Despite its immense popularity, 7 Days – the tv comedy show that pokes fun at the week’s news – is on a seven week break for the rugby world cup. We New Zealanders take our rugby very seriously, so for seven weeks in New Zealand not only will there be no use for laughter, but also there will be no reported news about anything other than rugby, which is scientifically proven to be impossible to poke fun at.
In its defense, the network shows incredible vision by returning 7 Days to air in time for quarter and semi-final matches time, which, given the All Blacks’ recent world cup form, is probably when New Zealanders will most need a laugh. Also, there will be a little bit of comedic value on offer from the All Blacks’ opening three matches against Guatemala, Angola and Cuba.
