The thing of the year

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Television broadcast
Original title The thing of the year
Country of production Germany
Year (s) since 2018
Production
company
Raab TV , Brainpool
length 128-130 minutes
Episodes 16+ in 3+ seasons ( list )
Broadcasting
cycle
weekly
genre Entertainment show
Theme music The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
idea Stefan Raab
production Stefan Raab
Moderation Janin Ullmann
First broadcast February 9, 2018 on ProSieben
Moderator Janin Ullmann

Das Ding des Jahres ( DDDJ for short ) is a German entertainment show that was first broadcast on ProSieben on February 9, 2018 . In the show, inventors compete against each other with their product in order to win an advertising deal on the ProSiebenSat.1 Group channels worth 2.5 million euros in the first season and prize money of 100,000 euros since the second season. Almost 100 inventions are presented in one season.

The first season with 6 episodes ran in February and March 2018, the winner was the foldable car trailer Faltos by inventor Ulrich Müller.

The second season was broadcast with 6 episodes in February and March 2019. The winners were the inventors Eduard Wiebe and Andreas Neitzel with the Rollikup wheelchair trailer hitch .

A third season for 2020 was announced in the finale of the second season. This was recorded in November 2019. The winner was the follow-up developed by Christoph Kleber and Edna Kleber- Belizário .

The show is produced based on an idea by Stefan Raab .

concept

Preliminary round

In each episode there is a total of four duels in the 1st season or five duels since the 2nd season, in which two participants compete against each other with an invention. After a movie, the inventor presents his product to the audience and the jury in more detail; only the jury can try the product and ask questions. For each duel, the studio audience decides the winner of the duel. From all participants, there are four (1st season) or five (since 2nd season) duel winners left who will compete against each other for a final vote at the end of the episode. The studio audience now decides who will make it to the final. In the first season, the jury also decided in the final vote - regardless of the studio audience - a duel winner who should move into the final. If the jury and the studio audience chose different inventions, then both made it to the final.

The preliminary rounds are recorded beforehand.

In the third season, a preliminary round was replaced by a duel between two inventions by children or young people.

final

In the final, which was broadcast live in the first two seasons, the finalists from the preliminary rounds were divided into two groups. After a film that summarized the response to the product after it was broadcast on TV, and after a brief conversation with the presenter, another clip was shown with a making-of for the commercial. After all products of the group had been presented, the advertising sports of the respective invention were presented for the first time. Afterwards, the audience in seasons one and two could vote by televoting which invention should be included in the final vote. From each group, the two inventions with the most votes progress.

In the final vote, the winner is finally selected, again in the first two seasons by televoting, and the invention thus receives the title The thing of the year as well as an advertising deal worth 2.5 million euros on the ProSiebenSat.1 channels - Group in the 1st season or a prize money of 100,000 euros since the second season.

The procedure and the point system of the finale of the third season were slightly changed. This episode was also pre-recorded.

Contributors

The show is moderated by the actress and presenter Janin Ullmann . The jury includes the model and presenter Lena Gercke , the presenter and start-up investor Joko Winterscheidt and the Rewe Group's head of purchasing, Hans-Jürgen Moog. Lea-Sophie Cramer , founder and managing director of the adult mail order company Amorelie , has been strengthening the jury since the second season .

Episodes and participants

So far, 3 seasons with 6 episodes each have been produced, which were broadcast on ProSieben at the beginning of the year from 2018 to 2020 .

Season Number of episodes Number of
inventions
Number of
finalists
First broadcast Charisma Jury members winner
Season premiere Season finale
1 6th 40 8th February 9, 2018 March 10, 2018 Saturdays Lena Gercke, Joko Winterscheidt, Hans-Jürgen Moog Foldos
2 6th 56 6th 19th February 2019 March 26, 2019 Tuesdays Lena Gercke, Joko Winterscheidt, Hans-Jürgen Moog, Lea-Sophie Cramer Rollikup
3 6th 56 6 + 5 N. January 29, 2020 4th March 2020 Wednesdays Follower

season 1

While ProSieben announced at the Screenforce Days on June 21, 2017 that they would produce a new entertainment show based on an idea by Stefan Raab , five preliminary round results were recorded in November 2017. The first episode aired on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 8:15 p.m. however, the remaining four preliminary round episodes have been broadcast on Saturdays at 8:15 p.m. since February 10, 2018. The final was finally shown on Saturday, March 10, 2018. There are 4 duels per preliminary round, each with 2 inventions. In the final, 8 inventions competed against each other (5 by public decision and 3 by jury decision). The final price of the advertising deal of 2.5 million euros was won by Faltos , a foldable car trailer.

