Sure, We Gained Our Independence, But We Lost The Ability To Make Anything As Good As 'Taskmaster' | Defector
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The Fourth of July highlights the disconnect between national pride and reality. Taskmaster is praised as a pinnacle of artistic development in television, showcasing the value of creativity and humor. Unlike typical American game shows focused on competition and cash prizes, Taskmaster emphasizes the joy in the process of achievement. It contrasts with the decline in quality entertainment seen in American adaptations, demonstrating that American shows often fail to capture the charm and innovation of their British counterparts. Taskmaster remains a reminder of better television times and the shortcomings of contemporary programming.
Taskmaster is what comes of not being fixated on someone "winning" a thing but rather the process that makes the winning worth the walk.
Most British game/panel shows use points only as props, where the American versions slap a dollar sign in front of whatever number they find.
Taskmaster has served as an ongoing reminder that we used to routinely make excellent entertainment and now hang our oversized hats on towering vapidities.
There has never been a better time for prevaricating frauds with minimal cultural scope, so here we are.
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