Why David Cook should be the next Idol... AND NOW HE IS!!!!
DAVID COOK IS THE OFFICIAL 2008 IDOL....
Attention Cook fans - GritFX is pleased to offer FREE personalisation with our 'Cook' t-shirt designs... read on for more information
The following outlines why I thought David Cook should win Idol... and he did!
As millions tune in every week to watch their favourite idol sing, I believe that Cook is a stand out for another reason other than his performances....
Yes, he can sing...
Yes, he can play guitar...
Yes, he chooses the right arrangement (albeit, not always his own - yet perfect choices for him!)
His notable quality (that is rarely discussed) is that he articulates his thoughts in such an eloquent way that is becoming foreign to our TV screens!
Gone are the repeats of "like" - used in a way that makes no sense - and in place are thoughtful pauses as he searches for the correct words!
This type of Idol is what the young generation (plus some of us older types) needs to correct our bad ways with lauguage.
Does anyone agree? (use the Guestbook to have your say!)
PERSONALISED David Cook "WORD NERD" T-SHIRTS
Are you a DC Word Nerd? This is something for you...
PLEASE FOLLOW THIS 3-STEP PROCESS TO PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR PERSONALIZED PRODUCTS:1. Choose your design combination/s + product/s;
2. Email GritFX (manz76@live.com) with the specifics of your order; and
3. Buy online once GritFX has emailed you with your completed order details.
DOUBLE-SIDED SHIRTS
Rows 1 - 4 (below): shows the generic options (G1 - G16) available for the front/back of 'light' apparel products.
Row 5: shows the personalized options (1 - 4) for 'light' apparel products.
Customise your product by choosing what you would like on the front and back of a t-shirt or other available apparel.

SINGLE-SIDED SHIRTS
Cafepress only offers back-printing on 'light' products; 'dark' products (e.g. RED, Heather Grey, and Black) ONLY HAVE PRINTING AVAILABLE ON THE FRONT. Therefore, GritFX has set up some alternate design options to include your Word Nerd Number on the front.

LATEST NEWS (THURS 26TH JUNE)...
- 16 OPTIONS NOW AVAILABLE! That's it DC fans... there will be no more generic options added.
- OFFER WILL REMAIN OPEN ALL SUMMER.
- Once you order, your artwork is held on file... if you wish to order another product, you can. You can also contact us to have another option created using the available designs :)
- CLICK FOR PHOTO COMPETITION INFORMATION - we want all fans who order one of our Cook/DC designs to send us a photo of them wearing it!
Note: Crossword design style is also available with "Cook Rocks"; and single colour printing can be RED print only. A dollar of each personalized tote bag order will also be donated to AC.GritFX is offering all 'Word Nerds' the opportunity to place a personalized order with us FREE-OF-CHARGE!
You can select from any of our Cook/DC designs and we will add your personalization to the t-shirt - creating your own individual product! Please note: Cafepress charges an extra $3 for double sided printing... so when you're looking at product prices, add the extra $3!
$1 OF EACH SALE WILL BE DONATED TO ADAM COOK... Not only are we offering FREE personalization, we are donating $1 for each personalized sale to the 'FANS SUPPORT ADAM COOK' appeal.
Cathy Wood, the founder of the 'Help Bring Adam Back' fundraiser, has amended this which allows us to raise funds that can be donated directly to Adam. Check out the new website - 'Adam Cook Grey Matter' bracelets are also being sold to raise more money for Adam's medical bills. Plus Cathy gives us her thoughts behind the phrase she penned.(Please note: You can order more than 1 product with your number on it... each product sold generates $1 for the appeal - if you order 2 products, we donate $2 to the appeal.)
There are 3 STEPS to follow...
STEP 1:
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR DESIGN/S + PRODUCTS...
The best way to choose your 'LIGHT' product is to visit our 'generic' pages - here you can see the design on all the products available and what colours you can select from.
G1. Cook Has All The Ingredients
G2. Cook Is My Idol
G3. Hungry For More Cook
G4. Word Nerd
G5. Smell What the Cook is Rockin'
(Design requested by "Cooked" WN#677)
G6. Cook Gave Music Back To The People
(Penned by Cathy Wood) $2 of each sale - regardless if it is personalized or not - will be donated to Adam.
