American Idol (Season 8) Post-Show Fan Poll

American Idol's Season 8 has been described by some as one of the best American Idol seasons in the show's 8 year run to date. Now that the season is over, fans turn their attention the tour, post-show interviews, Top 10 twitter accounts, myspace and Facebook pages to follow their favorites. This poll is designed to understand how your opinions of the Idols have changed, if at all, now that the show is over, the tour is underway and career paths for the Top 10 are starting to form. Please read each question carefully (there are 26 of them). Try not to let your bias toward a particular Idol (if you have one) keep you from being fair and expressing your true opinion. Your participation is greatly appreciated, though I would ask that you only participate once. Thank you. -Derek @derekbc (Twitter Account)

Were you a fan of American Idol's Season 8?

Yes

Overall how would you rate Season 8 of American Idol?

The best season to date in American Idol's history

Not sure if it was the best, but it was a very good season.

This was the first season I watched the show and I thought it was good.

Season 8 wasn't more or less impressive than most other seasons.

This was the first season I watched the show and I thought it was just "OK".

I didn't really care for (or didn't like at all) Season 8 either as a first-time viewer, or a multi-season viewer.

I didn't watch Season 8 of American Idol.

Now that the show is over, how do you follow and/or get news about one, some or all of the Season 8 Idols? (Check all that apply.)

OVERALL, how has your opinion changed of the Season 8 Top 10 Idols since the show ended?

Overall, I have a more positive or favorable opinion of the Season 8 Top 10 Idols since the show ended.

Overall, my opinion has stayed the same regarding the Season 8 Top 10 Idols since the show ended.

Overall, I have a more negative or less favorable opinion of the Season 8 Top 10 Idols since the show ended.

Overall I do not have an opinion on the Season 8 Top 10 Idols since the show ended.

How likely are you to see the Season 8 Top 10 Idols on tour (Idols Live Tour)?

I have already seen at least one of the Season 8 Top 10 Idols tour shows.

I haven't yet seen a Season 8 Top 10 Idols tour show, but I have purchased tickets for at least one of the coming tour dates.

I haven't seen, nor have I purchased tickets to see, a Season 8 Top 10 Idols tour show, but I likely will in the coming weeks.

I am undecided as to whether I will see at least one of the Season 8 Top 10 Idol tour shows.

I will definitely not be seeing any of the Season 8 Top 10 Idol tour shows because they are not coming to a city that is close to me.

I will definitely not be seeing any of the Season 8 Top 10 Idol tour shows for some other reason.

Please answer this question in terms of the American Idol Season 8 show as aired on FOX: Who were your favorites of the Top 10 Idols? (Check all that apply.)

Please answer this question now that the American Idol Season 8 show as aired on FOX is over: NOW who are your favorites of the Top 10 Idols? (Check all that apply.)

Which of the Season 8 Top 10 Idols do you feel MORE positive about since the show ended? (Check all that apply/that are appropriate.)

Which of the Season 8 Top 10 Idols do you feel LESS positive about since the show has ended? (Check all that apply/that are appropriate.)

Who do you think has the BEST chance at a SUCCESSFUL and LONG-LASTING music career in the future? (Choose only one.)

Which of the Season 8 Top 10 Idols do you think is currently the MOST underrated or under-appreciated?

Music, Fans and Future -vs.- Fame, Attention and Perks: Which of the Season 8 Top 10 Idols currently are MORE concentrated on their music, fans and futures than they are on fame, attention and perks? (Choose all that apply/that are appropriate.)

Based on what you've seen in person and/or in videos for the Season 8 Top 10 Idols tour, which Idol sounds the BEST vocally overall right now?

Based on what you've seen in person and/or in videos for the Season 8 Top 10 Idols tour, which Idol sounds the WORST vocally overall right now?

Based on what you've seen in person and/or in videos for the Season 8 Top 10 Idols tour, which Idol has the BEST stage show/stage presence?

Based on what you've seen in person and/or in videos for the Season 8 Top 10 Idols tour, which Idol has the WORST stage show/stage presence?

Meet and Greets, Twitter, Shout Outs, etc... Which Season 8 Top 10 Idol is the most generous in paying attention to the fans?

