But the single most absurd show to date is "Sach ka Saamna" a.k.a. the desi "Moment of Truth" trying to test moral fiber for cash. Isn't that an oxymoron already?
But let me not get preachy over it. From a pure cash flow perspective, the odds are simply insurmountable against the wins. At every stage of the game, one loses acquaintances, friends, and family against the backdrop of honesty. Damn, if you wanted to remain chaste, why did you do it. If you did do the deed, why not admit in private? And now that you have admitted in public, be ready to get ostracized. Make no bones about it.
So what is the win against the losses. The penultimate prize of one crore (does attract the tax folks and subsidizes your win post Income Tax, Gift Tax, Cess, and other variables) to a mere 54 lakhs. That in today's world is a 2bhk in a upcoming apartment complex. That's it! Or perhaps the game show producers knew of the ostrasization and calculated the winnings for a life cast away. Probably move to the dredges of society and live a life of hermitage for the deeds done.
So if you are ready to give up on life try the Smita Mathai concept...
Q: Do you love your mother-in-law more than your mother?
A: Yes (mother shattered)
Q: Did you ever wish your husband dead?
A: Yes (mother-in-law shattered)
Q: Did you think of sleeping with any man other than your husband?
A: Yes (husband shattered)
Q: Would she sleep with any other man if she was sure her husband wouldn't find out?
A:
