In case one of us makes Super Millionaire...

[clemon79]

Why are all of you even bothering mentioning game shows as a specialty? He's on this group. It's a safe bet he doesn't need any help there.

As for being paid, anyone who would EXPECT renumeration for their services would get the big finger from me - I don't need attitude on my PAF team. But at the same time if I won a large amount of money, I would feel duty-bound to send out fruit baskets or some such

[Chelsea Thrasher]

[quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Feb 7 2004, 02:06 PM\'] I would feel duty-bound to send out fruit baskets or some such [/quote]
 What about a box of Krispy Kremes?  Seems like more-than-fair compensation to me :-P

[gameshowguy2000]

[quote name=\'jdhernandez\' date=\'Feb 7 2004, 11:20 AM\'] Oy!

I know this is an odd bag, but I'd be helpful in theatre, math, sports (especially basketball), game shows, pop music, Spanish, and DEFINITELY geography. If they throw a geography question atcha....I'll knock it down so fast! =D [/quote]
 I'll agree with Geography. It's easier than History, is it not?

[clemon79]

[quote name=\'Seth Thrasher\' date=\'Feb 7 2004, 01:09 PM\'] [quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Feb 7 2004, 02:06 PM\'] I would feel duty-bound to send out fruit baskets or some such [/quote]
What about a box of Krispy Kremes?  Seems like more-than-fair compensation to me :-P [/quote]
 The nature of the token gift is absolutely negotiable.

[Little Big Brother]

Ooo, good idea for a thread!

My subjects:

Video Games
TV (especially The Simpsons)
Religions (Preferably Not Christianity or Judaism)
Games (Card, board, etc)
Odd News Items


Also, if you are looking for good study materials, I recommend the book The Order of Things by Barbara Ann Kipfer.  From the Popes to Birthstones to Phobias, this book has lists from all walks of life that have come in handy several times while watching Millionaire.

Good luck everyone!  Hope at least one of us gets on the show!

[zachhoran]

[quote name=\'Little Big Brother\' date=\'Feb 7 2004, 06:35 PM\']

Good luck everyone!  Hope at least one of us gets on the show! [/quote]
 Now would the math geeks like to figure out the probability of getting a callback to get on the show?

[Chelsea Thrasher]

One in 1,826,267,089,177,883,342,920,001,219,281.

Basically, the same odds as <Insert GSN Board Joke Here>

[beatlefreak84]

One in 1,826,267,089,177,883,342,920,001,219,281.

Basically, the same odds as <Insert GSN Board Joke Here>

GSN getting the rights to Scrabble and $OTC?  

Seems like we have a lot of pop-culture and science/math geeks here (myself included!)  But, what about stuff which I've seen so many people tank on like ancient history, architecture, royalty, and even comparative religion?  Anybody got the 411 on these things?  (If I got on the show, these would be the main people I'd be looking for!).

Good luck all, and hope to see you in NYC!

Anthony

P.S.  Oh, and, since I'm past 18 now, cross your fingers for me too!  

[GS Warehouse]

[quote name=\'Seth Thrasher\' date=\'Feb 7 2004, 08:58 PM\'] One in 1,826,267,089,177,883,342,920,001,219,281.

Basically, the same odds as <Insert GSN Board Joke Here> [/quote]
 Two GSN Boards walk into a bar ... [ducking]

[Chelsea Thrasher]

(Throws Barstool)

ANYWAY, I know a fair amount of history, and some about architecture, but, not nearly as much as the mini-encyclopedia I mentioned earlier.

What I want to know, is that, will there be anyone to answer if there's a question about Potent Potables?? I mean, you've GOT to be prepared for these things...

[DrJWJustice]

I'm about to finish a PhD in political science -- I know a bit about history as well.  I'm best in North American and European politics and history.

[CarShark]

[quote name=\'beatlefreak84\' date=\'Feb 7 2004, 09:50 PM\']

One in 1,826,267,089,177,883,342,920,001,219,281.

Basically, the same odds as <Insert GSN Board Joke Here>

GSN getting the rights to Scrabble and $OTC?  

Seems like we have a lot of pop-culture and science/math geeks here (myself included!)  But, what about stuff which I've seen so many people tank on like ancient history, architecture, royalty, and even comparative religion?  Anybody got the 411 on these things?  (If I got on the show, these would be the main people I'd be looking for!).

Good luck all, and hope to see you in NYC!

Anthony

P.S.  Oh, and, since I'm past 18 now, cross your fingers for me too!   [/quote]
 I could do fairly well with religion and ancient history I guess, since it is still pretty fresh in my mind.

By the way, do you have to be 18 to be a Phone-A-Friend?

[beatlefreak84]

By the way, do you have to be 18 to be a Phone-A-Friend?

From what I can tell, if you really wanted to, you could probably use your pet dog Sparky as your PAF!  I don't think there are any restrictions as to who one can use as a PAF (recall the guy who used Rosie O'Donnell!), but I've never heard of anybody using a teenager or kid simply because I think most people who are on the show believe adults are smarter (at least, as far as I can recall.  Did anybody use a teenager or kid as a PAF?).

In essence, you have to be at least 18 to be a CONTESTANT on the show, but not to be used as a PAF.  Like I said, I believe there are no restrictions on who you use.

Anthony

[ChuckNet]

I'm something of an expert on music, TV, world capitals, history, "The Wizard of Oz", and other areas...if you need a PAF in any of those areas, just let me know.

Chuck Donegan (The Reliable "Chuckie Baby")

[Little Big Brother]

In essence, you have to be at least 18 to be a CONTESTANT on the show, but not to be used as a PAF. Like I said, I believe there are no restrictions on who you use.

And even if there were restrictions on who the person "listed" as your PAF, it's not like a 14 year old can't be in the same room when the call is made and ends up providing the answer.