Yes, I felt sorry for Mary Ann, but she shouldn't have put herself forward for the show. Would you apply to take part in a Philipino general knowledge show......I wouldn't ?
It's easier to come up with the answers at home. I'd be hopeless put on the spot, couldn't think quickly enough. Although I know the answer I think that's a harder question than some
Slightly off the topic, I always think that when the first contestant is often advised not to go for the high offer "until we see what form the Chaser is in", the Chaser is far more likely to know the answers to the multiple choice questions. The Chaser may, occasionally, get an answer wrong but "form" is hardly an issue.