for those of you who DIDNT like ayla brown look at this!

[Planogirl]

Let's get real here. Many people who post here bash people on a regular basis and age has nothing to do with it. There's a lot of cruelty and spite in some of these threads and that's been going on for a long time so I'm a little surprised that other people find this shocking. I personally dislike the bashing but it seems normal and inevitable, at least on the DIS.

As for Ayla's age, when you appear in a competition you have to expect criticism. It's not fair to the older contestants to treat Ayla and the other kids any differently IMO. Maybe American Idol should only allow adults to compete.

 

[ducklite]

I think that trashing someone that you don't even know the first thing about and being glad that they failed at something that was so obviously important to them is pretty low and mean spirited.

It's too bad that there are more than a few people on the Internet that find it appropriate to trash someone for no reason other than they have had successes in life.

IMHO if some of the people hanging out trash talking people would get off their butts and do something with their lives other than surf the Internet to ridicule and trash other people, maybe they'd have some of the things in life they are obviously jealous for not having.

She's got a great body. For those upset about that, get off the damn computer and get some excercise. She's got material things. Well get off the damn computer and work for a living and you will too. She's got a loving family. Well, based on some of the nastiness I've read here and in other forums, I sure wouldn't want to be around some of you even if you were my family.

Anne

 

[Nana Annie]

I think most of the blame needs to be put on AI and its editors. Ayla was obviously not one of their "favorites," so they showed her in an unflattering light.

Her story about it being difficult growing up because she couldn't play football with the boys sealed her fate.

If the story had appeared on its own, it would have been a charming story about a cute tomboy. I am sure Ayla said lots more on that interview, but that is what AI chose to show us.

AI knew people were bonding with Kellie's "aw shucks, my pappy is in jail, I grew up dirt poor" story, as that is all they talk about with Kellie. I am sure this young lady has other positive attributes than her hardscrabble life.

So, making Ayla follow Kellie's story, the "I had it hard because I couldn't play football with the boys" could only make her look shallow and privileged. After that, every glance, every movement was subconsciously examined by some of the public to find truth in the privileged attitude. And don't think AI didn't know exactly what they were doing!

Just like they haven't shown much air time on Melissa (who, according to media gossip, is rightfully upset about this), knowing it is harder for a person to get votes if the public doesn't know them. Although it is backfiring on AI for Melissa.

Or promoting Kevin like crazy. Their clips of him (including the chicken little pic) are geared to endear him to the public.

Although Ayla was not my favorite performer, I do believe she was victim to A1's editing and subtle pressure to see her in an unfavorable light.

So, instead of "Ayla, you have been served", I think it would be more appropriate to say "America, you have been played."

 

[kpm76]

Great post Nana Annie...I think you are right on!!!

 

[poohbear2]

I think its awful when people can't wait for others to fall down! We do not applaud and help each other enough in this society. I think its nice to see someone who is ambitious and wants to do well ;not a slug. Just because you might not like someone because of the way they look is no reason to judge them.

 

[lil mermaid]

haha. I wanted her to fail, not to be mean, but truly she needed to learn that she can't succeed at everything.

Hmmm...that is mean. Oh, and it makes you sound jealous and petty, too.

 

[bicker]

Gosh... this thread has gone downhill since I looked in last. Blech. I'm outta here.

 

[SPAM]

ok people need to cool down with this. i posted because i thought it was funny. i personally did not like ayla and that is my right. if she is going to go on a reality show she is going to get people that do not like her, thats the price you pay. and i didnt write the freaking article, i just saw it and thought it was funny, my bad. but for come on people she's not a friggin 4-year-old, she's almost out of high school. if AI doesn't think that 16-17 year olds cannot take the criticism from people then maybe they should raise the age that you can be on the show. i mean should we even let the judges judge them? that might be too much for them, recieving negative information.
i stick to what i said, although the only words were "this is mean but funny". and believe me when i say that i am not the only one that was happy was she left, because i did not care for her. is that wrong? other people are happy when people they dont care for get kicked off the show, how is me not liking ayla any different?

 

[SPAM]

This is the last thing I would have expected to see from 2 wonderful members here - hating on their own peers. That's really sad.

better lock me away cause ive gone crazy! because i said what i thought means that im "hating on my peer". there are debates on this board every day.

 

[ducklite]

"This is mean but funny"

Why would you think something that's cruel is funny? Do you also think it's funny to pull the wings off of flies? I don't like flies, but I wouldn't be deliberately cruel to them.

Anne

 

[theSurlyMermaid]

Yes, I'm so certain AI was her "lifelong dream." She couldn't even commit to it when they asked her what she would do about her scholarship is she made the top 12. She said she would try to do "both". Yeah, right. That's just what I would do when asked about my lifelong dream. Hedge my bets.

She wasn't voted through because she wasn't that good and she was obviously interested in other things. She only got passionate about AI once she started moving up in the ranks.

 

[jim and meesie]

I think most of the blame needs to be put on AI and its editors. Ayla was obviously not one of their "favorites," so they showed her in an unflattering light.

Her story about it being difficult growing up because she couldn't play football with the boys sealed her fate.

