what a joke

On MC today and I was watching tv... this particular local channel was extremely ferocious in advertising for an upcoming competition to look for bands, following their series of cheesy though-to-be-successful star and idol contests.

So comes the word 'band'.. what comes to your mind? mayday yep.. Its what they included inside their list of the type of contestants they are looking for.

Rock bands (Eg Wu Bai, May Day)
Boybands (Eg F4, Energy, 5566)
Girlbands (Eg S.H.E., Twins)
Hip hop/rap groups (Eg Machi)
Pop-rock groups (Eg F.I.R.)
Acapella groups (Eg S.B.D.W.)
Duets (Eg JJ's duet with Jin Sha)

Well.. I must say that their range is certainly great. Duets considered as bands too? Ok..... doesn't matter, I take it that each has his own definition of a band.

But check this out..

Applicants can bring along acoustic instruments but not instruments that need amplification.

Rock band... no amplification? ya... so you do an acoustic set, thats fine (you have to cut out your truly rock songs) but then.... there's this.

Judging Criteria
A panel of professional judges made up of dance choreographers and image stylists will be invited to each show to play judge to the bands.

I think it speaks for itself.