Happened to catch "Minute to Win It" last night for the first time. If you haven't seen it, it is absolutely worth checking out.
The cool thing is, of the 65 "games" the contestants have to do, they have plenty of time to practice. The show's Web site posts all of the challenges online so contestants can preview them before hand.
One episode last night featured a guy they called "Big Steve." Check it out:
Yes, I know, he sweats more than Cool Hand Luke.
One challenge is to take an Oreo Cookie, place it on your forehead, and get it to slide into your mouth. This sounds infantile. It is PROBABLY the most fun you can have for the price of an Oreo cookie. Try it with your friends. Or alone. I won't judge.
Also thought about how awesome a party with a bunch of these games would be.
Another:
Anyone else watch?
* One hundred percent not double posted.
I love that someone on NBC said "Screw it, get them to do stupid human tricks for a million bucks, people will watch." I watch and yes, it is that compelling. I could not believe I was yelling at the TV and telling people "You're doing it wrong", having never actually tried any of these things myself.
Also, this has the makings of tremendous extra credit opportunities if I wanted to make the kid work for it. I won't do it, but yes, it would be fun to watch.
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