G7. DC Rocks
(Please note: should you want a RED t-shirt, the "Rocks" line will be omitted to make room for your WN number)
G8. From Word Nerd To Speechless
(Please note: this design version is not available with the number added to the bottom)
G9. Lefties Rock
G10. Cook Forever Our Idol (dog tags)
Requested by Word Nerd - Megan Bolen. In honor of Megan's involvment, $1 of each product sale will be donated to Adam Cook (personalized or not).
G11. I've Been Cookified - Comb Version
Requested by Word Nerd #60.
G12. I've Been Cookified - Stamp Version
G13. Cougars For Cook
G14. i Voted For Cook
G15. Hopelessly Hooked On Cook
(Penned by Cathy Wood) $2 of each sale - regardless if it is personalized or not - will be donated to Adam.
G16. What Obsession?
DARK PRODUCTS***
For anyone who is interested in the dark products, GritFX has alternate layouts to include your number on the front. We have set up a few examples... however, you can also order the Long Sleeve Dark products, Plus Size Black tees, and Maternity Black.
PLEASE READ! *** If you visit the generic page for Word Nerd you will see that we have marked with an asterisk* all the products that CANNOT have printing on the back.
STEP 2:
HOW TO ORDER YOUR PERSONALIZATION...
Orders are being taken via email: manz76@live.com.
When you email us, please send the following:
- Chosen Design -
G1. Cook Has All The Ingredients
G2. Cook Is My Idol
G3. Hungry For More Cook
G4. Word Nerd
G5. Smell What The Cook Is Rockin'
G6. Cook Gave Music Back To The People
G7. DC Rocks
G8. From Word Nerd To Speechless
G9. Lefties Rock
G10. Cook Forever Our Idol (dog tags)
G11. Cookified - Comb Version
G12. Cookified - Stamp Version
G13. Cougars For Cook
G14. i Voted For Cook
G15. Hopelessly Hooked On Cook
G16. What Obsession?. - Your 'Word Nerd' number (and 'Word Nerd' Name, if so desired)
- Your Printing Colour preference - ie, Red + Black OR Black only?
- Your products - ie, Women's Light Tee - Yellow OR Women's Dark Tee - RED, etc.
- If a 'light' product is chosen, your choice for front/back of the shirt - it is up to you where your chosen designs go!
TO RE-ITERATE: Cafepress DOES NOT print double sided on their 'dark' products (ie, RED) - see our dark tee examples if you are looking to buy a dark product!
STEP 3:
PRODUCT COLLECTION/PURCHASE - Preview and buy online...
Once the personalization request has been set up, GritFX will load your products to our Cafepress shop for you to purchase online.
Orders can be collected/made in our Personalization section. This is where you:
1. PREVIEW YOUR PRODUCT/S;
2. SELECT YOUR SIZE/S (size charts are available for each product);
3. SELECT YOUR SHIPPING OPTION & PAYMENT OPTION.
(Please note: Cafepress handles all payment and shipping.)
Please note: Personalization requests are taking a maximum of 24hrs to complete.
GritFX WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL WORD NERDS WHO HAVE ALREADY BOUGHT PRODUCTS...
PERSONALIZED 'COOK/DC' T-SHIRTS...
For all the 'COOK' fans out there that are not WORD NERDS, but would like a personalized t-shirt....
1. Choose your design combination/s + product/s;
2. Email GritFX (manz76@live.com) with the specifics of your order; and
3. Buy online once GritFX has emailed you with your completed order details.
DOUBLE-SIDED SHIRTS
Rows 1 - 4 (below): shows the generic options (G1 - G16) available for the front/back of 'light' apparel products.
Row 5: shows 'tour' personalized options for 'light' apparel products.
Customise your product by choosing what you would like on the front and back of a t-shirt or other available apparel.
YOU CAN ALSO REQUEST:
- a generic design for the front + an alternate generic design for the back... it's up to you!
- a quote to be added; or
- "Your Name Loves DC"! (or similar)

SINGLE-SIDED SHIRTS
Cafepress only offers back-printing on 'light' products; 'dark' products (e.g. RED, Heather Grey, and Black) ONLY HAVE PRINTING AVAILABLE ON THE FRONT.
For those who are only interested in dark products (ie, RED/Black), GritFX has set up an alternate layout that reads "COOK Rocked The House" plus your tour information, all on the front. Visit the GritFX shop.
WE WILL SOON BE ADDING THESE DESIGNS TO THE MOST POPULAR APPAREL - EACH TOUR DATE WILL BE SET-UP. If you buy from this selection, 2 dollars from each sale will be donated to Adam Cook.

LATEST NEWS (THURS 26TH JUNE)...
