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The Game Show Forum => The Big Board => Topic started by: tvrandywest on August 20, 2009, 01:22:35 PM
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I hate to release a drop of blood into the sharktank and start a premature feeding frenzy, but there is encouraging news about another Game Show Congress weekend. Paul Bailey, King of GSC, is working on details with a tentative date of November 14-15 in Los Angeles, and I will help him spread further information as it becomes available.
For now, I just want to share the encouraging news and suggest that folks pencil-in that weekend on their calendars.
Randy
tvrandywest.com
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As someone who would consider going for the first time if it is "any good", could someone fill me in on what exactly past events have entailed? Are there any entry or membership fees? I don't mean to come off like a moron, but I'd just like to get a full on general description. :)
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[quote name=\'chad1m\' post=\'223489\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 01:56 PM\']As someone who would consider going for the first time if it is "any good", could someone fill me in on what exactly past events have entailed? Are there any entry or membership fees? I don't mean to come off like a moron, but I'd just like to get a full on general description. :)[/quote]
I second the sentiment. I'd really like to go.
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Randy, my fingers are crossed!!!!!
Cordially,
Tammy
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[quote name=\'chad1m\' post=\'223489\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 10:56 AM\']As someone who would consider going for the first time if it is "any good", could someone fill me in on what exactly past events have entailed? Are there any entry or membership fees? I don't mean to come off like a moron, but I'd just like to get a full on general description. :)[/quote]
Imagine 100 guys who can't get a date on a Saturday night standing around going "boop boop boop boop boop" in unison.
You think I'm kidding? It was enough to send Bob Eubanks running. Ask him.
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'223496\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 10:51 AM\']Imagine 100 guys who can't get a date on a Saturday night standing around going "boop boop boop boop boop" in unison.
You think I'm kidding? It was enough to send Bob Eubanks running. Ask him.[/quote]
Excuse me!?!? Some of us were/are married...
Too bad we weren't playing 'Card Sharks'.
Josh
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[quote name=\'joshg\' post=\'223497\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 12:31 PM\'][quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'223496\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 10:51 AM\']Imagine 100 guys who can't get a date on a Saturday night standing around going "boop boop boop boop boop" in unison.
You think I'm kidding? It was enough to send Bob Eubanks running. Ask him.[/quote]
Excuse me!?!? Some of us were/are married...[/quote]
ISTR you weren't married at the time, bubba.
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'223496\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 11:51 AM\']Imagine 100 guys who can't get a date on a Saturday night standing around going "boop boop boop boop boop" in unison...[/quote]
Pretty harsh from a guy who has regularly attended, enthusiastically participated, and generously contributed a memorable MG event. Or have I given undue weight to your humorous comment?
Randy
tvrandywest.com
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[quote name=\'pacdude\' post=\'223490\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 10:57 AM\'][quote name=\'chad1m\' post=\'223489\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 01:56 PM\']As someone who would consider going for the first time if it is "any good", could someone fill me in on what exactly past events have entailed? Are there any entry or membership fees? I don't mean to come off like a moron, but I'd just like to get a full on general description. :)[/quote]
I second the sentiment. I'd really like to go.
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That sounds like my cue.
The GSC normally takes place over the course of a weekend, though there is an unofficial "icebreaker" event that precedes the main activities.
Most of the events take place on the first day, Saturday. In past, there have been viewing rooms, and reunions of series crew/talent and contestants (2005 featured a Concentration event, and 2006 featured Tic Tac Dough) as well as other surprises. This year, we are featuring a Game Show Design Workshop, giving folks a chance to help create one of more new formats. For those not particularly interested in the production side, <shameless plug> we have what has come to be known as the "Game Show Tournament" (no relation to Tim Connolly's famous NCAA-style voting event, though Tim has been involved with previous incarnations of our event). Gordon Pepper (reality editor for GameShowNewsNet.com) and myself were the GST's originators (with Paul's blessing of course), and our friends Ben Ziek and Travis Schario came on board to help us in 2006. The GST is exactly what it sounds like: GSC attendees divide themselves into teams of four, and play recreations of some of our favorite game shows, hosted by us, and featuring new questions/puzzles/etc. written by us and, when possible, Flash-animation game boards, usually programmed by Travis. There are no real prizes (yet), so the GST is played mostly for bragging rights, and for the sheer fun of it.</shameless plug>
Yes, we will do intend to put on the GST this year, so get your teams together, if you're interested. We don't need help picking out the games, though some help with question writing (especially in my case :D) and with programming (just to take some of the pressure off of Travis, who's a phenomenal programmer, but I'm sure could use a little help). An e-mail in my (and Gordon's and Travis') direction would be most appreciated for those interested in helping.
