You may have already heard mention of Simon Cowell's newest reality series, American Inventor, coming to TV in early 2006. Auditions have already been happening all over the country, and one hopeful person has written up a first-person account of her experience auditioning for the show. Apparently the disclosure forms one signs for the show clearly point out that you and/or your invention ideas will likely be put though the worst of Simon's nastiness. Be sure to drop us an email at tvsquad@gmail.com if you have your own account of auditioning for this or any other reality show, or post in the comments below.[via Boing Boing]
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12-06-2005 @ 1:51PM
KS Valentine said...
I believe the best estimation of the American Inventor show, is that it is 'show business'. They don't actually care about what we have invented, and give 'ZERO' guarnatees that your stuff won't be taken if we audition without a 'PATENT'. I sugguest you at least get a patent application IN so you hold a 'patent-pending'. It could make all the difference in the world if big business wants to produce your product! I think it will all be in good fun. I guess I feel "So what if I'm 'HUMILIATED' on national/internaltional television. At least I can say I WAS THERE." (teehee). We are your true blue Americans, wanting to share our nerdy thought processes with you. What better entertainment is there... I mean really. I bet you say at least ONCE, I thought of that TOO!
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12-15-2005 @ 7:17AM
Jason Simmons said...
As a patent holder, I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to obtain a patent. "Patent Pending," doesn't prevent a company from stealing your idea.
I think this will be a good show because you can get rich quick, if you invent an excellent object!
Good luck to those contestants because trying to get a licensing agreement as was in my case was impossible for me!
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