Make these scales read 31.770kg was a task featured on Series 7 of Taskmaster, as the fourth task in OLLIE. The task was won by James Acaster.
Setup[]
| Location | Taskmaster House |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Scales |
| Measurement | Fastest wins |
Summary[]
The task was presented on a set of scales. The contestants had to make the scales read 31.770kg. It was later revealed that Ollie the Knight weighed exactly 31.770kg, with the number being the word OLLIE upside-down.
Performance[]
James Acaster: James put lots of heavy items on the scales, using the task itself to add to the last bit of weight. He made the scales weigh 31.770kg in 5 minutes and 44 seconds, receiving 5 points.
Jessica Knappett: Jessica originally thought she had to stay in the room so took all the crew's shoes, before eventually realising she could leave the room and get other objects, including filling a watering can with water. She made the scales weigh 31.770kg in 16 minutes and 1 second, receiving 1 point.
Kerry Godliman: Kerry piled random objects on the scales until she got to the exact weight. She made the scales weigh 31.770kg in 8 minutes and 13 seconds, receiving 3 points.
Phil Wang: Phil filled a bucket with water, before removing some of the water with a mug to get the exact weight. He made the scales weigh 31.770kg in 8 minutes and 28 seconds, receiving 2 points.
Rhod Gilbert: Rhod put a lot of heavy items on the scales, but misread the scales so tried to spit to add the last bit of weight. He made the scales weigh 31.770kg in 7 minutes and 7 seconds, receiving 4 points.
Other Appearances[]
Stormester[]
A version of this task was featured on Season 4 of Stormester. The contestants had to choose a letter to pick their weight, then could only use items beginning with their chosen letter.
Taskmaster (PT)[]
This task was featured on Season 1 of Taskmaster (PT), having to make the scales read 70lb.
Suurmestari[]
This task was featured on Season 3 of Suurmestari, having to make the scales read 27.06Kg.
Le maître du jeu[]
The task was featured on Season 1 of Le maître du jeu.
Bäst i Test[]
A version of this task was featured on Season 8 of Bäst i Test, where the contestants are asked what their favourite number, accent and animal before opening the task. They then had to make the scales read the number they chose whilst speaking in the accent they chose and dressed as the animal they chose.
Trivia[]
Behind the Scenes[]
- After everyone's attempt, the meaning of the weight was revealed, prompting James to shout "OLLIE", the episode's name.
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