The second day features our famous "Legends Luncheon," and as the name implies, that's when the stars usually come out. We usually give two awards at the event: one is the Bill Cullen Lifetime Achievement Award (in 2007, given to no less than Bob Stewart) and the other is the Ralph Edwards Community Service Award (last presented to Wink Martindale). In 2007, we added a third award, the Arlene Francis Celebrity Player Award (correct me if I got the title wrong), and it was first given as a surprise to Betty White, who was present to speak about Stewart. She'll be there again this year to receive the Cullen Award on behalf of her late husband Allen Ludden, who has been chosen as this year's recipient. We have not yet chosen an Edwards Award recipient yet, so nominations are still open, as far as I know.
Following the Luncheon is the conclusion of the GST, and the appearance of Mike Burger's (that's OUR Mike Burger, for those paying attention) Game Show Round software, serving as the finals of the GST, along with several pickup games for those interested parties.
In 2007, the Forum's own Chris Clementson...as Randy mentioned...put on Match Game Live, a full-fledged (though independent of the GST) recreation of the 1973-82 show, with Randy hosting and several of our regulars (including my lucky self) as panel members, and featuring GSC-goers as contestants. Chris even put up the prize money for the winner! (Chris, will you repeating that this year?)
As a GSC veteran, I cannot recommend it enough, if only to put a face to the names of people you've only heard about, and to rub elbows with some of the elite of our favorite genre of television. I do hope you guys will try to join us in November. We didn't get to do it last year, and we really want to try and make this the best GSC yet. Previous GSC's have had a nominal entry fee, though has been announced yet for this year's event.
Please join us, won't you, friends?
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I wish I could go but there is no way I can justify a trip to L.A. just for the weekend. I teach in November, so making a longer trip at that time is out of the question.
Bummer.
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[quote name=\'Game Show Man\' post=\'223506\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 03:07 PM\']This year, we are featuring a Game Show Design Workshop, giving folks a chance to help create one of more new formats.[/quote]
They're *still* pushing for that? Sigh.
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It would take me a lot of planning financially to go somewhere that far away..would love to sometime, though..Not to be negative, but it seems to me that about every format possible has been done in Game Shows in the last 60 years or so,,
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[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' post=\'223501\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 01:26 PM\'][quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'223496\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 11:51 AM\']Imagine 100 guys who can't get a date on a Saturday night standing around going "boop boop boop boop boop" in unison...[/quote]
Pretty harsh from a guy who has regularly attended, enthusiastically participated, and generously contributed a memorable MG event. Or have I given undue weight to your humorous comment?[/quote]
I'm not sure you were there for this memorable moment. It was a Saturday night and Gordon Pepper was putting on a performance of TPIR, with all of the games situated on a tabletop in front of him which only he and the contestant, but not the audience, could see. It was located in this little outdoor courtyard. It eventually came time to spin the Big Wheel, and of course we all know the Big Wheel just isn't the Big Wheel without the "boop boop boops". The wheel was spun and the 100 (closer to 50) guys who opted to go to the Congreff that Saturday night rather than go out on a date, spontaneously supplied the "boop boop boop" effect. Somewhere else at the Burbank Hilton was some other event which, by pure coincidence, had Bob Eubanks in attendance. Just as the Big Wheel was being spun, the other event let out. Someone spotted Mr. Eubanks on his way to his car, and he apparently took note of 50 grown men making "boop boop boop" sounds. Being taken somewhat aback at this sight, he high-tailed it into the parking lot.
The Congreff was probably more fun than a date anyway.
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In 2007, the Forum's own Chris Clementson...as Randy mentioned...put on Match Game Live, a full-fledged (though independent of the GST) recreation of the 1973-82 show, with Randy hosting and several of our regulars (including my lucky self) as panel members, and featuring GSC-goers as contestants. Chris even put up the prize money for the winner! (Chris, will you repeating that this year?)
