Without Prejudice

It's a new program on the Game Show Network, and I find it totally fascinating.

The tag line is "You can earn $25,000 for just being yourself." The premise is that there are five contestants, eliminated round by round, and it's all decided by a separate panel of five.

The first round, the contestants simply state their name and hometown. Based on their demeanor, appearance, and sometimes geographic location, the panel eliminates one person without getting any more information.

On a recent episode, a rather scraggly haired man was the first to go. The panel members thought he might have a problem with drugs, based on his appearance and sunken in face.

In the second round, the panel listens to statements about the contestant's income, education, and employment.

Round three discusses current events and hot button issues. Immigration, Gay Marriage, Gay Adoption, Race Relations, etc. This is when the debate on the panel really heats up.

The fourth round has the contestants come out for a face to face Q & A with the panel. Then they vote for who gets the quarter mil.

On the recent episode I watched, a 22-year old girl who overcame bone cancer and only had one leg, got the money. The losing finalist was a black man who lives with his parents, works as a attorney, does a lot of charity work at work, and mentors inner city youth as a basketball coach.

Again, all very interesting dynamics and situations.

If you're bored, check it out tonight on the Game Show Network 9Eastern/8Central.

Enjoy
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