Today many countries have Idol shows. For example,there is Asian Idol in six Asian countries, Turkstar in Turkey, Star Academy in some Arabic-speaking countries, and Idolos Brasil in Latin America. These shows usually have a mean judge. Many judges copy Simon Cowell's nasty style. Every week, millions of people tune in and watch these unpleasant judges. And every week, the contestants try to please there judges. It's very slear. All over the world, people love mean judges!