OK, so after finally watching that all the way through for the first time, I find myself thinking the same thing I did after Cheryl's game: yes, I understand why some may not have liked that game, but I thought that was great!
I didn't find Julie annoying in the slightest. A bit loud, yes, but not overly arrogant or cocky; that was just her trying to keep a positive atmosphere. And it worked, as the studio remained mostly upbeat throughout. Not as upbeat as it was in Cheryl's game, but that was more that Cheryl was just so relaxed and shook off every setback so comfortably that everyone just went along with it. And it was kinda the same here: everyone got behind Julie's positive attitude and it paid off!
I do agree, though, that she did kinda bring the final offer on herself with her comment at 5-box, but I didn't have any real problem with it. It would've been interesting to see how she'd have reacted to, say, a stick, or the circa £19,000 offer I'd have probably made, but we shall never know for sure. Also, she just seemed so convinced Box 7 had the £75,000 that I suspect she may well have gone for it anyway, so the swap just helped her along.
So, do I understand why this game got the initial reaction it did? Yes. Do I think it deserved? Honestly, no. This was a great game that deserved a lot better than it's got over the years. Maybe not one of the all-time classic games, as Noel said, but definitely right up there very close to them!
Congrats Julie, hope you spent the money wisely!
OK, no commentary next week, as I'll be busy writing UC stuff on my blog, so back in two weeks' time with the game I was going to do today but decided to save for next time. Until then, sayonara!