. . . are meant to be broken

I broke my own rule, and watched my third reality show this year -- The Sing-Off -- a cappella groups competing. My favorite, from their first appearance, finished second at the end. They are still the best of the group.

It started appropriately, with only those who had a chance to win performing. (Good) The judges praised everything, probably because they had already eliminated the deadwood. It was a shame that anyone had to lose. They won $100,000 and a recording contract (distribution not necessarily assured?).

I voted by phone, as if that meant anything. I give it a "B" for entertainment, and presentation, in that it didn't insult my intelligence, but did take up more of my time than I wanted to give. I didn't watch the advertising. . . as usual.

PARENTHETICALLY: Judge Ben Folds of "The Ben Folds Five," a college graduate in musicology, knows his music, but can't sing.