Idiotest Season 1 Episode 18 College Sweethearts vs. Best Friends
- October 7, 2014
In this episode of Idiotest season 1, titled "College Sweethearts vs. Best Friends," host Ben Gleib challenges two pairs of contestants to a series of mind-boggling puzzles and brainteasers. On one side of the stage is Sarah and Kyle, a couple who met in college and have been together ever since. On the other side are Danielle and Claire, two best friends who have known each other for years and share a love for travel.
The first round of puzzles has the contestants racing against the clock to identify patterns and solve logic problems. One of the questions involves figuring out a word that can be added to both "butt" and "side" to form new words. Another asks the contestants to complete a series of shapes by identifying the rule that governs their formation. Sarah and Kyle take an early lead, but Danielle and Claire aren't far behind.
Next up is the "fact or fiction" round, where the contestants must determine which of two statements is true and which is false. The questions vary in topic and difficulty, from astronomy to pop culture. For example, the contestants must decide whether the statement "Jimi Hendrix was born in Seattle" is fact or fiction (it's true). This round proves to be a bit trickier for both teams, with several questions causing them to stumble.
In the third round, the contestants are shown a series of pictures and must identify the common theme that links them all together. For example, the images might include a candle, a fireworks display, and a birthday cake, all of which relate to the concept of celebration. Once again, both teams perform well, with neither team missing a single question.
The final round is the buzzer round, where contestants must be the first to hit their buzzer and give the correct answer to a question. The questions in this round are particularly difficult and require quick thinking and sharp reflexes. For example, one question involves identifying a movie from a series of emojis. Another requires the contestants to complete a sequence of numbers by determining the rule that governs their order.
As the buzzer round progresses, tensions rise and the mistakes become more costly. Sarah and Kyle pull ahead with a few well-timed correct answers, but Danielle and Claire refuse to give up. In the end, it all comes down to the final question, which tests the contestants' knowledge of an obscure Latin phrase. Both teams buzz in, but only one gets it right.
Overall, "College Sweethearts vs. Best Friends" is a fun and engaging episode of Idiotest. The puzzles are challenging without being overly frustrating, and the contestants' camaraderie and competitive spirit make for an entertaining viewing experience. Whether you're a seasoned puzzle solver or just looking for a good laugh, this episode is definitely worth watching.