We had a lot of fun doing Match Game in 2007 but I don't see it in the cards for 2009. It was not cheap having props built, renting the room and providing refreshments (big mistake) and there was a minor donnybrook with the setup crew not living up to my contractual agreement with the hotel. Add to that the fact that we started long after our scheduled start time due to Bob Stewart reminiscing about Anne Marie Schmitt, and it's an experience I don't look forward to repeating. On the plus side, I got a lot of excellent help with the questions from many people on this board, and that really made the show. I also learned how to stack Match Game questions: one question in the second round must be a "gimme".
Now, if I ever find the two ladies who came in and helped themselves to the hors d'ouvres and started kibbitzing in the back of the room WHILE A LIVE PERFORMANCE WAS GOING ON, I'll wring their %$#@! necks!
The props and the Gene Rayburn mic are still around, though.
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[quote name=\'Game Show Man\' post=\'223506\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 06:07 PM\']Following the Luncheon is the conclusion of the GST, and the appearance of Mike Burger's (that's OUR Mike Burger, for those paying attention) Game Show Round software, serving as the finals of the GST, along with several pickup games for those interested parties.[/quote]
Sadly, I cannot attend this year due to work commitments. I hope those who can attend have a great time.
--Mike
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'223518\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 05:28 PM\']The wheel was spun and the 100 (closer to 50) guys who opted to go to the Congreff that Saturday night rather than go out on a date, spontaneously supplied the "boop boop boop" effect. Somewhere else at the Burbank Hilton was some other event which, by pure coincidence, had Bob Eubanks in attendance. Just as the Big Wheel was being spun, the other event let out. Someone spotted Mr. Eubanks on his way to his car, and he apparently took note of 50 grown men making "boop boop boop" sounds. Being taken somewhat aback at this sight, he high-tailed it into the parking lot.[/quote]
All of this said, I think I can out-geek it.
Last year at Penny Arcade Expo, (http://\"http://www.paxsite.com/\") I was at the Friday night concerts, where during the slow parts of some of the songs, people held up their cellphones, Nintendo DS's, and PSPs instead of lighters.
It was really kinda cool, because the reason we were there was because of a shared love for video games. Not so different here.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'223509\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 03:51 PM\'][quote name=\'Game Show Man\' post=\'223506\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 03:07 PM\']This year, we are featuring a Game Show Design Workshop, giving folks a chance to help create one of more new formats.[/quote]
They're *still* pushing for that? Sigh.[/quote]
There is still the lingering question of who owns the resultant intellectual property. If you're serious about game development, my advice is to STAY AWAY!
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Definitely putting myself on the YAY list on going this year... will probably be my rookie year as attendee, player, and helper. I seriously can't wait to see it. Will definitely bring the camera(s), and plan to kick butt in the GST :P
By the way, what does one need to do to get on the panel of MG-L (if it will happen in some way shape or form)? I wouldn't mind taking the Patti seat and making a fool of myself. :P
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If I were doing it again it would simply be a matter of me knowing you. If someone else does it this year, it will be up to them.
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I'd love to go, but the only way I can is if I'm called for Jeopardy!, and it's taping around that time but not on the same days.
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[quote name=\'ethanmx2\' post=\'223544\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 10:23 PM\']By the way, what does one need to do to get on the panel of MG-L (if it will happen in some way shape or form)? I wouldn't mind taking the Patti seat and making a fool of myself. :P[/quote]
Even if there's no organized MG-L in the way Chris C. presented it (which I was among those who had the privilege of participating), MG is usually part of the icebreaker Joe referenced earlier in this thread. Participation in that is luck of the draw, but at least you'd have a shot.
/Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend this time around, but hoping for summer 2010.
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'223499\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 12:23 PM\'][quote name=\'joshg\' post=\'223497\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 12:31 PM\'][quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'223496\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 10:51 AM\']Imagine 100 guys who can't get a date on a Saturday night standing around going "boop boop boop boop boop" in unison.
You think I'm kidding? It was enough to send Bob Eubanks running. Ask him.[/quote]
Excuse me!?!? Some of us were/are married...[/quote]
ISTR you weren't married at the time, bubba.
