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Post by Chantal VICTORIA on Oct 28, 2003 18:17:30 GMT 10
The fact that Paulini and Guy were in the bottom two Monday night is appalling. C'MON AUSTRALIA!!!!
I was stunned by Shannon’s response to a question in last week’s Who Weekly article - “Why should I win?” Shannon’s answer – “ Because I’m the most Australian of the Australian Idols”. How is Shannon more ‘Australian’ than the other finalists – please explain!!! What is the definition of ‘Australian’ Shannon? Ever heard of multiculturalism??!! In fact, Shannon’s comment is completely unrepresentative of a true Aussie. I hope other country folk and the rest of the Australian public do not share Shannon’s ignorant comment.
Most importantly, you cannot compare Shannon’s vocal, dance and overall presentation quality to the remaining finalists. Guy and Cosima have excelled in EACH week’s performance showcasing diverse talent in each genre of music. Guy, in particular, showcases consistent, phenomenal talent in all elements of music. Let’s be fair Australia - Shannon’s less than brilliant vocal and ‘moving through a deli queue’ dancing ability – should see him out next week.
GO GUY – AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE – GO,GO,GO!!!
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Post by LEIGH on Oct 28, 2003 18:21:41 GMT 10
The fact that Paulini and Guy were in the bottom two Monday night is appalling. C'MON AUSTRALIA!!!! I was stunned by Shannon’s response to a question in last week’s Who Weekly article - “Why should I win?” Shannon’s answer – “ Because I’m the most Australian of the Australian Idols”. How is Shannon more ‘Australian’ than the other finalists – please explain!!! What is the definition of ‘Australian’ Shannon? Ever heard of multiculturalism??!! In fact, Shannon’s comment is completely unrepresentative of a true Aussie. I hope other country folk and the rest of the Australian public do not share Shannon’s ignorant comment. Most importantly, you cannot compare Shannon’s vocal, dance and overall presentation quality to the remaining finalists. Guy and Cosima have excelled in EACH week’s performance showcasing diverse talent in each genre of music. Guy, in particular, showcases consistent, phenomenal talent in all elements of music. Let’s be fair Australia - Shannon’s less than brilliant vocal and ‘moving through a deli queue’ dancing ability – should see him out next week. GO GUY – AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE – GO,GO,GO!!! I hope Guy wins so you can prove him WRONG!!! GO GUY!!! |
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Post by chazz on Oct 28, 2003 18:24:16 GMT 10
I was stunned by Shannon’s response to a question in last week’s Who Weekly article - “Why should I win?” Shannon’s answer – “ Because I’m the most Australian of the Australian Idols”. How is Shannon more ‘Australian’ than the other finalists – please explain!!! What is the definition of ‘Australian’ Shannon? Ever heard of multiculturalism??!! GO GUY – AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE – GO,GO,GO!!! honey, he's from the country of course he hasn't heard of it and even if he has he won't even know how to pronunce it let alone trying to understand the bloody term |
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Post by Chantal on Oct 28, 2003 18:56:11 GMT 10
Thanks Chazz. Just because Shannon's from the country - I don't wanna disrespect any country folk. His stupid comment displays HIS ignorance. What an uneducated dickheadish comment considering it would appear in print media! Imagine if he became the Australian Idol?? The boy would need a publicist big time to edit his comments and get him out of hot water!!
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Post by ross on Oct 28, 2003 20:00:58 GMT 10
AGREED. BUT I THINK HE ONLY SAID THAT IS WHY HE SHOULD BE THE AUSTRALIAN IDOL BECAUSE HE DOES NOT HAVE MUCH OTHER ABILITY TO SPEAK OF....AT LEAST NOT NEARLY AS MUCH AS THE OTHER FINALISTS. I WAS GOING FOR PAULINI, BUT SINCE SHE IS GONE, I SUPPORT BOTH GUY AND COSIMA. LETS NOT DISCRACE OUR COUNTRY'S MUSIC INDUSTRY.
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Post by Chazz on Oct 28, 2003 20:23:57 GMT 10
Thanks Chazz. Just because Shannon's from the country - I don't wanna disrespect any country folk. His stupid comment displays HIS ignorance. What an uneducated dickheadish comment considering it would appear in print media! Imagine if he became the Australian Idol?? The boy would need a publicist big time to edit his comments and get him out of hot water!! i thought my comment might offend the more educated country folks but it just annoyed me when Shannon said that because it was just such a dumb thing to say |
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Post by Daniel on Oct 29, 2003 13:09:17 GMT 10
First and foremost- Shannon being the most Australian person left is a fact, that cannot be denied. But that not being the point- any "educated" person would know that the media almost always take people out of text. You will find that what Shannon actually was saying is that he is the most aussie ocker type person the comp, which is also true. Unlike the other finalists, Shannon is down to earth, and not into the self promotion that certain people are feeding on. Instead of going on about how talented he is (which we all know anyway) he answered in the best way possible. Give the guy the respect he deserves  |
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Post by LEIGH on Oct 29, 2003 18:25:20 GMT 10
This is dumb.  |
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Post by Opinion not Fact on Oct 29, 2003 21:56:39 GMT 10
'Shannon being the most Australian person left is a fact, that cannot be denied' - THAT'S NOT A STATEMENT OF FACT BUT RATHER A STATEMENT OF OPINION. This reiterates the point that Shannon made an assumption that he best fits the profile of an 'Australian' - whether it was said in jest or not
True - the media often miscontrue what 'celebrities' say and perhaps this was the case for Shannon. However, when the spotlight is on you - it's all the more reason to think about what you say, how you say it and the associated repercussions.
Yes - I think Shannon is a good 'Australian Bloke' but not an Australian Idol.
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Post by OMGosh on Oct 30, 2003 16:22:34 GMT 10
Hey Daniel
You must be watching a different Australian Idol to the rest of the Nation. I have not once heard Guy "self promote". I have heard rumours about Cosima, which seemed to be backed up by Millsy and Paulini on Rove. But what the heck, if she feels that is one of the ways to get the votes and try to win, well, that's her call. I don't know the Idols (and I would assume nor do you) so how can you say who is down to earth and who is not! Ok so Shannon might be more "ocker" than the rest of them. That is not what the comp is all about. Plus last time I looked Australia was multi-cultural. I hope the person with the MOST talent wins !
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Post by pulp on Oct 31, 2003 15:43:35 GMT 10
I dont think Shannon is right to say that he is more Australian than the other contestants. After all, he is not Cathy Freeman.
Every contestants has been screend for their eligibility under nationality, so the only thing we need to worry about is the Idol part.
Go for talent, vote GUY.
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Post by COSIMA on Oct 31, 2003 18:12:38 GMT 10
Hi peoples i have one thing to say GO COSIMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHES DA BEST  I hope Guy wins so you can prove him WRONG!!! GO GUY!!! |
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