America’s Got Talent proved once again last night that America really does harbor a bevy of dancers, cowboys, acrobats, sword-swallowers, and singers. Here is how BuddyTV described one of those very special acts:

George the Giant is seven feet and three inches tall. His talent involves stringing a clear straw around an audience volunteer, then into his nose and out his mouth. He then proceeds to drink milk through the straw before ripping off his shirt. On his chest he has attached firecrackers that he then lights. Talk about talent. Piers found the act disturbing, but votes him through anyway. Sharon gives a no, but the Hoff gives a yes and George is on to Vegas.

“On to Vegas.” Incredible.

Heart-wrenching story of the night goes to Jessica Parker, a girl who can definitely sing with soul but is torn up over the loss of her dad. No, he didn’t die; he just left. Men, what are we thinking?