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True, but I could have had a date with the (future) Mrs. G on that Saturday night if I wasn't sitting outside the Burbank Hilton/Marriott watching 50 people 'boop-boop-boop' while asking someone sitting near me 'Hey, is that Bob Eubanks walking by?' :-)
And to tie this all together, with the money I won from MG-L, I took the Mrs. and her cousin to the Daily Grill at that same hotel! Kevin Bacon my ass! It's the 6 degrees of Bob Eubanks!
Josh
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'223523\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 08:43 PM\']All of this said, I think I can out-geek it.
Last year at Penny Arcade Expo, (http://\"http://www.paxsite.com/\") I was at the Friday night concerts, where during the slow parts of some of the songs, people held up their cellphones, Nintendo DS's, and PSPs instead of lighters.[/quote]
But I don't think it holds a candle (pun somewhat intended) to Tommy Tallarico leading a crowd--which was holding up similar paraphernalia--in an a cappella sing-along of the Super Mario Bros. overworld theme in a concert hall. (http://\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_Games_Live\")
Despite all that, I'd still give the edge to scaring Bob Eubanks.
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[quote name=\'Game Show Man\' post=\'223506\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 06:07 PM\']Yes, we will do intend to put on the GST this year, so get your teams together, if you're interested. We don't need help picking out the games, though some help with question writing (especially in my case :D) and with programming (just to take some of the pressure off of Travis, who's a phenomenal programmer, but I'm sure could use a little help). An e-mail in my (and Gordon's and Travis') direction would be most appreciated for those interested in helping.[/quote]
I had to segment a Joe post to address a couple of things. First, I will be attending, but I will NOT be hosting any games. Instead, Loogaroo is taking over my hosting duties (and will be programming some games), leaving me open to be Tournament Director.
Second, this is gonna rock.
Plinko out.
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with the money I won from MG-L, I took the Mrs. and her cousin to the Daily Grill at that same hotel!
Did you order Rice-A-Roni? Or have York Peppermint Patties for dessert? Or have your car Turtle Waxed during dinner?
Has a venue been selected for this, or is there any semblance of a program?
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'223653\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 11:58 AM\']Has a venue been selected for this, or is there any semblance of a program?[/quote]
I'd suggest that everybody go back and read the first post in the thread, but apparently the drop of blood in the shark tank has already begun the feeding frenzy. I only passed along the encouraging news of another GSC tentatively scheduled for that November weekend in L.A., suggesting that interested folks simply pencil-in the date and watch for further details.
As previous GSCs have been very well planned and executed (OK, Bob Stewart is still being edited in post, somebody's salad had too much dressing and there was a complaint about the PA system), I would have complete confidence that this one will be, as well.
Randy
tvrandywest.com
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[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' post=\'223658\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 12:26 PM\'][quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'223653\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 11:58 AM\']Has a venue been selected for this, or is there any semblance of a program?[/quote]
I'd suggest that everybody go back and read the first post in the thread, but apparently the drop of blood in the shark tank has already begun the feeding frenzy. I only passed along the encouraging news of another GSC tentatively scheduled for that November weekend in L.A., suggesting that interested folks simply pencil-in the date and watch for further details.
As previous GSCs have been very well planned and executed (OK, Bob Stewart is still being edited in post, somebody's salad had too much dressing and there was a complaint about the PA system), I would have complete confidence that this one will be, as well.[/quote]
We already have someone taking over the hosting duties and someone who says he's Tournament Director, so I thought I'd ask.
Here is one unsolicited vote for the Burbank Hilton (the planes arriving at BUR* will take you right to your door -- literally).
*For the life of me I STILL refuse to call it the B** H*** airport, or studio 33 the B** B***** studio.
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'223659\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 03:38 PM\']We already have someone taking over the hosting duties and someone who says he's Tournament Director, so I thought I'd ask.[/quote]
Joe and his posse are only referring to their own Game Show Tournament, which can find a home in any available meeting room of whatever venue is ultimately chosen. Taking nothing away from that team, their event is among the least of the logistical issues.
