I'll admit it; I'm trapped in the "American Idol" vortex for a second consecutive season, partly because the Salad clan enjoys it so much, and also because I'm a great appreciator of Car Crash TV.
I will say that last night's premiere was not only supremely cringeworthy, it was particularly cruel to the point of being nearly unwatchable.
Make fun of no-talents all you want. But don't linger on their pain. That's bad form.