What is Tamz Gameshows?
1.
This is when a game show such as
It can also be used in colloquial discussions to avoid lame parties hosted by friends (see example). The usage as an anaphor creates negative associations to the planned event by a friend, linking to amateur boredom.
Person1: "Hey! Do you want to come to my house? We are playing Amazing race in my backyard?"
Person2: "I don't go to Tamz Gameshows!"
Person1: "Why not?"
(Person2 thinks for an excuse while remaining silent and giving a large shrug.)
Person1: "Then you are coming?"
Person2: "No, I have to study for up-and-coming exams!"
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