This clip from “Norway’s Got Talent” is a microcosm of why I can’t stand reality competition shows: even when someone cool or talented is performing — in this case, a pop-and-locking ten-year-old named Tord — the producers relentlessly cut to reaction shots from the judges and audience. Seriously, Tord is AMAZING, but half of the screen time goes to a beefy, unshaven judge who makes lascivious faces at the little kid. I’d be annoyed if I weren’t too busy being creeped out.
And what the hell is this? Is this a poorly dressed man or a really ugly lesbian?
I hadn’t really thought of it before, but everything about this video is proof that Norway sucks. The only thing remotely cool is Tord, and he wouldn’t survive a week in an American public school. No child’s name should be that similar to the words “turd” and “retarded.”
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Kristin Chenoweth isn’t looking so good these days.
Dancing or miming?
I have to respectfully disagree, Norway is freaking awesome. Where else can you eat fresh raspberries from the side of the road and burn down churches while listening to death metal? Admittedly, the food sucks.
“Is this a poorly dressed man or a really ugly lesbian?”
Poorly dressed ugly lesbian?
And the creepy bearded judge licks his lips at the 1:14.
Even in Amurrica, I’ve wondered this. Why don’t they give us reaction shots in a PIP box in the corner?
The italian dude looked kinda like he was going to bust a nut in his speedo. I think he might have an issue with the youngen’s
good to see Ellen is still trying to judge reality shows….
No child’s name should be that similar to the words “turd” and “retarded.”
That’s a little un-Tord of you.
What’s his last name, Asswipe (pronounces Ahz-wee-pay)?
So… I’m waiting for Thom Yorke to be cut into this video. Appease me, internet!
I’m from Norway, and there’s a lot of Scandinavian television that understandably must seem absurd. Here are some good examples:
[www.youtube.com] (wait for the 2:30 mark)
[www.youtube.com] (even Norwegians think this is retarded)
[www.youtube.com] (Norway’s most popular radio program, and a Norwegian imitation of Americans and your odd fascination with ancestry)
Høkeydøkey, Nørwåy out!
Wait is this what Sting has been doing since “fields of barley”?
The “really ugly lesbian” seems to be related to Larry Storch [www.originaloldradio.com]
Yeah, but have you seen the beefy unshaven guy’s van? It totally has videogames! And candy!
/cue Patton Oswalt’s “Uncle Touchy’s Naked Puzzle Basement” bit.
“Really ugly lesbain” at 1:35 – 1:37 LOL, creepy or what…
Please let us enjoy the kid’s performance without attention to the judges.
this sucks,and is the audience even alive,sorry kid you are not hot.by the way Norway,you are not hot
this sucks
Just because you can’t agree with some parts of the video doesn’t mean that Norway – as in the whole country – sucks! You must be another arrogant, big-headed American who thinks you are the best in the world. Norway is way better than racist and crime-infested America!!!
How can u say that Norway sucks, without probably knowing anything about the country? Norway isn’t just the richest country in the world, but it’s also been elected as the best country to live in several times, by the UN. But most importanly(atleast for me), Norway has arguably the best-looking girls in the world.
I totally agree with the bad focus on the people that is performing,but the ugly lesbian as you call him,is totally awesome,you cant just judge him for this clip! He is a real viking,and has even been on one of the trips with the sailboat Berserk! Leave Alex alone,he rocks! And by the way,visit Norway before you say something,we`re not totally lost!