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If you\u2019re online this morning, you\u2019ve probably seen the viral-video overnight sensation. \u2026 <\/p>\n

Apparently humankind has been paralyzed with astonishment because some homeless dude has a great voice.<\/p>\n

America is shocked to learn that one of those guys asking for money on a street corner might actually have a redeeming quality.<\/p>\n

Now, TV shows are clambering over each other to get him to say the name of their TV show on the air.<\/p>\n

I hope somebody is writing the script for the movie. And it had better be a dark comedy. \u201cLook! One of them can do a trick!\u201d<\/p>\n

What other hidden talents might we find among the homeless that might earn some of them our attention and encouragement? Maybe some of them are actually worth something!<\/p>\n

I anticipate a new surge of interest in the guys holding signs on street corners. \u201cWhat? You played basketball in high school?\u201d \u201cWhat? You can draw?\u201d<\/p>\n

Sigh.<\/p>\n

American Idol \u2013 The Homeless<\/em> will probably go live next season.<\/p>\n

I think I\u2019m going to be sick.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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