Blog Me the Money
I realized that Show Me The Money had the potential to be very bizarre, so I think it warrants my first "Watch 'n Blog" entry, where I'll be typing along as I watch.
*The opening is jazzy. I like the Charlie's Angels dance motif. Clearly this is a rip off of Deal--pretty models, contestants standing behind a podium in the center of the stage, and a ridiculous catchphrase. But sometimes imitation is more than just a sincere form of flattery--it can be an improvement as well, so I'll withhold judgement.
*I thought the first contestant was ready to climb Diamond Head with that bag around his shoulder. Instead it's just his man purse or "murse". Maybe he should have held out for the 1 vs. 100 casting call I mentioned below?
*Wow an extended dance number 3 minutes into the show. It's Dance Fever!
*The scoring format is solid. At first you're horrified that someone can walk away with $220,000 for knowing about Seinfeld but then you realize the contestant has to get 6 correct answers.
*Wow. There is a LOT of dancing.
*The material leaves a lot to be desired. Allowing a contestant a stab at 3 different questions within a category and only needing to get one right seems a bit too easy, especially with some of the softballs thrown towards the 1st contestant.
*OK, now they're *salsa* dancing.
*A same sex couple and a Shania Twain question to this contestant?
(more dancing)
*Contestant #2 has already forgotten who Howard Dean is? That's not a good sign if Mr. Dean is hoping for another run...
*The dollar reveals are very DonD-esque and I think a lot of viewers might be turned off by this.
*You don't know Elmer Fudd?? Show Me the Lobotomy.
*Well, at least the 2nd guy left with no money, as he did not deserve any.
Overall I think this is a decent format with some correctable flaws wrapped in a very bizarre package. This could have easily been done with a simple set and without the distractions and theatrics that will most likely lead most viewers to think it's a ripoff.
I would watch it again, but I'm thinking most people won't agree with me.
*The opening is jazzy. I like the Charlie's Angels dance motif. Clearly this is a rip off of Deal--pretty models, contestants standing behind a podium in the center of the stage, and a ridiculous catchphrase. But sometimes imitation is more than just a sincere form of flattery--it can be an improvement as well, so I'll withhold judgement.
*I thought the first contestant was ready to climb Diamond Head with that bag around his shoulder. Instead it's just his man purse or "murse". Maybe he should have held out for the 1 vs. 100 casting call I mentioned below?
*Wow an extended dance number 3 minutes into the show. It's Dance Fever!
*The scoring format is solid. At first you're horrified that someone can walk away with $220,000 for knowing about Seinfeld but then you realize the contestant has to get 6 correct answers.
*Wow. There is a LOT of dancing.
*The material leaves a lot to be desired. Allowing a contestant a stab at 3 different questions within a category and only needing to get one right seems a bit too easy, especially with some of the softballs thrown towards the 1st contestant.
*OK, now they're *salsa* dancing.
*A same sex couple and a Shania Twain question to this contestant?
(more dancing)
*Contestant #2 has already forgotten who Howard Dean is? That's not a good sign if Mr. Dean is hoping for another run...
*The dollar reveals are very DonD-esque and I think a lot of viewers might be turned off by this.
*You don't know Elmer Fudd?? Show Me the Lobotomy.
*Well, at least the 2nd guy left with no money, as he did not deserve any.
Overall I think this is a decent format with some correctable flaws wrapped in a very bizarre package. This could have easily been done with a simple set and without the distractions and theatrics that will most likely lead most viewers to think it's a ripoff.
I would watch it again, but I'm thinking most people won't agree with me.
posted by Brad @ 11:47 PM 3 comment(s)