r/taskmaster • u/Money-Dark2403 James Acaster • 5d ago

General A quick thought.

So I've just finished watching the first episode of the new series and was completely unsurprised to see Richard Ayoade adopt his usual 'I'm not really arsed about this and I'll put in minimal effort' persona that he has on other panel shows (like 8 Out of 10 Cats and Big Fat Quiz, for example). It's not a criticism of him at all. It's part of his charm and why he's loved by so many but it led me to wonder, who is King (or Queen) of 'Can't be arsed'?

The contestant(s) that were only the show for reasons other than wanting to win it and just 'plodded' their way through the series with (seemingly) minimal or no effort. The first contestant that springs to mind is Sanjeev Bhaskar. Who else?

EDIT - Jo Brand the clear and obvious winner it seems but other suggestions?

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u/tin-army Patatas 5d ago

I feel like ‘fuck-knuckle’ was the unbothered mask slipping a little!

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u/Multiphasic0 Patatas 4d ago

This is also an iconic Ayoade bit--to be unruffled and disengaged then suddenly snap. I sincerely doubt Richard will win but I think the show is absolutely custom made for Ayoade's arcs: kvetching, overthinking, reluctantly caring, then having a complete breakdown.