Game show takes: Hot or Not? (The survey)

[JasonA1]

The "hottest game show takes" thread is great! I was curious just how well some of those opinions would stand up to a poll. So I took 20 of my favorites and put them all here:

https://forms.gle/487iWMkUfdCuyCrH7

We will absolutely NOT share who said what, but for the purposes of keeping the poll legit, simply enter your username and Forum email first before soldiering on. (If you need a reminder of either, click Profile near the top of this page.) I was going to use our embedded polls here, but they don't allow for multiple questions.

And I initially wanted to avoid an "I don't know" option, but realized I should leave an out for anyone who hasn't sampled enough of a certain show to answer the question.

Should we get a sample-worthy number of responses, I'll share the results. Happy survey-taking!

-Jason

[TimK2003]

Jason, the only question I would tweak is be specific as to which 3s A Crowd version you are referring to, as Peck's version was a bit different of an animal than Thicke's version (Kinda like P+ and SP).

[JasonA1]

I think, for the purposes of this, I'll leave it alone. (I meant the original, as it doesn't say "The All-New".) If you liked either version, mark it as "agree."

-Jason

[rebelwrest]

Will there be a prize for the "hot take" that splits the room?

[JasonA1]

We're at 45 replies already; thanks a ton! The more the merrier...

-Jason

[JasonA1]

We got another couple dozen yesterday! I'd love to make 100 responses our stopping point if we can; or after a couple more days, whichever comes first.

If you're reading this, let your voice be heard!

-Jason

[JasonA1]

THE RESULTS

We had 84 responses in all. Thanks to everyone who participated!

I think it's fair to say our "hot takes" didn't exactly fall in line with the vernacular -- that is, they weren't shared to be needlessly provocative. These were just opinions some of you felt were...unpopular? Either way, I think we can deem the "hottest" of these takes to be the ones the greatest percentage of people DISAGREED with, as that's what traditionally happens with them.

The figures you see relate to the number of people who chose "agree" or "disgaree" for that particular question -- "can't answer" is not factored in. But I'll note the number of abstentions as we go, for completeness.

The takes:

Drew Carey should stop doing the "spayed and neutered" sign-off
67.1% AGREE (with 8 abstentions)

The '80s version of "The Newlywed Game" is better than the '60s/'70s versions
55.2% DISAGREE (with 26 abstentions)

"Super Password" is better than "Password Plus"
58.6% AGREE (with 9 abstentions)

Plinko is overrated
62.7% AGREE (with 1 abstention)

"3's a Crowd" is entertaining
75.3% DISAGREE (with 11 abstentions)

I was never a fan of "Bullseye" (the Barry & Enright show)
54.2% DISAGREE (with 12 abstentions)

"Whew!" is overrated
75.6% DISAGREE (with 2 abstentions)

Ryan Seacrest has made "Wheel of Fortune" more enjoyable
69.5% AGREE (with 25 abstentions)

The best version of "Card Sharks" is the Jim Perry version
71.4% AGREE (with 7 abstentions)

"Jeopardy!" was better when champions retired after 5 wins
77.2% DISAGREE (with 5 abstentions)

Mayim Bialik was a better "Jeopardy!" host than Ken Jennings
87.8% DISAGREE (with 10 abstentions)

I do not care for any of the '50s/'60s panel shows
74.7% DISAGREE (with 1 abstention)

The modern "Press Your Luck" bonus round is NOT good
53.8% DISAGREE (with 6 abstentions)

The best version of "Hollywood Squares" is the John Davidson version
69.5% DISAGREE (with 2 abstentions)

Pay the Rent is a good "Price is Right" pricing game
54.3% AGREE (with 14 abstentions)

Rolf Benirschke didn't get a fair shake on "Wheel of Fortune"
57.1% AGREE (with 14 abstentions)

I find "Tic Tac Dough" to be boring
71.1% DISAGREE (with 1 abstention)

Patrick Wayne isn't anywhere near as bad a host as people make him out to be
56.1% AGREE (with 18 abstentions)
 
I have never understood the appeal of "Cash Cab"
71.3% DISAGREE (with 4 abstentions)
 
I don't really care about contestants' backstory/struggles -- just play
74.1% AGREE (with 3 abstentions)


-Jason

[JasonA1]

So, quick poll summary:

OVERALL

11 takes were HOT (the DISAGREE side won)
9 takes were NOT (the AGREE side won)


COLDEST TAKES

#1) I don't really care about contestants' backstory/struggles -- just play   
74.10% AGREE

#2) The best version of "Card Sharks" is the Jim Perry version
71.40% AGREE

#3) Ryan Seacrest has made "Wheel of Fortune" more enjoyable
69.50% AGREE


HOTTEST TAKES

#1) Mayim Bialik was a better "Jeopardy!" host than Ken Jennings
87.80% DISAGREE

#2) "Jeopardy!" was better when champions retired after 5 wins
77.20% DISAGREE

#3) "Whew!" is overrated
75.60% DISAGREE


THE ABSTENTIONS HALL OF FAME

#1) The '80s version of "The Newlywed Game" is better than the '60s/'70s versions
26 abstentions

#2) Ryan Seacrest has made "Wheel of Fortune" more enjoyable
25 abstentions

#3) Patrick Wayne isn't anywhere near as bad a host as people make him out to be
18 abstentions


-Jason