WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT AMERICANS THIS WEEK ON THE CBS PRIMETIME GAME SHOW
"POWER OF 10"
The following was revealed on the POWER OF 10 episode broadcast on
Wednesday, September 12
33% of Americans said they do not trust the police
34% of Americans think that, based on his controversial documentaries,
Michael Moore is anti-American
67% of Americans would rather have the power to read minds instead of
the power to fly
14% of Americans own a Confederate flag
66% of Americans said they've made their mother cry
23% of Americans think the "Sesame Street" characters Bert
and Ernie are more than just "good friends"
62% of Americans said when someone criticizes America, they are
personally offended by their remarks
31% of Americans said that even though the presidential election is
next year, they already know who they're going to vote for
8% of Americans said Michael Jackson is white when asked to describe
Michael Jackson as being either black or white
41% of Americans think New York City should get more money for
terrorism than other American cities
35% of Americans think if a person grows up with gay parents, he or she
will have a greater chance of being gay
23% of Americans would be proud to be called a
"redneck"
35% of Americans have made at least one prank phone call in their
lives
46% of Americans own a shirt that says "USA" or
"America" on the front
45% of Americans said if they had a son who wanted a Barbie doll, they
would buy him one
POWER OF 10 is a high-stakes game that challenges contestants to guess
the behaviors, opinions and lifestyle choices of the American public for
the chance to win $10 million dollars. POWER OF 10 airs Wednesdays
(8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Drew Carey serves as
host and Michael Davies is the executive producer for Embassy Row in
association with Sony Pictures Television.
Source:
CBS Press Release