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The Most Rigorous Job In The World?

Ever wonder what the toughest reality TV show challenge is? Facing down Simon Cowell? Eating creepy crawlies? Well apparently there's a new set of challenges, and these win you "the world's best job"!

Yes, today news broke (literally, the BBC had full "Breaking News" alerts like this was a war or something) that a British chap had won the competition! Huzzah! However, reading the whole article I found myself a tad confused by their choice of language in places:

[T]he finalists spent four days on Hamilton Island undergoing an rigorous selection process involving snorkelling, BBQs, and time at a spa.

Spending time at a spa is rigorous? "Today we see if our brave contestants can withstand the nightmare that is an Indian Head Massage!" Yeah, sounds harsh. "Sorry to see you eliminated from the contest but we really need people who can survive a seaweed wrap."

Do you think the barbecue segment was just eating or did they have to risk life and limb cooking too? "Well, you ate that burger rather impressively now let's see you throw another shrimp on the barbire."

I don't want you to think I'm suggesting this is easy, apparently the trials and tribulations didn't stop there!

The finalists also had to demonstrate their blogging abilities, take swimming tests and sit through in-person interviews.

They were made to blog? The inhumanity of it! It's almost like that's something they'll have to do in this well paid sitting on an island! And an "interview"? For a job? Reality TV producers just get sicker every day.

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