I know it is a little strange to be thankful for that guy who hosted a game show in the '80s and '90s but hear me out on this one because the man deserves some sort of award. Yes, Marc Summers was the host of my favorite game show as a kid - Double Dare. The sloppiest quiz show on television, Double Dare had a lengthy run and a few spin-offs. The highlights of the show were the physical challenges and obstacle course at the end that resulted in everyone being either slimed, pied, or just plain messy in some of the most awkward ways imaginable. My memory brings about images of human burritos, finding a flag while picking a gigantic nose, and a chocolate-covered slide into a giant sundae. It was messy, funny, and enough to keep the kids (and parents) interested.
So, sure, it was a good show but Marc was also a good host. He would dive right in to the fray and had a way of describing the action like a serious sports announcer despite the oddity of the scene. What makes him worthy of mention in the 30 Days of Thanks is that Marc Summers, who would often end up like this
had an Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder that made him want everything to be neat and tidy and orderly and "just so".
Marc should be an inspiration to us when we are facing something we really do not want to do - something that would require us to leave our comfort zones. His success was derived from his ability to take a big step into that which he despised just to bring some entertainment and joy to others. He is an example of what can be done if we will put our desire in something greater than our fears.
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