Author Topic: Game Shows and Friends (Read 9065 times)

Dbacksfan12 · « **on:** February 03, 2011, 06:51:03 PM »

When you're out with friends and what not, do you ever bring up game shows as a topic of discussion; or are you reluctant to out of fear of looking dorky, etc.? Typically, I'll only talk about them if someone else broaches the subject. I did find out last week that two co-workers were closet watchers of GSN and USA back in the day as well.

Hastin · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2011, 06:53:25 PM »

I talk about it all the time at work and with friends. They ask me, and it's helped defined my quirky personality. I do game tournaments at work, and others with my GS friends, and not GS savvy friends.

beatlefreak84 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2011, 07:49:44 PM »

I've used game shows (especially Price is Right and Press Your Luck) as examples when teaching probability and statistics. I also recently gave a talk on Press Your Luck at a math conference in New Orleans. It can really be hit-or-miss with my students; I've had classes that absolutely loved it, and others that weren't really into it.

My girlfriend tolerates my game show geekiness, but definitely doesn't share it (nuts!). That's how a lot of my friends are as well, but there are a select few that are genuinely interested in talking about them. My mom and grandmas definitely love watching and talking game shows, though...both fondly remember watching the USA reruns, GSN, and a bunch of other shows in the '80s.

/both had huge crushes on Peter Tomarken and Jim Perry as well...

Anthony

BrandonFG · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2011, 09:00:56 PM »

My circle of friends knows I'm a bit of a geek in that regard, but we all use a few catchphrases as running jokes, i.e. "Survey Says!.....BZZZZ!", or even mimicking the losing horns to denote fail. Every so often I'll drop in something completely obscure that someone will get.

Jamey Greek · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2011, 09:14:41 PM »

whenever I disagree with somebody, I say I disagree circle gets the square!

TLEberle · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2011, 09:52:03 PM »

My answer is unchanged from the last time this was a topic.

(that is to say, yes.)

GameShowGuru · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2011, 10:29:06 PM »

At the height of my obsession with GSN ('99-'05), I brought it up very frequently. However, I think my friends had me pegged as being too weird. Nowadays, if I do mention it, I'm much more reserved in so doing.

trainman · « **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2011, 10:44:05 PM »

"Game Shows and Friends"? Is that a new GSN programming block, a la "Bugs Bunny and Friends"?

Casey · « **Reply #8 on:** February 03, 2011, 11:11:39 PM »

Anyone who knows me for any length of time knows I'm into game shows. Coworkers, friends, etc. I've never worried about what people think about that.

J.R. · « **Reply #9 on:** February 03, 2011, 11:25:26 PM »

[quote name=\'Jamey Greek\' post=\'256315\' date=\'Feb 3 2011, 08:14 PM\']whenever I disagree with somebody, I say I disagree circle gets the square![/quote]
I'd love to see the awkward looks from the recipient of your "funneh".

WarioBarker · « **Reply #10 on:** February 04, 2011, 12:21:08 AM »

[quote name=\'trainman\' post=\'256329\' date=\'Feb 3 2011, 10:44 PM\']"Game Shows and Friends"? Is that a new GSN programming block, a la "Bugs Bunny and Friends"?[/quote]
I thought it was something like "FOX and Friends", but hey.

ETA: My brother and I have gotten into long discussions about game shows and their intricacies.

Jamey Greek · « **Reply #11 on:** February 04, 2011, 04:13:45 AM »

[quote name=\'J.R.\' post=\'256341\' date=\'Feb 4 2011, 12:25 AM\'][quote name=\'Jamey Greek\' post=\'256315\' date=\'Feb 3 2011, 08:14 PM\']whenever I disagree with somebody, I say I disagree circle gets the square![/quote]
I'd love to see the awkward looks from the recipient of your "funneh".
[/quote]

Actually Joe, They know what I am talking about.

chrisholland03 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2011, 07:04:29 PM »

[quote name=\'trainman\' post=\'256329\' date=\'Feb 3 2011, 09:44 PM\']"Game Shows and Friends"? Is that a new GSN programming block, a la "Bugs Bunny and Friends"?[/quote]

I was thinking 'Friends and Lovers' by Gloria Loring and Carl Anderson...

mmb5 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2011, 08:04:24 PM »

[quote name=\'chrisholland03\' post=\'256396\' date=\'Feb 4 2011, 07:04 PM\']I was thinking 'Friends and Lovers' by Gloria Loring and Carl Anderson...[/quote]
Is Paul Sand somehow involved?

trainman · « **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2011, 10:45:46 PM »

[quote name=\'Dan88\' post=\'256352\' date=\'Feb 3 2011, 09:21 PM\'][quote name=\'trainman\' post=\'256329\' date=\'Feb 3 2011, 10:44 PM\']..."Bugs Bunny and Friends"?[/quote]
I thought it was something like "FOX and Friends", but hey.[/quote]

I can see why you'd be confused, but one involves cartoon characters doing and saying silly things for the amusement of children and those with child-like minds.

The other is a compilation of animated Warner Bros. shorts.