X Factor

[waynetta]

Can't we have her sister on instead then? I bet she's got more of a clue.

[*Bob*]

Her ITV2 'Style Queen' show certainly showcased her star quality and personality.

A cardboard cutout would have sufficed as a stand-in.

She only managed a few hundred thousand viewers... nostalgic Australians mostly, I expect.

[DJKillaQueen]

I think it's a reinforcement of the world she lives and works in.

But still someone answer the question...just what would qualify someone to judge music if, being head of a succesful music publishing company, being in one of the UK's most successful girl bands, having been a sucessful manager for several sucessful acts, and having worked in the music and tv industry since the age of doesn't qualify a person!

[DJKillaQueen]

Granted, she'a not popular bob, but since when does that matter when it comes to judging music acts?

[waynetta]

I think they should bring back Micky Most and Tony Hatch.

[waynetta]

Should I put a pic of him in my mingers thread DJKQ?

You know, the one you objected to because you said mocking someone's looks was as bad as racism.

[DJKillaQueen]

Tony Hatch was the villain of his day.....

[*Bob*]

It's not judging music though is it? That's for A&R men, who make real decisions. This is PR - for the telly.

The 'music judging' comprises less than ten stock scripted lines.

This year's faves are:

"By any standards, that was world class"

"I just didn't get it"

"You're pitching was a bit off" ('Pitching..?!' wtf?)

"I don't think you get enough appreciation"

"You're a tryer"

("Nailed it" has, of course, been banned following overuse last series)

[DJKillaQueen]

It was metaphorical waynetta, and in irony to his comment that he'd shag both of them (Cheryl and Dannii) and that's all they're good for. He deserves whatever anyone says in response to that - he brings it on himself, whereas the non consenting sujects of the photos you posted as 'mingers' didn't deserve the humiliation they might have felt at your use of their images in your 'mingers' thread.

It's not a like for like analogy I'm afraid.

[DJKillaQueen]

I agree on the soundbites bob...it does seem scripted at times and looking back to the first series, Simon was far more acerbic in his comments......suddenly he's Mr. Whatever.

[Jeremy]

Bob, you might know something about this... how much do you think Cowell makes from ITV for the show itself, and how does that compare to the revenue from record sales?

[waynetta]

mmmmmm.....right.....(?)

[DJKillaQueen]

Fancy entering next year as a duet Waynetta......? We can't do any worse than Wagner surely? I'll bake Louis a cake to be sure we get through.

[*Bob*]

Jeremy Wrote:

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> Bob, you might know something about this... how

> much do you think Cowell makes from ITV for the

> show itself, and how does that compare to the

> revenue from record sales?

Revenue from record sales?

Oh yeah.. that latter half of the 20th century phenomenon. I remember now.

[felt-tip]

DJKQ - every last tiny bit of that programme is scripted.

[jumpinjackflash]

felt-tip Wrote:

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> DJKQ - every last tiny bit of that programme is

> scripted.

if that's the case then they need new scriptwriters - every week is the same...

"You look like a popstar, you sound like a popstar.."

"You absolutely nailed it"

"You made that song your own"

"You're out of your comfort zone"

"You gave me goosebumps"

ENOUGH ALREADY!

(Paije to win!!)

['bout now]

Of course the real genius in all this is Boxhead Cowell, Car crash TV plus blanket tabloid coverage plus premium rate telephone lines = one very rich man. I'm impressed.

[DJKillaQueen]

You have to give him credit for that.....he's a very clever businessman.

[waynetta]

Yes, especially considering he knows pretty much f**k all about music and he's made his wealth from judging musical ability on a talent contest.

You gotta hand it to the man.

[Loz]

waynetta Wrote:

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> Yes, especially considering he knows pretty much

> f**k all about music and he's made his wealth from

> judging musical ability on a talent contest.

> You gotta hand it to the man.

Actually, he made a lot of his wealth in the music business before the X-Factor/Pop Idol shows started. The talent shows just allowed him to multiply his wealth and his profile quite considerably.

[waynetta]

He knows about the music business but he doesn't know about music.

[*Bob*]

That's why we've got Cheryl.

Nobody knows music like Cheryl. Lives it , breathes it.

[waynetta]

And Louis ?

What does he bring to the table?

[*Bob*]

He brings a stupid bowtie and a retarded, gormless grin.

[waynetta]

Oh yeah