Originally Posted by Ducky:
Originally Posted by Blizz'ard:
My point is, I'm not sure why this programme is seen as such an evil enterprise. It gives people a chance to make a career out of what they love doing, it entertains the public (those who enjoy it, anyway) and it raises quite a bit for charity.
I couldn't agree with you more Blizz.
BGT is an entertainment show..... it entertains millions.... so it's doing exactly what it says on the tin as far as I'm concerned. It's not there to solve the worlds problems, it's not there to educate, it's just a bit of lighthearted fun.
The reason I believe the semi-finals are a mix of the good and the...erm.... not so good, is because like it or not that's what makes this show interesting, gets people talking, and adds humour to what otherwise would be a very dull experience (for those of us not interested in taking it too seriously). It's a variety show, if it was just full of good singers and dancers.... it would be very boring! Speaking as someone who didn't watch a single audition, I've loved the mad mix on the live shows. It's made me laugh so much all week
I have to agree the standard is down this year though...... but I think that's more to do with us having seen it all before. There's not that many unique acts around unfortunately, and the best of them have already been through the process in previous series.
I can understand why people get annoyed when these daft acts get through over more seriously talented people, but tbh if they were acts that the producers seriously believed had a shot at winning, they'd be there. I honestly believe that. I've never bought into this idea of producers deciding who they want to win months in advance, it's in their best interest to give the public what they want.....because we're the ones controlling the off switch. (The problems start when they misjudge what we want of course ) I'm sure some will disagree with my opinon on the "integrity" (I use the term loosely ) of the producers, but if it's purely about the producers choice of acts, then people are always going to disagree with that....because we all like different things.....and I reckon that's part of what makes this show so much fun....and part of the reason we're all discussing it now come to that!
Olly if you're lurking...... I'm dedicating this waffle to you!
Ducky, I like you but I disagree...
You see that's one reason why I stopped watching BGT because the 'stupid' acts were put through to the final and that's not because I don't want to be entertained its because I actually find it quite morally wrong.
I shall explain....*clears throat*
A crap act goes to audition for the producers, the producers recognise it as a crap act and send them through to the judges because it will be 'funny' to watch. That crap act will get buzzed once or twice at their audition but will be sent through to the live shows.
Now this is where I feel the wrongness gets involved. Even though the crap act is very crap the fact that they've been put through to the live shows will make them think that they are actually 'talented' and have a shot at winning. They appear on the live show and get buzzed off stage with the judges telling them how 'awful' and 'useless' they were, basically embarrassing that act LIVE on TV in front of millions.
My point being is that the humiliation this act has to deal with should have ended at the audition and they should not be giving false hope thinking that they are better then they actually are.
Its just wrong and makes me angry! They are only put through to the LIVE shows just to be BUZZED off!
But I still like you Ducky