America's Got Talent Winners

Last night was the big finale on America's Got Talent. Normally I don't watch a lot of TV, but for some reason I got sucked into this show in a big way. I started recording them on my DVR so I wouldn't miss anything.



As you saw in the video, this season's winner, claiming the one million dollars and a show in Vegas was Neal E. Boyd, an amazing opera singer that blew everyone away during the auditions in Chicago. Second place was Eli Mattson. Third place went to the hip hop inspired two man violin team Nuttin' But Stringz. Juilliard trained violinists, they were extremely entertaining. Fourth was singer Donald Braswell and bringing up the rear was Queen Emily in fifth. In my humble opinion, Queen Emily and Braswell's rankings should have been the other way around.

Everyone of the top 5 contestants were great. I was really disappointed however. I was on board for Eli Mattson ever since his first audition in the video below. Eli, if for some reason you stumble across The Big Bald Blog - you should have had it man. Regardless of the outcome, you got talent and your gonna make it big.



I think that this guy really had the most "talent".

Other than Eli Mattson, One of my other favorite acts that didn't make it to the finals was the ZooperStars. They were the "inflatable suit" guys and they were simply HILARIOUS. I understand that they would never have made it to the winners circle but they were extremely entertaining. One other act that I thought was worth mentioning was the 2nd Ozzy impersonator. Again not a contender for the top spot, but funny nonetheless. Check out Sharon's reaction to this guy.



Here's my order where I think they should have placed.

1. Eli Mattson
2. Neal E. Boyd
3. Nuttin' But Stringz
4. Queen Emily
5. Donald Braswell

Who do you think should have won? What act do you think should have made it to the top 10 or top 5 that didn't?

 

The "Sometimes on Saturday" Post

Just for fun on a hot Saturday afternoon. JibJab has a new video creator called "Starring You." You can upload a photo of you or your friends, crop it with an easy to use flash tool and publish a custom JibJab type video. Below is a quick one that I did with a couple of people from the office.

Enjoy.