Smushing cream on faces and having pairs of people rolling over a bumpy mat resemble bad jokes played by young children.
But these are stunts featured on the most ridiculous show I've ever seen: Super Trio Continues on TVB Jade. And the participants are not children or everyday people, but celebrities who are idolised by many youngsters.
What kind of message does this send to children?
While I don't think it's necessary for celebrities to act like saints, they should at least be aware of their image and actions, which are watched by millions and imitated by many.
The problem is, Hongkongers love the Super Trio series, which has become immensely popular.
At my clubhouse on Sunday nights, people can be seen laughing hysterically while crowded around the communal television.
Just what's so funny about watching people roll around on the floor? It hints at a more fundamental problem in our society: we seem to enjoy seeing people being made fun of, to the point of embarrassment.
