Who wants to be televised as a dumbass?
OMG! It’s ad break time and I’m sorry I soooo had to put a post on about the latest in the Who Wants to be a Millionaire franchise. That’s right – we now have Millionaire NZ.
Enter Courtney, NZ’s first ever competitor. The $500 question…? New Zealands new Ministerial Fleet is supplied by which car company? I shouted BMW before they even gave the four options. Courtney (who works for a school I gather – I bloody hope she’s not a teacher!) had blown a lifeline already… she then blew the 50/50 on this, couldn’t decide between BMW and Mercedes so then phoned a friend (the Principal of the school). He ALSO didn’t know. And then she blew it full stop, end of story. Picked Mercedes and walked away with nothing. All 3 life lines used in the first 4 questions. She wasn’t even blonde. We know you love it, Baldrick. (As an aside, I just texted that uselss bastard and he didn’t reply).
So what does this say about us as Kiwis? I’m frightened that this is the first look we get at Kiwis playing a TRUE trivia games. I’m mortified that THESE are the people entrusted with the education of our children – the future of our nation.
ARGGGGH! I can’t believe it… Silver lining? Competitor two has a PhD. I’ve got my fingers crossed. So far he’s very good at justifying his answers to the nth degree. Frankly I just wish he’d pick the freaking answer and not waste time telling us WHY everything else is wrong. He’s passed the $1000 mark though, so at least they’ve given away SOME money. Will touch base with my thoughts of the whole once it’s done.
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Sep
I love the collection of gameshow dumb asses on you tube. Especially gotta laugh at the dumb asses that blow it on the first question!
Hey! I was in a Kindy Committee meeting when you texted.
Not good for to respond to texts when you are chairing it I might add.
I did respond when I was out of the meeting.
And how far did the PhD get anyway before they became a looser?
Truth be told I doubt that I would have gotten the car question either Bren, however I would have been able to say what shade of lipstick Aunty Helen favours.
But a school teacher? Honestly…
Good point, yes that isnt very bright.