American idol apology a joke?

I didn't see what steven tyler did to be "outrageous" nor did i watch the contreversial "apology" but i think that the producer was right.  He insisted that people need to have a better sense of humor.  I agree, and they need to stop over-analyzing subjects that coul be left at rest.  This was a stunt for more viewership and if people are to nieve to realize that then they shouldn't be assuming that it is anything otherwise.