Reality Check: On 'Idol,' It Was Sweet Home Nebraska

We're in our third week of auditions, and while you'd think this would mean it's high time for some meltdowns and harsh words, sweetness was actually the most consistent sentiment on display.

And I'm not talking about the people who auditioned — though some of them were undeniably precious.

I'm actually referring to the judges.

While sweet isn’t a word one tends to associate with the "Idol" gatekeepers, I'm here to tell you that as they whittled down over 10,000 hopefuls to 19 golden tickets, Simon, Randy and Paula seemed to be beaming sunshine and roses.

Sure, Paula's always got something kind and encouraging to say, but the same can't always be said for her cohorts Simon and Randy.

And I can only venture to guess that there must be something in the Omaha water, or corn has serotonin-increasing properties, because I can't recall the last time I saw the judges be this collectively compassionate.

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