Monday began the first of a ten-day long game show
hailing as The Million Second Quiz. The show, hosted by Ryan
Seacrest, is live from New York City and is based upon the
question-and-answer format, but what makes this show
different (besides the charm and wit of Seacrest) is that it
is live, and twenty-four-hours-a-day. We only see the hour
that airs at eight every night. As we speak, contestants are
battling each other for a spot in the money chair in which
they earn ten dollars a second. The longer you stay seated
by answering the questions the more money you make. To add
to the drama, the top four contestants compete for the
chance to stay around, and can rest in “sleep pods” that
they must earn by answering questions correctly. It’s all
very Big Brother.
All in all, this show is pretty harmless. The questions are
easy enough, and are pulled directly from contemporary
popular culture. Because its live, we don’t get to form much
a connection to the contestants, but their enthusiasm is
evident, and we still feel compelled to root for them. I
don’t usually go for game shows, but this one held my
interest pretty well, and I am invested enough now to care
who wins. The gimmick is innovative in its field, and who
can say no to Ryan Seacrest?
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