It's 2012. AGT Season 7 (Tom says 12 but I think he confused the Season and the Year) is about to announce their 7th winner. Nick Cannon stands center stage, flanked on either side by two acts who are about to be the highest finishing act in their talent category in the history of the show, regardless of the result. To Nick's right stands comedian Tom Cotter. To his left, stands a South American Father and Son duo Richard and Nicholas with their gaggle of white, fluffy dogs.

It’s Important to Know What Game You’re Actually Playing Ray Kroc met Dick & Mac McDonald in 1954. He sold them some multi-mixers for their revolutionary restaurant in San Bernardino, CA. Over the next 7 years, Kroc slowly took control of the company from the brothers, ultimately buying them out in 1961. Over that time, Kroc began popping up franchises all over the country. Yet he found himself barely breaking even, while the restaurants themselves were a cash cow. How could