I've been watching America's Got Talent, or AGT for short, for a couple of seasons. Each year contestants compete for $1,000,000 and a chance to headline a show in Las Vegas. After a couple rounds of performing before the judges, the last 48 contestants compete for a chance to be on of 24 acts in the final rounds. For these rounds it is the American public that votes via phone or text. The acts perform before a studio audience and the show is broadcast live to the nation.
The "talent" varies considerably from people dressed like elves to dancers, magicians, singers, and child acts. One act this season is "The Kinetic King" aka Tim Fort. Tim creates chain-reaction structures from pop-sickle sticks and other items to create entertaining displays similar to domino layouts that you may have seen others setup and perform.
At last night's performance, when the Kinetic King was introduced, he initiated the structure that he had spent two days creating. The reaction didn't start. Tim tried again to trigger the reaction. After just a few inches the reaction stopped again. Tim tried several times to start the reaction before giving up and announcing that it wasn't going to work. His explanation is that humidity affected the wooden pop-sickles causing the pieces of wood to stick together.
Remember that last night's show was live. Even though he handled it well on stage and in front of the audience, I'm sure the Kinetic King was embarrassed and upset.
Think about a time you may have been embarrassed. It really doesn't matter whether it is in front of family, friends, or in public. It doesn't feel good. The good news is that people will usually move on to something else and the effects of your embarrassment will only be temporary. The best thing to do is try to avoid reacting, acknowledge the situation, and move on.
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