I'd rather watch American Idol than some royal wedding

[quinnox]

Honestly.

The royals hold zero interest for me. When I think of the concept of royalty, it turns me off. To me its basically like a dog show, and the more pure bred you are the better you do at show. Its total nonsense to be honest. And when you consider genetics an important factor in ones worth or place in the world, you start to enter dangerous territory. Like, wasn't Hitler into that crap? Creating a super race through pure genetic bloodlines? Fuck that.

So I say bring on American Idol, where participants are rewarded for their efforts rather than for their bloodlines.

[End Of The Road]

1. Gee, thanks for sharing. nt

[WinkyDink]

2. Are you new to the world? Because "bloodlines" (AKA, rich families) abound.

[sharp_stick]

3. So knock yourself out

and watch American Idol. I for one don't give a flying fuck what you watch or do not watch on the fucking tube.

[blondeatlast]

21. +1. nt

[Coyote_Bandit]

4. Nobody is stopping you

Please respect the choice of others to watch something different.

[L0oniX]

5. That ain't saying much. I suppose Fucking With the Stars is ok too.

[tridim]

6. I don't really care to watch, but I feel for William because of what happened to his mother.

He deserves to be happy today.

[SidDithers]

7. I'm amazed at the number of threads started to tell us about non-interest in the Royal Wedding...

:rofl:

Sid

[ScreamingMeemie]

8. + eleventy billion...and one half

[blondeatlast]

22. Teh irony...

it's funny! :rofl:

[Raine]

24. Yeah it kinda gives the impression that the poster is uh well interested

after all! :spank:

[ProgressiveProfessor]

9. I would rather the royal wedding...

It is a one time event unlike Idol, Dancing with the Stars, etc

[PATRICK]

10. Sort of a

twisted ironical comment that is a double-edged satire on the Great American Audience?

Trying to help you out there.

[quinnox]

18. I like where you are going

with this.

[Deep13]

11. Hmm, would I rather eat broken glass or be raped by a cactus?

That's a hard decision. But yeah, I heard a bit on NPR about how only natural decendants are in line of royal succession and that adopted offspring don't count. They want to make sure only pure Germans rule England. This is, of course, in direct contradiction of the Roman custom where adopted heirs were treated as natural decendants. Augustus only became emperor because Julius Caesar adopted him in his will. If it's any consolation, this is probably the last harrah for British royalty.

[geardaddy]

26. You mean the Saxe-Coburg-Gotha-Battenburgs?

[simonisme]

39. That sounds like...

...A mega cake i'd like to eat.

[geardaddy]

44. with a napoleon on top?

[simonisme]

47. I don't know history.

But if that's another cake then bring it on.:)

[geardaddy]

52. here

[Stevenmarc]

12. They certainly hold enough interest for you to type away about it.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

13. I like the royals a lot better than the Kardashians or Snooki or other

sleazy types who turn everything they touch into trash.

I'd much rather listen to the Westminster Abbey choir than to some mediocre singer shouting into a microphone.

So there.

[BOG PERSON]

25. i prefer rich celebrities who don't have any illusions about what they are

and don't try to foist those illusions on others. snooki + the kardashians know they're trash, unlike the royals, who are blissfully unaware they are trash.

[LynneSin]

37. Wow, it's profoundly shameful how clueless you are

Do you see Snooki raising millions of dollars for such causes as AIDs, Homeless, and the Environment?

Do you see Kim K. spending time sleeping on the streets with other homeless people so she can better understand their plight (and then using her name to help raise money for the homeless).

Did either Snooki or Kim K spend time in Africa helping to feed the hungry?

Look, I understand there are alot of royals in this world that clearly are no better that Kim or Snooki but Prince William was not raised that way. He is clearly his mother's son - someone who will not be happy just lounging around polishing the royal jewels. He knows his name attached to a charity will not only help raise awareness but also raise alot of money to boot. He is involved in countless projects, many of them inspired by his mother, who was also a tireless worker for charities.

[Scuba]

14. If I was a quadraplegic who only got one channel I wouldn't watch either one. n/t

[quinnox]

20. touche

[Donnachaidh]

15. rewarded for their efforts with a 10 YEAR contract

Whether they make it big or not - they have to give a chunk of their earnings to AI. Can you say indentured servitude?

Personally, the royal wedding has far more going for it, in terms of history and heritage. American Idol is a for-profit company, taking advantage of ALL kids who wish to be *stars*. The way they *showcase* even the untalented ones shows just how cravenly capitalistic their producers are.

You go right ahead badmouthing a brit tradition while watching elites make money off desperate artists willing to be used and abused.

American Idol is FAR more offensive than any wedding put on in England.

[Dreamer Tatum]

16. Man, just LOOK at your progressive bona fides.

How AWESOME. It's a shame there isn't a royal wedding every day, just so we can all be exposed to your street cred.

