AGT

[neoplacebo]

Yeah, that's a pretty shitty kitty.

[O Really]

If you were, say 20ish years old, then on the surface a base annual payout of $25K might seem comfortable, but over 40 years the inflation would likely eat it down to not much. On the other hand, if you took the $300k, paid taxes and put $200,000 into some investment that could get you 5% over the 40 years (an S&P index fund, for example), you'd have about a mill and a half. Of course, the mill and a half wouldn't be worth as much then, either but at least you'd get the nominal amount you won.

[Vrede too]

WTF, an annuity? Rip off city. On Survivor they get the big check.

America's Got Talent' Winner Brandon Leake Will Not Receive $1 Million

Saw that, considered posting it.

It's apparently not a secret to contestants. But, it is somewhat deceptive to we viewers.

The 2017 winner, 15 year old ventriloquist Darci Lynne, already has a net worth of $3 to 5 million. So, I’m not too outraged.

[Vrede too]

America's Got Talent (season 16)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America%2 ... season_16)

Auditions, 1st night, ones I liked in the order they appeared:

Incredible Dogs Hilariously Imitate The AGT Judges - America's Got Talent 2021

Very inventive!

Aidan Bryant: EPIC AUDITION on Americas Got Talent Takes The Judges Breath Away!

Excellent self-taught aerialist. I see Cirque du Soleil in his future.

Early Release: 1aChord Sings an Emotional Cover of "Fix You" by Coldplay - America's Got Talent 2021

Damn, only together 6 weeks!

Early Release: Dustin Tavella Performs Heartwarming Magic - America's Got Talent 2021

My favorite.

Sethward RETURNS?! Hilarity Ensues as a Wild Peacock Auditions - America's Got Talent 2021

Totally stupid, but it made me laugh.

All advanced.

[Vrede too]

America's Got Talent (season 16)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America%2 ... ason_16%29

Auditions, 2nd night, ones I liked in the order they appeared. There were many more that the audience and/or judges liked. Rerun Sat night.

Early Release: Beyond Belief Dance Company Surprises The Judges - America's Got Talent 2021

They had me at drag queen in Mesquite, TX, let alone that the young girls he coaches are really good. Will one or more turn out to be a boy?

UniCircle Flow: Amazing Cyclists From Japan Show Simon How To Cycle Without Getting Injured!

We've all see unicycle tricks before, but I don't recall ever seeing a unicycle dance group. This was just 4 of them, they may bring all 12 at some point.

On 8 August 2020, (Simon) Cowell broke his back after he fell off his new electric motorcycle which many press sources confused with an electric bike. The incident occurred while he was testing it at his home in Malibu, California. Cowell was taken to the hospital, where he underwent back surgery overnight.

Johnny Showcase Performs Hilarious Original, "Sensual" - America's Got Talent 2021

:!:

Early Release: Les Beaux Frères SHOCKS The Judges - America's Got Talent 2021

Naked dance. :!:

Comedian Gina Brillon Will Make You Laugh with This Funny Stand-Up - America's Got Talent 2021

I'm not much of a stand-up fan, but she's brilliant.

All advanced with 4 'Yes' votes.

[Vrede too]

America's Got Talent (season 16)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America%2 ... ason_16%29

Auditions, 3rd night, ones I liked in the order they appeared. There were many more that the audience and/or judges liked. Rerun Sat night. Singer heavy, ugh, and only an hour long. Idk why for either.

OLD (31, 23, 31 if I recall correctly) "Boyband" has an interesting sound:

T.3: Boyband SHOCKS Everyone with Their HUGE Voices!



Kabir Singh: Comedian Has Heidi Klum Wondeing If She's ALLOWED To Laugh Out Loud!

Serial killers are .

Golden Buzzer: World Taekwondo Demonstration Team Shocks the Judges - America's Got Talent 2021



All advanced.

[Ulysses]

Don't watch AGT, can't remember ever watching it.

But if I'm not mistaken the parcelling out of the "prize money" is not unusual in such ... scams.

On an unrelated note, California is handing out $1.5 million awards to like 10 residents who got the jab. Still waiting for that phone call. Another 30 are getting $50k. Bleh.

[Vrede too]

Don't watch AGT, can't remember ever watching it.

But if I'm not mistaken the parcelling out of the "prize money" is not unusual in such ... scams.

On an unrelated note, California is handing out $1.5 million awards to like 10 residents who got the jab. Still waiting for that phone call. Another 30 are getting $50k. Bleh.

I like some of the talented Americans. Idk if the judging and voting are fully legit or not.

It's hardly a "scam" if contestants are fully aware of the prize terms going in. Plus, I THINK the winners make more from their Vegas run and other deals and endorsements than the $1M, anyhow. 16 year old Darci Lynne, for example, is already worth $8 Million.

