Originally posted by Mr Big
The people that make it through the initial stages usually have some awesome talent. I think they let the crappy singers linger for ratings.
I'd consider it talent if they actually wrote their own songs. Do they do that yet, or is it still just a schmuck?
The show's simply retarded, and it, and shows like it, are a big part of the reason that American youth is going down the drain - fast. They'd rather watch "Simple Life" "American Idol" or "Entertainment Tonight" then read a damn book once in awhile.
I'm not that smart of a guy, but when I'm in class and we've got a slide to read and copy down, I find myself waiting 3-4 minutes for much of the rest of the class to catch up, which is pathetic.
Kids that can't even name the continents or find D.C. on a map, but hey, ask them to name the contestents on "Flavor of Love" and they'll nail it.