OK, how many people out there toddled off to the hall cupboard or garden shed directly after this week's Britain's Got Talent in search of a saw to play?
Austin Blackburn may have started a new craze when he demonstrated his considerable musical skills by playing the humble DIY saw...
The 22 year-old triumphed at his audition thanks to a gushingly appreciative Piers and Amanda. But please don't try his act at home, as razor sharp instruments and songs made famous by Westlife are not always advisable in the same room.
To be fair, many of the performers tonight were more than a little bit edgy. From the hard-but-fair Glasgow audiences, to the onstage tantrum by drama student David Williams, this week's names were not to be messed with. But one of them, Phil Blackmore, was certainly more of a danger to himself than to others.
34 year-old Phil didn't do just any old juggling act; oh no. Phil juggles with chainsaws, medieval instruments of torture and blimmin' great knives. The judges watched through their fingers before declaring him a success (mind you, with all of those weapons on stage, what would you do?). Simon told him, "No-one is interested in a juggler unless there is a chance you could kill yourself. For a moment there I thought you could. I've never seen anything as scary as that. How would you feel if you got through to the semis but died?"
If you're looking to take up a hobby you'd do well to steer clear of juggling like Phil, but the Hoop La La circus act may prove to be trendsetters themselves.
The three piece group took hula hoops to whole new level by adding in gymnastic element and a new stylistic - ahem - twist.
The act went down a storm with the judges. Amanda told them, "This is camp nonsense, it's brilliant!", while Piers was gleeful. "That was more than just a hoop act. Having a young Christopher Biggins in the middle was really funny". Looks like Tina, Jessie and Craig have reason to be cock-a-hoop with joy!
Of course there were plenty of people leaving the auditions in an altogether different mood. Singing group Family Affair aimed for close vocal harmonies but ended on a bum note. A Billy Connolly impressionist looked a very silly Billy when he forgot the words, and contortionist Chris Cross didn't impress, instead ending up pretty bent out of shape.
But sometimes strange things can seem so right! Husband and wife act Animagique brought owls, parrots, snakes and the most amazing hair blonde hair to the show. The illusionists kept all entranced as their illusions changed one placid beast into another... and there was a lot of owl-kissing going on! Simon said, "I thought it was OK, but it's not Siegfried and Roy with a white tiger, is it?"
Although the other judged were unimpressed, Simon coaxed Amanda around. What did it? The promise of much bigger animals in the next round! Meanwhile, impressionist Drew Cameron can come back if he can provide a longer act (he ran out of material this time), and Caburlesque - a half-cabaret-half-burlesque act - also got through - but only if they promise to ditch their Briget Jones-style big pants in favour of very, very, small knickers next time around!
There were no gimmicks needed, however, for the last act of the evening, schoolgirl Faryl Smith. The nervous 12 year-old took her singing from bedroom rehearsals to the big stage and probably took a huge step toward stardom at the same time. Faryl sang Ave Maria and as the crowd - and judges - exchanged amazed glances she kept her composure and delivered a remarkable performance. With her dad waiting in the wings, the judges gave their verdict (although we could probably have guessed Amanda's from the standing ovation).
Piers told her, "That is the most amazing thing I've ever seen". Amanda said, "That was breathtaking. I had goosebumps".
And you've got to hand it to Simon -he doesn't give praise much but when he delivers good news he doesn't mince his words. "That was the best I've heard this year", he told her. "I think you may be special".
And backstage later he confirmed, "That was a twelve year-old who saved Birmingham. We may have found a star."
Britain's Got Talent is the show where anything can happen. Are there any acts out there who can top what we've seen so far? There's only one way to find out - roll on next week!
