Originally, the plan was for 'Kees van Kooten' and 'Wim de Bie' to make a selection of sketches through their own liking, while the public polls would be used to create a top 5 as well. The turnout of the polls was massive, however, while the taste of the voters very much coincided with that of the two comedians, so the special was re-worked into a Top 18.