Comments on: Alex Wagner-Trugman – American Idol Season 8 Top 36 Contestant http://www.mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm American Idol - I Love This Cheesy Show Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:45:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: kerfuffle http://www.mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-184941 kerfuffle Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:36:20 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm#comment-184941 Alex is one of my favorites of the supposed Top 36. I think the judges may indeed have cast him as cannon fodder, but I think the lad may surprise them. At least, that's what I'm hoping ... Alex, the dry-witted monkey wrench, foiling the nefarious plans of TPTB. YEAH! :) Alex is one of my favorites of the supposed Top 36. I think the judges may indeed have cast him as cannon fodder, but I think the lad may surprise them. At least, that’s what I’m hoping … Alex, the dry-witted monkey wrench, foiling the nefarious plans of TPTB. YEAH! :)

]]> By: justshootme http://www.mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-184935 justshootme Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:19:12 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm#comment-184935 I actually liked him (maybe because he's so likable?) He's got a nice low key, intelligent vibe and a pleasant tone. And he seems to have a sense of humor over the whole thing. I HATE it when contestants act desperate. So I hope TPTB haven't just placed him in the top 36 only to be sliced and diced at a later date for our entertainment pleasure. I actually liked him (maybe because he’s so likable?) He’s got a nice low key, intelligent vibe and a pleasant tone. And he seems to have a sense of humor over the whole thing. I HATE it when contestants act desperate. So I hope TPTB haven’t just placed him in the top 36 only to be sliced and diced at a later date for our entertainment pleasure.

]]> By: purplesmile http://www.mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-184866 purplesmile Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:24:26 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm#comment-184866 <blockquote>And I quite like his voice too. Surprisingly, Alex is probably one of the few people from the audition rounds who perked my interest. He will definitely not make it all the way, but for now, heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s good tv (in my opinion). </blockquote> I concur, prime! I really enjoyed his audition. :D

And I quite like his voice too. Surprisingly, Alex is probably one of the few people from the audition rounds who perked my interest. He will definitely not make it all the way, but for now, heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s good tv (in my opinion).

I concur, prime! I really enjoyed his audition. :D

]]> By: tinawina http://www.mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-184864 tinawina Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:15:38 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm#comment-184864 Hi ex-lurkers! Welcome to the daylight! :) I like this kid, but I don't hear a voice that can win. But he could make it through to the top 12 on charm. Hey, it's happened before! Hi ex-lurkers! Welcome to the daylight! :)

I like this kid, but I don’t hear a voice that can win. But he could make it through to the top 12 on charm. Hey, it’s happened before!

]]> By: gingerly http://www.mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-184863 gingerly Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:11:39 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm#comment-184863 Meh, I like him well enough. I love his sense of humor. We'll see how he does. There will be lots more cannon fodder this year with the way the semi-finals are going to be voted on. Major manipulation opportunities for TPTB. Meh, I like him well enough. I love his sense of humor. We’ll see how he does. There will be lots more cannon fodder this year with the way the semi-finals are going to be voted on. Major manipulation opportunities for TPTB.

]]> By: whosefanryou http://www.mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-184862 whosefanryou Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:05:12 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm#comment-184862 I remember rolling my eyes at his "God Save the Queen" comment, and he didn't roll with Simon's out-of-the-closet joke very well, in my opinion, so I'm already tired of his little comedy act. He can sing, but there's certainly nothing special about his voice that I could hear. I definitely agree with the cannon fodder assessment. I remember rolling my eyes at his “God Save the Queen” comment, and he didn’t roll with Simon’s out-of-the-closet joke very well, in my opinion, so I’m already tired of his little comedy act.

He can sing, but there’s certainly nothing special about his voice that I could hear. I definitely agree with the cannon fodder assessment.

]]> By: erennick http://www.mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-184853 erennick Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:23:30 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm#comment-184853 I agree with the cannon fodder assessment. I don't think they would have shown him at all, except for the dry sense of humor. Could be wrong, but my two cents. I agree with the cannon fodder assessment. I don’t think they would have shown him at all, except for the dry sense of humor. Could be wrong, but my two cents.

]]> By: jbrad http://www.mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-184811 jbrad Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:11:16 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm#comment-184811 Ok, I have been lurking long enough. Now that the Hollywood rounds are getting ready to start, I will have to start joining the conversations. And this guy, while he has an ok voice, is not top 36 material. I don't think he will make it to the top 12. I think if he keeps up his comedy act, he will wear slick real soon. And, hes just not good enough. Ok, I have been lurking long enough. Now that the Hollywood rounds are getting ready to start, I will have to start joining the conversations. And this guy, while he has an ok voice, is not top 36 material. I don’t think he will make it to the top 12. I think if he keeps up his comedy act, he will wear slick real soon. And, hes just not good enough.

]]> By: primeminister http://www.mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-184806 primeminister Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:22:03 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm#comment-184806 <blockquote>The hollywood video also doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t work for me. I guess they removed the link to his video. Tsk tsk.. </blockquote> Try a different browser. It's still working for me when I use Firefox.

The hollywood video also doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t work for me.

I guess they removed the link to his video. Tsk tsk..

Try a different browser. It’s still working for me when I use Firefox.

]]> By: idoladdict07 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-184804 idoladdict07 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:10:19 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm#comment-184804 The hollywood video also doesn't work for me. I guess they removed the link to his video. Tsk tsk.. :confused_wp: The hollywood video also doesn’t work for me.