[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'223659\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 03:38 PM\']Here is one unsolicited vote for the Burbank Hilton (the planes arriving at BUR* will take you right to your door -- literally).[/quote]
It's been done at the Hilton (now a Marriott) before, and my understanding has been that the move away from that venue was financially motivated. But yeah, it would be the most convenient for fliers, especially now that a lot of food choices have opened up nearby in the last year or so. Had been that if you didn't have a car, you were pretty much stuck with the hotel restaurant.
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Joe and his posse are only referring to their own Game Show Tournament, which can find a home in any available meeting room of whatever venue is ultimately chosen. Taking nothing away from that team, their event is among the least of the logistical issues.
I see.
My unsolicited vote for the Hilton was due to the fact that I can likely get a favorable rate on a studio suite for the Perfect Ten run-thru, so it was motivated purely by self interest. My experience with the Beverly Garland was unfavorable due to the problems I had with the set-up crew in preparing the room I rented for Match Game.
I'm not sure the dining options are any better at the Garland, not that the Daily Grill at the Hilton is that bad. After Match Game some of us went to Little Tony's which is about two miles north on Vineland.
There is now a McDonald's across from the Burbank Hilton. You can taxi right up to the window in your 737 and get served -- literally.
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'223662\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 04:08 PM\']It's been done at the Hilton (now a Marriott) before, and my understanding has been that the move away from that venue was financially motivated. But yeah, it would be the most convenient for fliers, especially now that a lot of food choices have opened up nearby in the last year or so. Had been that if you didn't have a car, you were pretty much stuck with the hotel restaurant.[/quote]
You may want to speak with Ben, my roommate. He works at said hotel and may be able to get you guys a better rate. I can give you his e-mail address if you'd like.
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'223668\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 04:26 PM\']There is now a McDonald's across from the Burbank Hilton.[/quote]
They can hold the Legends luncheon there. That oughta save a bundle of money.
Bev and I would love to dish with Lee Menning while drooling over a Big Mac.
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[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'223671\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 03:54 PM\'][quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'223668\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 04:26 PM\']There is now a McDonald's across from the Burbank Hilton.[/quote]
They can hold the Legends luncheon there. That oughta save a bundle of money.
Bev and I would love to dish with Lee Menning while drooling over a Big Mac.
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Oh, please. The luncheon is a far more upscale event than that.
Good thing there's a Denny's in the area now too.
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[quote name=\'Loogaroo\' post=\'223680\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 04:23 PM\'][quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'223671\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 03:54 PM\'][quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'223668\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 04:26 PM\']There is now a McDonald's across from the Burbank Hilton.[/quote]
They can hold the Legends luncheon there. That oughta save a bundle of money.
Bev and I would love to dish with Lee Menning while drooling over a Big Mac.
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Oh, please. The luncheon is a far more upscale event than that.
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You're right. A Whopper will do quite nicely.
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Oh please... Bacon Ultimate Cheesburgers are the bestest! :D
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I was disappointed to find that many Southern California McDonald's don't have the sweet tea. I'm afraid that's a deal breaker.
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Who or what is "B*** H***" and what's the point in censoring it?
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[quote name=\'HYHYBT\' post=\'223719\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 06:52 PM\']Who or what is "B*** H***" and what's the point in censoring it?[/quote]
Bob Hope, and for the same reason the people of San Francisco refused to refer to the football stadium at Candlestick Point as "Monster Park."
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[quote name=\'Loogaroo\' post=\'223670\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 01:44 PM\']You may want to speak with Ben, my roommate. He works at said hotel and may be able to get you guys a better rate. I can give you his e-mail address if you'd like.[/quote]
Oh, your roommate has been very good to me over the years and I appreciate it.
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I'm OK with Monty Hall Drive in Palm Springs. I like Monty and admire his talent and entrepreneurial drive. I'm even OK with B** H*** Park across from the (soon to be defunct) NBC studios in Burbank -- but you can't name every dang thing within five miles of Toluca Lake after Mr. H***.
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'223718\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 09:51 PM\']I was disappointed to find that many Southern California McDonald's don't have the sweet tea.[/quote]
How anyone can drink that stuff amazes me. It's like sugar with some tea.
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[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'223747\' date=\'Aug 22 2009, 10:34 AM\'][quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'223718\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 09:51 PM\']I was disappointed to find that many Southern California McDonald's don't have the sweet tea.[/quote]
How anyone can drink that stuff amazes me. It's like sugar with some tea.[/quote]
Precisely, he says, grinning.
