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Pretty lacking episode. But I liked it :/

Sideshow Opera - I don't know why, but I found something about this act oddly amusing. Throwing knives at a singing opera guy while he's internally freaking out just made me laugh a little inside. That out of the way, the opera could use some work, but it's an entertaining act at least [Predicition: Cut Judge Cuts]

Izzy and Easton - Basically what JoeKerr said, I've seen better on World of Dance. They are pretty good otherwise, and they nailed some pretty difficult moves. I like them a lot better than Quin and Misha from last year, but I'm pretty sure everybody does. [Prediction: Quarterfinals]

Lamont Landers - I didn't like his singing voice to be honest. Felt like a huge waste of time, knowing that he probably won't pass Judge Cuts anyways. He got more chances than he should've. Also his additude needs more work than his singing does. [Prediction: Montaged in Judge Cuts]

Ndlovu Youth Choir - Honestly I liked them a lot better than DYC. DYC had the dance moves, but this group took vocals. Maybe it's because I'm not the biggest fan of rap (Call me an old-timer). Anyways, this group's vocals really stood out. Their song choice was also a very good one. Hopefully they elevate and continue to do as well as they did tonight. [Prediction: Bottom Five in Semifinals]

IDEGO - It was funny, but honestly I was expecting a lot more. They'll probably be a one-time act as this was basically a demonstration of what they do, but who knows. Hopefully they incorporate the humor of seeing the wearer of the VR bumble around like a moron a lot more. [Prediciton: Cut Before Judge Cuts]

Emmane Beasha - The "voice beyond their years" trope pops up again, like it has in every episode since last year. Anyways, I actually liked this act a lot. Her singing voice was BEAUTIFUL and she definitely has potential. [Prediction: Bottom Five in Semifinals)

Lukas and Falco - Not going to be the one to make the innappropriate joke about the dog tying up the man. Basically last year's Sarah and Hero, except not as impressive honestly. There were some cool tricks, but nothing we haven't really seen before. The dog was adorable though. [Prediction: Bottom Five in Quarterfinals] (Dog acts are too unpredictable honestly)

Verba - Easily the best act of the night. This was beautiful! A lot of the objects formed were pretty cool, and dancing in front of the screen is something that I haven't seen before that is definitely something that I want to see more of. The story was great and heartfelt. I don't know about anyone else, but I think they might be a lock for the finals. [Prediction: Top 5]

Ben Trigger - Okay I actually have a really funny story for this one.

So, I had heard somebody saying (I forgot who) that the last Golden Buzzer was really good. I honestly thought that the Golden Buzzer would be THIS week and not next week, and my suspicions were "confirmed" by Howie's words in the Golden Buzzer's previews.

And then I see a dancer. I'm thinking to myself "This is probably Julianne's Golden Buzzer, as she loves dance" and I prepared to see how good he was.

Of course, he started off getting a chuckle out of a lot of the people in the room I was in with his goofy dance moves. And then he took off his jacket... And then his shirt and pants... 0.0

The sigh of relief that Ben had at least SOMETHING on underneath those clothes could be heard across the neighboorhood. At this point, I'm questioning whether or not this guy got the Golden Buzzer, as he moves over to the Judges Panel.

And then he laid down on the Golden Buzzer...

The entire room burst out laughing, including myself. This was brilliance. The words "Great Golden Buzzer" still echoed through my head and I didn't expect this to count, and I was right.

Anyways, loved the performance. Thought this was very funny, and that this is a true Top Tier Joke Act. ''Also replace the Judges' Comments on Ben with the Judges' Comments on Verba and you get the same vibe. ''[Prediction: Bottom Five of Quarterfinals]

'''Sorry for the long wall of text. Had a lot to say honestly.'''