Television shows like Maury Povich, Sally Jessie Raphael and Tyra Banks operate under the guise that they are “helping” the motley crew of guests they invite to take part on their shows. However, as with all television, it’s more about ratings than it is about helping some poor woman get over her unconventional fear of cotton balls. Whether it’s a crazy guest, ridiculous stunt or just plain humorous caption, here are 14 hilarious talk show screen grabs:

This seems like a healthy way to help someone get over a phobia.

Again, not exactly a scientifically proven method for recovery. (image source)

Well, that’s what you get when you mess with the queen. (image source)

Ladies, something tells me Darren’s still single. Do yourself a favor and find his profile on Match.com.

I’m told they’re actually quite funny.

I’ll let this one speak for itself.

I wonder where Shaun is now. Probably behind the counter of a 7-Eleven.

I’m guessing the test was not a match. (image source)

Later in the interview, he goes onto to call cocaine “bodacious,” “ridiculous good,” “better than sex,” “crispity crunchity” and “radtacular.”

Thank goodness MSNBC is bold enough to cover such hot-button issues.

You go girls!

Not even actual educational shows are immune to unintended hilarity. This guy is officially my new hero. (image source)

Gary has a face you can trust. (image source)

Now that’s a platform I can get behind. Judging by his stance on global warming, I’m guessing Abbath is replacing Ralph Nader as the new leader of the Green Party. (image source)

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