I Survived a Japanese Game Show

While this may seem a bit random, this game show was just so ridiculously funny that I can't help but talk about it.

Premiering last Tuesday on June 24, ten Americans were about to find out what it's really like out in Japan... on one of their game shows. We all know about the crazy stuff Japanese people get into on those shows - flying down the French Alps with only wearing a towel, relinquishing privacy in port-a-pottys, and any other crazy stunts people can think up. Except this time.. yes, they are Americans competing. And they didn't see this coming.

It basically is a reality tv show, following the contestants' wins and struggles throughout their stay.. and personally, I'm kind of excited about it - it is simply hillarious. I mean, would I want to do it? Probably not. But who says I'm not allowed to sit back and laugh at the people who do?

I have realized two things from watching the premier - I would love to go to Japan someday (or out of the country.. if not Japan, Italy or Ireland.. maybe Australia). Secondly, if I do ever go to Japan, I will never eat mocchi balls (gummy rice balls), a popular Japanese snack.

There are simply many more tasty snacks. Just like any American, I'd rather go to McDonald's and get a nice, juicy burger.. or maybe those addicting apple dippers.