The SYTYCD Judges

So I received a request to post on the judges of So You Think You Can Dance. Well, to be specific, to post on Mary Murphy and her screaming antics.

It is very clear that Mary drinks throughout the show. She is never without the opaque cup. Might as well be a flask. Now, don't get me wrong - I will agree that her antics are like fingernails on the chalkboard. The 'hot tamale train'? Really? Where did that come from? And why the hell did it have staying power? That choo choo has been going strong for like four seasons now. Anyhow.

However. Mary is certainly not my least favorite judge. Sorry, I almost kind of like her. Maybe because she actually is a respected member of the ballroom dance community and actually (at times) has some reasonable feedback about technique. She is an expert in her field.

This brings me to Nigel Lythgoe.... What the hell is his point on the judging panel?! Yeah, I get it, he's the executive producer. Yeah, I get it, he's an expert in his field (that being making money and successful reality shows). However, I will argue he is, in no way, an expert in dance. At least nowhere near what Mary Murphy, Mia Michaels or Adam Shankman are. He's got an opinion and maybe some experience in watching dance, but that's about it. His real area of expertise ogling females. However, an old man's viagra induced haze does not a good reality show make. Anyhow.

I would seriously boot Nigel for Paula Abdul. In fact, I'd seriously boot Nigel for a grapefruit. Your thoughts?