X Factor

Taluntain · Thu, 14th Jun '12, 12:39am

Since this show has spread internationally I'm guessing most of you who watch TV have seen it. Setting aside the fact that it's primarily a show that's unlikely to actually produce anything beyond TV entertainment, do you enjoy watching it? Love it? Hate it?

Here they're presenting the first localized season of it and despite my initial doubts, I'm finding myself watching it. Only after recording it though, the amount of commercials throughout is insane, so I need to be able to fast-forward through all that.

Oh, and a bonus question, do you ever vote for any of the contestants? I know this is the primary draw for some people but I've never voted for anyone in any show like that in my life - I consider it a waste of money.

Splunge · Thu, 14th Jun '12, 4:49am

Well, to answer your questions in order - no, no, no and no.

Shoshino · Thu, 14th Jun '12, 9:26am

I second that post

Paracelsi · Thu, 14th Jun '12, 12:55pm

It catches my attention from time to time. Usually because of the songs though, instead of the performers.

Haven't voted yet, don't care to.

joacqin · Thu, 14th Jun '12, 3:51pm

Much respect to Tal for having the courage to make a post like this!

Harbourboy · Fri, 15th Jun '12, 10:45am

I never vote because we never get it live here, so the votes have already happened by the time the shoe airs.

The Kilted Crusader · Fri, 15th Jun '12, 4:51pm

Really hate it.

Mesmero · Fri, 15th Jun '12, 8:10pm

Watch it: occasionally
Love it: meh
Hate it: not really
Vote: never

Yes, I watch from time to time (Dutch version, but sometimes I run into a clip from the British one on Youtube). Unlike all the other talent shows on tv, I find this one somewhat entertaining. All the singers focus more on image building than on making intelligent or original music, but it is a bit of a guilty pleasure of mine.

Harbourboy · Sat, 16th Jun '12, 1:19am

It's no better or worse th an any other game show.

Gaear · Sat, 16th Jun '12, 1:41am

Is that the one Cheryl Tweedy got kicked off of for her accent?

Thu, 14th Jun '12, 12:39am	#1
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Thu, 14th Jun '12, 4:49am	#2
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Fri, 15th Jun '12, 8:10pm	#8
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Thu, 14th Jun '12, 9:26am	#3
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Thu, 14th Jun '12, 3:51pm	#5
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Fri, 15th Jun '12, 10:45am	#6
Harbourboy SPS Account Holder Take thy form from off my door! Join Date: May 2003 Location: North Harbour Posts: 13,245 Like: 59 Liked 17 Times in 14 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 28,241 Level: 45 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 75.36% Daily Activity 2.26% Weekly Activity 14.21% Monthly Activity 12.06% Achievements Awards	I never vote because we never get it live here, so the votes have already happened by the time the shoe airs.

Fri, 15th Jun '12, 4:51pm	#7
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Sat, 16th Jun '12, 1:19am	#9
Harbourboy SPS Account Holder Take thy form from off my door! Join Date: May 2003 Location: North Harbour Posts: 13,245 Like: 59 Liked 17 Times in 14 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 28,241 Level: 45 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 75.36% Daily Activity 2.26% Weekly Activity 14.21% Monthly Activity 12.06% Achievements Awards	It's no better or worse th an any other game show.

Sat, 16th Jun '12, 1:41am	#10
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