It is all a scam. I know one person that tried out 2 years ago, and sort of know a guy that tried out this year. His name is Luke, and he was one of the thousands of people try out before generic judges in Memphis back in October. The generic judges pick out 40 contestants and have them come back later to audition in front of Paula, Randy and Simon. That is why the people that suck get so upset when they lose. They think that they actually have a shot and that they made it through the first round because of their singing skills.

I don't see what the big deal about that show is.

I don't either, Mr. Halfcan. I watched for the first time the other night and, frankly, it was kind of embarrassing.

It's like the gong show with a bigger prize.

FAX

You always knowing someone that's trying out for something.
Sister - Chiefs Cheerleaders tryouts.
Friend - American Idol tryouts.

What else is there (I'm sure there's more)?

LOL yep and worse judges.

That's why you're not Simon making millions and banging 12 year old Thai girls.

It's the best of what reality TV brings, you don't know what's gonna happen next.
Though last night was no testiment, there have been in the past instances of one or two of those 'freaks' straight bringing it, such as Gay Achin. A mousy little guy, who crooned like a mofo.
Like they said about Howard, his fans listen an average of xx hours, the reason? they want to know what he's gonna say next. His haters listen an average of xx+y hours, the reason? they want to know what he's gonna say next.

I think it plays well in the "other team" demographic.

I think "Circus Of The Morons" would make a good reality tv show.

Pretty inexpensive to produce, too. Just a bunch of clumsy idiots doing tricks like the high wire, trapeze, and flaming sword swallowing.

FAX

:thailor: - because adjective ambiguity is teh fuhnah!!

How do you sort of know somebody?ROFL

That's not a scam. That's entertainment.

On the Carol Burnett show, they used to have moments where they would break the 4th wall with scripted laughing from the cast during their skits. It's wrong I tell ya.

The bushmonkey and his fat friend looked like they just got off the shortbus.

The thing I never got was Paula Abdul is up there as some sort of expert on singing talent when she was a HORRIBLE singer.