Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Strategy?

Maybe I over-analyze these things, but how much do you think the contestants (especially now six seasons into this show/contest) strategize throughout the competition?

Comments have been made about certain contestants peaking too soon or conversely really turning the heat up at different points in the competition. I guess I wonder if these "kids" are really more savvy then we might think.

Consider these two ideas then discuss on the message boards...

What if Melinda has been waiting to unleash some more "WOW" performances until she is sure to be in the final? Consistent, good performances have gotten her this far and maybe she wants to blow everyone else away in the end? It seems to me that this would be right time to have an "off" night, gain some sympathy votes, slide into the Top 3 and then snap back to her semi-final quality performances.

Why has Blake started beat-boxing again? Does he realize that he needs that differentiation amongst the finalists now, more than before? Will he stop again if he makes the Top 3?

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