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Ventriloquist wins America's Got Talent
By Stone Martindale Aug 22, 2007, 20:27 GMT
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So a talent meaning they can do it easily, you cannot. Yes Fator is a GREAT talent. So happy for him.
I actually followed this competition over the summer against my better judgment. Frankly, I am sick of talent competitions dominated (a) by singers (is no one else talented?)(b) by pre-pubescent girls who paint themselves up and scream out adult songs, or (c) alleged 'singers' who thing that groaning and moaning the syllable 'ahhhh' is singing. That is why I was pleasantly surprised that the ventriloquist/impressionist/singer actually won over the ubiquitous young ladies . I thought the 14 year old should have stayed home and if I wanted to listen to somebody (i.e. 'Butterscotch') spit on a microphone I could go to the local emergency room. The 1-2 finish of Fator and Cas was a breath of fresh air. I think either artist could have won.
Could not agree more..
'Snickering across the pond?'
Only by pretentious psuedo-intellectual snobs.
Strangely enough-- the same people who gave us Benny Hill!
Steven
why do all of so called talented Brits have to come to the U.S of A. to make it big. Its about time thier snobbery is kept across the pond. Let them have thier tea and crumpets. I'll stick with coffee and donuts.
Simply amazing. While it sounds pretty old fashioned and something from the 'Ed Sullivan' era, this guy is by far the most talented ventriloquist I have ever witnessed, including Candy Bergman's dad and wooden brother. You have to see him perform to really appreciate his talent.
Ps. The Brits should think about ventrioquism---they could perform and hide their gross teeth!
Cas should have won. Truly disappointing finale.
I think Obama barack's wife should have entered. She got the move.
This dummie ain't telling G.W.Bush . he's GOD?
blackandproudAug 22nd, 2007 - 23:52:49
'I think Obama barack's wife should have entered. She got the move'. What the fun does that mean?
hey CYNIC Bush aint no God MF! You white republican are fools mother.
Coming fron Scotland
,This is the wey it goe's
Ance and an'wnce only....
Sh......That bonnie lass with thi,three bairns
Sic' a bonnie lass.......
Oh Jesus ,........
If I were younger .........and twice as handsome???????+
Look it's the contestants for next year !
not the other way around. That's politics not entertainment. Let's not go there politics is whack !
A puppet over Cas? Are you kidding me? Without the puppets Fator would be nothing. When he did most of the singing during one of his performances (while his devoted puppet looked on)the judges didn't like it and neither did anyone else. I am through watching this show - for real!
The brits should be familiar with dummies. They have all of those totally useless royals as puppets.
The best performer won, and I didn't think Cas's voice was anything other than ordinary. On a whole, this show didn't have outstanding talent - just a lot of side show types, and it was difficult to watch the Hoff without picturing the little video of his eating habits! And what qualifications do those judges have to begin with?
Terry is a great talent and deserved to win. I met this guy years ago and he was good then but man o man is he great now. My hats off to Terry and friends -- very refreshing
Terry Fator to me personifies the type of person who makes me proud to be an American. Let the Brits have the snooty remarks, but don't forget it was two of their own who voted Terry through the competition. Terry has diversified talent as an impersonator, ventriloquist, comedian and vocalist. I think his humble presence is very endearing. He entertains to any audience. His clean cut appearance and morally uplifting performances speak volumes for America's choice to return to old-fashioned values in entertainment. There is much to be learned from this competition. Good luck, Terry. Thank you for many weeks of entertainment. I hope that you will always be the person you are today. My best to Winston.
I never thought of a ventriloquist as being capable of anything other than a slapstick comdey act. Terry Fator created an act that often touched the audience's hearts. While he is indeed a ventriloquist (and a heck of a lot better one than Edgar Bergen, who never really did anything other than talk for his dummies with his lips moving), he has created an entirely new and different way to use that talent. I am also a fan of Paul Potts, who won the British version of the show. Both of these performers are amazing, and I was very pleased when they won. I'm not a big opera fan, but I sure could appreciate this cell phone salesman's incredible talent.
