Are the judges missing the X-Factor?

Now that we’re three weeks into the X-Factor USA live shows, several things have become clear. First, someone needs to check the expiration date on Steve Jones’ warranty to see if we can trade him in for a newer model without circuit damage. Second, Paula Abdul has, for reasons unknown, retired her infamous seal clap, making her appear motor skills appear far too developed for my liking. And third, that the judges as a whole (Normal-clapping Paula included) are doing a piss-poor job of taki...

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