Originally Posted by NCBrit

But isn't that the case with a lot of "things" here in the USA? Over the top, over dramatic etc. I have concluded that the reason a lot of people watch shows like Deal or No Deal and American Idol isn't to actually see someone win $1,000,000 or become a pop star, it's to watch the absolute turds who somehow qualify to be contestants (please note I said "a lot" and not "all.") Do I watch Idol? Yes I do, purely for the entertainment value of Cowell vs everyone else. Do I watch Deal? No, I don't.