WDWWDS - Crystal Clear

[lizzie64]

Madonna, GIRLFRIEND!!!

You did not buy a Clay t-shirt???????? I would have killed for one.

Oh well, since I'm not going to the concert, I guess my "Achin for Aiken" t-shirt will have to do.

 

[madonna31]

Yeah - but honestly Lizzie...they weren't very nice...especially at THAT price...

plus - I'm holding out for one that says "Claymate for Clayboy"...

 

[lizzie64]

Madonna - good thinking!!

 

[springsteenmickey]

If you gals wanted a shirt with a hot guy on it whay didn't you just ask me? Have I EVER mentioned how I look like Clay?

 

[lizzie64]

I'm still waiting for proof Boss- or is it
Clay/Ryan/Steven/Jon

 

[madonna31]

ahh......long weekend here in Canada (well everyone except Québec - because they always have to be 'different' )

...my poor American friends who have to go to work on Monday while I am at the beach this weekend...ahhh..."is there a downside to this?"

 

[apnic]

Actually, I don't have to go to work. Heck, I haven't had to go to work in months (aside from that stint at the dance studio). Unemployment rocks! Okay, actually it sucks, but that'll change soon once my new roots are in place. I'll join ya at the beach, M.
-AP

 

[Steve H.]

Originally posted by madonna31
ahh......long weekend here in Canada (well everyone except Québec - because they always have to be 'different' )

...my poor American friends who have to go to work on Monday while I am at the beach this weekend...ahhh..."is there a downside to this?"

What exactly IS the holiday in Canada on Monday?? We've been trying to figure that out around the office and nobody knows??

 

[madonna31]

Steve:

Most of us are thrilled that halfway between Canada Day and Labour Day we get a statutory holiday -- a day off with the rather Soviet-sounding label "Civic Holiday."

But those Ontarians who love to hate Toronto may not want to hear that they have T.O. to thank for the August long weekend. And if you live here in the centre of the universe, you may not realize that we alone call it something else: Simcoe Day, in honour of the first Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada.

John Graves Simcoe was more than just a colonial governor -- he abolished slavery, created Yonge Street, and even inspired the agricultural fair tradition that would give rise to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

In 1869 Toronto City Council came up with the idea for a summer "day of recreation." In 1875, it was settled: the first Monday in August would be the official Civic Holiday.

That name stuck as other cities followed Toronto's leisure-loving example and proclaimed this a municipal (rather than provincial) holiday. But in 1968 Toronto City Council again took the lead and renamed the day to recognize one of Ontario's earliest historical figures.

 

[springsteenmickey]

Civic holiday - Simcoe day. Basically it is just a day off to celebrate the ability to drink beer and swim at the beach all day long while our American Cousins get shafted working all day. I hope that helped? And you can talk - you guys have a holiday for ever friggen ex-President I'm waiting to see what the Clinton one will be called

Lizzie, darling proof? 'You can't handle the proof!

 

[Miss Jasmine]

M, enjoy your three day weekend!!!!! I forgot to ask you about the traffic yesterday from the grand SARS concert.

I read an interesting article in the USA Today yesterday (lol) about the success of Clay and Ruben as compared to Kelly Clarkson right after Season 1. Both are lacking as compared to her, of course Clay is doing better than Ruben. I looked for it on the USA Today site but it's not there. Basically the premise was nothing is as good as the original.

 

[Steve H.]

Originally posted by springsteenmickey
And you can talk - you guys have a holiday for ever friggen ex-President

Yeah, but the difference is, during most of those stupid holidays (President's Day, etc.) the majority of the US (e.g. non-government, banks, etc.) are stuck working anyways.

Thanks for the Canadian history lesson, M. Now I know who Lake Simcoe's named after.

 

[madonna31]

Jas - REMARKABLY there was no traffic - because the city anticipated the problems before hand and was well prepared for it. It actually took minutes to clear rather then hours. The crowds thinned out just after AC/DC performed and that made a big difference as well.

As for AI - I love Kelly, I have her CD and it's really good...but something tells me that when Clay's album comes out - he'll be kicking her butt in sales...speaking of which - his version of 'Solitaire' will be on his upcoming album.

I think it's safe to say this though: last year's AI runner up is CRAP and literally talentless compared to this years...

 

[Miss Jasmine]

Originally posted by madonna31
I think it's safe to say this though: last year's AI runner up is CRAP and literally talentless compared to this years...

roflmbo. M, I must agree with you.

I'm glad everything worked out traffic wise, too.

 

[wdwoldtimer]

Jas, in the article did they take into consideration that this "success" is now split over more than one talented contestant? Kelly was far superior to Justin. But Area Code Boy and Skinny Big Ears have to share their success with The Julia and the others, most of whom are at least as good, if not better than Justin.

I have a feeling Clay's CD is going to smash Kelly's sales records as well. And then when The Julia's comes out...she'll sell twice as many as Clay's.

 

[Miss Jasmine]

No, OT, it did not take that into consideration. However, one of the points brought up is that Miss Kelly is more mainstream, top 40, while Clay and Ruben are more niche artists, with Clay in adult contemporary and Ruben in R&B.

As for Clay smashing Kelly's records sales, I wouldn't count on it. If there is a disparity, I will blame it on not being able to download as freely as before. But time will tell.

 

[wdwoldtimer]

Well I was basing that on the fact that Kelly fans bought one CD/family. I can see Clay fans buying multiple copies. Heck, I bet in one household in NJ alone, 10 or 15 copies. And yes, the current crack down over downloading will be a factor....I know I will be buying Clay's CD.

 

[lizzie64]

Are you referring to my household OT?? LOL

I already have 3 copies on pre-order.

Jas, I do agree as far as your niche theory on Kelly, Clay and Ruben. However, I think Clay's fan base is huge and maniacal, so I don't forsee a problem with his sales.

I wouldn't be surprised to see him go platinum within a week. I go to some of his boards and it's amazing how dedicated these people are to getting him to number 1, the first week.
Not that I frequent these boards

 

[Itsanalias]

Honestly, there HAS to be something else we can talk about. I mean ANYTHING else would be nice. As soon as Clay, Ruben or Julia has a hit with a song that they've written and arranged, let me know, until then, they're all just people who do kareoke REALLY, REALLY well.

I mean, Kelly Clarkson's song is annoying as all get out, but at least it's an original song and not one that's hit the top 40 before.

 

[lizzie64]

HI YA ITSA!!!

How are ya!!

Isn't it funny how AI keeps creeping it's way back in here. It's hysterical because AI topic comes up and pages go by, but when it's not AI, it seems so slow.