THE MOMENT OF TRUTH

Fox network debuted the new reality TV/game show Wednesday night after American Idol. Hyped as the most controversial show on TV. I found it boring. I mean, who really cares if someone sleeps with their date on the first date? Not me. Big deal!!

I'll explain the show. First, I only watched it because I was curious as to all the hype and it did come on after AI which I watched. Now, for how this lame show works. The contestants answer 21 questions to win $500,000. The constants have before the show answered 50 questions hooked up to a lie detector. I'm assuming they had to do extensive questionnaires or write an essay or have questions submitted by family or friends, because the questions are highly personal. The constant has no clue as to how they did on the lie detector exam. The constant comes out on stage, is seated in a very nice chair and with a few family members and friends seated where everyone can see each other, the questions begin. The host, Mark L. Walburg, explains that in order to win the grand prize all questions must be answered truthfully. They can stop at any time, but if a question has been asked they have to answer the question. If the constant feels like maybe they answered the question wrong during the lie detector part, they can change their answer. Also, the family member or friend can push a huge button in front of them if they don't want to hear the answer, but another question will be asked. That question maybe worse than the previous question so, 50/50 gamble.

The person gets all comfy. Nice chit-chat about the person's job, family, etc. To win the first round for $10,000 the constant must answer 6 questions. Each question gets a little harder and more personal. The show tries to build suspense by delaying the answer by what seemed like way too long, before the sexy woman's voice with the lie detectors answer. I was like, OK get on with it it's only a question about hair club for men......geez.

These people are basically making fools of themselves in front of family, friends, studio audience and the rest of whoever is watching for a few bucks. Who really cares, but the guy's wife, if he sleeps around or has delayed having children with her because he doesn't know if the marriage will last? I certainly don't care!!!! Do we really need to hear all this crap?

I guess the show is cloned from the same type of shows in Colombia, Germany and several other countries. No big winning though. The good old USA has the biggest pot. Colombia's show was recently canceled when a woman reveled she had hired to have her husband killed. OOPS! Too much information. :-) Maybe a good way for the cops to catch *would be* criminals.

So, my moment of truth is this........have you ever stole candy from a grocery store?