I was discussing this topic with some coworkers yesterday. The one thing that someone said that I hadn't though of before was in reference to all those appearing who have absolutely no singing ability whatsoever. The most extreme was the last guy to appear Wed nite. Actually came out and compared himself to Freddy Mercury then gave a rendition of a Queen song so bad, there are no words to describe it. You had to be there.

My coworker made a comment about now we know where the 29% who still think bush is doing a good job is coming from. If these people can be so easily convinced that that have some vocal talent, they will obviously believe anything you tell them.

>American Idol. I make a point not to watch it. Sometimes I will come upon it while using the remote control to find something worth watching – like a good commercial!
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>I cannot understand why American Idol will have people competing who have little or no talent? Then the “judges” cut them to the bone. Who needs that? Could it be a business decision related to “ratings”? Let me see – Paula is sleeping with one of the contestants. More attempts at increasing ratings? Seems like the wrong decisions to me.
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>Two nights ago I saw an Comcast interview of a contestant who appeared on American Idol. He said that you went through many interviews and tryouts in front of different individuals connected with the show, including the producer, etc., before being allowed to perform.
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>Last night there was a Comcast spot on television about American Idol allowing people without talent to appear, and the resulting negative comments made by the judges. The thought was that American Idol does this on purpose to “raise ratings”, and the thought was that it would have the opposite effect.
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>Bring on the commercials!