Legend:

  • in the final vote
  • in the final
  • winner
  • 1 Next through studio audience
    2 Next by jury
    episode Charisma Duel
    or
    group
    invention 1. Voting 2. Voting
    1 9 Feb 2018 1 Spirits :Mixes cocktail ingredients after ordering through an app 65% 10%
    Clevermess : measuring device for children's feet and shoes 35% -
    2 Mini Camper T1 : bicycle caravan trailer 26% -
    Sanitary device : toilet paper in the shape of a triangular bag 74% 22%
    3 Gourmet honey spoon: Spoon with a hole in the middle and a tip to hang in the glass 30% -
    Dr! Ft : A remote-controlled car that simulates driving characteristics 70% 29% 2
    4th EVaR! A-On-Top : Hat thatcan be attached to a bicycle helmet 22% -
    Amabrush : Fully automatic toothbrush 78% 39% 1
    2 Feb 10, 2018 1 GA Shaker + : Magnetic shaker for sports nutrition 67% 32%
    Foot meadow : mat for the shower to clean the feet 33% -
    2 Amalettomat : machine for crêpes (Austrian amaletto) with nut and nougat cream 38% -
    drip.line : Telescopic rod for drying a rag over a sink 62% 27%
    3 Kick-E : Electric scooter based on how a pedelec works 61% 17%
    Joozy : Manual citrus press that can be attached to wall tiles with a suction cup 39% -
    4th SL ice block : Shape for a block of ice thatfitsbetween the bottles in a beverage crate 54% 24%
    Smart Luxx to the mobile flashlight glass fiber as: bicycle lights to use 46% -
    3 17 Feb 2018 1 GreenBBQ : Grill attachment for smokeless grilling 83% 14%
    HGZ protective strip : Burglary protective strip for windows 17% -
    2 Faltos : Foldable car trailer 85% 32% 1
    TWOCK : Bag, vest, skirt in one 15% -
    3 udoq : universal docking station 33% -
    Sock kiss : laundry clip for pairs of socks 67% 30%
    4th TronicDrive : Invisible electric drive for bicycles 78% 24% 2
    Toilet cleaning stick : cleaning stick for the toilet 22% -
    4th Feb. 24, 2018 1 Mellowboards : Skateboard E-Kit 37% -
    Krempel : multifunction coaster 63% 12%
    2 Huggle : functional clothing 78% 58%
    Pellet torch : garden torch 22% -
    3 Corner servant : Joint metal corner part 53% 12%
    TAVAR : Magnetic Furniture System 47% -
    4th Greenspoon : tea bag spoon 27% -
    Watroprop : rain cover for motorcyclists 73% 18%
    5 3rd Mar 2018 1 Joystick bike 38% -
    Bottle Buddy : bottle holder 62% 25%
    2 Drychter : valve funnel 88% 43% 1
    Carnilo : Indoor dog toilet meadow 12% -
    3 1air-backpack : backpack ventilation 43% -
    Elixator : wellness shower mixer 57% 12%
    4th Leaf Republic : sustainable paper plate replacement 79% 20% 2
    Beacher : Beach sand protection 21% -
    6th 10 Mar 2018 A. Dr! Ft Out -
    GA Shaker + Out -
    Drychter further 18%
    TronicDrive further 20%
    B. Amabrush Out -
    Huggle Out -
    Leaf Republic further 27%
    Foldos further 35%

    season 2

    A second season was announced at Screenforce Days on June 21, 2018. The preliminary rounds were recorded in January 2019, the live final took place on March 26, 2019. The preliminary rounds ran every Tuesday at 8:15 p.m. from February 19. There were some changes compared to the first season, so the jury is now strengthened by Lea-Sophie Cramer , founder and managing director of the adult mail order company Amorelie. In addition, the inventions now compete against each other in thematically appropriate duels, for example in the area of ​​household items or mobility. There are now five duels per preliminary round, each with two competing inventions. In contrast to the first season, the voting for participation in the finals now takes place exclusively by the audience, the jury does not make an active decision. The advertising deal worth 2.5 million euros as the final prize was also replaced by prize money of 100,000 euros. This was won by the Rollikup , a wheelchair trailer coupling .