I guess they removed the link to his video. Tsk tsk.. :confused_wp:

]]> By: snuffles http://www.mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-184803 snuffles Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:04:48 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm#comment-184803 "...and then I'll regroup and change my underwear." Come on! This kid is comedy GOLD! “…and then I’ll regroup and change my underwear.” Come on! This kid is comedy GOLD!

]]> By: St.Lucia http://www.mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-184798 St.Lucia Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:28:27 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm#comment-184798 Yes, I agree, cannon fodder, but for some reason he's ENJOYABLE cannon fodder! I just like the guy. No his voice wasn't spectacular but I still liked it. I guess my definition and Simon's definition on someone getting through on personality are way different. I like his personality and his nerdy demeanor. I'd take his personality over Tatiana's annoying personality and horrific laugh any day! Yes, I agree, cannon fodder, but for some reason he’s ENJOYABLE cannon fodder!

I just like the guy. No his voice wasn’t spectacular but I still liked it. I guess my definition and Simon’s definition on someone getting through on personality are way different. I like his personality and his nerdy demeanor. I’d take his personality over Tatiana’s annoying personality and horrific laugh any day!

]]> By: primeminister http://www.mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-184796 primeminister Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:26:23 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm#comment-184796 Why doesn't his Hollywood video work for me??? BOOO :( He may be cannon fodder, but at least he's entertaining without getting on my nerves. Love his sense of humor! And I quite like his voice too. Surprisingly, Alex is probably one of the few people from the audition rounds who perked my interest. He will definitely not make it all the way, but for now, he's good tv (in my opinion). ETA: Ok it works on Firefox, just not on Safari. Why doesn’t his Hollywood video work for me??? BOOO :(

He may be cannon fodder, but at least he’s entertaining without getting on my nerves. Love his sense of humor! And I quite like his voice too. Surprisingly, Alex is probably one of the few people from the audition rounds who perked my interest. He will definitely not make it all the way, but for now, he’s good tv (in my opinion).

ETA: Ok it works on Firefox, just not on Safari.

]]> By: Dr. Tracey http://www.mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-184792 Dr. Tracey Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:16:51 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm#comment-184792 Yeah cannon fodder probably. I like his voice and love his sense of humour, he'll make the show interesting for sure. Yeah cannon fodder probably.
I like his voice and love his sense of humour, he’ll make the show interesting for sure.

]]> By: Duke http://www.mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-184791 Duke Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:13:02 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-36-contestant-for-2109-part-1.htm#comment-184791 I am going to have to politely disagree with you on the whole 'cannon fodder' statement, mj. Alex got a LOT of camera time. IMO, he's got a very distinctive voice. Ya he's not Joe Cool, but i think him being kinda dorky turns a lot of people ( ie Clay ). I mean, i never would have imagined him in the top 36 (maybe becaues im used to the slim pickings of the top 24) but i am elated he made it, and i can see him being the Kevin Covias (young kid who doesnt have the best voice of the group, but has tons of likability....except i like Alex) and making the top 12. I'm sure it will probably change down the road after Hollywood/Semi's, but i want to go ahead and say who i want (with regards of there being AT LEAST 3 Males/Females because of the way the semis are formatted) in the top 12 just taking into account what they showed during their first audition: Males 1. Adam Lambart 2. Alexander Wagner-Trugman 3. Scott MacIntyre 4. Matt Giraud 5. Danny Gokey 6. ***Brent Keith 7. ***Anoop Desai 8. ***Von Smith Females 9. Alexis Grace 10. Ann Marie Boskovich 11. Meghan Corkrey 12.*** Stevie Wright First, it pains me that I can't put Felicia Barton on my list. Really, I hurt inside. And i still hold out hope that she might have made it. And the people denoted with a *** are kinda fillers. There was something about the that i kinda liked, but not totally into them yet. And i kinda just want Von on the list so him and Adam can throw down the Diva Gauntlet. Anyways, I'm done. I am going to have to politely disagree with you on the whole ‘cannon fodder’ statement, mj.

Alex got a LOT of camera time. IMO, he’s got a very distinctive voice. Ya he’s not Joe Cool, but i think him being kinda dorky turns a lot of people ( ie Clay ).

I mean, i never would have imagined him in the top 36 (maybe becaues im used to the slim pickings of the top 24) but i am elated he made it, and i can see him being the Kevin Covias (young kid who doesnt have the best voice of the group, but has tons of likability….except i like Alex) and making the top 12.

I’m sure it will probably change down the road after Hollywood/Semi’s, but i want to go ahead and say who i want (with regards of there being AT LEAST 3 Males/Females because of the way the semis are formatted) in the top 12 just taking into account what they showed during their first audition:

Males
1. Adam Lambart
2. Alexander Wagner-Trugman
3. Scott MacIntyre
4. Matt Giraud
5. Danny Gokey
6. ***Brent Keith
7. ***Anoop Desai
8. ***Von Smith

Females
9. Alexis Grace
10. Ann Marie Boskovich
11. Meghan Corkrey
12.*** Stevie Wright

First, it pains me that I can’t put Felicia Barton on my list. Really, I hurt inside. And i still hold out hope that she might have made it.

And the people denoted with a *** are kinda fillers. There was something about the that i kinda liked, but not totally into them yet. And i kinda just want Von on the list so him and Adam can throw down the Diva Gauntlet.

Anyways, I’m done.

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