In today’s episode Morgan Giddings discusses the Oscars, pop culture, and a new idea for a science gameshow. Science is fun, so why isn’t it ever portrayed that way on TV? A science gameshow would help cure the boring science blues.
In today’s episode Morgan Giddings discusses the Oscars, pop culture, and a new idea for a science gameshow. Science is fun, so why isn’t it ever portrayed that way on TV? A science gameshow would help cure the boring science blues.
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From what I’ve seen of “Idol” (and I think I’ve seen about 10 minutes of it, so I’m twice as informed as you) here’s what I think make’s it popular:
1) the laughable performances
2) the underdog performer we all root for
3) the derisive but on-point judge who publicly humiliates bad contestants, but when praise is given it really resonates
4) the “good cop” judge to take the sting from the other
If there were a science Idol, it should contain variations on at least the first two elements. However, the thing that will make American Idol always more popular than Science Idol is that an excellent performance is immediately apparent to everyone, however great science isn’t always. The microbial explanation of ulcers comes to mind as a good example of this. However, it would be great TV to watch a scientist drink a vial of H. pylori.
Hi Morgan,
I have a question for you regarding the Oscars that we’re blogging about. If there was a category for best Scientific Journal at the Oscars who would win? You can answer on our blog post. https://cbt20.wordpress.com/2010/03/07/an-oscar-cagegory-for-the-best-proteomics-journal/