25 Words or Less

I really enjoy this show, and the current format is better than original, but the celebrities have too great a role in determining whether or not their team wins. Repeatedly during the show, contestants are reminded that the outcome of the game is really determined by the round in which their team celebrity constructs an answer board and gives the clues for it. Celebrities determine who wins or loses by the answer boards they create in that final competitive round. It sometimes seems like they aren't really playing to get their team to win. 2 teams of 3 contestants would allow contestants to win or lose based on THEIR choices in that round, instead of letting the celebrities run things. I can't help but think that some losing teams go home believing they would have won if they could have had the power to make the answer board and give the clues themselves. I would watch (even prefer) the show without the celebrities. However, if celebrities and their banter seem essential to the show, then at least let the contestants choose who is to make that answer board and lead that final round. One of the contestants OR the celebrity would play based on the contestants' choice. Then, win or lose, it was their choice.

To add to my previous review, I just discovered that the trips they give DO NOT include transportation! Unbelievable...

We do love this game show, but it is disappointing and almost embarrassing to see the laughably cheap consolation prizes they award to the super fan and the losing contestants. A copy of their home game?? $250 worth of Avon skin care products? A gift certificate for Buttercloth??? Good lord, how cheap can they be? Contestants and the Super Fan deserve so much more.

We also watch $100,000 Pyramid and it is astonishing how much money the contestants can make. The $10,000 grand prize in 25 Words Or Less pales in comparison.

Oh, and what's up with the fake audience sounds?? Can they not afford a theater with a live audience?

Do the producers make Meredith say the same 2 phrases every single show? They are "We're just getting warmed up" and "You're not going home empty handed.". Good grief! It's incredibly irritating.

Please give losers prizes at least as nice as the viewers receive. Reward them for their time & effort. It's costly to leave home & work to play the game.as contestants, They entertain an audience. Thank you.

This game show reminds of the classic Password with a faster pace. Fun with words.