I hear you , American Idol is to music what professional wrestling is to sport....just and obscene spectacle that is an insult to real musicians.


As for Food Network...I watch that finding myself fascinated by the latest and greatest in cutlery. Right now I am busy buying Japanese Chef's Knives from here.

http://japanesechefsknife.com/

They also have sport knife retailer

http://www.japaneseknifedirect.com/