurt he caused by calling people fat, he chilled on that issue). Steve brings a new level of entertainment by being hilarious in his own way, and he never resorts to shaming someone.
What do you think...please comment on:
1. Did you like old auditions better where the comedy came from the judges cackling during the audition?
2. Do you prefer the new audition style where Steve Tyler is kind to the contestants? (Did you notice on audition day four when he whispered to Randy to be nice).
As for me, the show offers plenty of laughing and entertainment without doing it to the point I feel embarrassed and the poor soul is humiliated.
I do think there was a miss on the editing floor since we don't see many "No's". When we heard the "no" verdicts in the past, it added tension to the show. It made you feel anxiety when you liked an audition but wondered if they were going to get in. Because I only see what's on TV, it seemed like everyone I wondered about was a yes, which left no tension whatsoever.
What Are Your Thoughts?
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