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You're Right to Be Suspicious: Wordle is the TV Spinoff the World Does Not Need

The game already feels like a relic – so I suspect the TV gameshow will be very annoying indeed. But perhaps this is what newspapers need to stay afloat.

You're Right to Be Suspicious: Wordle is the TV Spinoff the World Does Not Need

TL;DR

  • Wordle is being adapted into a TV gameshow by Jimmy Fallon's production company.
  • The show will air on NBC and film in Manchester, England.
  • The article questions the decision, noting Wordle is a solitary game, unlike traditional gameshows.
  • The author suggests the adaptation might be a financial strategy for The New York Times, which owns Wordle.
  • The article draws parallels to other entertainment formats derived from simple concepts, like Carpool Karaoke.

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