8 Out of 10 Cats Season 12 Episode 2 Series 12 Episode 2
- September 30, 2011
- 23 min
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7.1 (19)
In Series 12 Episode 2 of the popular British comedy panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats, host Jimmy Carr is joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, as well as a panel of celebrity guests, for another hilarious and irreverent look at the week's news.
As always, the show is split into different rounds and segments, each designed to test the panel's wit and knowledge in a variety of ways. In the first round, the teams are asked to guess the results of various surveys, with points awarded for being closest to the correct answer. This is followed by a round in which the teams have to guess which news stories are real and which are fake - always a tricky challenge in today's world of fake news and social media hoaxes.
The centrepiece of the episode is the infamous "What Are You Talking About?" round, in which the panelists are given a topic and have to come up with as many funny and creative responses as possible. This round always produces some of the show's funniest moments, as the panelists riff on everything from politics to pop culture with their trademark wit and irreverence.
Other segments include a round in which the teams have to guess which member of the public said a particular quote, as well as a "Quickfire Round" where the panelists have to come up with answers to various questions in quick succession.
Throughout the episode, the jokes come thick and fast, with the panelists taking potshots at everything from politicians to pop stars with razor-sharp one-liners and hilarious observations. As always, much of the show's humour comes from the interplay between the host and the two team captains, who are constantly engaging in friendly banter and trying to outdo each other with their comedic skills.
By the end of the episode, one team will emerge victorious, with the losing team subjected to a humorous penalty or forfeit. Regardless of who wins, however, viewers are sure to come away from 8 Out of 10 Cats Season 12 Episode 2 with a grin on their face and a newfound appreciation for the power of comedy to make us laugh and forget our troubles, if only for an hour.