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pacific breeze · January 18th, 2007, 07:48 PM

I think the real problem is that the producers are choosing people who clearly have no ability simply for ratings. I don't believe for an instant that there aren't enough talented people out there for all the contestants to be good in varying degrees.

The point is, shows like this thrive on the spectacle of humiliating people. Let's face it -- half these people think they're gifted when they're clearly not. They chose to be on the show, and being knocked in public is part of the gig. I don't think it's right, but that is the premise of the show and people seem to love it. I've only watched it once, and that was more than enough.

January 18th, 2007, 07:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
pacific breeze Hit By Ban Bus! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in the wild blue yonder Posts: 15,485	I think the real problem is that the producers are choosing people who clearly have no ability simply for ratings. I don't believe for an instant that there aren't enough talented people out there for all the contestants to be good in varying degrees. The point is, shows like this thrive on the spectacle of humiliating people. Let's face it -- half these people think they're gifted when they're clearly not. They chose to be on the show, and being knocked in public is part of the gig. I don't think it's right, but that is the premise of the show and people seem to love it. I've only watched it once, and that was more than enough.