John-Luke Roberts' Crazy Billionaire Edition of 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' Goes Viral

A tweet by comedian John-Luke Roberts has taken social media by storm with a humorous twist on the popular game show 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?'. Roberts' tweet, which pitches a version of the show featuring billionaire contestants, has sparked widespread amusement and discussion online.

In his tweet, John-Luke Roberts writes, "PITCH: 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' but the contestants are billionaires so it's more of a threat." This clever idea flips the traditional premise of the show, where contestants aim to win money, into one where the ultra-wealthy risk losing their fortunes.

A follow-up comment by user "injuries-in-dust" adds to the hilarity: "Every question they get wrong they lose more money, from their current savings, to one million. The questions are all things ordinary people should know." This concept highlights the gap between everyday knowledge and the insulated lives of billionaires.

The idea has inspired a range of creative and funny responses from users. One comment suggests a Family Feud-style format: "Do it like Family Feud style. Based off a survey of 100 people, top 5 answers on the board." Another user humorously imagines a sound identification question: "I want one of the questions to be a 'identify this sound' and it's just the ding-d*** of walking into a convenience store 😂."

Some users highlight the potential educational benefits of such a show. One comment proposes, "All the money they lose has to go to fund their local public school system," while another suggests making the questions about ethics to create "instant millionaires."

The concept has also led to reflections on the financial realities of billionaires. One user points out, "Billionaires don't have Scrooge McDuck towers full of gold coins to swim in. They don't keep their money in savings accounts. It's all tied in assets, like stock, land, yachts, etc." Another adds a touch of dark humor with, "And the 'winner' gets to keep their money as they're walked off stage... and into an f'ing active volcano. Pay per view of course, gotta cover those costs somehow."

Overall, John-Luke Roberts' tweet has not only entertained but also sparked thought-provoking conversations about wealth, knowledge, and society. Would you tune in to watch billionaires face off in this high-stakes version of 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?'? The internet surely would!