It's really a southern thing.
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Yet it is not "iced tea" as we have up here in Canuckistan. I was on the way home on a US road trip last year, and pulled into Mickey Dee's to get a bite to eat. I got "sweet tea" and thought it was the same as "iced tea", but no luck. After 10 packs of sugar, I gave up to get what I was looking for.
My GSC food memory was not paying $25 for a box lunch, and then travelling with half of the other Canadians present for Subway.
Ryan.
/and by half I mean of of the other two Canucks
//Obgs: I was on a game show and I drink Iced Tea. Does that count?
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[quote name=\'vtown7\' post=\'223752\' date=\'Aug 22 2009, 11:52 AM\']Yet it is not "iced tea" as we have up here in Canuckistan. I was on the way home on a US road trip last year, and pulled into Mickey Dee's to get a bite to eat. I got "sweet tea" and thought it was the same as "iced tea", but no luck. After 10 packs of sugar, I gave up to get what I was looking for.[/quote]
Interesting. Here, "iced tea" is just tea with ice in it. It is typically assumed to be unsweetened unless it's specifically referred to by flavor, as in "raspberry iced tea". And yes, those can be pretty darned sweet.
Meanwhile, if you're putting sugar into it after it's cold, it's too late.
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'223764\' date=\'Aug 22 2009, 12:43 PM\']Interesting. Here, "iced tea" is just tea with ice in it. It is typically assumed to be unsweetened unless it's specifically referred to by flavor, as in "raspberry iced tea". And yes, those can be pretty darned sweet.
Meanwhile, if you're putting sugar into it after it's cold, it's too late.[/quote]
Ah! Good to know for next time. I rarely drink pop, so I find most fast food joints up here give me the choice of iced tea, iced tea or iced tea. US Wendy's usually have pink lemonade, and the one highlight of my sole White Castle visit was the Hi-C fruit punch.
Ryan.
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'223748\' date=\'Aug 22 2009, 08:15 AM\']It's really a southern thing.[/quote]
It's really not. I'm hardly Southern, and sweet is the only way I can drink the stuff. :)
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I must be the weird one. I don't recall ever putting sugar in my tea or coffee. I took to coffee when I was a senior in high school eons ago, and think I drank it black, without sugar, even then.
At least we're not talking about chai. To me, it's just the Russian word for "tea", but here in the States, you can apparently get away with claiming that "chai" is something exotic, and charging ridiculous prices for a cup of tea.
(Then again, I don't go to Starbucks or any of the other overpriced coffee places, either.)
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In Virginia, you have the joy of being able to choose from one of two canisters: sweet or no sweet. :-) I remember I ordered "sweet tea" in California (New York too I believe), and when I took a sip, I nearly spit it out. I didn't see what they did there...
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Arnold Palmer provides me with MY favorite iced tea.
/Arizona FTW
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Here's a website Paul Bailey sent me. He had to go to ".net" instead of ".com" because someone else stole it, apparently:
Link (http://\"http://www.gameshowcongress.net/\")
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To continue the ice tea discussion, here in southeastern PA, I think that most of us assume that "ice tea" means sweetened. If you want unsweetened, you usually have to ask for it.
When McDonald's offers "sweet tea," I expected it to be sweeter than regular ice tea.
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[quote name=\'mitchgroff\' post=\'223800\' date=\'Aug 22 2009, 10:15 PM\']To continue the ice tea discussion, here in southeastern PA, I think that most of us assume that "ice tea" means sweetened. If you want unsweetened, you usually have to ask for it.
When McDonald's offers "sweet tea," I expected it to be sweeter than regular ice tea.[/quote]
Case in point: Wawa offers Iced Tea, Sweet Tea and Unsweetened Tea in bottles.
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[quote name=\'pacdude\' post=\'223802\' date=\'Aug 22 2009, 10:22 PM\']Wawa[/quote]
Now, see you're just TRYING to derail the topic further! ;-)
/Wawa subs...that damn good
//With Lemonade tea
///Keep hearing Sheetz is good too
////To keep this on-topic, I still can't make the Congress in November
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'223803\' date=\'Aug 22 2009, 10:23 PM\'][quote name=\'pacdude\' post=\'223802\' date=\'Aug 22 2009, 10:22 PM\']Wawa[/quote]
Now, see you're just TRYING to derail the topic further! ;-)[/quote]
I'll move it back on topic. I need to change my vote; I apparently have a conference in Central PA to go to during that weekend.
