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WOF disclaimer question
Kevin Prather:
--- Quote from: Matt Ottinger on November 29, 2024, 03:14:34 PM ---I grew up with the show, and my memory was that On Account was explained a lot in the early going, but once the show had hit its stride, they assumed it was a part of the game that you knew, and only mentioned it when it was relevant. Every show has unusual rules that don't get explained every single episode.
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Kinda like giving the clues in the Winner's Circle. We'll talk about it when someone does it.
Ian Wallis:
The "On Account" option could be used at any time. I remember at least one episode where a contestant bought one smallish prize then told Chuck "I'd like to put the rest On Account". They didn't have to wait until they go down to not being able to afford additional prizes.
clemon79:
--- Quote from: Clay Zambo on November 28, 2024, 09:28:35 PM ---I completely understand *why* it would be useful and strategic for the players to have seen the prices before the game; I just found it curious that it would be something they felt had to be disclosed.
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It was an age when Standards and Practices was still up your ass about every little tiny thing. Thinking about it, it was also the first Merv show that came remotely CLOSE to any situation where something happened "off camera" like that and maybe Merv just preferred to err on the side of caution.
Bobby B.:
--- Quote from: Ian Wallis on November 29, 2024, 11:35:26 PM ---The "On Account" option could be used at any time. I remember at least one episode where a contestant bought one smallish prize then told Chuck "I'd like to put the rest On Account". They didn't have to wait until they go down to not being able to afford additional prizes.
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They couldn’t do the same with the gift certificate option, could they? ISTR they could only do that when they couldn’t buy anything else.
Clay Zambo:
--- Quote from: clemon79 on December 05, 2024, 05:42:26 PM ---It was an age when Standards and Practices was still up your ass about every little tiny thing. ...maybe Merv just preferred to err on the side of caution.
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Makes sense! I got to the point on MSQ where I didn't think I could order a sandwich at Subway without someone randomizing the toppings.
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