- 16 OPTIONS NOW AVAILABLE! That's it DC fans... there will be no more generic options added.
- OFFER WILL REMAIN OPEN ALL SUMMER.
- Once you order, your artwork is held on file... if you wish to order another product you can. You can also contact us to have another option created using the available designs :)
- CLICK FOR PHOTO COMPETITION INFORMATION - we want all fans who order one of our Cook/DC designs to send us a photo of them wearing it!
GritFX is offering all Cook fans the opportunity to place a personalised order with us FREE-OF-CHARGE!
You can select from any of our Cook designs and we will add your personalization to the t-shirt - creating your own individual product! Please note: Cafepress charges an extra $3 for double sided printing... so when you're looking at product prices, add the extra $3!
$1 OF EACH SALE WILL BE DONATED TO ADAM COOK... ($2 if you buy from the selection already on the GritFX shop.)Not only are we offering FREE personalization, we are donating $1 for each personalized sale to the 'FANS SUPPORT ADAM COOK' appeal.
Cathy Wood, the founder of the 'Help Bring Adam Back' fundraiser, has amended this which allows us to raise funds that can be donated directly to Adam. Check out the new website - 'Adam Cook Grey Matter' bracelets are also being sold to raise more money for Adam's medical bills. Plus Cathy gives us her thoughts behind the phrase she penned.(Please note: You can order more than 1 product with your number on it... each product sold generates $1 for the appeal - if you order 2 products, we donate $2 to the appeal.)
There are 3 STEPS to follow...
STEP 1:
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR DESIGN/S + PRODUCT/S...
The best way to choose your product is to visit our 'generic' pages - here you can see the design on all the products available and what colours you can select from.
G1. Cook Has All The Ingredients
G1. (KIDS) Cook Has All The Ingredients
G2. Cook Is My Idol
G2. (KIDS) Cook Is My Idol
G3. Hungry For More Cook (available for kids by request)
G4. Word Nerd (available for kids by request)
G5. Smell What the Cook is Rockin'
(Design requested by "Cooked" WN#677)
G6. Cook Gave Music Back To The People
G6. (KIDS) Cook Gave Music Back To The People
(Penned by Cathy Wood) $2 of each sale - regardless if it is personalised or not - will be donated to Adam.
G7. DC Rocks
G7. (KIDS) DC Rocks
G8. From Word Nerd To Speechless (available on kids by request.)
G9. Lefties Rock
G9. (KIDS) Lefties Rock
G10. Cook Forever Our Idol (dog tags)
Requested by Word Nerd - Megan Bolen. In honor of Megan's involvment, $1 of each product sale will be donated to Adam Cook (personalized or not).
G11. I've Been Cookified - Comb Version
Requested by Word Nerd #60.
G12. I've Been Cookified - Stamp Version
G13. Cougars For Cook
G14. i Voted For Cook
G15. Hopelessly Hooked On Cook
(Penned by Cathy Wood) $2 of each sale - regardless if it is personalized or not - will be donated to Adam.
G16. What Obsession?
DARK PRODUCTS - PLEASE READ***
*** If you visit the generic page for Word Nerd you will see that we have marked with an asterisk* all the products that CANNOT have printing on the back. These include all dark products plus some other items.
TO RE-ITERATE: For those who are only interested in dark products (ie, RED/Black), GritFX has set up an alternate layout that reads "COOK Rocked The House" plus your tour information, all on the front.
Visit the GritFX shop. ALL DATES WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON.
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY THE POPULAR APPAREL ITEMS WILL BE SET-UP. IF YOU WANT A PRODUCT THAT YOU DON'T SEE ON THE PAGE, PLEASE EMAIL US YOUR REQUEST.
STEP 2:
HOW TO ORDER YOUR PERSONALIZATION...
Orders are being taken via email: manz76@live.com.
When you email us, please send the following:
- Chosen Design -
G1. Cook Has All The Ingredients
G2. Cook Is My Idol
G3. Hungry For More Cook
G4. Word Nerd
G5. Smell What The Cook Is Rockin'
G6. Cook Gave Music Back To The People
G7. DC Rocks
G8. From Word Nerd To Speechless
G9. Lefties Rock
G10. Cook Forever Our Idol (dog tags)
G11. Cookified - Comb Version
G12. Cookified - Stamp Version
G13. Cougars For Cook
G14. i Voted For Cook
G15. Hopelessly Hooked On Cook
G16. What Obsession?. - Concert Details; or alternate details (ie, quote) that you would like.