I believe that you were in such a hurry to get poked that you were never eligible for California's vaccine lottery. Most expensive commute to SF ever.

[O Really]

I don't think it's so much of a scam with regard to the performers. They probably get a full disclosure of what they're getting in to. I think it's more like the rest of the "reality shows" where there is considerably more "show" than "reality." On the other hand, if it's entertaining, what does it matter how staged or spontaneous it is? I'm pretty sure fans of professional ummmm, "wrestling" enjoy their events as much as fans of actual unscripted events like Nascar...oh, wait.

[Ulysses]

Don't watch AGT, can't remember ever watching it.

But if I'm not mistaken the parcelling out of the "prize money" is not unusual in such ... scams.

On an unrelated note, California is handing out $1.5 million awards to like 10 residents who got the jab. Still waiting for that phone call. Another 30 are getting $50k. Bleh.

I like some of the talented Americans. Idk if the judging and voting are fully legit or not.

It's hardly a "scam" if contestants are fully aware of the prize terms going in. Plus, I THINK the winners make more from their Vegas run and other deals and endorsements than the $1M, anyhow. 16 year old Darci Lynne, for example, is already worth $8 Million.

I believe that you were in such a hurry to get poked that you were never eligible for California's vaccine lottery. Most expensive commute to SF ever.

Actually, I'm informed that it doesn't matter when one got vaccinated; everyone who is on record of such (as I am) will be entered in the "contest". Bearing in mind that the odds of winning are exceedingly slim. Something like 1 in a million. Still, I'm not giving up hope.

As for the commute to SF to get the jab... well worth it.

[Vrede too]

Ah. Good luck.

[O Really]

Ah. Good luck.

Too late. Lady O and I have already planned to win it. One each.

[neoplacebo]

I've considered taking my neo hominy one man band act to AGT but I just don't think they're ready for it. I do the 1812 Overture, Beethoven's Pastorale, and the feature number is The Battle Hymn of the Republic.

[Vrede too]

Too late. Lady O and I have already planned to win it. One each.

Then give it away to programs supporting vaccines for Latinxs on both sides of the border, right?
(try unthinking about it, hah)

[Ulysses]

I've considered taking my neo hominy one man band act to AGT but I just don't think they're ready for it. I do the 1812 Overture, Beethoven's Pastorale, and the feature number is The Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Are you a modern Le Petomane?

[neoplacebo]

I've considered taking my neo hominy one man band act to AGT but I just don't think they're ready for it. I do the 1812 Overture, Beethoven's Pastorale, and the feature number is The Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Are you a modern Le Petomane?

Nah, I'd consider it more of something like ptomaine poisoning.

[Ulysses]

I've considered taking my neo hominy one man band act to AGT but I just don't think they're ready for it. I do the 1812 Overture, Beethoven's Pastorale, and the feature number is The Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Are you a modern Le Petomane?

Nah, I'd consider it more of something like ptomaine poisoning.

Well, demonstrating your farts for fun and profit would take a lot longer than food poisoning. I guess it would depend on what your goal is: to live well, or die quick.

[O Really]

I never heard of Le Petomane, but now I know where they got the Governor's name:

[Vrede too]

America's Got Talent (season 16)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America%2 ... ason_16%29

Auditions, 4th night, ones I liked in the order they appeared. There were many more that the audience and/or judges liked. Rerun Sat night. Last auditions on June 29.

Contortionist Roman Kricheli Squeezes into a TINY Box!

:!:

The Other Direction: World's "Gayest" Boyband Is Ready To Take Over ONE DIRECTION!



Hilarious Comedian Josh Blue Delivers a Funny Audition

Cerebral palsy is funny! Who knew?

Danila Bim Excites The Judges With Hair Suspension Aerial

Howie: A hair-ialist!
She was asked, "Are you the best in the world at this?"
She responded, "I'm the best I can be."
Great answer.

All advanced with 4 yesses.

[Vrede too]

America's Got Talent (season 16)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America%2 ... ason_16%29

Auditions, 4th night, ones I liked in the order they appeared. There were many more that the audience and/or judges liked. Rerun Sat night. Last auditions on June 29.

Nope, more auditions on July 6 and 13, at least. 5th night:

Positive Impact Movement Impresses the Judges with Athletic Feats

Weightlifting acrobats.

Alexandra Côté: Canadian Dog Trainer Gets Simon Cowell in on The Act!

Awww.

Golden Buzzer: Léa Kyle Performs Stunning Quick-Change Act

Quick-change artists always do it behind a screen. I have no clue how she does it mostly without one.

Psychic Peter Antoniou Reads the Judges' MINDS!