I think if they had switched places, Potts could have won the American competition and Fator could have won the British.
I can not believe that we are arguing over who has more talent, Britan or America! My God people, we have it coming from both sides. The British gave us Julie Andrews, The Beatles, Rod Stewart, Michael Crawford, Paul Potts (who I am so glad won!), and many more besides. And America, come on, we gave you Elvis, Kelly Clarkson, and tons of other singers, etc. I think it comes down to a matter of taste. But yes, the Brits are snobbish. Get over yourselves. At least our president doesn't wear skirts!
The right person won , the ventriquist was both funny ,talentd likeable the one I could not understand what she was still there in the top four she shoud have been gone 4 weeks back or more , I cannot belive she representd American talent, the man was deserving,, good job
Fator has a great talent. America and Britain have produced many great talents, and it would behoove them to carry on for a long, long time.
I think it's pathetic that a ventriloquist could win instead of that beautiful little girl country singer with the big voice. I may not be a fan of country music, but that girl has true talent and potential. Does anybody remember her name? I only watched bits and pieces and never caught it. And tell me how that spitting little rapper chick made it further than the little girl country singer? Something's fishy here. The only one who could make a true living with her talent is the one that lost! No wonder I don't really pay attention when these kinds of shows are on.
Sheesh, pay attention Sparky! Julienne Irwin! That little girl should have won!
While the 14-year-old country singer was good, she fell far short of the performance of last year's winner, Bianca Ryan, the 11 year old who left me slackjawed with amazement at her incredible voice and delivery. The country singer was a good runner up, but I think her popularity was based more on what people thought of her potential to become a polished professional in the future, than on her actual performance level now. Of course, videos of her, Terry Fator's, Paul Potts', and Bianca Ryan's performances are all easy to find with a quick search on YouTube. Incidentally, the British show had just as many cheesy, talentless tryouts as the American show and had BOTH Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan on the panel to chew them up and spit them out. It definitely wasn't all opera singers, ballet artists, and Shakespearian actors. There were plenty of rappers, tumblers, and animal acts-- just like there were on the American version.
The only episode I watched here in America was the very last one, I'm never doing that again. I can't believe that out of how many people showed up, that's the best winners they could find?
Ventriloquists, like mimes, should be labeled as terrorists and tortured... or at least, tortured.
I'm not kidding.
I'm glad somebody had the guts to say that! They give me the creeps, and I don't consider it a 'talent'.
who really gives a sh**??
I am amazed by the comments of the 'never was or will be' !!
Unfair. The contest had been already won by Dick Chaney, with George Bush sitting on his lap. Speak, George! Yap! Yap! Yap!
Runner-up: Tony Blair. Speak, Tony! Yap!Yap!Yap!
We have many other ventriloquist's puppets we can root for: Musharrif, for instance, and anyone from Israel, the Philippines, Mexico, and the 'leadership' of Iraq.
All of this nonsense becomes so quickly old, and we move on, and as we move on people continue to die, and we read about this nonsense and think it is the world.
We deserve ourselves.
Hey thats great that he won but was this a comedy show or a talent show!!!!!!!!
for a moronic audience...
what a joke!
Over 3700 soldiers and well over 650000 Iraqi civilians died for your freedom to watch this crap and suck on twinkies.
*burp*
Snarky article. Fator is obviously extremely talented, being able to sing in multiple voices and characters.
originate from? I see many people putting down the USA.
Terry is incredible! i am so proud of this small-town guy! he did an amazing job and got me totally addicted to the show! i love it! i am so excited for the premiere next wednesday!
i just love this show and i cant WAIT for the premiere tomorrow! i love the contestants and judges and especially Jerry. this is seriously a hit!
Anyone else see this?
www.nbc.com/Americas_Got_Talent/video/index.shtml#mea=262012
David Hasselhoff has a video blog to promote the new season of America's Got Talent. Too ridiculous.
U americans wouldnt no talent if it hit u n the face look at george sampson what a legend u guys have sum over weight ventrilliqust ha yankees suck
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