1. All the activism in this thread is inspiring, and I'm in no position to refute notions that the deaf can "feel" the "beat," as it were, but I caught that shot of Marlee, too, and my VERY FIRST thought was, "Hey, isn't that the lady from WHAT THE BLEEP? And isn't she deaf?!" Yeah, and then I chuckled.

Calling Mo an Imus, though? Lighten up, America.

Tommy at 12:48PM on May 24th 2007

2. Mo, I love you....

MrsMoRocca at 10:40PM on May 23rd 2007

3. I think you are an idiot for bringing up a question like that about Marlee and I find it very disrespectful. Marlee may be deaf but she is an extraoridnary person and actress and should be able to go wherever she wants. Your question has no creditability and it is just plain stupid and insensitive.

CG at 11:44PM on May 23rd 2007

4. Do my posts bother you Mo?.....Because really I looked back on everything I wrote, I dont know why but lately you have become my new obsession. It may be because I think your hot, I like the way you talk,etc....
past obsessions include: Keith Urban, Joe Don Rooney(Rascal Flatts), Jake Weber, etc...

MrsMoRocca at 2:37AM on May 24th 2007

5. Im deaf and I go to movies that are not captioned etc. Sometimes you want to be where the "in crowd" is regardless of the level of enjoyment it does or does not bring.

Rob at 6:41AM on May 24th 2007

6. Hello,
I have a daughter, now 22, who is deaf. I was a room mother at her school. (It was a school for the deaf.)
They had dances every year. Lots of them! Beach party dances, homecoming dances, Prom..you name it! Those kids could dance better than some of the hearing high school kids in my neighborhood!
Most 'deaf' people are not 100% deaf. And ANYONE can enjoy music,through hearing it or 'feeling' it.
I say "Way to go!" to Marlee for showing her support to the finalists!

Drella at 8:05AM on May 24th 2007

7. With this poll, it appears that you don't really know anyone who is deaf. They do listen to music, feeling vibrations and using other senses that those of us who can hear don't really use fully. Plus, they can read lips and pick up the words being sung. Plus, they do like to be around non-deaf people. Maybe one of her reasons for being there is to educate ignorant people who don't have a clue about the capabilities of people who are deaf, or of people in general with disabilities.

Jeff at 8:15AM on May 24th 2007

8. I agree with CG your an IDIOT!!!

gail at 10:09AM on May 24th 2007

9. Ouch, Mo . . . I usually dig what you have to say. Methinks ya may be a wee bit jealous of all the attention Imus got for ramming his foot in his mouth. Not a bad attempt, but only time will tell.

chimeraphile at 11:04AM on May 24th 2007

10. Hey MO,
I am deaf also, I have watch American Idol since season 1... so what if i am deaf or not.. I enjoyed watch people singing ..
Even my daughter who is 14 loves to sing in car, i watch her all the time...
You are so idiot!!!! Please research it before you put up and insult deaf people... Got it!!!

Bam at 11:12AM on May 24th 2007

11. All the activism in this thread is inspiring, and I'm in no position to refute notions that the deaf can "feel" the "beat," as it were, but I caught that shot of Marlee, too, and my VERY FIRST thought was, "Hey, isn't that the lady from WHAT THE BLEEP? And isn't she deaf?!" Yeah, and then I chuckled.

Tom at 12:35PM on May 24th 2007

12. Mo. Try and figure this out. Marlee is deaf but her kids are not and they're fans. She didn't want her 11 year old daughter going to the show unaccompanied. Plus, Marlee is deaf not blind. Half the show is about the spectacle and what person who is a fan of this kind of stuff want something like deafness get in her way. If that were the case, she would've never entered acting and won an Academy Award. Thank goodness comments, even jokingly, like the ones you made don't bother her. But what bothers me are the ones out there who might have never met a deaf person and think that all they do is sit in silence and close themselves off from the world; far from it.

And I'm speaking as a person who knows Marlee well; I'm the interpreter guy, Jack, who's worked with her for 21 years and my parents are deaf too.

Have a good one.
Jack Jason

Jack Jason at 2:03PM on May 24th 2007

13. (resent with typos corrected!)

Mo. Try and figure this out. Marlee is deaf but her kids are not and they're fans. She didn't want her 11 year old daughter going to the show unaccompanied. Plus, Marlee is deaf not blind. Half the show is about the spectacle and why would a person who is a fan of this kind of stuff want something like deafness get in her way? If that were the case, she would've never entered acting and won an Academy Award because she's "handicapped." Thank goodness comments, even jokingly, like the ones you made don't bother her. But you know what bothers me? Comments like the one you made might come across to people who might have never met a deaf person as fact and just onfirm the misconception that all deaf people do is sit in silence and close themselves off from the world; far from it.

And I'm speaking as a person who knows Marlee well; I'm the interpreter guy, Jack, who's worked with her for 21 years and my parents are deaf too.

Have a good one.
Jack Jason

Jack Jason at 2:10PM on May 24th 2007

14. C'mon, people...lay off our boy here. In interviews, Marlee has a terrific sense of humor, and I'm sure she had a chuckle at the irony without anyone having to bring it up to her.

Jer at 4:30PM on May 24th 2007

15. No BIG deal that Marlee went to the show I don't see what all the fuss is about. I am hearing impaired and I have been watching American Idol from the start. I don't find it strange that Marlee Matlin would attend the show alot of Deaf people watch AI it's captioned ya know. I love the show and if I could score tickets to watch in person I would pack my bags be on the next flight to LA. Marlee you lucky dog more power to ya girl hope u enjoyed the show

Tam at 9:22PM on May 24th 2007