Reality TV

AF and AI is drawing to an end and I can't wait. Reality TV is a huge distraction akin to being drawn to finish a box set of 8 cd's of Japanese or Korean drama in one go ,so addictive. I did not follow AF6 so much because I thought it was rather boring initially but after concert 3 I got hooked by Stacy and Nadia .

AI is a different matter it is something I look forward to every year from auditions to the finale.. somehow eventhough the talent is not as big as previous years in certain seasons it is still something you just have to follow from start to finish perhaps its the judges views that enthralls the viewers but I find Simon's comment are spot on most times.

In AF we learnt recently that Stanly lost his mom . A first in AF history that this had happend. Poor Stanley , it would seem that the act of denying him the finals by the voters also represents the loosing of his mother days after he was booted out.. perhaps his mom was waiting to see him before she leaves the world.. such wretched -wretched news. It would seem that the production was on standby mode all the time before and during concert learning of the critical state his mom was in. My condolences to him and his loved once may he be strong and resolute in this difficult time. Wasir!!

Meanwhile in the Akademi...

Each students got 2 songs.. but I just cant fathom whyyyyy the songs are not more erm..sedap! at least give lah a FINAL material! We want magic , good songs and great entertainment this Saturday somewhat rivalling that of the AI finals but am not keeping my hopes up.

Can't wait of the shows to be over... May Stacy claim her deserved spot and go down the annals of history to be the first person from Borneo (Sabah/Sarawak) to win AF and may Cook win and go on to greater heights! here is to HOPE!

Alamak telebih sudah...

Yes.. I am a fan"ish".. the show used to be such that it gathers families for weekly reunions and get togethers every Saturdays ..it was such a captivating show that when it was over..people wonder what they are going to do on Saturday nights! AF2 (loved Linda and her leaving on a jet plane rendition and the extended huge big AF family that we all love then) and AF3 (loved marsha and her destiny rendition and I guess the whole mawi marsha felix chemistry ...not that into the other girl) .

The seasons 2 &3 I would say was the pinacle of the show after that it went steadily downhill by that I meant it did not have the magic that AF2 and AF3 had. Seasons 4,5 &6 followed and I am still watching.. now I am captivated by how the guys (maybe except Riz minus his "katanya.....walaupun...") are still in the running despite the fact they turned out poor performances week after week .. ok lah maybe the odd praises here and there but what do people see in them ? Now the girls are another story...out of the two I believe Stacy stands out by a mile from Nadia..who tends to do weird stuff with her voice when she performs to the effect that she swallows her words... dont get me wrong I still love her.

What is the point of this post ? none really just something to ponder about.. talent over personality...gender preferences .. teenage girls voting for the boys because they are "cute" not because they sound good or family investing in their kids "future".. it could be other factors of course but what really sticks out like a sore thumb is *drumroll* A.F. is no longer a talent contest (hah .. like u didnt know this already ) its a real live human drama about talented kids , not so talented kids , kid in a wrong competition and another one devoid of any, wrangle week after week to get to the top. Sure everything is done in a friendly manner but thats what it is.. dont we all love drama.

A good watch anyway.. kalau orang marah with any of what is said above..you guys I am sure have your own opinions ..the above is purely my observation.

Alamak telebih sudah.. have a good May 13th.