The "Hoff"

Yes, I am talking about who you think I am. David Hasselhoff. No, I'm not a fan, I just find him amusing.

Scott and I will watch "America's Got Talent" on occasion, and we couldn't help but notice that The Hoff is on there for one reason only: to give everyone a moral boost. I don't think we've heard him saying anything really negative about ANYONE. Seriously. As soon as someone finishes performing, The Hoff gives him a big smile and says, "You were terrific!" And I really think he's being genuine! I can't fault him for wanting to be encouraging, but really, if everyone is great, then doesn't that mean no one is? At least Piers (despite his brutal honesty and rough edges) and Sharon give the performers a dose of reality (Sharon does so quite tactfully). But The Hoff? Nope.

I'm all for encouraging someone, but shouldn't we be honest, too? If not, it's like we're the citizens in the Emperor's New Clothes. By lying to the performer, we're just delaying the inevitable and thus prolonging his embarrassment. Aren't we? Isn't there a point where the person has to face reality?

Of course, maybe I'm wrong. After all, The Hoff is known for his smooth acting on "Knight Rider" and "Baywatch" as well as for his talented vocals. Quite frankly it's a shocker that he isn't starring in his own show now. Maybe he should audition for "America's Got Talent"; after all, since he's such a great singer, he might just win, landing him a contract with a Vegas casino and re-launching his career.