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I wondered most about #5 as well. They kept asking "And how much have you spent on this?" It's like only going heavily into debt gets you to the next round.

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I didn't make it through the whole show (had to Tivo Earl & the Office), but from what I saw, I also wondered what will they do once the finalists are selected.

I have no idea what they're actually PLANNING to do, but what I'd like to see them do is bring in some of the best aspects of Apprentice and make the competitors show their ability to shine in various aspects of entrepreneurism. One week they could make them develop a compelling advertising campaign, another week they could pitch the product's future profit potential to investors, and another week they could try to convince a distributor or retailer to stock their product.

I'm sure they'll do something completely different but I think that might actually be interesting to watch. Just like on Idol, I don't think I can really watch any more of the early auditions. Too many of them are just too awful to be able to watch for extended periods.

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> How many times can they say the word "dream" in one episode?

How about the word "passion." The female judge is just like Paula, if not worse. I swear she told everyone that they had passion. Of course they all have passion, they know that. How about you tell them something that they don't know ... that they are crazy.

To the gentleman with the bag that you can go to the bathroom in: I already have a patent for that!

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Didn't you answer question 4 in your discussion of quesiton 5? Publicity!

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Uh, substitue "3" for "4" and "4" for "5" in my previous comment.

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I just want to know why they voted no on american inventor to the kid with the best idea the poor kid was in tears isn;t that discrimination if he wasn't old enough why did they let him on in the first place?????

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no the magic drinking word isnt dream...its PASSION

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As for the next rounds, I think the point of the show is to come to the judged with an idea for an invention and if they like it, you go to the next round. The next rounds will consist of different aspects like going out and getting ideas and critism from average people, getting the product into physical form, seeing if you can promote said product. I think it will seem like a cross between idol and apprentice.

Now I thought it was pretty clear that people were to come with an idea and an explanation of their product so why did they let people in who already had a finished product and then told other with a finished product that they could not advance because they had a finished product???

Ovarall I really enjoyed the show and so far I'm hoping for the guy with the workout set to win.

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The lady with the child learning dvds had so much already done. I noticed not only the dvd, but a bunch of other supporting branded items on her. She's ready to go now. She should be driving to Bentonville,AR right now to pitch her line to Wal-Mart, not take a shot in some tv contest.

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While watching the show last night, the only thing I kept on saying to anyone who would listen is "This show is gonna get CANNED!" I can't figure out how this show is going to remain interesting (and by interesting I mean like rubber necking a car accident) or engaging for a mass audience. The format, although excellent for a performance style competition, is atrocious for this kind of application. They would be better served going through a process where the inventors submitted applications or synopsis’s which could be reviewed in a slightly less tearful manner and could then be peppered with some in depth looks at the more legitimate or interesting inventors. I personally found myself most curious about the back story/process for these people and I would have been much more satisfied with that (I think) than I was after two hours looking at posters on an easel.

With that off my chest, I would like to pose a sixth question:

6. Why is there a British judge? The show is called AMERICAN Inventor! I have nothing against Europeans (not like “some of my best friends are Europeans” - my Mom came from across the pond) and I flat out refuse to eat Freedom Fries, but it does seem kind of silly to me that a show, which constantly touts the AMERICAN Dream and is billed as looking for the next great AMERICAN ingenuity, would choose a non-American judge. Why are they not using this opportunity to showcase a great American executive personality instead of the thinly veiled Simon-esque guy in the expensive suit? Perhaps they did not want him to be the thinly veiled Donald-esgue guy in the expensive suit?

Personally, I would be shocked if the show actually makes it through an entire season.

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Okay, I admit I fast forward through some of this because if the invention or person didn't interest me... zip. But what I gathered that for the next round they will either get some money or help with improving on their idea. That's why they said that one woman had a finished product, there was nothing more they could do but send her to HSN. Once they narrow it down to like 10 inventions, America gets to vote on who gets the million. At least that was the impression I got.

As for snowglobe cake lady, how come you can't shake them up? the fun with a snowglobe is shaking them up to see it SNOW! She needs sprinkles that will fall out of the globe onto the cake. :)

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I think they should have showed more inventions that got the ok rather then those that didn't.

Some of these products will never make it to market...the bicycle is too much of a danger (yes, people ride on the handles, but no bike is meant for it). It's a liability no company would take.

The reason the kid with the dog A/C didn't get passed is the same reason...it's dangerous to leave a dog in the car. If his device malfunctions the dog will fry. Everyone has thought of this and we all had the common sense to realize it's a bad idea.

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Here is a news tip for you! Have you seen abc's new show American inventor? Not only is it a splitting image of american idol; it now shares the opinion of 4 judges who are about as fair as 4 sharks swimming in a pool circling a bleeding minnow. When the pop band from the past showed up presenting a bowl (two layer) I thought it was a joke. Not only did the "POP" star entertain them with his hit SINGLE, he presented his idea using a laptop with a picture. I thought this was a show for inventors not singers; although in his defense I can see where the confusion was. So after the shenanigans were done I kept watching, hoping for some entertainment, What I got next was sick! A young and well rounded boy (age 14) walks in with his pride and excitement, what I saw in this young mans eyes is what I would imagine Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Wilbur and Orville Wright, and all the other famed inventors had expressed in there eyes when trying to present there ideas to those who had doubts. When he presented his invention he had an actual working model, he impressed all the judges with his idea and mostly his spirit, this young man honestly made the room become brighter. His Idea was very practical and harmless.; but NO! the sharks declined the ideas from this child, they made the idea appear harmful and dangerous, as this young man is hearing this , you can see the pride and spirit he had walking in with no more than 3 minutes ago is pouring out and is now lying on the floor beneath him in a puddle. What he does next is the bravest and most justified thing I have ever seen, he gains control of the moment and looks in the eyes of each judge and tells them “This is the american dream for the american boy!” WOW! He is the american inventor!


Jacob Berry

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I think its upsetting that one of the primary cirteria is how much you gave up and suffered for your invention rather than how good an idea it is. It was a beggin contest.

Simmsays...

http://www.AmericanInventorSpot.com

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iventions and abc
I, Jason Ray Dodd,I am the sole inventor of all MY inventions as I am to start my new company now. I am trying to penetrate the market with all my new designs and inventions.. As I see that my new inventions will fit the consumers demands for durability, easier use and new designs and colors. This tilts the market away from, “ The basic.” I think my inventions will appeal towards those products with more features and/or design and a good value for the price. I have desired all my inventions for the benefits, appeals an trends that relate to them for the last 15 years. In a squeeze between manufacturers price and channeling them to the end users, ultimate buying price continues.I HAVE a lot of different inventions to choose from for your contest.Would like a chance to enter the contest .Please email me back on the steps to do so, please!!! 3034272125 OR EMAIL JASONDODDD@AOL.COM
jason r dodd @ 2007-08-02 15:43:52

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