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Am I the only one who thinks they’d be awful at taking part in a TV quiz show?

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curiousitygotthebetterofme · 10/08/2022 19:10

Any time I’m sitting watching the likes of the Chase or Who Wants to be a Millionaire, I always try to answer the questions before the participant on the TV answers them to see if I get them right or not.

Unfortunately, I only ever get one or two right. DH is very good at it and seems to know a lot. It is quite fun though sitting with the family trying to work out the answers.

I’d love to go on one of the shows and try and make some money but I think I’d make an absolute fool of myself!

OP posts:

amusedbush · 18/08/2022 16:17

My general knowledge is decent but I am utterly shite under pressure. You could put me on the spot by asking me to name a colour or any country on the entire planet and I wouldn't be able to remember a single one.

I think that's also why I do so badly in job interviews

LadyEloise1 · 18/08/2022 16:46

limitedperiodonly · 18/08/2022 15:14

My mum desperately wanted me to go on The Chase. I'd never heard of it before she started talking about it. Not only was it her favourite programme but Bradley Walsh lived near her and she'd regularly see him in the supermarket. She then started with: "I told Bradley about you and he said you should apply." I ignored her. In fact I didn't believe her.

One day I was in her local supermarket and saw Bradley Walsh. I prayed: "Please God, don't let my mum see Bradley Walsh" but of course, she did.

She dragged me over like her awkward child, which I was except I was 40, and introduced me to Bradley. He said: "You must be Mary's clever daughter. She's told me all about you. You should write in to The Chase. You'd be good on it." And then he winked and my mum was beaming.

I never did and I regret it now she's gone. If I'd have done it she'd have been prouder than if I won the Nobel Peace Prize even if I came nowhere

So go for it OP. Or maybe twist your husband's arm.

Ah bless

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