American Inventor
03-25-06 | 10:36 AM
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^ I know what you are saying. She must have had some hardships in her life they cut for time. Maybe we will find out more as she progresses in the competition. But I agree with everyone, that's not an invention! LAME!
03-25-06 | 11:16 AM
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This show sucks. The woman judge completely flipping out over the bow-tie naked girl did it. At least be somewhat objective and just tell her no. Then she chases after her to demand her coat back.
Then she gets on the rich judge's case a few inventions later for making a *gasp* rash decision and gets him to change his mind.
Then she gets on the rich judge's case a few inventions later for making a *gasp* rash decision and gets him to change his mind.
03-27-06 | 09:07 AM
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I didn't get the female judge's harsh reaction to the bow lingerie either. What's the big deal. I assume she realized there is such a thing as sexy lingerie. Hell, I can go into Sears and JC Penney and find stuff on that level. It wasn't exploitive in any way.
03-27-06 | 09:26 AM
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When you're too ugly to wear something like that, you get pretty pissy when a hot girl does it in front of you. She wasn't even naked. You could see flesh-colored straps.
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03-27-06 | 02:04 PM
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I'm pleasantly surprised at all the hate for Mary Lou, the weepy bitch judge. I'll probably continue to watch this show like a good sheep but someone needs to slap that chick.
I thoguht the bow tie nightie was actually kinda clever, though not really suitable to go through but certainly not worthy of Mary Lou's drama queen reaction.
And then to weep openly at every story that comes through about how they devoted their life to some stupid idea, bleh.
At least the inventor judge plays it real.
I thoguht the bow tie nightie was actually kinda clever, though not really suitable to go through but certainly not worthy of Mary Lou's drama queen reaction.
And then to weep openly at every story that comes through about how they devoted their life to some stupid idea, bleh.
At least the inventor judge plays it real.
03-27-06 | 02:37 PM
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I also dislike the female judge. It seems like all that you have to do to get her vote is cry a little, mention the fact that you blew your entire life away, and list a few hardships.
Did anyone else feel a little uneasy about the My Therapy Buddy? "Everything is going to be....alright..." will be lingering in my nightmares for far too many nights. Perhaps the worst part was the cutaway shot of the inventor standing there with the My Therapy Buddy wrapped around his neck, looking sad.
Did anyone else feel a little uneasy about the My Therapy Buddy? "Everything is going to be....alright..." will be lingering in my nightmares for far too many nights. Perhaps the worst part was the cutaway shot of the inventor standing there with the My Therapy Buddy wrapped around his neck, looking sad.
03-27-06 | 02:58 PM
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Terrible show. And where are they holding these people before they present? Everyone is dripping in sweat and seem to be out of breath when thay "audition". The judges aren't "love to hate" like Simon Cowell, but simply annoying. Gotta say I loved the bow-tie lingerie outfit. What's the matter, lady judge, upset because no one would untie your bow if you were wearing it?
03-27-06 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikael79
Did anyone else feel a little uneasy about the My Therapy Buddy? "Everything is going to be....alright..." will be lingering in my nightmares for far too many nights. Perhaps the worst part was the cutaway shot of the inventor standing there with the My Therapy Buddy wrapped around his neck, looking sad.
http://www.mytherapybuddy.com/
You can actually buy one for $69.99.
03-28-06 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by edytwinky
I watched the episode last week and I still feel bad for the creator of Bullet Ball
03-28-06 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MBoyd
That therapy buddy looks like something that could be sold at Spencer's. But again NOT AN INVENTION!
Have they shown an invention yet? Most of these are just gadgets and redos of previous items, and most just need marketing and not development. Too bad I was hoping to see some cool/funny stuff.
03-28-06 | 02:32 PM
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did the sandbagon guy remind anyone of a really really large mcdonalds fry scooper?
as for the judge with glasses - they say the average house has like 15 of his inventions? anyone have a list?
as for the judge with glasses - they say the average house has like 15 of his inventions? anyone have a list?
03-28-06 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Decker
The shovel was a good idea, but as good as it is, it's not going to be a mass-production item. It's not going to be in every house in America because it's too specialized. Really it's going to appeal to less people than the guitar amp input, and they dismissed that guy. I have no problem with them bringing him forward, but they should be consistant in their reasoning.
The tizzy tent thing was a horrible idea, in my opinion. You should ignore tantrums, not encourage them. Oh and why did no one ask how are you going to go and inflate one of these things while your kid is throwing a fit? Not the most practical invention.
Nobody asked the exercise guy how much his bag weighed. That might have been useful info for a portable gym product.
Didn't really see how the tree trimmer worked or how it's different than a regular tree trimmer.
Nobody really pointed out to that kid that if his invention malfunctioned or ran out of juice, it would kill a dog. That's kind of a big deal.
That show I had the misfortune of watching in real-time (with basketball in the PIP). There must have been 4 minutes of content followed by 3 min commercial. I'm pretty sure there's a limit to how many commercials a show can air, and that HAD to have violated it. The only comparison I can think of is the final 20-30 minutes of Oprah, but this whole show had that sort of commercial density.
If that inventor judge has 18 items in my home, why won't he come clean and name even one of them
The tizzy tent thing was a horrible idea, in my opinion. You should ignore tantrums, not encourage them. Oh and why did no one ask how are you going to go and inflate one of these things while your kid is throwing a fit? Not the most practical invention.
Nobody asked the exercise guy how much his bag weighed. That might have been useful info for a portable gym product.
