Idaho Potato Drop Helps Earn Game Show Contestant 10,000

A game show contestant on the just won 10,000 by answering a trivia question about the Treasure Valley famous Idaho Potato Drop the Idaho Statesman reports.

In an episode of ABC’s “Child Support” that aired Friday, contestant Darrell was asked to name which 17-foot replica item is dropped on New Year’s Eve in Downtown Boise.

“You know, the best guess that I could come up with that I think is intelligent, I’m going to say a potato,” Darrell told host Fred Savage after just a few seconds of deliberation."

The Idaho Potato Drop Mission is to make Idaho a world class destination for New Year's eve while promoting commerce and community. In addition to being a free event the Idaho Potato Drop promotes local charities through donations and presence on site.

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