    Legend:

  • in the final vote
  • in the final
  • winner
  • episode Charisma Duel
    or
    group
    invention 1. Voting 2. Voting
    1 19th Feb 2019 1 Schinkenfee : Sausage machine for the home 21% -
    Wunderform : Foldable silicone baking mold 79% 51%
    2 UrmO : Portable electric vehicle 21% -
    Kwiggle Bike : folding bike for upright cycling 79% 13%
    3 ShoeTattoo : Sticker for the shoe sole 38% -
    Nails to go : Applicator for French nails 62% 1 %
    4th Key-Mind : lock-out protection 13% -
    HAGN : lock-out and burglary protection 87% 31%
    5 Pinch A Log : wood tongs 78% 4%
    Cheesetten : handles for attaching to cheese 22% -
    2 Feb. 26, 2019 1 Pot leg : wooden coaster with magnetic function 61% 11%
    Tengo : multifunctional kitchen utensil 39% -
    2 GAADI : bicycle tube with two ends 86% 43%
    Transmantica MRT01 : tent for the car 14% -
    3 CleanTab : Mobile, foldable food tray 57% 2%
    Officebook : Business folder with LED lighting and other features 43% -
    4th ClipIt : Magnetic attachment for shampoo and shower gel 17% -
    BLINOS : external roller blind with clamping mechanism 83% 33%
    5 CoolDownDrink glass : Drinking glass for cooling beverages 55% 11%
    EMPOT : filterless coffee maker 45% -
    3 5th Mar 2019 1 Tami : Inflatable dog crate 83% 27%
    Topabox : creative garbage can cladding 17% -
    2 Zoé Lu : handbag with interchangeable flaps 79% 20%
    KLickSystem : high heels with exchangeable heel 21% -
    3 VERSE : Smartmirror with integrated display 58% 3%
    SiMore : 360 ° mirror with rear view 42% -
    4th OUTENTIC : backpack for carrying bicycles 38% -
    Schleppr : carrying strap for bottles and cardboard boxes 62% 20%
    5 TReGo : cargo trolley for bicycles 89% 30%
    Multifunctional shopping trolley : shopping trolley for bicycles 11% -
    4th March 12 2019 1 Kochblume : Protection against boiling over 80% 32%
    Horl : roller grinder for knife sharpening 20% -
    2 Jawlax : heating pads for the jaw muscles 84% 8th %
    FocusCap : peaked cap with fold-out "blinders" 16% -
    3 Sonnen-Ex : glare protection for the car 90% 27%
    SnoKick : additional device for snow shovels 10% -
    4th Metamo : Multifunctional carts 80% 29%
    Paper Airplane Gun : paper airplane folding machine 20% -
    5 Hand Assisted Bike : Bicycle with hand and foot drive 31% -
    Pantera : massage and training device 69% 4%
    5 19 Mar 2019 1 CoolDoxx : Combination of plaster and cooling pad 37% -
    Prosteril : door handle with hand disinfectant 63% 16%
    2 Quick coupler : coupling aid for trailers 9% -
    Rollikup : coupling for a wheelchair 91% 32%
    3 The Lace Case : lace closure system 62% 4%
    Powerbreather : snorkel with two tubes 38% -
    4th Drillbutler : drill attachment with suction function 17% -
    Dusty-Brush : Combination of vacuum cleaner nozzle and brush 83% 18%
    5 Powdy : portioner for baby food 39% -
    Spill-Free Spoon: Spill-free spoon for shaky hands 61% 30%
    6th March 26, 2019 1 ADCase: Mobile phone case with active cushioning 81% 49%
    SimyBall: game controller and biofeedback device in ball form 19% -
    2 ChocLoc: Lock for ( nougat cream ) glasses 22% -
    Cap: closable attachment for spreadable sausage 78% 33%
    3 LIGHT my WHEEL: lighting for car rims 66% 18%
    Shower power: dehumidifier to protect against mold in the bathroom 34% -
    final Miracle shape 8th %
    GAADI 11%
    TReGo 11%
    Kochblume 15%
    Rollikup 41%
    ADCase 14%

    season 3

    The third season announced in the finale of the previous season was recorded in November 2019 and aired from January 29, 2020. The finale was broadcast on March 4, 2020. For the first time there was a young inventor duel for children between 10 and 17 years of age per program. The winners of these duels could qualify for the youth final. Its winner received a training grant of € 5,000.

