Moment of Truth
Many people tell the truth because it’s the responsible thing to do.
But should you ever tell the truth because it’s a lucrative thing to do?
Contestants on the controversial new TV show Moment of Truth say yes, motivated by the chance to win $500,000 in exchange for performing a kind of moral striptease in front of their families, spouses, and ultimately, millions of riveted viewers.
The show uses a lie detector test to gauge the truthfulness of a contestant’s answers to 21 uncomfortable questions, the most benign of which go something like this:
Have you ever lied to get a job?
Do you find any of your spouse’s friends attractive?
Do you really care about starving children in Africa?
Each set of truthfully answered questions moves the contestant one step closer to winning the $500,000. A false answer immediately ends the game—and negates all money won. But the big bucks can only be had by truthful replies to a series of intrusive and explosive questions, like those asked of a recent contestant, 26 year-old Lauren Cleri.
Ms. Cleri arrived at the $100,000 level by having honestly answered “yes” to being fired from a job for stealing money, preferring to give food to a dog rather than a homeless person, and feigning sleep to avoid her husband.
The next question was delivered by a surprise guest, Ms. Cleri’s ex-boyfriend, who asked her, “Do you believe I’m the man you should be married to?” With her shocked parents and husband tensely sharing the same TV stage with her, Ms. Cleri answered “yes.” Then: Had Ms. Cleri cheated on her husband? “I’m going to have to say yes,” she said, as her husband buried his face in his hands.
With her marriage disassembling on national television, Ms. Cleri was asked, “Do you think you’re a good person?” Her answer: “Yes.”
No.
According to the lie detector, Ms. Cleri’s answer was false, meaning she didn’t think she was a good person. The game was over—and perhaps the marriage as well.
After the highly-rated show, a reporter posed a question to the show’s executive producer: “When ‘Moment of Truth’ has perhaps busted up a marriage, is the show responsible?”
“I don’t know,” the producer replied, before shifting responsibility to Ms. Cleri. “She’s the one answering the questions.”
Tell us what you think—is “Moment of Truth” irresponsible? Or irresistible?
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Lie Detector Show
I place full blame on people that will do anything for money. I challenge the Lie Detector for accuracy. It has been used for over 50 years and still cannot be used in a court of law. I have challenged several operators during my police career and beat it every time. It only shows deception when dumb people are tested.
Carl Weast | 10 months, 2 weeks ago
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What Happened to the Values?
What happened to the values of life? Money talks and people listen! You made your bed, and have to lie in it. Life is about choices and the choices that you make affect the person that you become. We as humans are not perfect by any means, but I myself would not go airing my dirty laundry if I had any on national tv for money. Every relationship, whether marriage or dating should feel open to share anything with their significant other, no matter what the consequences. Beware your sins will find you out, whether on national tv or in real life. You can’t hide forever and one day you will be caught! The love of money is the root of all evil. I am thankful for what I have and do not need to change a thing:) Be Blessed and thankful for what, and who you have! Live life like its your last day, and love like you can’t love no more!
Melissa Moreland | 10 months, 1 week ago
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Miss
Moment of truth is indeed a great development in the world that is irresistible. Pease can I have a detailed information on how this great achievement works?
AISHA ABDULMANAF | 10 months ago
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Responsible
Let’s see. She marries the wrong guy. Cheats on the guy she does marry. The question is “Did the TV show ruin her marriage?” Oh please!
DogByte | 9 months, 2 weeks ago
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Responsible
Let’s see: she marries the wrong guy and cheats on the guy she does marry. The question is “Did the TV show ruin her marriage?” Oh please!
DogByte | 9 months, 2 weeks ago
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Mr
I love ths show. Anyone know when it airs again? Please let me know.
tracy d smith | 8 months, 1 week ago
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moment of truth
is moment of truth t.v.show still on the air ?? the only thing i didn’t care was they would ask questions were up coming questions…
chris bonde | 7 months, 2 weeks ago
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I would like to come on your show
How do you get tickets for this show, my last name is Honesty.
Jean Honesty | 7 months, 2 weeks ago
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moment of truth
why did it go off the air i thought it was a different kind of show it was good what happened
diane bosan | 4 months ago
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I want to be on the show!!!!!!!!
I luv this show. I think it’s a great game’ people who are afraid of the game or have something negative to say about the game have something to hide. THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE!!!!!!! PLEASE RECONSIDER CANCELING THE GAME I WANT TO BE ON IT AND I LOVED THE SHOW.
Kim McKenzie | 3 months ago
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