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'Clash of the Choirs' Is A Holiday Snore

Posted Dec 20th 2007 12:01AM by Marcus Vanderberg
Filed under: Everybody Hates Marcus

All I want for Christmas is the writers strike to end.

That way, we can get shows like 'Clash of the Choirs' off my television set.

This four-night singing event is luckily almost over, and NBC can go back to repeats of "The Office" and "30 Rock."

Hell, I'll even take "Celebrity Apprentice" at this rate.

Five C-level singers (Even you, Ms. Patti) assemble choirs from their respective hometowns to compete for $250,000, which will be donated to a charity of their choice.

'Clash of the Choirs' is too nice.


There is no drama.

No suspense.

All the singers, which serves as the "judges" as well, give the same repetitive kind comments.

And if I have to look at Kelly Rowland and her tired ass weave for one more night or Michael Bolton and his chest hair, I'm going to scream.

The show is suppose to be uplifting but it has just turned me into a total grouch.

If you actually care who is going to win the "competition," tune in tomorrow night on NBC at 8:00PM.
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1. If Patti is a "C" level singer, then you must be one of the ones that think Beyonce is an A-level one. Sit the fucck down... The show isn't the greatest, but its no reason to diss the diva known as Patti LaBelle.

Kat at 12:50AM on Dec 20th 2007

2. Patti LaBelle is a true living legend. I adore her! Her voice is absolutely fabulous. I don't think that the show is "must-see" viewing, and for someone (like me) who only watches four hours of television per week, it would not be the pick of the litter, but I have tuned in, and I have voted for Patti. I would hate to see any other "celebrity" take the win away from this untouchable performer. My television viewing runs more along the lines of PBS, but to support my girl, I shall endure, or as Kelly Rowland would say: "I'm A Survivor". (By the way, I think Kelly is drop-dead gorgeous. I always thought Kelly was much more beautiful than Beyonce. Her skin is flawless. She could, however, use a weave that has more of an African-American "relaxed hair" look. The weave that she is sporting on the show is too artificially straight, but otherwise, she is simply gorgeous! It's worth tuning in just to hear Patti's choir belt out a song.

Malibu at 1:02AM on Dec 20th 2007

3. I actually like Clash of the Choirs. Im glad to see the singers/judges not downing and dissing each other. No I dont need to see Michale Bolton's chest hair, and I dont have a issue with Kelly's weave, just glad that I dont need it. This is the Chirstmas season, lets save all the child like behavior for Amercian Idol. Plus what a great way to help out those less fourtunate. Nick Lachey can defintatly get it, now that I know he was interested in black girls.

Tanganyika at 3:57AM on Dec 20th 2007

4. Marcus, which list are you on? Please. get a life that's not based on angry envying of someone else's! Other than your at-a distance, hate you because I-wanna-be but can't tirades here, who ever heard of you? Even your "Everybody..." heading is not original! Have you looked at your picture lately? You had better get a day job. This one does not have a retirement plan. These people's C-list talents mahe made them rich. Do you really think they care what you think?

B. Smith at 5:02AM on Dec 20th 2007

5. You are an absolute jackass if you think Patti Labelle is a C-list singer!
And by the way, I happen to like Clash of the Choirs. It's a "nice" holiday show with friendly competition. It isn't intended to be mean-spirited. We get enough of that with other reality shows.
I certainly hope you don't get paid for writing this blog. You aren't very good at it.

Ready4Wah at 5:56AM on Dec 20th 2007

6. I HAVE LOVED EVERY MOMENT OF CLASH OF THE CHOIRS. WHAT A WAY TO SHOW THE TALENT OF PEOPLE. IT TRULY IS A HEART TOUCHING SHOW TO WATCH. IF YOU ARE A LOVER OF ANY KIND OF MUSIC AT ALL, HOW CAN YOU CALL THIS SHOW BORING???

SUSAN at 8:25AM on Dec 20th 2007

7. you can't be serious about patti. i think the show is so so, but i might not read ur blog anymore because of that comment. you have no taste. Not a single blog on sunday best...then you cover this crap.

Nicole at 8:52AM on Dec 20th 2007

8. Patti LaBelle a C singer. You are out yo mind boy. I don't care for the show but don't mess with Patti. Oh I forgot..you are tone deaf.

Sorry

I love Patti at 9:32AM on Dec 20th 2007

9. Wow, do we have some haters out there! If you don't like the show or the celebrities, DO NOT WATCH!! That's why we have freedom of choice; you can change channel or turn your TV set off.

Sassy at 12:54PM on Dec 20th 2007

10. I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS SHOW YOURE TALKING ABOUT,BUT I KNOW YOU MUST BE SMOKING SOMETHING ILLEGAL IF YOU THINK PATTI CAN'T SING YOU MUST OUT OF YOUR MIND AND IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE SHOW DON'T WATCH IT. YOUR PROBLEM IS SOLVED MERRY CHRISTMAS

LADYPB63 at 2:21PM on Dec 20th 2007

11. I love Patti, too, and have since LaBelle but as I've gotten older, I realize that a little of "Patti" goes a long way...all the make-up, the VOLUME and the dramatical attitude are all a bit much for me at times. But, I do think to have a program showcasing choirs, of all things, is great...as boring as some may find it, it's alot of work and dedication for those involved...inparticularly, the singers.

Luv2Sing2 at 3:06PM on Dec 20th 2007

12. Marcus,

I don't respond to these site on a regular basis, but this time is different. Your comments about the Choir program are so far off base that I think you only made them to spawn some feedback. The show is wholesome, exciting, entertaining, uplifting and reaches across all ethnic groups and all age groups. I hope this show will be the starting point for more events like this one in the future. When you give ordinary people a chance to play a part in something as grand as this show, not only do you make a dream come true for some, but you expose talent that may never have been exposed to a national audience. I won't comment on your take on the professional artists, as those before me have said it all.

Larry at 3:23PM on Dec 20th 2007

13. I LOVE THIS SHOW!!

shirl at 6:04PM on Dec 20th 2007

14.
IT'S CALLED:IF YOU FEEL THAT BAD ABOUT IT--DO NOT WATCH IT!! HOW COULD ANYONE TALK BAD ABOUT PATTI. SHE HAS LIVED HER LIFE, MADE HER MONEY, AND GUESS WHAT YOU ARE STILL ON THE HUSTLE FOR A STORY!!

carla at 7:12PM on Dec 20th 2007

15. Marcus have you lost your mind calling Patti LaBelle a C level singer. I think you need to be on some medication for that. For sure!!!!

shy at 9:36PM on Dec 20th 2007

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