    In the final, the ranking of the jury members was offset against the audience ranking at a ratio of 40:60. The first placed received 6 points in each ranking, the second placed 5 etc. This results in a maximum possible number of points of 60. The winner of the relay was the follower with 60 points .

    Legend:

  • in the final vote
  • in the final
  • winner
  • N Young talent
    episode Charisma Duel
    or
    group
    invention 1. Voting 2. Voting
    1 Jan 29, 2020 1 breathe ilo: real-time ovulation test 62% 21%
    Oxxxo Bodykat: filter for digestive gases 38% -
    2 N Bread roll chute: device for packing bread rolls in bakeries Youth finals -
    Intelligent lamp robot: table lamp with hand sensor - -
    3 Flexi wheelbarrow drive : motor drive for wheelbarrows 44% -
    Lifting rear: Foldable trolley for collecting leaves 56% 6%
    4th Pull Up Suitcase: suitcase that can be folded inside 66% 24%
    Traveldreams deluxe: sleep mask , ear protection and neck pillow in one 34% -
    5 Excentra: soup plate with a sloping bottom for easier eating 14% -
    One-hand plate : plate with knobs, for easier eating with one hand 86% 49%
    2 Feb 5, 2020 1 Easy Flips: bike seat and buggy in one 38% -
    automatic stroller brake 62% 9%
    2 N Microfiber filters for washing machines Youth finals -
    Folding: Foldable compass and set square - -
    3 Flex nozzle: flexible nozzle attachment for vacuum cleaners 80% 60%
    Klapster: folding wooden stairs 20% -
    4th Cheers: Wine spread 29% -
    Teaballs: beads made from tea extracts for easy brewing 71% 14%
    5 Special Roasting Tray: roasting tray with drain tap 36% -
    Skotti: outdoor grill that can be plugged together 64% 17%
    3 Feb 12, 2020 1 Soulmat: mattress with individual firmness regulation 43% -
    Growing mattress: Washable bed puzzle pieces for growing children 57% 18%
    2 N AirBlown Suitcase: Air cushion case for well-padded luggage Youth finals -
    Children's room door as a racetrack - -
    3 Bumpli: night light for baby bottles 57% 34%
    BOBBY: Automatic rocker for baby seats 43% -
    4th Parcel safe: flexible parcel box with cut-resistant stainless steel net 72% 44%
    C-Boxx: cigarette box with automatic delay for smoking cessation 28% -
    5 Messy Bun Tube: bun sock 37% -
    zipUP: Extension for zippers on the back 63% 4%
    4th 19th Feb 2020 1 fanclip: Cup holder for stadium seats 51% 3%
    BrauFässchen: beer brewing set 49% -
    2 N Ortho-Load-Tracker: Orthosis that uses an app to protect the broken foot from excessive stress Youth finals -
    Booklet: Booklet and flat file in one - -
    3 HelioTent: Sun protection and tanning tent 27% -
    MediBech: Cup to make it easier to swallow tablets 73% 6%
    4th Spoon: Spoon with a dough scraper principle 75% 24%
    butter-leaf: butter dish with integrated butter peeler 25% -
    5 Holders: Biodegradable cellulose bags 76% 67%
    All in Wash: Universal soap powder to mix yourself 24% -
    5 Feb 26, 2020 1 Trenux: folding bike trailer 56% 9%
    Bikestail: portable electric motor for bicycles 44% -
    2 N Energy floor: generates electricity through steps and movements Youth finals -
    Guitar trainer : light mechanism and app for learning to play instruments - -
    3 Aquasec: self- inflating lifebuoy 53% 39%
    Tocsen: fall sensor for bicycle helmets 47% -
    4th Herb Elf: Scissors attachment for easy catching of the herb section 39%
    C-Cutter: Drawing device for reducing cardboard boxes 61% 5%
    5 Haltmal: bottle holder and insect repellent 86% 47%
    Beer Protector: Insect repellent for beer bottles 14% -
    6th 4th March 2020 1 ezyPICK: Time-saving packaging tape 20% -
    Twinshaver: razor with two blade heads for a more effective shave 80% 17%
    2 Pinnns: Modular wall mounting system 58% 22%
    Gnubbel: multifunctional universal holder 42% -
    3 Drehfix: universal dowel for assembly in seconds 71% 61%
    Sixfix: Innovative screw head that can accommodate 6 different bits 29% -
    Youth finals Bun slide Winner of € 5,000
    Microfiber filter -
    AirBlown Suitcase -
    Ortho load tracker -
    Energy floor -
    final One hand plate 33 points
    Flex nozzle 40 points
    Parcel safe 21 points
    Follower 60 points
    Wait a minute 11 points
    Rotary fix 45 points

