The American Idol Seattle auditions will absolutely go down as the worst in the reality show's six year history. The whole thing turned out to be an absolute car wreck from the outset, without really any great performers and a whole slew of terrible, awful, unbelievably bad singers. Seattle is actually known for its musical sensibilities and this is one reason that the episode was so disarming. Whether or not Seattle's true talent level was really on display is unknown/ What is known is that those who did show up for the audition were a bunch of freaks, no-talent weirdos who I wouldn't let into my home.

However, millions upon millions of Americans do allow these freaks into our homes every time American Idol lets us. Does this say something about us as a people? Why do we gain such pleasure out of watching others suffer through brutal bouts of humiliation? Maybe its all in good fun and the ends justify the means when these people are ridiculed into never singing for anyone ever again. Simon, Paula and Randy are getting meaner as the seasons wear on, which is understandable. They have become desensitized to the awfulness of the contestants and don't care anymore about the feelings of others. I don't begrudge them for this, but it can be almost painful at times.

The Seattle auditions will, hopefully, be the lowlight of the season. Or, highlight, if that's your thing. The remaining audition episodes will surely be better, and one would think to a large degree. Regardless, I'm glad the nightmare that was Seattle is over.