Comments on: Act vs. Handicap http://vijokins.com/2006/03/01/act-vs-handicap/ Have Another Doughnut... Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:26:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Vijokins.com » Blog Archive » YAY!!! THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT!!! http://vijokins.com/2006/03/01/act-vs-handicap/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Vijokins.com » Blog Archive » YAY!!! THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT!!! Thu, 25 May 2006 05:23:21 +0000 http://vijokins.com/?p=9#comment-39 [...] In the fall of 2005, the reality TV show American Idol went around the United States looking for their new superstar. We, as usual, tuned in and at their Las Vegas interviews a grey-haired young man stood in front of Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson (the judges) with nerves of steel. When asked why he was there, Taylor Hicks replied with, “I want my voice to be heard.” They didn’t think he’d make it too far in the competition because America wouldn’t vote him through - due to the way he looked. Week after week we watched and waited for the end to come, but week after week Ryan Seacrest gave him the good news of, “You’re safe!” There were a few great singers on this show and as I watched Taylor stay safe while they were eliminated - well, it shocked me. I think he has a disabliity and I figured Simon Cowell had sealed his fate by saying that he wouldn’t make it - America tends to listen to Simon, and America tends to be extremely judgemental towards anyone that’s not “perfect.” I was hoping that Simon would have to eat his words on the day Taylor won. I must admit that I really didn’t think he’d make it to the final two, though - no way! Then Chris was kicked off - and I could have had money bet that he would win the competition. Yeah, my eye candy was gone, but it opened up a realization that Taylor could really take this show and shove it up Simon’s butt! Each week I was watching and hoping that Taylor would prevail, but each week I just knew Taylor would be the next to go… Then Scott gave me the web address to an awesome site that probed the Idol phone lines and projected the winners and losers of each show. So tonight I looked it up, and there was one of those moments where my eyes couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Taylor Hicks - the guy with the silver hair and the one that didn’t “look” right for this competition - was the one with the most calls! And he wasn’t just a few hundred calls above the rest - he was ahead by thousands! He is more than the American Idol, he is the American Dream! He showed us that heart and soul conquers ideals and sterotyping. That anyone with a dream can go anywhere they want, they just have to do it. Putting one foot in front of the other, taking it day-by-day and never allowing what others say to stop him. Taylor Hicks is my hero. He stood on the stage at the Kodak Theatre Wednesday night and he took home the gold. Good for you Taylor Hicks! I hope you have a great life and hit it big! Unlike others who have won American Idol… what’s their names again? Talylor Hicks - your voice is heard, loud and clear! [...] [...] In the fall of 2005, the reality TV show American Idol went around the United States looking for their new superstar. We, as usual, tuned in and at their Las Vegas interviews a grey-haired young man stood in front of Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson (the judges) with nerves of steel. When asked why he was there, Taylor Hicks replied with, “I want my voice to be heard.” They didn’t think he’d make it too far in the competition because America wouldn’t vote him through – due to the way he looked. Week after week we watched and waited for the end to come, but week after week Ryan Seacrest gave him the good news of, “You’re safe!” There were a few great singers on this show and as I watched Taylor stay safe while they were eliminated – well, it shocked me. I think he has a disabliity and I figured Simon Cowell had sealed his fate by saying that he wouldn’t make it – America tends to listen to Simon, and America tends to be extremely judgemental towards anyone that’s not “perfect.” I was hoping that Simon would have to eat his words on the day Taylor won. I must admit that I really didn’t think he’d make it to the final two, though – no way! Then Chris was kicked off – and I could have had money bet that he would win the competition. Yeah, my eye candy was gone, but it opened up a realization that Taylor could really take this show and shove it up Simon’s butt! Each week I was watching and hoping that Taylor would prevail, but each week I just knew Taylor would be the next to go… Then Scott gave me the web address to an awesome site that probed the Idol phone lines and projected the winners and losers of each show. So tonight I looked it up, and there was one of those moments where my eyes couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Taylor Hicks – the guy with the silver hair and the one that didn’t “look” right for this competition – was the one with the most calls! And he wasn’t just a few hundred calls above the rest – he was ahead by thousands! He is more than the American Idol, he is the American Dream! He showed us that heart and soul conquers ideals and sterotyping. That anyone with a dream can go anywhere they want, they just have to do it. Putting one foot in front of the other, taking it day-by-day and never allowing what others say to stop him. Taylor Hicks is my hero. He stood on the stage at the Kodak Theatre Wednesday night and he took home the gold. Good for you Taylor Hicks! I hope you have a great life and hit it big! Unlike others who have won American Idol… what’s their names again? Talylor Hicks – your voice is heard, loud and clear! [...]

]]> By: eileen http://vijokins.com/2006/03/01/act-vs-handicap/comment-page-1/#comment-12 eileen Fri, 10 Mar 2006 05:23:00 +0000 http://vijokins.com/?p=9#comment-12 hello there. i am from singapore and i love taylor hicks too! =) hello there. i am from singapore and i love taylor hicks too! =)

]]> By: Anonymous http://vijokins.com/2006/03/01/act-vs-handicap/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Anonymous Sat, 04 Mar 2006 02:59:00 +0000 http://vijokins.com/?p=9#comment-11 you be welcome you be welcome

]]> By: Vi-Jokins http://vijokins.com/2006/03/01/act-vs-handicap/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Vi-Jokins Fri, 03 Mar 2006 04:12:00 +0000 http://vijokins.com/?p=9#comment-10 Thanks! Thanks!

]]> By: Anonymous http://vijokins.com/2006/03/01/act-vs-handicap/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Anonymous Fri, 03 Mar 2006 01:56:00 +0000 http://vijokins.com/?p=9#comment-9 People have not and will not look at another person and accept them for who they are inside. My bestfriend has CP she has this cool walk, one day someone asked me why she walks the way she does and I asked them "what do you mean". Now if everyone would see past the little things they will see something much greater than how somebody looks, acts, performs, talks, or even walks. Personally I didn't think that the panel would except him for that exact reason...He is different. But since he has made it this far, GOD Speed!!! People have not and will not look at another person and accept them for who they are inside.
My bestfriend has CP she has this cool walk, one day someone asked me why she walks the way she does and I asked them “what do you mean”. Now if everyone would see past the little things they will see something much greater than how somebody looks, acts, performs, talks, or even walks.
Personally I didn’t think that the panel would except him for that exact reason…He is different. But since he has made it this far, GOD Speed!!!

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