Nintendo-Miranda
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You know as bad as the singers are and as horrible as the treatment from the judges can be, and even as un-entertaining as the show itself can be at times, I have to say, it's a great way for people who do have talent but no financial means to showcase it. Many people I'm sure have been offered payment for their talents that would normally never have gotten the exposure. I'm not just talking about the winners here either. I'm talking about those who may not have even made it to Hollywood. For that, I think it's a wonderful thing. Most people that make it in the music industry do not get there without either a "connection" or good deal of time and some pretty hefty expenses. This gives your average Joe a shot they would possibly never get elsewhere. (and I'm sure Kelly Clarkson is pretty damned happy it exists.)
I'm also not saying that everyone is out making cds now either, but I'll bet there are quite a few who are now paid for performances, or events or such. Hell, even the Hong guy, I can't remember his first name, of course that was flat out exploitation of NO talent, but still, atleast the guy probably got some bills paid.
Ok, back to the main issue, just had to put that out there.
I'm also not saying that everyone is out making cds now either, but I'll bet there are quite a few who are now paid for performances, or events or such. Hell, even the Hong guy, I can't remember his first name, of course that was flat out exploitation of NO talent, but still, atleast the guy probably got some bills paid.

Ok, back to the main issue, just had to put that out there.