Choose a new nickname based on something you do in the next 20 minutes was a task featured on Series 16 of Taskmaster, as the fourth task in Languidly. The task was won by Sam Campbell.
Setup[]
| Location | Taskmaster House |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Marquee sign |
| Timing | 20 minutes |
| Measurement | Best nickname |
Summary[]
The task was presented on the table in the caravan. The contestants had to do something in the next 20 minutes which would give them a new nickname.
Performance[]
Julian Clary: Julian banged his fists on the table, breaking the table, claiming to have the nickname of "Butch". He received 1 point.
Lucy Beaumont: Lucy found a pile of wigs, put them all on and started playing the guitar to rock music, sticking her head out of the caravan and shouting "Anarchy!", as well as biting a tree. Alex then called her "Lucyfer the Rock God". She received 4 points.
Sam Campbell: Sam went outside the Taskmaster House and asked passers-by to give him a nickname. He persuaded a cyclist to call him "Doctor Cigarettes" and he received 5 points.
Sue Perkins: Sue shot cans off the fence and Alex's head with a wooden gun, then threw a hula hoop lasso around the cow's neck, giving her the nickname "Lassue Perkins". She received 3 points.
Susan Wokoma: Susan blindfolded Alex, tied him up in the lab with metal chains and then tickled his face with feathers. She then asked Alex to call her the nickname "Chain Bastard". She received 2 points.
Other Appearances[]
Bäst i Test[]
This task was featured on Season 9 of Bäst i Test.
Trivia[]
- Julian's attempt of this task was referenced by Alex Horne in Assistantbury. in the Create a new tradition to celebrate Assistant's Day task.
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