Simon may have called the Seattle turnout "the worst bunch of miserable contestants EVER," but many of our TVS readers think that it was Simon's behavior (especially the name-calling) that was miserable last night.

Our comments are abuzz on the Seattle post, and most of you feel that American Idol has gone too, too, too, too far. You were annoyed by the parade of loony performances over good auditions, and embarrassed and ashamed to be part of last night's very public mocking of clueless contestants that appeared to be somewhat mentally-challenged. And like you, I'm wondering if I have the stomach for the "spectacle of cruelty" that American Idol may unleash in the upcoming weeks.

(S06E02)We're in Seattle for episode two, and it is raining cats and dogs. That doesn't stop nine thousand hopefuls from standing outside all day to wait their turn to shine. By now, most of us have already heard that the Seattle contestants were the worst ever in Idol history.

But it doesn't seem that bad on my end. Maybe I'm easily amused. Or maybe I'm just happy that Paula is awake and coherent tonight. Randy also seems in a better mood. And Simon is barely rude to contestants who clearly need to have their delusions shattered.