If the story had appeared on its own, it would have been a charming story about a cute tomboy. I am sure Ayla said lots more on that interview, but that is what AI chose to show us.

AI knew people were bonding with Kellie's "aw shucks, my pappy is in jail, I grew up dirt poor" story, as that is all they talk about with Kellie. I am sure this young lady has other positive attributes than her hardscrabble life.

So, making Ayla follow Kellie's story, the "I had it hard because I couldn't play football with the boys" could only make her look shallow and privileged. After that, every glance, every movement was subconsciously examined by some of the public to find truth in the privileged attitude. And don't think AI didn't know exactly what they were doing!

Just like they haven't shown much air time on Melissa (who, according to media gossip, is rightfully upset about this), knowing it is harder for a person to get votes if the public doesn't know them. Although it is backfiring on AI for Melissa.

Or promoting Kevin like crazy. Their clips of him (including the chicken little pic) are geared to endear him to the public.

Although Ayla was not my favorite performer, I do believe she was victim to A1's editing and subtle pressure to see her in an unfavorable light.

So, instead of "Ayla, you have been served", I think it would be more appropriate to say "America, you have been played."

Yes, and I suspect we are being played BIG TIME on the Kellie story!!!!

 

[jim and meesie]

Yes, I'm so certain AI was her "lifelong dream." She couldn't even commit to it when they asked her what she would do about her scholarship is she made the top 12. She said she would try to do "both". Yeah, right. That's just what I would do when asked about my lifelong dream. Hedge my bets.

She wasn't voted through because she wasn't that good and she was obviously interested in other things. She only got passionate about AI once she started moving up in the ranks.

She certainly convinced me she was passionate when I saw her perform the National Anthem at one of my son's High School sporting events 4 years ago!!! High School is all about pursuing what interests you and finding out what you are good at. She is fortunate to have had two significant talents that she has pursued at a level I can virtually none of the other posters on this site have/had achieved at age 17!!!! American Idol has only existed for 5 years so how can it be a "lifelong dream"??? I'm sure she had no intent to embaress/offend/insult the Boston College women's basketball coach on National TV. That would have been a great way to start a college basketball career. That just further shows how mature she is. Give her a break!


PS a local news story (not on her mother's network) covered her arrival home, they said on her flight before takeoff the pilot announced "we have a celebrity on board today!!" to the applause of the entire plane!!! The next day she appeared at a "welcome home" at a local outlet mall signing autographs for many fans.

 

[kpm76]

Yes, I'm so certain AI was her "lifelong dream." She couldn't even commit to it when they asked her what she would do about her scholarship is she made the top 12. She said she would try to do "both". Yeah, right. That's just what I would do when asked about my lifelong dream. Hedge my bets.

She wasn't voted through because she wasn't that good and she was obviously interested in other things. She only got passionate about AI once she started moving up in the ranks.

Did you honestly expect her to say she'd forego a full scholarship to Boston College if she won AI???? I think the fact that she answered the way she did proves she is a mature, level-headed young woman who knows how to diplomatically answer a question like that. As another posted stated, she had the presense of mind to not embarrass her future coach on national TV.

 

[palmtreegirl]

better lock me away cause ive gone crazy! because i said what i thought means that im "hating on my peer". there are debates on this board every day.

OT but why don't you use caps? Just curious.

 

[jekajekalynn]

*gets some popcorn* I love debates about obnoxious tv shows.

 

[Pam]

OT but why don't you use caps? Just curious.

I believe it's a teen/early 20s thing. My two kids type this way as well.

 

[grinningghost]

You know, I haven't posted much here lately, but this one just got to me too much.

I never once thought of Ayla Brown as stuck on herself or a selfish brat who felt entitled to win AI.

I actually thought she was rather inspiring. She worked hard to get where she is in basketball, and she worked equally hard to succeed in singing. What is wrong with that?

She wasn't my favorite performer on the show, but she certainly wasn't the worst (case in point, Brenna Gethers, now that was someone who felt she needed to have it all) either.

I really hope she continues to have success in whatever she does and ignores people who say such mean things about her. I thought she was a pretty humble girl to be honest.

 

[Nancyg56]

I am always amazed that when a young person aspires to achieve a goal, there are those who want to see failure. Womans scholarships are difficult to attain, with thousands of talented athletes competing for them. Grades are an important factor, as well as athletic ability. Ayla was not my favorite singer, but I was impressed that a gifted athlete, who also maintains high grades was as well rounded as she was. I am sorry that there are those who have equated hard work and dedication with snobbery and silver spoons. I normally do not respond to "mean but funny" threads, but I am appalled that there are those who are so jealous of anothers accomplishments that not making the top twelve in a singing show where thousands competed for a spot is considered to be a failure.

My niece is a catcher for a college softball team, and must maintain a b average. She is carrying 6 courses, as well as an internship. She has a job, and also must commit to all of her practice sessions and her games. There are no excuses. These women are not using college sports as a road to professional sports careers. They are young women with a strong work ethic who channel their energy in a positive direction to make a difference intheir lives as well as the people around them. I would prefer to see young wmen like my DN and Ayla given accolades for providing positive strong role models for girls to look up to.