Quote Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee View Post
You're right. Contestants have to be able to demonstrate general knowledge ability to get on the show in the first place. TV cameras do things to some people. I'd fancy my chances on there but I could well end up with questions I have no idea about, might not get on with the cameras and the situation, and look like an absolute tool.
It's quite easy to imagine your mind going blank under the time pressure and the bright lights.