Since the show ended, have any of the Idols' attitudes and/or statements left you with a bad or disappointed impression of that Idol? (If Yes, check all that apply/that are appropriate.)

Based on what you've seen in person, online, on television or from other sources - do you think the tour management and promoters are doing a first class job? (Examples: the stage and show are well designed; there are plenty of press events; there is plenty of advertising for the shows, fans are treated well at the shows, etc.)

Yes

Not bad overall, but they could have invested more (time, money, attention) in some areas.

I haven't seen enough in person or heard/seen enough about this to form an opinion.

Welcome to Fantasy Land. This just in: All of the Season 8 Top 10 Idols are releasing their own, individual singles tomorrow on iTunes. The only catch is, you're NOT ALLOWED to purchase the single of your #1, #2 or #3 favorite Idol (sorry, Fantasy Land law). So, with that little law in mind, which Idol's single will you be curious to hear and MOST likely to purchase?

If you had 2 minutes, and only 2 minutes to talk to your favorite Idol, what would you want to talk about with that Idol?

All about how much I love that Idol and about how big of a fan I am of that Idol.

All about what's going on in that Idol's personal life.

All about that Idol's music and/or future career plans.

All about what's happening in the world today.

All about me and my life so that Idol can know me better.

All about nothing. I wouldn't really want to have a conversation with any of the Idols.

Which of the Season 8 Top 10 Idols have earned the right to be called artists now, versus just being called an Idol contestant, Idol finalist or Idol winner? (Check all that apply/that are appropriate.)

Song sets: Do you think the songs chosen for the tour were the right choices?

Yes, absolutely from Day 1!

Yes, absolutely now that "No Boundaries" was replaced.

For most Idols/Artists yes, for a couple - no.

I'm 50/50 on this. About 50% of the songs I like, about 50% I don't think fit well or don't like at all.

For most Idols/Artists no, but for a couple - yes.

I don't really like any of the songs chosen.

I have no opinion on the songs chosen or I have no idea what songs were chosen.

FUN QUESTION: What pose would you MOST like to see your favorite Season 8 Top 10 Idols/Artists strike for a magazine cover?

Surprising - something completely different than what fans would expect to see

Soft and Sexy - maybe barefoot with a tee shirt and jeans

Revealing but Tasteful - as much skin as possible, but still appropriate for all ages of fans.

Formal - all done up as if going to a gala

Simple - in every day clothes - no products, no makeup, no fuss over the hair

Crazy - something with animals, props, food, blood or something else a little out there

I really don't think my answer would be appropriate for everyone to read. :-)

I'm not much of a fan or don't have any favorites so this question doesn't apply to me.

ALMOST THE FINAL QUESTION: The show, the interviews, the online sites, the tour, the statements, the performances and the music. When you average it all out, how would you grade the Season 8 Top 10 Idols as a whole?

FINAL QUESTION: A little personal indulgence here. Did you enjoy this survey?

Yes, and thank you for paying me to compliment your survey!

A little long, but yes I did. Next time, get with 2009 and do it in 140 characters or less, would ya?

Yes, but I would have liked to see more questions about (insert answer), though I doubt you'll pull your head out of your butt long enough to even read my suggestion.

Meh, it was alright. I'm either choosing this because it was just an "OK" survey, or because I like saying "meh".

I did it, but I can't say I enjoyed it. Then again, I used the word I in that very short sentence three times - so obviously it's all about me anyway.

I'm not even sure why I did this. It was too long and/or too uninteresting. But hey, don't let that get you down. So you suck? Big deal. Not all of us were meant to be cool and popular, you know?

Who cares about your stupid survey! Yeah, I filled it out, but the whole time I was thinking about how I want to have one of the Idol guy's (Kris, Adam, Danny, Matt, Anoop, Scott, Michael) baby.

Yeah, like she said - who cares about your stupid survey! While she was thinking about having one of the Idol guy's (Kris, Adam, Danny, Matt, Anoop, Scott, Michael) baby - I was too. Only I'm a guy too so I'm really hitting some road blocks on how that will work. But I'm a trooper.

This poll was created on 2009-07-31 05:24:38 by derekbc