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American Idol?

So, I've been watching "American Idol" some this year. I know, shocker. I have to say that I really enjoy all of Simon's comments. He really tries to be constructive and it's good for people to hear the truth -- it's easy for those closest to us to tell us how wonderful we are...if we only view ourselves based on their judgement, we'll have a false sense of self.

Anyways, the audience needs to stop automatically booing everytime he talks. What he says is good and he deserves more respect. I actually kept telling the audience to "shut up" while I was watching. It frustrates me...

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