Whee.

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If anyone had any vague thought of trying out for a game show or reality show or some such, don't bother. Thought I'd take a stab at trying out for Jeopardy, just on a lark. And of course the first question on the prospective candidate questionaire is 'Are you X-factor positive?' Phrased a lot more politely and roundabout than that, for sure, but still. And it of course leads to a oh-so-nicely phrased 'thanks but no thanks' sort of response if you say yes.

Bleh. There goes my dream of winning, like, 80 times, and making a lot of money.

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I choose one long weekend to spend sequestered in the lab, and you guys go on and have an actual intelligent conversation started without me? I'm impressed.

Marie-Ange has a very significant point. Yes, game shows are one thing - but the concept could set some precedent. If, say, Doug goes on Jeopardy and has Mr. Dayspring link him telepathically with an army of Madroxes (Madroxice? Madroxen? Madri?) with a wealth of information at their fingertips, how would that be different than say, using steroids to unfairly compete in sports?

All we need would be some sore loser to accuse the winner of using mutant abilities to cheat, and even if it couldn't be proven, the accusation alone could spread paranoia. Remember the fiasco with Jean-Paul Beaubier and the Olympic Committee? Medals revoked because there was no way to prove he didn't use his mutant powers to assist his downhill times.

For trivialities like sports and game shows, I can actually understand the concern with a level playing field. I wonder how that will eventually translate into commerce and industry, with mutants who might have abilities that present an "unfair advantage". I had a rather civil conversation back at the HeliX rally with the local FoH chairman about that. It's frightening when they actually make you think they might have somewhat of a point.

Although, really Doug? Jeopardy? Try something with a real challenge.