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Friday Fun Thread for August 16, 2024

Be advised: this thread is not for serious in-depth discussion of weighty topics (we have a link for that), this thread is not for anything Culture War related. This thread is for Fun. You got jokes? Share 'em. You got silly questions? Ask 'em.

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I previously sang the praises of Only Connect, my favourite game show. It is now back for series 20, with a brave youtube user evading the BBC censors for us. The first episodes of each new series are generally easier with it ramping up in difficulty towards the end.

Great recommendation, reminds me of Ken Jennings Kennections for Mental Floss.

I’ve always thought American game shows are overly simplistic. My quizbowl friends and I in high school would watch University Challenge together. Much less serious is the Big Fat Quiz of the Year.

Random thought but it seems like game shows are much more regional than other media. Americans do like British TV and vice versa but we never seem to watch your game shows, and the rest of the world seems to have no idea how Jeopardy works.

I like the concept, but from the 2 episodes I watched it seems too heavy on British-centered celebrity or popular culture for me to fully enjoy. For now University Challenge remains my personal favorite quiz show.

You got me completely hooked on Only Connect with that post, by the way. I have watched so many back episodes these last few months.

He got you too huh