Occasionally in life you witness an injustice that moves you to the point of action. The recent episode of The Chase Australia had this particular impact on me.
Now, before I start: Larry Emdur is an excellent game show host (including here). He's in his element, captivating and fun, delivers questions clearly.
The Chasers themselves are incredibly talented. Each of them seems genuine, like somebody I'd want to be friends with. They're naturals onscreen. Each of them is doing an excellent job of promoting trivia in Australia.
My issue is with the producers and Channel 7. The episode featured Goliath successfully chasing down 17 'steps'. It was apparently his 'most ever.' The total (by the four-person team) was $107,000.
The face of one contest during The Final Chase said it all: one of disbelief that such a mainstream show would stoop to such low tactics. The questions delivered to Goliath were noticeably a different level (easier) than those given to the contestants. We're talking Primary School-easy.
Examples included: Q: What cricket team is known as the Windies? A: West Indies. Q: What sport involves bending a rod? A: Fishing.
Instead of risking having to payout a possible $107,000, it would seem the producers set Goliath up for an easy slam dunk. I won't be watching again.
Now, before I start: Larry Emdur is an excellent game show host (including here). He's in his element, captivating and fun, delivers questions clearly.
The Chasers themselves are incredibly talented. Each of them seems genuine, like somebody I'd want to be friends with. They're naturals onscreen. Each of them is doing an excellent job of promoting trivia in Australia.
My issue is with the producers and Channel 7. The episode featured Goliath successfully chasing down 17 'steps'. It was apparently his 'most ever.' The total (by the four-person team) was $107,000.
The face of one contest during The Final Chase said it all: one of disbelief that such a mainstream show would stoop to such low tactics. The questions delivered to Goliath were noticeably a different level (easier) than those given to the contestants. We're talking Primary School-easy.
Examples included: Q: What cricket team is known as the Windies? A: West Indies. Q: What sport involves bending a rod? A: Fishing.
Instead of risking having to payout a possible $107,000, it would seem the producers set Goliath up for an easy slam dunk. I won't be watching again.