Author Topic: A GS puzzle. (Read 7136 times)

DoorNumberFour · « **on:** August 20, 2009, 01:05:48 PM »

Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico is an American town named after a game show. Name the only other location in America actually named after a game show.

pacdude · « **Reply #1 on:** August 20, 2009, 01:08:01 PM »

[quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223477\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 01:05 PM\']Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico is an American town named after a game show. Name the only other location in America actually named after a game show.[/quote]

The $1,000,000 Chance of a Lifetime, South Dakota.

CeleTheRef · « **Reply #2 on:** August 20, 2009, 01:10:56 PM »

maybe Jackpot in Nevada?

Don Howard · « **Reply #3 on:** August 20, 2009, 01:27:29 PM »

[quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223477\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 01:05 PM\']Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico is an American town named after a game show. Name the only other location in America actually named after a game show.[/quote]
Is this a program that we all recognize as a game show or is it something on the order of Survivor or Big Brother?

DoorNumberFour · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2009, 01:32:47 PM »

[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'223483\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 01:27 PM\'][quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223477\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 01:05 PM\']Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico is an American town named after a game show. Name the only other location in America actually named after a game show.[/quote]
Is this a program that we all recognize as a game show or is it something on the order of Survivor or Big Brother?
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It's absolutely recognized as a pure game show.

DrBear · « **Reply #5 on:** August 20, 2009, 01:51:14 PM »

Bruce Forsyth (Georgia)'s Hot Streak

clemon79 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 20, 2009, 02:02:36 PM »

[quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223485\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 10:32 AM\']It's absolutely recognized as a pure game show.[/quote]
Was it specifically named FOR the game show, or does it just happen to share the name of one? 'Cuz one's a lot more interesting than the other.

MyronMMeyer · « **Reply #7 on:** August 20, 2009, 02:16:11 PM »

[quote name=\'pacdude\' post=\'223478\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 12:08 PM\'][quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223477\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 01:05 PM\']Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico is an American town named after a game show. Name the only other location in America actually named after a game show.[/quote]

The $1,000,000 Chance of a Lifetime, South Dakota.
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Sorry. They changed their name to Pants Off Dance-Off, South Dakota in 2007. Not a pure game show.

-M

DoorNumberFour · « **Reply #8 on:** August 21, 2009, 02:35:08 AM »

[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'223492\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 02:02 PM\'][quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223485\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 10:32 AM\']It's absolutely recognized as a pure game show.[/quote]
Was it specifically named FOR the game show, or does it just happen to share the name of one? 'Cuz one's a lot more interesting than the other.
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The place was specifically named FOR a game show.

clemon79 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 21, 2009, 03:21:06 AM »

[quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223573\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 11:35 PM\']The place was specifically named FOR a game show.[/quote]
Is it an American game show?

Matt Ottinger · « **Reply #10 on:** August 21, 2009, 05:06:17 AM »

[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'223575\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 03:21 AM\'][quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223573\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 11:35 PM\']The place was specifically named FOR a game show.[/quote]
Is it an American game show?[/quote]
Yes. Three down, seven to go. Miss Francis?

I know the answer. At least I know an answer, whether it's the only one I couldn't say.

The fact that I know it could be considered a clue.

/That's right, QuizBusters, Michigan.

aaron sica · « **Reply #11 on:** August 21, 2009, 08:52:13 AM »

[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'223581\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 05:06 AM\']/That's right, QuizBusters, Michigan.[/quote]

I thought that town was Matt Ottinger, Michigan.

tomobrien · « **Reply #12 on:** August 21, 2009, 09:38:49 AM »

[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'223581\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 04:06 AM\']The fact that I know it could be considered a clue.[/quote]
Let's hope it's not Queen for a Day, Iowa.

Mr. Armadillo · « **Reply #13 on:** August 21, 2009, 10:02:48 AM »

[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'223581\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 04:06 AM\']The fact that I know it could be considered a clue.[/quote]
No Deal, Michigan?

Wipeout, Michigan?

Bumper Stumpers, Michigan?

DoorNumberFour · « **Reply #14 on:** August 21, 2009, 11:05:48 AM »

[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'223581\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 05:06 AM\'][quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'223575\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 03:21 AM\'][quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223573\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 11:35 PM\']The place was specifically named FOR a game show.[/quote]
Is it an American game show?[/quote]
Yes. Three down, seven to go. Miss Francis?
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Yes, it is an American game show.