If you mean the French Revolution, even the most basic reading of history shows that it was an abject failure, unless you think the Napoleonic Wars were a fun time.
And more importantly, the people who produce these shows and their backers. They should have to clean up regurgitated jalapeƱo roast beef sliders from the booths at least three times a week for a long, long time.
I thought it would be actual speed contests between various wives. Y'know, like "whoever's wife can chug a six pack faster gets a ticket to six flags."