Misc

Surprise!

The level of professionalism was so great in this production that the entire time I was waiting for Ashton Kutcher to jump out say "Hey, you Eye-Rainians are all being punk'd".

Good first try!

This is a good first try; considering the fact that such productions need big time budget which foreign based TV networks lack at the moment.

Dear KouroshS

This old "know-it-all" woman gave the advice to the 35+ lady who was whining in a high pitched voice about how her boyfriend was tired of her nagging.

Your comment puzzled me: you're glad she didn't listen to my advice because her tone of voice is not attractive?

IRANdokht

Know it all...

Old Iranian women have an answer to every question and a cure for everything...
They told me once I'll never get laid as long as I am bald!!

Well, finally coughed up the $2000, and got me some hair planted on my head. I was starting to see some peachy hair up there, when the sh*t hit the fan!!
My name was picked in Mecca-trip (Haj) trip!
Talk about zedeh-haal!!!

Why would she?

Irandokht

Why would you give such an advice to any young girl, and "in confidence"? They probably think you have some personal issues with them. It really crazy to think that men may prefer that tone of voice!!
I am glad she was wise enough not to change anything.

Ahdieh

I believe if they stress on their "sh" pronunciation like Ahdieh,they might have a better chance!!.

Ebi aka Haaji

Iranian Reader

I just introduced her in case you had not recognized her  :0)  I know about the high pitch voice... she did read one of her poems in an album and I am sorry to admit that I always skip it. I have only known one other young lady who spoke that way and I told her in confidence once, that as long as she's speaking with that voice, nobody would take her seriously, I don't think she cared, maybe she knew you gentlemen prefer that tone...

IRANdokht. 

Oops, sorry ID, didn't mean any disrespect!

If I could record my voice here I would show you what I mean! It is a genre of feminine affectation peculiar to Iranian ladies -- maybe not in the case of the lady here but I've heard it a lot!

Dear Iranian Reader

Didn't you recognize Maryam Heydarzadeh?  she's the blind poet who's been writing a lot of song lyrics for years and she's always talked like that. I didn't even know she had left Iran...  I like her poems, she's very young (as far as I know) and writes romantic songs.

btw: why are the judges called jury

IRANdokht

Khanom jury...

Nemidoonam chera there are so many Iranian women who are afflicted by a peculiar speech impediment that makes them pronounce their "sh" as "s" -- like the lady on the jury panel here: bistar baseh, kamtar baseh...

Tell me honestly now guys, does this drive you wild with desire...??

(Heyf ke az sendosal-e man gozashteh!)

Interviewer is the winner! She looks so hot that my PC is heated

so i cannot type anymore! God bless her! too bad they dont show her close up! 

 Sie ist sehr scheon! Entchuldigung! Seit 33 yahren habe ich nicht auf deutch geschrieben, deswegen habe ich vergessen! wiedresehen!

Winner is the interviewer! She's sizzling! ihr name?Sehr scheon!

Sie sind huebsch und wunderbar! Too bad my old neighbor in Iran cannot participate! He is as close to Iraj as one can get! Good idea and a good help in lowering the unemployment in entertainment! Best of luck!  

TO: Shazdeh khaanoom

LOL...I think "FOR ALI" is pulling his/her own style of satire on us.

And, if not, oh well...you can't save them all :-)

Ali P.

Ali jan,

Sorry to butt in, but I think you might want to consider working on your skills to convey your sense of humour. ;) Obviously, your cues are too subtle for some Iranians on this site. LOL...

FOR ALI P, what part of "I am of course kidding" did you not get?

THIS IS FOR ALI P

Ali P, relax nobody is being SEXIST! There is a PART 2, maybe if you noticed you could have seen her sing and not reached your hasty conclusion haha. jeez iranians are so quick to jump to conclusions.

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=44B4c3AFQAw

Iranian Sexism!

The male singer , took his time, and sang.

The tape ran out as soon as the female singer started to sing.

What is up with that??

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I am , of course , kidding.

Nice, novel idea.

Enjoyed it.

:-)

Ali P.

Great Initiative from Fellow German Iranians ...

I used to be little enthusiast about such programs because if the Reality Show aspect of things but I have to admit that some shows like Pop Idol which have been also produced in France do detect interesting talents at times. Sometimes you get to see those who have absolutely no talent and it is sad to see their spirits crushed by a harsh jury. On the otherhand we live in a multimedia world and I think that such "concours" or "test examinations " for potentioal singers or even actors is a good thing.

But candidates should know by now that it is a tough competition and in a sense like a school.

I am glad that the Iranian community in Europe is getting involved in generating interest in the young Iranian generation on their oral culture and art.

I know that the Iranian community in Germany are very active in the cultural area particularly music. I hope that in France and other European countries we can see such initiative develope in parrallel.

It is inspiring and I particularly like the Persian courtiousness you don't find always amongst their European or American counterparts.

Keep Up the Good Work and Good Luck to the Candidates.

DK