February 4, 2021 in Columns, Opinion
When I’m home for winter break, there’s nothing better than unwinding after a long day of doing nothing by watching some HGTV. For those of you in need of recommendations, some of my go-to shows include Fixer Upper, Property Brothers, House Hunters International, Flip or Flop, Hawaii Life and my latest discovery, Island Hunters.
I have to admit that I’m somewhat ambivalent about Island Hunters, the visuals and locations are undeniably stunning, and the premise is simple a perfect show to indulge in without expending too many brain cells. The host Chris Krolow takes his wealthy buyers to three different island properties with the goal of buying one for themselves. However, it gets a little more complicated. Oftentimes, his clients aren’t just searching for their own private getaways many enterprising millionaires are also hoping to establish boutique hotels and eco-resorts on these virgin parcels of tropical land.
, but only one rivals the Jeopardy! spoofs as the all-time funniest: the 2019 skit What s That Name? featuring Bill Hader as host Vince Blight, with John Mulaney and Cecily Strong as contestants. The conceit is simple. We show you a person, says Vince, and you tell us their name.
But then Vince annihilates Mulaney s unsuspecting character, Doug, who loses out on huge cash prizes because he can t remember the name of his close friend s girlfriend or his wife s bridesmaids. His self-absorption and oblivious misogyny give the setup an extra bite. What kind of horrible game show is this? asks Doug. Replies Vince: It s What s That Name?