/plus, there's no Wawa in L.A.
//I do fancy Jack-In-The-Box, though
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[quote name=\'pacdude\' post=\'223805\' date=\'Aug 22 2009, 09:29 PM\']//I do fancy Jack-In-The-Box, though[/quote]
Ew. Gimme In-N-Out anytime (even as overrated as I think it is, to me it tastes better than JITB).
/Never had Carl's Jr. though.
//Still can't make it either. My ticket didn't win.
///Then again, nobody's did.
////$252 million. Much more than eleventy.
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[quote name=\'SRIV94\' post=\'223816\' date=\'Aug 22 2009, 09:25 PM\']Ew. Gimme In-N-Out anytime (even as overrated as I think it is, to me it tastes better than JITB).[/quote]
I know we've had this discussion before, but it amuses me how much East Coasters think of Jack Inna Bawx as this mystical place (much like we do with White Castle or Checkers or what have you, I'm sure) when it's really not even in the upper echelon of fast-food joints. :)
/and certainly not remotely fit to hold the jock of In-N-Out
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Gimme In-N-Out anytime (even as overrated as I think it is, to me it tastes better than JITB).
And this has precisely what to do with the Game Show Congress?
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'223819\' date=\'Aug 22 2009, 11:50 PM\']
Gimme In-N-Out anytime (even as overrated as I think it is, to me it tastes better than JITB).
And this has precisely what to do with the Game Show Congress?
[/quote]
Uhhhhh. . .road trip?
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'223819\' date=\'Aug 23 2009, 12:50 AM\']
Gimme In-N-Out anytime (even as overrated as I think it is, to me it tastes better than JITB).
And this has precisely what to do with the Game Show Congress?
[/quote]
Catering?
/Really wish I could come. But I can't.
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[quote name=\'SRIV94\' post=\'223844\' date=\'Aug 23 2009, 07:21 AM\'][quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'223819\' date=\'Aug 22 2009, 11:50 PM\']
Gimme In-N-Out anytime (even as overrated as I think it is, to me it tastes better than JITB).
And this has precisely what to do with the Game Show Congress?
[/quote]
Uhhhhh. . .road trip?
[/quote]
Uhhhhh. . .nothing. You're not even coming to this one, nor is Anitra Ford.
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As with Congresses past, I'll try my best to make it to what I can make it to this time. If anyone can use my help in whatever related to the event - Chris, Tim, Travis, etc. - gimmie a holler.
If this does go down, the 100% best part about it will be seeing everyone again.
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Any group of fans that calls itself a "Congress" is taking itself way too seriously. Pass.
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[quote name=\'TheLastResort\' post=\'223858\' date=\'Aug 23 2009, 01:44 PM\']Any group of fans that calls itself a "Congress" is taking itself way too seriously. Pass.[/quote]Uh, no? A congress in its non-governmental form is a group of people who convene at a location for a common purpose or interest. They're not saying they're the legislative body of the game show world.
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[quote name=\'chad1m\' post=\'223859\' date=\'Aug 23 2009, 11:02 AM\']A congress in its non-governmental form is a group of people who convene at a location for a common purpose or interest.[/quote]
What? I've been brushing up on Robert's Rules of Order all this time for *nothing*?
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'223849\' date=\'Aug 23 2009, 10:54 AM\'][quote name=\'SRIV94\' post=\'223844\' date=\'Aug 23 2009, 07:21 AM\'][quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'223819\' date=\'Aug 22 2009, 11:50 PM\']
Gimme In-N-Out anytime (even as overrated as I think it is, to me it tastes better than JITB).
And this has precisely what to do with the Game Show Congress?
[/quote]
Uhhhhh. . .road trip?
[/quote]
Uhhhhh. . .nothing. You're not even coming to this one, nor is Anitra Ford.
[/quote]
The difference, though, is that I'd like to come but can't. Anitra could come but prolly doesn't want to.
/Although she hasn't told me. Yet.
//Stop drooling, Mr. Howard.