How do you recognise genius?

A thoughtful consideration of taste, good artists, great artists and genius, as recognised in The Turner prize: http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/artblog/2007/oct/02/theturnerisnotaboutbeauty

The Biggest Loser

Vinod's post brought to mind an article in which the writer makes a case for "The Biggest Loser" as being the archetypal American show. Vinod refers to this show to illustrate the fallaciousness of assuming that popularity (i.e. viewership numbers) translate into the popularity of the concept celebrated in the show (losing weight). Read Vinod's post and this article for some thoughtful, but also entertaining ideas: http://www.salon.com/entertainment/tv/feature/2010/05/25/biggest_loser_most_american_show