Ep 11. Florida! Florida! Florida!
- June 3, 2022
In the latest episode of The Misery Index season 3, titled "Florida! Florida! Florida!", the contestants are in for a wild ride as they deal with the wackiest scenarios from the sunshine state. Hosted by comedian Jameela Jamil and featuring the stars of Impractical Jokers, this game show is all about weighing pain against pleasure as players attempt to guess where on the Misery Index their hilarious and cringe-worthy challenges will rank.
The episode starts off with a bang as the contestants are introduced to a Florida man whose self-proclaimed love for fishing has landed him in the hospital. His fishing pole got stuck in between a fence, and he tried to unjam it by pulling with all his might - but ended up taking a tumble and injuring himself in the process. The team must guess whether the man's misery level is high or low on The Misery Index, which ranges from 1-100.
Next up, the contestants are shown a video of a man who claims to have witnessed a strange creature in the woods. Dubbed the "Florida skunk ape," this creature resembles Bigfoot - but with a smelly twist. According to the witness, the skunk ape sprayed him with a foul odor before running off into the forest. The players must guess whether the misery of encountering such a creature would rank high or low on The Misery Index.
The challenges keep getting weirder as a man showcases his unique talent of being able to breathe fire without any protective gear. The judges have to guess whether this daring act would score high or low on The Misery Index, as they consider the risk of severe burns and other potential hazards.
As the episode progresses, viewers are treated to scenes of Floridians participating in strange activities such as alligator wrestling, swamp buggy races, and even an extreme sport called "tubing" where participants are towed behind a boat while riding on inflatable tubes. The contestants must guess where these wild and wacky pastimes would rank on The Misery Index, and hilarity ensues as they struggle to determine just how miserable or pleasurable these activities might be.
One particularly bizarre challenge involves a woman who is shown riding a mechanical bull - while wearing a wedding dress. Her friends explain that she decided to wear the dress for her birthday celebration, but ended up taking a spill on the bull and injuring herself in the process. The judges must decide whether the misery of a mechanical bull injury would be outweighed by the pleasure of wearing a wedding dress.
Throughout the episode, the contestants are faced with a range of unusual scenarios from Florida's many oddities, from a man who trained his pet alligator to fetch beer to a woman who claims to have seen a ghost on the beach. Some challenges involve physical pain, while others are more mental in nature, such as a woman who insists on speaking in rhyming sentences. The players must draw on all their knowledge and intuition to correctly guess the Misery Index ranking for each situation.
Overall, "Florida! Florida! Florida!" is a 30-minute rollercoaster ride of fun, laughter, and pure absurdity. With the ever-charming Jameela Jamil at the helm and the hilarious Impractical Jokers team providing comic relief, viewers are sure to have a blast as they try to guess where each challenge falls on The Misery Index. Whether you're a fan of game shows, comedy, or just love to see people get into weird and wild situations, this episode is definitely not to be missed.