deal or no deal

[CarolG]

I know that this has a massive fan base but in the three times I've caught it I've found it hard to watch as it's so embarrassingly over the top. I do think that the formula works as once I've seen the beginning of an episode I've continued to watch it through to see what happens but I can't help but watch it from behind my cushion. The first one I saw was a couple of months ago and this girl did really well on it � her adoptive parents were there and everyone was crying including the other contestants saying she "deserved it" and was a "magnificent player" besides from the fact that this a largely a game of luck I don't see how people can get so worked up about. Then on Saturday I caught Max's game, this was the most cringe-worthy thing I've ever seen � she was meditating on the floor, playing up to the crowd just being so OTT. I think that it could be toned down a bit; does anyone agree with me, or am I (as I imagine) in the minority??

[squiperly]

I agree! It is just pure luck, no amount of "good playi" or talismans or anything else will change which numbers are in which boxes! I watched a few, then had to stop!

[shortylilly]

CarolG - i agree with you 100%. I have tried my hardest to watch this programme (considering that alot of people absolutely love it), but i just cannot see the fascination. You're right, at times, it can become rather cringing to watch and at other times, the contestants are soooooo annoying i want to chuck my remote at the TV.

Check out my question i posted previously.....

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Film-and-TV/Que stion211268.html

[CarolG]

I must confess Shortylilly, I am rather surprised from your post just how many people are in agreement with us. I was expecting a load of abuse back from fans of this show giving it "if you don�t like it, don�t watch it", which seems to be the general argument on this site when people dislike programs! At least I�m not the only one who finds this show a little ridiculous, to say the least!

[Misty77]

I quite enjoy the programme, but when I returned to watching it (after a gap of about a month) I found it to be embarrassingly over the top and contrived. People holding hands, mediatating and all that other rubbish is NOT going affect anything ! Why do they bother ? They've turrned a good game show into drivel - I still watch it, but often have to switch over because it makes me cringe.

[mrs zom]

I watched the American version of this show and it was so funny! Ladies in posh dresses and lots of flashing lights, not a Noel in sight!