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Article Overview: There are few celebrities on TV today who have a reputation that matches that of American Idol creator Simon Cowell. Indeed, much of America has developed a love-hate relationship with this Sony/BMG Record Executive for the brutal honesty with which he dishes out his comments to would-be American Idols. But, love him or hate him, Simon Cowell insults have become a large part of why people tune in week after week to watch the show.

Simon Cowell Insults

There are few celebrities on TV today who have a reputation that matches that of American Idol creator Simon Cowell. Indeed, much of America has developed a love-hate relationship with this Sony/BMG Record Executive for the brutal honesty with which he dishes out his comments to would-be American Idols. But, love him or hate him, Simon Cowell insults have become a large part of why people tune in week after week to watch the show.

If there is anything this Idol judge hates most, it is political correctness. “I don’t like a rule driven life and I hate the fact that you can’t criticize a fat person,” he says. A quick glance over some of the worst insults he has hurled is evidence of that fact. From telling contestants that they are deaf and that they sound like they belong in a karaoke bar to calling one “The Incredible Hulk’s wife”, Cowell doesn’t hold anything back in giving his reviews. He even once told a contestant, “You take singing lessons? Do you have a lawyer? Get a lawyer and sue your teacher.”

There is speculation by many viewers and critics of the show that suggests he simply puts on the cruel act in order to heighten the drama of the show. However, he insists that what you see is what you get, both on screen and off. In fact, the infamous jabs supposedly began when the award-winning music producer was just fours old: he told his mother that her white pillbox hat made her look like a poodle. That seems to have been a sign of things to come.

In a popular online video montage of the Top Ten Worst Simon Cowell Insults, “You have invented a new form of torture” makes the list. So too does his comment to one Idol hopeful to “Shave off your beard and wear a dress. You would be a great female impersonator.” Another fan favourite is his comment, “If your lifeguard duties were as good as your singing, a lot of people would be drowning.”

And, to those viewers who find themselves sympathizing with the contestants, this judge’s abuse isn’t just limited to the young singers auditioning before him. He often turns his barbs to the very people sitting beside him, fellow judges Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul. Calling Abdul his “poodle” and saying, “You sit your poodle on your lap, you stroke it and it will lick your face and we’re both happy,” Cowell proves that his attacks have no limits.

Despite the criticism he has weathered for what have now become infamous and widely publicized Simon Cowell insults, this entrepreneur feels little remorse for his comments. While the extreme gibes might often elicit an apology from Cowell, he claims, “I haven’t done anything particularly harsh. Harshness to me is giving somebody false hopes and not following through. That’s harsh. Telling some guy or girl who’s got zero talent that they have zero talent actually is a kindness.”

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Re: A New Innovative Website Concept – What direction to take? - Dear Simon Congratulations on your business idea. I'm a little confused. Is your invention hardware or software?
You Can Start From Some Where! - I have always found stories like these interesting. When you can see and understand that many famous, successful people like these usually start off in places worse than we're at. It think they brings our goals a little closer and makes them more tangible... * Dan Akroyd was a mail sorter for Canada's national postal service. * Jennifer Aniston was both a telemarketer and waitress before hitting it big. * Halle Berry worked at Higbee's Department store in the children's department. * Sandra Bullock worked as a bartender. * Before his big break, country singer Kenny Chesney worked as a valet attendant, telemarketer and mail sorter. * Chubby Checker plucked chickens at a poultry market named Henry Colt's. * Before Nirvana, the late Kurt Cobain worked as a janitor for Lemons Janitorial Service. * Diddy was an intern at Uptown Records where he did grunt work like washing cars & fetching coffee. * Bill Cosby shined shoes and sold produce when he was young. * Simon Cowell started out as a mail room clerk for EMI Music Publishing where his father worked. * Michael Dell washed dishes at a Chinese restaurant for $2.30 per hour. * Danny DeVito was a formally trained hair stylist before his break on Taxi. * Michael Douglas once worked as a gas station attendant. * Tom Hanks once worked as a hotel bellman and carried bags for a number of celebs. Sometimes it can be easy to forget that everyone starts at the bottom... * So what does this have to do with your business? You can add to the list!
New from UK - Hi Simon, There are only a few active members from the UK. It would be good, if you share this forum site with some of your contacts to come online too. I wish you well in your new venture. If you believe it is a gap in the market, I encourage you NOT to give up. All the obstacles will be worth it all. Regards! Beat "Unlock People's Potentials!"
A New Innovative Website Concept – What direction to take? - Hi Guys, This is my first post, after the likes of Google brought me here. So I’d like to say a quick Hi to all from Simon in the UK:) I’m a keen budding entrepreneur but am still rather new to the game and if possible I’d would be most grateful for some guidance and advice regarding a business concept I have come up with and the best way to take it to market. I have recently developed a new online business concept that fills a very substantial gap in today’s health and fitness market. I come from an IT background and after analysing the project’s requirements and features in detail I have decided that going alone on this one is simply not an option. I have spent time developing the business plan and various other supporting documentation, analysing the competition and designing prototype wireframe’s and detailed technical specifications. I know exactly how I want the site built and how it can make money, I just need to make it happen. The idea is completely scalable and had a massive global market and I could quite neatly see if fitting into Google’s or Microsoft’s online portfolio of products / services. In my mind I have a few options: 1 - Contact the likes of Microsoft / Google / Yahoo and attempt to the license the idea to them (as a sole trader) in exchange for royalties. I have already taken a little step down this road and guess what, it’s a nasty one. Microsoft refuse to sign NDA’s and will basically just run off with your idea, they also tend to partner with business compete with built solutions, rather than just entrepreneurs with business concepts (me ). 2 – Attempt to partner with a local UK based IT firm. Get them to build the site in return for equity and a share in revenues and IPR. Easier said than done I would imagine and id be lucky to find one that will do it for free. 3 – Try to scour the internet and build a team of programmers who are willing to work on the project in return for equity in the product. This could involve working with people in India / Russia etc and I’m rather concerned that an NDA protecting my idea in the initial stages wouldn’t be much use there. Communication would also be very difficult. Sorry for the long post guys I just could use some good old wise words on this one I guess. I’ve spent 3 months working on this concept and know there’s a gap in the market for it, I just need to get it there! Does anybody have any suggestions of options im missing or even better, people they recommend working with? Thanks a lot for your help. Best Regards, Simon
Business Innovation - Hi Simon If you can finish off the Business Plan and think about your strategic direction or how you are going to use your product to convince people it's a great idea, it will set the foundation for your programming project. You see, when you are looking for funding you will need a Business Plan and Strategic Plan that will convince companies to invest into your new idea. Has anyone achieved this idea before using another industry besides health and fitness that you know of? You should also design some mockups as a "preview" for your programming project. This will also help reduce your programming costs as everyone will know exactly what you want if you have detailed mockups already completed including any functionality you require. Starting mockups for websites and software applications on paper is the best way if you're not a guru in graphic editing software.


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