tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-109712603479592925.post350195648758091449..comments2012-03-21T15:38:14.071-07:00Comments on John's Dimly Lit Corner: Britain's Got TalentJAT55http://www.blogger.com/profile/13675416372149189361noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-109712603479592925.post-48536276196996925372009-05-30T04:30:33.866-07:002009-05-30T04:30:33.866-07:00Simon Cowell is quite simply a genius. You simply ...Simon Cowell is quite simply a genius. You simply have to admire him. <br /><br />He nicked the 'idea' (I use that term very very loosely) of BGT from the X Factor, which was nicked from Pop Idol, nicked from Popstars, which was nicked from the 1970's talent shows like Opportunity Knocks.<br /><br />Plus, he employs two muppets with no talent or charisma whatsoever to sit next to him and make himself look even cleverer. Then he just says exactly what we are saying at home - he just tells the truth. The other two lie and pander to the audience. <br /><br />Then he gets singers signed to him to make 'special' performances - free publicity.<br /><br />So, he gets paid as the star, producer, writer, owner of the rights and money from the royalties of songs featured. <br /><br />Simon Cowell is the talent. Ant and Dec are good as well though.GChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381757595572884040noreply@blogger.com