What a mess! This episode was complete chaos. The absurd amount of talking over one another made it incredibly difficult to follow ANY conversation between Sharks as well as with presenters. There is always a lot of talking over one another on this program but this was completely out of hand. It NEVER ended. It was like a three ring circus held in one ring.
It was clear when the Applause sign went on as the audience would clap hysterically, not in the least bit spontaneously, although later in the program boredom seemed to set in with many of them and some appeared to be looking for the exit signs. I don't blame them. What a waste of a Friday night.
It was advertised that it would have home audience participation. Silly me. I thought that meant the home audience might have some input into what they thought of the product being pitched or which of the Sharks should get the deal. No. A couple was pitching compostable underwear. The question for the home audience about this was "How often do you buy underwear?"
The Sharks seemed to be trying to outdo one another by standing out and gloried in the attention of a live audience. It was like a Madonna moment. Look at me! Look at me! Look at me! Why they thought acting like buffoons was a good idea and why the director didn't take the opportunity during a commercial break to tell them to freaking calm down baffles me.
I enjoy Shark Tank. I considered switching channels, but it was like watching a train wreck. I won't be sucked in another time.
I will never watch another episode with this format.