[quote name=\'mmb5\' post=\'234746\' date=\'Jan 21 2010, 02:05 PM\']Unlike the Mexican counterpart, which brought new contestants every day, this version had a singular returning contestant. Also, instead of traveling to local villages to allow townspeople a crack at whacking the contestant, this version promised a panel of "Whacking Wizards", who would rotate in and out of the "Hitting Heptagon", trying to win prizes for home viewers. The "Whacking Wizards" on this pilot included game show legend Matt Ottinger, [/font]radio personality T. Jay Dexter and JoAnne Worley.
Although an exciting show to watch, it may suffer from the "what can you do next" syndrome. Although Mel Brooks is right that comedy is tragedy happening to someone else, without some variance, the show will likely get stale fast. One idea would be to allow the panelists to choose a new piñata. Other ideas include extra money for hitting the "secret organ", or allow the piñata to earn money for a home viewer by not screaming in agony, much like Make Me Laugh.[/quote]
And this right here is why I actually like when Fan4Sure posts, as it becomes fodder for some of the most creative putdowns I've ever read in my life.