    reception

    Review of the 1st season

    The reviews of the first season are rather negative. Anja Rützel wrote on Spiegel Online that the thing of the year is not “about marketability, but about subjective enthusiasm”. It is a “trullala version of the lion's den .” In addition, many inventions are not new. The inventions were also received negatively on t-online.de . "Do not any [...] to great sellers and easy for a joke." The sound introductory films about the products were "extremely long-winded," said Manuel Japes on bild.de . The recording length of around four hours means that in the course of the episode the studio audience, the jury and the moderator appear “tired” and “noticeably infected by the boredom”. "If Stefan Raab had moderated the show, success would probably be guaranteed," said Japes.

    According to Peer Schader, the concept is "a bit under-spectacular - especially since the premiere lacked variety and speed." However, he wrote on DWDL.de that the idea was not bad. “ The thing of the year could run in the first at any time without too big adjustments .” It is “sympathetic, solid TV entertainment for the whole family.” But according to Schader, the show is “massively lacking in height and speed for ProSieben standards "And don't pay attention to ProSieben, because the broadcaster" otherwise likes to let it rip in its shows. "

    Manuel Nunez Sanchez from Oddsmeter.de received the show more positively . "High quality, well staffed (at least predominantly), but more of a follower than a trendsetter," said Nunez Sanchez, who also criticized the "shockingly low level of innovation". His colleague David Grzeschik is also of the opinion that “a general quota success of the first season [...] [seems] quite possible; The format is undoubtedly properly produced. "

    Review of the 2nd season

    In the 2nd season, the Kochblume , the winner of the 4th preliminary round, was particularly criticized. "The potential thing of the year has been on the market for many years". ProSieben spokesman Christoph Körfer responded to this criticism. According to him, The Thing of the Year is an "inventor's show and a competition for inventions that the general public has not yet heard of: It doesn't matter whether the invention is a prototype, ready for series production or already on sale."

    Audience ratings

    Season episode broadcast date spectator Market share source
    total 14 to 49 years total 14 to 49 years
    1 1 Preliminary round Fri, Feb 9, 2018 0 1.93 million 1.42 million 6.5% 14.9%
    2 Sat, Feb 10, 2018 1.28 million 0.96 million 4.3% 10.1%
    3 Sat, Feb 17, 2018 1.29 million 1.01 million 4.1% 10.2%
    4th Sat, Feb. 24, 2018 1.25 million 0.94 million 4.0% 9.2%
    5 Sat, Mar 3 2018 0 1.63 million 1.23 million 5.3% 12.3%
    6th final Sat, Mar 10 2018 1.34 million 0.99 million 4.5% 10.6%
    2 1 Preliminary round Tue, Feb. 19, 2019 1.56 million 1.16 million 5.3% 13.0%
    2 Tue, Feb. 26, 2019 1.53 million 1.05 million 5.5% 13.1%
    3 Tue, Mar 5th 2019 0 1.48 million 1.11 million 5.1% 12.9%
    4th Tue, Mar 12 2019 1.45 million 1.03 million 5.0% 11.9%
    5 Tue, Mar 19 2019 1.44 million 0.99 million 5.2% 11.6%
    6th final Tue, Mar 26 2019 1.41 million 0.96 million 5.0% 10.8%
    3 1 Preliminary round Jan 29, 2020 1.29 million 0.80 million 4.7% 9.9%
    2 Feb 5, 2020 1.21 million 0.81 million 4.1% 9.1%
    3 Feb 12, 2020 1.26 million 0.78 million 4.5% 9.5%
    4th 19th Feb 2020 1.26 million 0.80 million 4.3% 9.5%
    5 Feb 26, 2020 1.34 million 0.81 million 4.5% 9.2%
    6th final 4th March 2020 1.24 million 0.81 million 4.2% 8.9%

    Web links

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