Britains got... sympathy.

I'm sorry, I'm not usually the type to watch the X-Skating with wannabe's get them off my telly type of "talent" shows. But it was just on the TV whilst I was getting ready for work.

On walks a guy who, fair play, had the courage to stand up in front of so many & look like a complete nerd (and I say that in the nicest possible way due to being a geek myself).

He starts recounting poetry, quite obviously written by himself. But his delivery seriously bored me to death. Writing he's good at, performing, certainly not.

His poetry was just a sob story about his life really - I'd wager a fair amount was actually made up too.

Part way through, I commented that he was playing for the sympathy vote.

Guess what, he got a standing ovation & all 3 of the panel voted him through to the next stage.

I'm sorry, wasn't that programme supposed to be looking for some sort of talent?

Anyway, I'll get off the soap box & get to work...

that young lad 11 year old dancer from birmingham was ace.

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

that young lad 11 year old dancer from birmingham was ace.

Yeah the street dancer guy at the end? Like holy Jeez batman he was awesome.

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

that young lad 11 year old dancer from birmingham was ace.

+1 he was fantastic along with the 10 year old little girl with a huge voice.....amazing.

Originally Posted by mrs cuffy

+1 he was fantastic along with the 10 year old little girl with a huge voice.....amazing.

Yeah that gave me goosebumps...

I find that who ever gives a sob story always go through...

I find it complete b***ocks

" I had an operation and during the op i died, it then took 500 doctors and 250 nurses to revieve me and they almost gave up after 24 hours of trying to bring me back to life and the doctor said one last try and thats when i came back to life"

Ughh dont even go out there your through...

Dancers, singers, they annoy me as well, how many dancers and group dancers go through? millions! (ok theres the odd dancers i think yea actually their good like the blokes that dressed up and put celeb face masks on) singers, go on the x factor thats what its for

Sorry to turn it into britains got talant rant (now theres an idea, alot of people might be able to win with rants )

Originally Posted by Holdup

I find that who ever gives a sob story always go through...

I find it complete b***ocks

" I had an operation and during the op i died, it then took 500 doctors and 250 nurses to revieve me and they almost gave up after 24 hours of trying to bring me back to life and the doctor said one last try and thats when i came back to life"

Ughh dont even go out there your through...

At least I'm not alone! No worries about turning into a rant, as that's what I was doing to start with.

I think its a requirement when your a single act

Name: Bob Smith

Sob story: None

"sorry bob come back when you got one, better luck next year"

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Originally Posted by Holdup

I think its a requirement when your a single act

Name: Bob Smith

Sob story: None

"sorry bob come back when you got one, better luck next year"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARZiihLwA34

Charlie Brooker at his finest

Originally Posted by Baph

I'm sorry, I'm not usually the type to watch the X-Skating with wannabe's get them off my telly type of "talent" shows. But it was just on the TV whilst I was getting ready for work.

On walks a guy who, fair play, had the courage to stand up in front of so many & look like a complete nerd (and I say that in the nicest possible way due to being a geek myself).

He starts recounting poetry, quite obviously written by himself. But his delivery seriously bored me to death. Writing he's good at, performing, certainly not.

His poetry was just a sob story about his life really - I'd wager a fair amount was actually made up too.

Part way through, I commented that he was playing for the sympathy vote.

Guess what, he got a standing ovation & all 3 of the panel voted him through to the next stage.

I'm sorry, wasn't that programme supposed to be looking for some sort of talent?

Anyway, I'll get off the soap box & get to work...

Just seen this bit. It was an act btw.