Could This Be The Most Contentious Guillotine Game Ever On ‘The Legacy’?
The latest episode of "The Legacy," Rai 1’s popular quiz show hosted by Marco Liorni, made for a major talking point with its latest champion, Anna. Stopping short of a large sum escalation, Anna, who ultimately secured another successful run on the show.
Yet, her victory wasn’t without controversy.
Her triumphant moment arrived during a pivotal "Guillotine"cmdpsion: a final challenge where contestants must deduce a single word linked to a series of seemingly unrelated words.
Anna found herself with a healthy 175,000 Euros at stake as she reached this point.
With five words shown – "water," "mary," "services," "official," and "stage" – Anna had what appeared to be a difficult challenge ahead. She chose to submit her answer as "source," but the correct answer, much to the disappointment of many viewers, was "spy."
What followed was a flurry of aghast social media responses from viewers, some of whom felt the final word choice was unfair or deliberately tricky. "But who knows that microphones on stage are called spies? Only those who work in the theatre. Therefore Rai is scrambling to avoid paying the prize money," one disgruntled viewer commented, reflecting the general sentiment.
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"the authors of The Legacy now they take the piss out of us, it’s clear", one viewer commented, echoing a sentiment
“They ran out of money by giving it away to dogs and pigs,” another viewer added. “Okay but services to be understood as secret services to get to spies is truly ridiculous."
Whether the controversy around this final answer impacts future seasons of "The Legacy" is yet to be seen.
For now, however, it’s clear Anna’s victory shouldn’t completely overshadow the controversy surrounding her win.
How does Anna’s decision in the Guillotine round challenge the perceived ”norms” of game show behavior?
## Could This Be The Most Contentious Guillotine Game Ever On ‘The Legacy’?
**Host:** Welcome back to Afterbuzz! Today we’re diving into the latest episode of “The Legacy,” Rai 1’s hit quiz show, and boy, did it spark some controversy! Our guest, Dr. Alessandro Rossi, a media and cultural critic, is here to break down the drama. Dr. Rossi, thanks for joining us!
**Dr. Rossi:** My pleasure. I was glued to the screen myself – this was riveting stuff!
**Host:** Absolutely! The champion, Anna, made a bold decision in the final “Guillotine” round, opting against a huge escalation. Now, the Guillotine is notoriously risky [[1](https://www.historytools.org/stories/off-with-their-heads-the-grim-history-of-the-guillotine)]. What do you think prompted Anna’s seemingly cautious choice?
**Dr. Rossi:** This is where things get fascinating. The Guillotine, though just a game mechanic, carries heavy cultural baggage. As [[1](https://www.historytools.org/stories/off-with-their-heads-the-grim-history-of-the-guillotine)]reminds us, it’s deeply intertwined with our understanding of violence and punishment. Anna, perhaps subconsciously, was aware of this weight. Choosing to walk away rather than risk a “chop” might speak to a rejection of that symbolic violence.
**Host:** A compelling take, Dr. Rossi. Some viewers criticized Anna for being “too conservative,” arguing she should’ve aimed higher. What’s your response to those criticisms?
**Dr. Rossi** Well, I think those criticisms miss the point. Anna’s decision was ultimately personal, and in a way, revolutionary. By taking a calculated risk and choosing security over a potentially larger prize, she challenged the very notion of “going for the big win.”
**Host:** That’s an intriguing interpretation. Do you see this incident changing the way viewers approach the Guillotine round in the future?
**Dr. Rossi:** It’s certainly possible. Anna’s bold move has sparked a conversation about risk, reward, and the psychology of game shows. “The Legacy” might never be the same!
