[quote name=\'Clay Zambo\' date=\'Apr 21 2005, 10:31 AM\']With the password supered on the screen at all times, it seems to me that this was a show that actually encouraged you NOT to watch. It's really only possible to play along if you're only listening. The same is true for "Pyramid," come to think of it.
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On the contrary, having the word on the screen added to the play-along value. How? By causing the home viewer to participate in giving the clues.
You know how it works. You see "SWORD" on the screen, and rather than waiting to hear what Betty White's clue will be, you shout out "rapier." Or "Things That Are Purple" comes on, and you say, "Grapes . . . eggplant . . . violets . . . ."
If you want to play along as the receiver, you're free to turn around, but it's probably more engaging to participate as a giver.