- Your Printing Colour preference - ie, Red + Black design; Black only; OR Red only?
- Your products - ie, Women's Light Tee - Yellow OR Women's Dark Tee - RED.
STEP 3:
PRODUCT COLLECTION/PURCHASE - preview and buy online...
Once the personalisation request has been set up, GritFX will load your products to our Cafepress shop for you to purchase online.
Orders can be collected/made in our Personalization 'pick-up' section.
Have your say....
HOW DID YOU FEEL WHEN THE WORD NERD WON?
All kinds of comments welcome... anything from Idol chat to the deterioration of language - especially seen on reality TV!
Its so refreshing to see a man of such talent, both personal and professional with true substance of heart AND soul. Now that's an American Idol!
Posted May 13, 2008
Hi Amy,
No guessing that I too want Cook to win!
However, I have a dreadful feeling that he will be out next week... anyone agree that maybe Syesha is going to hold on and be one of the final 2 along with David A? Join the poll below.
Posted May 09, 2008
i Agree i want david cook to win
Posted May 09, 2008
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Manz
Bad penny... Never! Posted May 02, 2008 |
I know, I know, a bad penny keeps turning up, but I thought you might be interested in this post from bringadamback.com:
Maureen and Steven Van Zandt donate Bruce Springsteen tickets and backstage passes in support of this fundraising endeavour.
http://helpbringadamback.yuku.com/topic/369
These are bonifide tickets PLUS backstage passes. There are three sets of tickets! Please post this notice to as many places as possible.
Thanks,
S
Posted May 02, 2008
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Manz
Hi 61soso, Posted May 02, 2008 |
Thanks for the shoutout for the bringadamback.com website.
We may not be able to stall the inevitable but wow, what a way to support an intelligent, articulate, and courageous human being/brother that is David Cook.
Thanks,
S
Posted May 01, 2008
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Manz
Hi Cookiefann! Posted April 28, 2008 |
I wholeheartedly agree. Imagine a "word-nerd" the American Idol! Instead of playing mindless videogames this guy actually exercises his mind. What a concept. He certainly is a role model for his generation.
Posted April 28, 2008
David Cook Wins American Idol 2008...
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Let everyone know that Cook is your Idol! (Women's T-Shirts)
"Cook Has All the Ingredients" W Dark T
"Cook Has All the Ingredients"... he has the bun and the meat! (Black Only design - available on multiple products)
Price: 24.00
"...Cook Is Rockin'" Wm Dark Tee
"Smell What The Cook Is Rockin'" (Black Only design - available on multiple products)
Price: 24.00
"Cook My Idol" Wm Dark T-Shirt
"Cook My Idol"... Guitar graphic with words (Black Only design - available on multiple products)
Price: 25.00
"Cook is My Idol" Women's Dark T-Shirt
"Cook Is My Idol" (Red + Black design - available on multiple products)
Price: 24.00
"Cook Has All the Ingredients" Women's Dark T-Shir
"Cook Has All the Ingredients"... he has the bun and the meat! (Red + White design - available on multiple products)
Price: 24.00
Let everyone know that Cook is your Idol! (Men's T-Shirts)
"Cook is My Idol" Men's Dark T-Shirt
"Cook Is My Idol" (Black Only design - available in other colour + on multiple products)
Price: 23.00
"Hungry For More Cook" Men's Dark T
"Hungry For More Cook" (Black Only design - available in other colour + on multiple products)
Price: 23.00
"...Cook Is Rockin'" Men's Dark T-Shirt
"Smell What The Cook Is Rockin'" (Black Only design - available in other colour + on multiple products)
Price: 23.00
"Cook Has All the Ingredients" Dark T
"Cook Has All the Ingredients"... he has the bun and the meat! (Black Only design - available on multiple products)
Price: 23.00
"Cook Has All the Ingredients" Dark T-Shirt
"Cook Has All the Ingredients"... he has the bun and the meat! (Red + White design - available on multiple products)
Price: 23.00
Let everyone know that Cook is your Idol! (Kids Wear)
"Cook Gave Music..." Kids Dark T-Shirt
"Cook Gave Music Back To the People" was penned by Cathy Wood (the founder of the "Bring Back Adam" fundraiser).
Price: 22.00
NEW Design... "DC Rocks" (Men's)
We (GritFX) wanted to do a DC design for a while, but wanted to come up with something that was simple, yet interesting... we hope DC fans like it.


