06.24.08
America may have talent, but it doesn't have originality
Last week on America's Got Talent, we were treated to an underdog story. The poor kid who was tormented in school and called names because he was.... a baton twirler.
Boohoo. Okay, it was motivational and everything perhaps. The FIRST TIME. On Britain's Got Talent. The only thing that redeemed this kid from being a pale imitation was that his act was more interesting. I can't judge whether it was better or not. But his batons were on fire. So.. you know. Heh heh. Fire. Fire!
And after that, we get an insurance salesman who turns out to be some phenomenal opera singer. Yea, surprising and moving and everything, I suppose. The FIRST TIME. On Britain's Got Talent. Though I think he sold cell phones rather than insurance.
Piers must've been suffering a severe case of deja vu.
Which, btw, why are two of the three judges on America's Got Talent British?
Finally, tonight, we have a good magic act. Called The Pendragons. And I'm thinking... wait, isn't there a famous magic act called The Pendragons? Did they steal the name?
Turns out. No, actually. They didn't steal the name. They are The Pendragons. They've been on the Royal Variety before, which is one of the big prizes of Britain's Got Talent. If the rules let them compete, then go for it, I suppose. But the show never said, y'know, these are pretty famous magicians already.
One final thought. Jerry Springer is not my idea of a good host. I'd much rather Ant and Dec. Even if I can't tell them apart.