Reverend Jax Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 The first in a three part series, Game Show Poll Part 1 will cover Classic Game Shows aimed at adult audiences. 'Classic' is defined by me as Pre-Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, as that show kick started the modern game show renaissance. By 'adult', I don't mean pornographic, just that it's not marketed to kids (that'll be another poll). I choose the shows that made the cut based no my subjective choice, but I used this list, to make sure I was to forgetting any worthy contenders. As is par for the course, American bias abounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aartemys Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Jeopardy, hands down... I love being challenged with most of the answers. I always wanted to compete...still do sometimes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Bob Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Agreed. To me, Jeopardy is the Alpha and Omega of game shows. It's nice to have a show that celebrates intelligence. The more "modern" game shows seem to be more about gimmicks and fancy sets than about contestants with any actual skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Jeopardy wins this one, but still... No nod to Press Your Luck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Saturday morning was power rangers and American Gladiators, nothing better for a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alive she cried Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 for me it's gladiators (the uk one) only a couple of others i've seen but most i've never heard of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benz Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Gladiators alla way! Nothing like watching people get the snot beat out of them and pwned by people bigger than them. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Gladiators alla way! Nothing like watching people get the snot beat out of them and pwned by people bigger than them. Lol But we have high school and professinal wrestling for that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benz Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Eh, not the same. For 1, I've been out of High School for about 10 years now. And Wrestling.. fake, and evenly matched. Gladiators = Nerdo string beans getting beat up by huge body builders. Good times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Eh, not the same. For 1, I've been out of High School for about 10 years now. And Wrestling.. fake, and evenly matched. Gladiators = Nerdo string beans getting beat up by huge body builders. Good times. Yes, professional wrestling is choreographed. But that's a weak argument against it, and I wish people'd come up with a better critique/complaint about it (even if it were just that it rubbed them the wrong way or held no interest for them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acalis Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Awww the poll was missing one of my personal favorites: Tic Tac Dough! Here are some clip chunks from a record-breaking moment in the show: Thom McGee Vs. Pete Cooper Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahve Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Preferred Game show evolution : (not listed but..) The Million Dollar Pyramid ---> I have no recollection of this show but I've been told that I would throw a fit if I missed it. Price is Right ---> Ooooh purdy colours. Family Feud ----> I would seriously watch this with mom and dad, just to see who beat who. The wheel of fortune ---> 1st game show I'd watch alone vs the contestants. Jeopardy---> Just knowing a handful in a show made me feel smart. Beating a contestant to the punch was extacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted May 17, 2008 Author Share Posted May 17, 2008 I thought Family Feud was so great because it wasn't about knowing answers, but speculating what random surveyed people would say. There's no right or wrong answer to "Things you bring to a picnic" but there's a skill to guessing what the most popular answer would be. While I love trivia and general knowledge, that was a unique idea. PS I still haven't voted yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I thought Family Feud was so great because it wasn't about knowing answers, but speculating what random surveyed people would say. There's no right or wrong answer to "Things you bring to a picnic" but there's a skill to guessing what the most popular answer would be. While I love trivia and general knowledge, that was a unique idea. PS I still haven't voted yet. I've watched that show, and yes, there is. It can be sad at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahve Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 That was the best part of it, it truly was a family show. I could usually beat my mom at guessing but rarely my dad. He was just too good at predicting popular responses. Drew Carey hosted this show for a while, now he's at the Price is Right. LOL he is going backwards through my list.... I wonder if he'll bring back the pyramid ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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