You Bet It's A Miracle!
Just playing around a bit more with the game show idea from my last entry. It stars an animatronic baby Jesus-"Nobody fucks with the Jesus!"- as previously mentioned. The name of the of the show was a spur of the moment joke; but now that's it's percolated some more in the recesses of my brain, I've dreamed up possible concepts for the program.
As for hugs and good times, I can't help but picture Bob Barker getting jumped on by happy contestants even after all these years. The trick being would people do the same for ABJ, you never know with game shows. Personally I'm a spermologist, and along with Romard, a licensed one at that (i.e. we're both trivia whores from Rick Anderson's trivia show). In that sense, the show quickly falls into a test of knowledge about miracles. Whether it's the Shroud of Turin, or a grillcheese sandwich with Mary's image, contestants would be asked to place a bet. The miracles involved would come from a variety of faiths as well, so contestants with a broad knowledge in this area would have an advantage over dogmatic ones. Afterwards there would be a clip explaining the story behind the origin of the related miracle, followed by a chance to change the contestants minds about the bets placed. It's not a game show if they don't second guess themselves on camera.
Then comes the answer as approved by respected religious sources and incorporated by equally valued scientific proof (when available, depending on miracle in question- the money involved will determine the necessity of scientific proofs). In the interest of being inclusive rather than exclusive, creationists would partake in the panel of judges, but other scientists would also be included so that we can hear from all relevant sides and avoid challenges to the decisions from the show.
It's unlikely this show would get made unless it had support from a financial source as well as the various faiths out there, but it'd be a fun way to get more general knowledge about different religions and hopefully build more tolerance. But then again if shows like the Iron Chef can be supported by it's own creator, at least to get the ball rolling, there's always a chance.
Disclaimer: I hope anyone who reads this understands just an extension of a joke, and not meant to offend anyone. If it has, I'm sorry.
As for hugs and good times, I can't help but picture Bob Barker getting jumped on by happy contestants even after all these years. The trick being would people do the same for ABJ, you never know with game shows. Personally I'm a spermologist, and along with Romard, a licensed one at that (i.e. we're both trivia whores from Rick Anderson's trivia show). In that sense, the show quickly falls into a test of knowledge about miracles. Whether it's the Shroud of Turin, or a grillcheese sandwich with Mary's image, contestants would be asked to place a bet. The miracles involved would come from a variety of faiths as well, so contestants with a broad knowledge in this area would have an advantage over dogmatic ones. Afterwards there would be a clip explaining the story behind the origin of the related miracle, followed by a chance to change the contestants minds about the bets placed. It's not a game show if they don't second guess themselves on camera.
Then comes the answer as approved by respected religious sources and incorporated by equally valued scientific proof (when available, depending on miracle in question- the money involved will determine the necessity of scientific proofs). In the interest of being inclusive rather than exclusive, creationists would partake in the panel of judges, but other scientists would also be included so that we can hear from all relevant sides and avoid challenges to the decisions from the show.
It's unlikely this show would get made unless it had support from a financial source as well as the various faiths out there, but it'd be a fun way to get more general knowledge about different religions and hopefully build more tolerance. But then again if shows like the Iron Chef can be supported by it's own creator, at least to get the ball rolling, there's always a chance.
Disclaimer: I hope anyone who reads this understands just an extension of a joke, and not meant to offend anyone. If it has, I'm sorry.