Didn't really see how the tree trimmer worked or how it's different than a regular tree trimmer.
Nobody really pointed out to that kid that if his invention malfunctioned or ran out of juice, it would kill a dog. That's kind of a big deal.
That show I had the misfortune of watching in real-time (with basketball in the PIP). There must have been 4 minutes of content followed by 3 min commercial. I'm pretty sure there's a limit to how many commercials a show can air, and that HAD to have violated it. The only comparison I can think of is the final 20-30 minutes of Oprah, but this whole show had that sort of commercial density.
If that inventor judge has 18 items in my home, why won't he come clean and name even one of them
03-28-06 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by iggystar
You think? When I go out I rarely encounter a stall door that's broken and if it is I'm not going to freak out. If another girl really wants to see me squatting that badly....
Plus, that's one more thing I'll have to carry in my purse. No thanks.
Plus, that's one more thing I'll have to carry in my purse. No thanks.
the problem with her is shes so emotionally influenced - piece of crap invention with a sob story? shell love it!
03-28-06 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MBoyd
I watched it last night. I just couldn't get that Bullet Ball thing. Looked like something out of the Sears catalog from around 1976. I kept thinking about that guys reaction though. Felt badly for him, but today I googled it and couldn't come up with a website for it. He's been on this for 26 years, couldn't he have put up a website for Bullet Ball by now and tried to sell this thing. Anyway it looked pretty lame.
03-28-06 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DRG
I thought the bowtie lingerie was still better than that stupid doll. How is that an "invention"? It's a Teddy Ruxpin/My Buddy/Chucky! Speaking three languages? You're just programming in phrases... they can be in any language! I'm sure some dude out there has already invented a doll that speaks English, Klingon, and Romulan, and probably Elvish for good measure. 
That's not an invention, it's just another use for existing technology. And frankly I'm not even sure it's even a new concept in that regard.
And Swahili? Seriously, this is an item I can imagine being in a niche catalog of mulitcultural toys but not as the "next great invention". Now if you talked into it and it translated your phrase, THAT would be some invention.
That's not an invention, it's just another use for existing technology. And frankly I'm not even sure it's even a new concept in that regard.And Swahili? Seriously, this is an item I can imagine being in a niche catalog of mulitcultural toys but not as the "next great invention". Now if you talked into it and it translated your phrase, THAT would be some invention.
03-28-06 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DRG
freakin
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03-28-06 | 03:14 PM
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Yes, it's very disturbing that they sell those therapy buddies. And I don't think Bullet Ball was necessarily a horrible idea, but he has way too high hopes for it. I mean, they have little things to play mini-pingpong and stuff. If he shrunk the game down, he could make a little kit to make any table Bullet Ball-able. As it is, I'm sure he's envisioning regulation tables and stuff. No one would buy it like that, way too much money for something so simple. But regardless of the packaging, I still don't think it would be the next great game or anything like that. An Olympic sport? 
So far, the woman with the bathroom stall lock has been one of my favorites. No, it's not the next great American invention, but it is something very practical that I think people would buy, especially because of its compact size.
I'm hoping that when these preliminary rounds are over that we'll see some cooler inventions. I think they are handling this show too much like American Idol, showing all the weirdos and saving the talent for the next round. But we'll see, I guess.
So far, the woman with the bathroom stall lock has been one of my favorites. No, it's not the next great American invention, but it is something very practical that I think people would buy, especially because of its compact size.
I'm hoping that when these preliminary rounds are over that we'll see some cooler inventions. I think they are handling this show too much like American Idol, showing all the weirdos and saving the talent for the next round. But we'll see, I guess.
04-14-06 | 10:37 PM
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the therapy thing is too creepy.
as one of the judges said you know you need therapy if you need a therapy buddy.
is anyone still watching?
the elimination rounds after they moved to the next set of rounds was not interesting at all.
it was just the people who got through having to tell their story again in just 1 minute.
then the round of 24 was essentialy just telling their story again but with more crying.
good idea for a show just not a good way to do it.
as one of the judges said you know you need therapy if you need a therapy buddy.
is anyone still watching?
the elimination rounds after they moved to the next set of rounds was not interesting at all.
it was just the people who got through having to tell their story again in just 1 minute.
then the round of 24 was essentialy just telling their story again but with more crying.
good idea for a show just not a good way to do it.
04-15-06 | 12:24 PM
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This show is horrible.
The final 12 included "Word Ace" which is not an invention as well as the multi-cultural doll, which again is not an invention.
Somehow the guy who made the easy tree pruner doesn't go through. It's an actual invention. The only one of the final 12 I thought was a cool idea is the Un-brella.
This show sucks!
The final 12 included "Word Ace" which is not an invention as well as the multi-cultural doll, which again is not an invention.
Somehow the guy who made the easy tree pruner doesn't go through. It's an actual invention. The only one of the final 12 I thought was a cool idea is the Un-brella.
This show sucks!
04-15-06 | 11:39 PM
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ABC is completely cutting out the stuff that anyone attracted to the concept of this show would want to see. Hearing all the judges' comments and not knowing which inventions they were talking about was pointless and frustrating. There isn't enough payoff in the reveals at the end to warrant so much ambiguity in the first 50 minutes. I can watch any reality show to see firing/vote-off/cast-off reactions.
They should've went with "American Invention" instead of "Inventor" - they're acting as if these people are going to be celebrated in pop culture when this is over.
They should've went with "American Invention" instead of "Inventor" - they're acting as if these people are going to be celebrated in pop culture when this is over.