:eyes:

[distantearlywarning]

42. Nailed it in one. The OP wants us all to know how above it he/she is.

:evilgrin:

[blondeatlast]

53. Ouch, that's gonna hurt...

if the OP gets it.

[Raine]

17. I prefer the wedding but if you want to watch American Idol

I won't crap on it the way you crapped on what I enjoy.

[pnwmom]

19. I'd rather watch any wedding than football. So what? n/t

[randr]

23. Me too-and I would never watch American Idol

[NoGOPZone]

27. Some choice being offered.

Also, a strong case can be made that Idol participants are rewarded for their efforts in theory only.

[Iggo]

28. I'd rather watch American Idol than ANY wedding.

[quinnox]

29. lol

You have a point there.

[MineralMan]

30. Thanks for letting us know about your television preferences.

Really. I've been hoping to hear from you on this.

[dembotoz]

31. i would rather have a life

in truth, i really do not have a life.

but i sure as hell am not going to waste my pitiful existance watching idol

[BOG PERSON]

32. i don't get all "rah rah america" very often

but when the whole world seems to stop for the wedding of two mere mortals, i get this weird feeling of pride that we live in a republic with a constitution and we look on monarchists as fringe-lunatics.

[quinnox]

34. yep

thats the way I think as well

[PVnRT]

33. American Idol is a hundred times worse

At least these weddings only happen once every twenty years or so. That shit is on weekly.

[LynneSin]

35. You know personally your ignorance of the work that Will has done the past 10 year astounds me

You make it sound like he's some shifter that just drinks all the time and spends money.

But he spends most of his time between serving his country and working his charitable events. He's done alot more humanity then the lot of American Idol contestants rolled into one.

And for some of us we just enjoy the weddings - does that make us bad folks?

[quinnox]

36. look, if you just enjoy weddings in general

then fine, I don't have a problem with that.


Its the whole royalty thing that I have a problem with.

And come on, this guy has lived in obscene luxury from day one out of no credit of his own. Charitable events are the least he can do to try and pay back the citizens of the UK who support him and his family!

[LynneSin]

38. I respect the fact that a slew of Royals deserve the criticism you might heap on them

Prince Williams is not one of those people. He mother raised both him and his brother from an early age that it was their duty to use their position to help raise money and awareness for great causes. I still remember the big stink when Princess Diana took her boys to an AIDs ward - at the time, people still had a big fear about AIDs and thought she was putting the boys at risk but instead she opened the worlds eyes to see that there was nothing to be afraid of.

I'm not a royal expert but I have read alot about this kid since the engagement and he has definately walked the walked. I respect the fact that people aren't interested in this wedding - that's one thing. But to lump this kid in with a bunch of reality TV show contestants or other no-nothing celebrities is not right.

In his short time he's done alot of good work and he's also a part of the military too (although his choices are limited because of his royal status but Harry did serve in Afghanistan).

[pipi_k]

45. And...

I've heard that William and Kate are not going to live in a palace surrounded by servants...that they'll actually be doing many, if not all, of their own chores.

I really believe that William will try to find a balance in his life. He was raised to be King someday, but he was also raised by Diana to be humble in the face of the role he must fill someday.

[ensho]

40. I wouldn't watch American Idol if you paid me

nor the UK wedding

[Stuckinthebush]

41. I'd rather stick a fork in my eye than spend time with either

But that's just me.

It's escapism for many. I guess we can swoon over William's charity work or Kate's dress and the fact that she is a commoner. That might take our collective minds off the fact that 200+ people lost their lives two days ago in the South.

[redwitch]

46. Ya know what? I am a pretty good multi tasker.

I can weep for the tornado victims AND celebrate two lovely young people in love. I got to watch history today in a tradition both ancient and beautiful ( although antler girl's hat made me LOL). I'm with LynneSin on this one, these are decent people and William was raised to a life of service.

I cannot live tragedy, war, poverty, disaster 24/7, just can't do it or I will lose my mind.

[Stuckinthebush]

56. Good deal

As I said, some people will do that. I choose not to.

[William769]

43. AMERICAN IDOL SUCKS BIG TIME!

[watercolors]

48. Right on!!!

nt

[tallahasseedem]

49. And many of us have no interest...

in why you have no interest.

[in_cog_ni_to]

50. I thought it was lovely seeing Princess Diana's son marrying a beautiful young lady

who he obviously adores. He is definitely his mother's son and his mum would have loved that young lady too. I thought the whole thing was just magnificent. It made me sad that Diana couldn't be there. :(

I didn't get up to watch it, but have caught bits and pieces of it today. They look very happy. :)

[ecstatic]

51. NBC's The Voice is a great alternative to American Idol

I've finally given up on Idol, after years of disappointment. And yes, I'd watch any reality show before watching the Royal Wedding.

[WatsonT]

54. Unfortunately watching the wedding is mandatory for all subjects of the crown

So you don't get a choice.

[City Lights]

55. That's nice. nt