well, in that case, I'm just going to have to email them the truth.

hi such and such a channel,

I've been watching such and such a programme, and can't help notice that you have stars for the people that go on the show.

this is going to sound weird, but would you mind if you sent me one down?

I can't really explain why, but if you send down a badge, you'll be helping me a lot

thanks

emily

I need that exact badge, so I'm going to have to