COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – World leaders have descended on the Danish capital to take part in a monumental moment for global reality audiences. Politicians from 192 countries have sent delegates to contest in the new show, making it the biggest political draw since lobbying was invented. Rich World Poor World pits contestants against a gruelling series of challenges in which politicians from the rich and poor world teams must work together to tackle. However, only one can be left standing to claim the prize money and fame, adulation and flash-in-the-pan publicity that comes with it. It’s being hailed as the most ‘crucial’ show ever and is sure to change the face of reality shows as we know it.
Our Correspondent is in Copenhagen with more on this TV phenomenon.
[Chief Correspondent] You’ve been observing Rich World, Poor World for a few days now Sarah. What’s it all about?
[Entertainment Correspondent] It’s the first to feature and all politician cast and sees contestants team up along monetary lines. Show hopefuls have been flown to Copenhagen to live and work together while cameras follow their every move.
[Chief Correspondent] It’s up against some heavy hitters of reality TV. Survivor, Top Model, The Real World…What makes it so different?
[Entertainment Correspondent] The twist is that each contestant must ensure each mission fails, dragging simple tasks out for as long as possible without actually achieving anything. All this without exposing themselves as the saboteur.
[Chief Correspondent] That doesn’t make any sense?
[Entertainment Correspondent] That’s what makes such crazy fun! Both sides then battle furiously, hurling insults and blame until someone is evicted. This goes on until there is only one.
[Chief Correspondent] I guess it makes for good TV…What about the contestants?
[Entertainment Correspondent] The well known stereotypes are all here on the rich side and the poor side is as expected made up of token ethnics with no real influence or chance of winning but who presence prevents the show from being labelled ‘racist’.
[Chief Correspondent] It sound like it will bring the kind of conflict needed for a good show. When will we see Rich World Poor World on our screens Sarah?
[Entertainment Correspondent] Auditions have been ongoing for 2 weeks with many delegates dropping in to prove why they should should be the next reality TV star. It’ll then be signed up for an entire season.
[Chief Correspondent] And what do the contestants get from this?
[Entertainment Correspondent] As well as a big payday, the publicity from the show could lead to a book deal or even a movie appearance. Just ask Al Gore.
[Entertainment Correspondent] Very well. Security have already had to contain hundreds of excited fans from the set, so–Oh, there’s a delegate walking this way. Hello.
[Climate Change Delegate] How can I help?
[Entertainment Correspondent] How do you think you think Rich World, Poor World will fare against other shows?
[Climate Change Delegate] Excuse me?
[Entertainment Correspondent] You know, Rich World, Poor World? Who do you think will be voted off first?
[Climate Change Delegate] I have no idea what you are talking about. Who are you?
[Entertainment Correspondent] The reality TV show? It’s going on right now.
[Climate Change Delegate] This is a serious meeting aimed at preventing the catastrophic consequences of climate change.
[Entertainment Correspondent] …Climate change…?
[Climate Change Delegate] Yes. we are deliberating on what actions to take to prevent global meltdown from increasing CO2 emissions.
[Entertainment Correspondent] …I think. I think there’s been a slight mix up here.
[Climate Change Delegate] What network are you from?
[Entertainment Correspondent] I’m from ML Ne–Fox. I’m from Fox.
[Climate Change Delegate] Why am I not surprised? You should try doing you research properly before you address serious issues with your fantasy journalism.
[Entertainment Correspondent] I’m sooo sorry. Um, so climate change? I guess you made lots of progress?
[Climate Change Delegate] Not really.
[Entertainment Correspondent] I see…so what exactly were you hoping to achieve? Some kind of binding agreement to effectively tackle the imminent threat of climate change?
[Climate Change Delegate] No. Merely a unified statement of intent to show that we could potentially do something in the next 40 or 50 years to tackle this imminent danger to our planet.
[Entertainment Correspondent] And that’s done?
[Climate Change Delegate] No. Now if you’ll excuse me, my limo is waiting.
[Entertainment Correspondent] Err, it looks like we got it wrong Chief.
[Chief Correspondent] Maybe we should cover the climate change thing?
[Entertainment Correspondent] Yeah…Not right now though. America’s Next Top Model is about to start.
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