Ever since "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" aired on television screens years ago, just about everyone is taking a shot at making everyday people a little bit richer. Even before that were shows like "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy." Now, game show hosts are doing this with a little twist which sounds like it could be easy enough! Contestants on The Moment of Truth get their chance at some easy cash by simply telling the truth. All they have to do is answer questions truthfully! The trick is that the questions progressively get harder and harder based on the amount of money competing for. There are about 50-70 questions asked first while doing a polygraph test before the show is taped. During the taping however, 21 of those questions are chosen and their responses are compared to the polygraph results from earlier. The pressure comes in to lie when the contestant's family is sitting right across from them.
I admit, I just had to be home to watch the premier of the show last Wednesday at 9:00 and the questions ranged from mild to wild. They included, "Have you delayed having children because you don't know if you will be with your wife forever," and even "Have you ever had sex with someone on the first date?" Keep in mind, this is in front of family!
The question that I ask is, does it seem like people will do anything these days for some quick cash? And has America become a country that is dominated by the need for money? Do you believe that people just do it for publicity?
Personally, I believe that it all boils down to wanting fast cash. It is part of the reason why peole result to gambling, playing the lottery, stripping, and becoming drug dealers. In order to be seen as successful, people of our country feel that they must have a certain worth to their name. As far as publicity goes, I don't think that is the case. People just like to try their luck. Those who want publicity all go on shows like Flavor of Love, I Love New York, and Rock of Love.
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When I saw the previews for that show I remember thinking,"Man,I would so tell the truth for one million bucks!" But after reading your blog I got to thinking, "Hmmmm, but not in front of mom and pops." It is one thing to say the truth in front of friends, or even on national television, but there is just something about your parents hearing and seeing it all that makes the show so good. I think that many people might not volunteer for that show. There are some things that are better kept silent than broadcast to the world.I guess we do tend to do anything for money and 30 minutes of fame. But if you buy mom and pops a new house with the million you won, they might forget the embarassment.
I completely agree with you. It is hard to believe what people will do for some fast cash these days. I am very curious to see how long this show will last. Putting your personal business out to the world for some quick cash is a tad bit rediculous. I am sure that the show is amusing and puts you on the edge of your seat. I bet when they get home after the show it will be a moment of truth with their families. Our society has become so money hungry it is hard to beleive that we can afford ourselves.
I think that the some of the people of this country want fast cash and publicity in return of embarassing and degrading themselves on national television. It puzzled me of how can these people can get on television and tarnish their own name and self-respect in exchange to get notice or win a large sum of money. I hope that this craziness doesn't get pass to our future generation. I guess some people just don't want to get money and publicity the decent way anymore.
Andrea-
good piece. I do believe people today are just using this for thier 15 min of fame. Yes, unfortunalty people today will almost do anything for cash. They will enjoy thier quick fame and it will come and go. However, on the business side, for the network(s). They probably are banking off of this reality tv. People's lives, exspecially when it's interesting can be worth alot of money when shown on tv.
i enjoyed it
Gordon Brigance
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