![]() ![]() Ask any dictator, warlord or military strongman they will tell you that no mealy mouthed non-binding United Nations resolution can compete with the inviolability of Family Feud’s ‘‘bah-bow’’ sound effect. Perhaps Family Feud could be a template for settling disputes worldwide (“OK, Vladimir, let’s see if ‘Repossessing Crimea’ is on the board”). While losers in sectarian grudges overseas are left territorially and politically displaced, runners-up in Australia get a $1000 clothing voucher. You know you are in the lucky country when the biggest home-grown tribal conflict shown on TV is between the Wales and the Urquharts over the deeply divisive question: ‘‘What is an affectionate name you might call your partner?’’ Family Feud is back on Ten and it is refreshing to tune into a commercial network at 6pm and see two clans only pretend to hate each other’s guts. ![]()
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