From back when computers were really cool (the late 1980s I think).
A Channel 4 show where celebrities were interviewed by ‘a computer’. I used to love Star Test. I can’t remember why, but I did.
Twitterings- iaintait: @antimega walking meetings are all about wheely whiteboards 06/09/2010
- iaintait: @antimega ...especially if I just walked around all day and people had to find me with GPS to trap me into a meeting 06/09/2010
- iaintait: @antimega I like walking and HATE meetings, I think Walking Meetings could kill both birds - http://bit.ly/albiEb 06/09/2010
- iaintait: @ewarwoowar unfortunately I'm in the Portland one. But we're on the same internet :-) 06/09/2010
I loved Star Test too. Maybe one day ‘the man’ will deem it cool enough for a revival.
I’m working on it ;-)
Star Test was brilliant because celebrities were forced to answer real questions. These days it’s so carefully managed, the only time a celeb appears on anything is when they have something to plug. They don’t get asked questions like “when was the last time you lied” and “do you feel guilt?” any more…
Actually from watching it, it’s also the power of silence. The interviewer asks one question and then leaves them to stew.
Man, we have to bring this back it’s sooo gooood.
Good point well spotted.
It’s a subtle thing, but one of the things that really makes it feel different. There’s no follow-ons or helping out the guest are there… No fear of TV silence…