Ha! Thought of you when I wrote that. But I wouldn't figure you for one who would jump in such an action. To elaborate, I mentioned games that give people something for nothing, like LMAD or DoND. But on these shows, the contestants do give something. Their emotions and their dignity. That's the currency the producers elicit, because that's what we like to watch. And sometimes, people are certainly humiliated. Many people can lose with dignity and their head up high after a fair fight. But some people will always take the sting of losing as a personal affront and a national humiliation and demand satisfaction. Our fearless leader sinking to that level? Naaaahhhhhh....
[Besides..if you were to claim an inadequate education, would you ever be allowed back on the MSU campus?? :-)]
Ah - good point, Tammy. But again, shows like that made up a smaller percentage (Queen For a Day, Strike It Rich, On Your Account) of the overall game makeup. Just like, say, if I had my way, there would be no Dating or Newlywed Games on tv - but I am not the majority, and the whole audience would soon be bored with my choices. As long as there's a little something for everyone, let a few come on, if they're well done. I have a channel changer.