If you got a call from Maury Povich, saying "your SO has a secret..."

[eyesroll]

Why, why, WHY would you consent to go on the show?

It's never, "I've secretly been saving up to take us on a trip to Spain."
It's never, "I want to propose to you on a seedy talk show."
It's never, "You're stressed and I want Maury to treat you to a day at the spa."

It's always, "I cheated and you may not be my baby's daddy."

:shrug:

[Taverner]

1. Because here's this doofus' chance to be ON TV!!!!

We live in a sick sad world

[Fenris]

2. Why does Maury give children with severe physical problems a cake?

Paying for treatment might be more appreciated than a baked good.

[AutumnMist]

3. I Have Often Wondered That Myself

I agree with the above poster. Most people just want to be on television or they don't have the money for a DNA test so the Maury Show is a way to kill two birds with one stone so to speak. Just bizarre to me. :wtf:

[Left Is Write]

4. Because everyone's looking for their 15 minutes.

And some are the kind of folks who get some kind of thrill or ego boost by being on a trash talk show.

[lildreamer316]

5. Because they pay you.

At the local college, some people earn credit in their drama classes by going on Springer and Maury.
NO, I'm NOT kidding.

[SOteric]

6. I would speculate it's because

the video tape and paternity test will be very useful in negotiating a favourable divorce/ palimony/ alimony/child support settlement.

[petronius]

7. I assume they get paid...

Sort of the same reason why people agree to settle their disputes on "Judge (fill-in-the-blank)" - everybody comes out ahead...