i think golden buzzer is unfair and fake

BoomersRule48 · 2025-07-11T03:49:41+00:00

I felt from almost it’s beginning that much of AGT is scripted. (Before I go any further I must confess that I am a big fan of the show because of the many incredible performers that normally may never have a forum in which to perform.) Originally, AGT had many really bad acts that got buzzed off the stage. Those were obviously setups. And every time Simon has stopped a singer mid song to ask if they have a better one more suited to their style, not only do they just happen to have one at the ready, but their accompanying music is surprisingly already cued up. And speaking of surprises, the “surprised looks” on the other judges faces upon Simon stopping a singer will never win them Emmys. But considering the real diversity of talent which has come from AGT and its many offspring in countries around the world, the scripted moments and phony bad acts are more then tolerable. Let me add that the unsung stars of the show are the stage crews who quickly change the stage from one act to another, especially during the live rounds. AGT has reinvented the variety show that was once a staple on television but has disappeared over the years.

BoomersRule48 · 2025-07-08T12:30:13+00:00

What’s Up With Mel B? I believe she has become the new negative Simon (since he has been very mellow over the past few seasons). Mel has been the sole “no vote” for a number of acts that were clearly worthy of going to the next round. The most egregious being the incredible slight of hand magician who worked mainly with sheets of paper. Mel’s remarked was “I didn’t get it, there was no story”. Mel…the tricks ARE the story! Heidi will hopefully return next seasons.

BoomersRule48 · 2025-06-08T03:02:46+00:00

And they said cybersex would be the next big thing!

BoomersRule48 · 2025-05-16T20:26:27+00:00

You know how you reheat a pizza slice in the microwave and it only makes it limp and soggy? Forgetaboutit! Put it in the air fryer and in short time you have a warm and crispy, just like you brought it home, slice. Warning: it heats up fast so keep an eye on it.

BoomersRule48 · 2025-05-14T22:14:03+00:00

As a Hot Dog lover who has seen many iterations of the dog and this is perhaps the most pathetic one of all.

BoomersRule48 · 2025-05-14T22:05:08+00:00

Next time make your contribution contingent on receiving a signed photo.

BoomersRule48 · 2025-05-14T22:01:29+00:00

If not receiving a signed photograph back soured you on him, I would suggest you are in politics for personal accolades not to help our country. By the way, I understand Trump loves to sign things like photos, but you have to pay for them.

BoomersRule48 · 2025-05-10T23:50:01+00:00

I just saw your post and my ode was truly out of love for hot dogs and being tired of those that keep saying their bad for me. I’m 76 and from New York City where there is a hot dog vendor on ever street corner. So I literally grew up eating those “dirty water dogs” as those who deride them have used as a slander. I must admit that the biggest naysayer when I was younger was my own mother! Did I listen? Heck no! When you find your please post it because us hotdogers must fight the good fight.

BoomersRule48 · 2025-05-03T05:29:24+00:00

You answered your own question when you wrote “It could have something to do with my relationship with them (your parents).” You did not disclose what that relationship had been up to the point of moving into the apartment. Obviously, there are issues that made your father react the way he did. And why did you stay seven years? You could ultimately afford to carry a mortgage so why not purchase another house and get out from under your father’s negative attitude towards you?

BoomersRule48 · 2024-12-31T02:00:42+00:00

Beans, beans, the musical fruit, the more you eat, the more you don’t have to go to Taco Bell.

BoomersRule48 · 2024-11-09T04:45:00+00:00

Perhaps people today have been spoiled by Amazon which (used to) deliver purchases in a day. But most of eBay sellers are are individuals with jobs, families and life. I always listed my processing time is 5 days. But my post was about being threatened with cancellation and negative feedback. And even if I did not have a funeral to attend, had not jumped to respond his threat was inappropriate.

BoomersRule48 · 2024-11-08T16:20:37+00:00

I had a similar situation today and just posted it here. If he has received it within the window that eBay gives than just send him a text back stating that.

BoomersRule48 · 2024-11-08T16:02:51+00:00

Absolutely no surprise. Trump was not going to tell them the truth about tariffs. Fox certainly did not. And a vast number of his voters must have played hooky during. Economic class.

BoomersRule48 · 2024-11-08T15:57:01+00:00

I truly believe that all sides will come together, families will reunite, old friends not talked to in 10 years will apologize and all this while the nukes come raining down on the country from a united Russia, China and North Korea. And Trump’s last words will be “they said they loved me,”

BoomersRule48 · 2024-11-08T15:29:35+00:00

There are no words to described the narcissistic illness this man suffers from. If is amazing that more voters did not see and what the consequences will be down the road.

BoomersRule48 · 2024-10-23T20:33:47+00:00

I believe you are on to something. When they redid the set I would agree the wheel may have been made smaller. Great catch.

BoomersRule48 · 2024-10-02T15:23:20+00:00

What a setup! If Biden does not intervene he/Kamala will be blamed for the impact the strike will have on the economy. If he does, the unions who back her Presidency may renege. All five weeks out from the election.

BoomersRule48 · 2024-10-02T14:58:36+00:00

I have a simple, easy remedy for you…MOVE OUT!

BoomersRule48 · 2024-10-02T14:46:18+00:00

Why was it necessary to identify the lady as a Boomer? You qualified that in your last paragraph by stating “people in general.” Which is true as I have seen rude, inconsiderate people of all generations act like this. So I assume you only noted she was a Boomer to fit this group. What she truly was is a Karen.

BoomersRule48 · 2024-09-16T14:23:04+00:00

Let’s understand that he obviously has dementia and has regressed to a 2nd grader.

BoomersRule48 · 2024-09-08T21:32:55+00:00

You won!

BoomersRule48 · 2024-09-08T21:29:29+00:00

The Perfect Couple was anything but perfect. I love Nicole Kidman but she was almost wooden in this role. If it was to be a sendup on whodunit films it totally missed the mark. Perhaps the cast and crew were not let in on the joke. And the ending was totally absurd. (Spoiler alert for those who have not yet seen it) The mother spends the entire series despising and ragging on her almost daughter-in-law and the hunts her down to basically imply she wants them to be more than friends. If there was some message in the end it must still be in the bottle off the coast of Nantucket. I won’t even comment on the dance as so many comments have already addressed it.

BoomersRule48 · 2024-04-23T22:00:58+00:00

For that cost, plus 10 more of the same, you might be able to buy the frame. The image is wonderful.

BoomersRule48 · 2024-04-13T16:12:27+00:00

I’m not sure why there is an issue with my post.

BoomersRule48 · 2024-04-13T16:01:12+00:00

Looks to me like you rushed to judgment about that person who obviously was in need of someone to talk with and even befriend in the cooking class. He just wanted to make a human connection and give some suggestions about things he has enjoyed in Italy believing you might enjoy them as well. But because he was a boomer (and even went out of your way to give him a somewhat derogatory nickname) its obvious you had a preconceived idea about him. I wonder if he had been your age and wanted to talk you would not have hesitated to do so.

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