I got FJ right largely because of
Monday, March 12, 2018 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
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Funny, I woke up this morning thinking, for whatever reason, that it was time to learn the Seven Ancient Wonders, and spent a few minutes lying in bed skimming the wikipedia page. Clearly I didn't skim hard enough -- only got 1/5. But it's a start.
I got FJ right largely because of
I got FJ right largely because of
having read some of the excellent Robert Caro LBJ books when I was younger. After flying back to Washington the afternoon of JFK's assassination, LBJ was sitting around planning his presidency with some aides who had been pulled together at a moment's notice. LBJ saw an image of Harry Truman on a TV that was playing in the background and turned to his aides and said "we are going to pass Harry Truman's health insurance bill." Or, at least, that's how I remember the story.
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YepMinnesotaMyron wrote: ↑Mon Mar 12, 2018 1:21 pmShe sure will. Darn it.MarkBarrett wrote: ↑Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:44 pm The FJ! clue had me thinking two things immediately. The week is off to a good start with a no doubt solve and who (turned out to be Ashley) would go a certain wrong way. I’ll call now it will be a poll choice as Ashley will find company on the board.
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Heh, actually Civilization trips me up on the Seven Wonders, because I have to remember what the actual list is rather than what's in the games. I sometimes forget whether it's Alexandria's library or lighthouse that was wonderful. All I know is that if it weren't for that accursed Great Wall, the Sioux and Celts would have surely taught me a lesson.
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The clue didn't say "big government program". That would have been easy. Well, once me and TPH cipher what is 82-17 + 1900 - 1900DBear wrote: ↑Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:10 pm To an inveterate Civilization player such as myself, Seven Wonders is batting practice. My fearless prediction for the J6 is the Statue of Zeus, the Parthenon being too well known. Also ran Amendments, with Zach winning my respect by getting the 10th.
FJ! = what big government program started in 1965? Easy.
Do you have any room under there? I also went with Secret Service protection at the live taping I attended on 12/12/17. However I got it right tonight, so just wait 3 months and you'll do better
I thought about SS at the live taping in the audience, and knew it was from the 1930's. I remember that lifetime SS protection (including FLOTUS) became a thing in my lifetime, but don't remember when or for whom. I would have gotten this with a different TOM, but Bess Truman doesn't even make sense as the first recipient and probably didn't need it.
It going to be a fun week re-watching and nailing FJ's . I am surprised how new it seems, and I didn't even pick up on the Mr. Dark thing in real time.
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This is doing nothing to disabuse me of the notion that he's still six inches high and lives in a TV if the only time I'm going to see him is in a TV.MarkBarrett wrote: ↑Mon Mar 12, 2018 6:25 pmIf you have flavored-wallpaper or a chocolate river then you know you've gone too far?squarekara wrote: ↑Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:46 pm An icon of my generation takes the stage in tomorrow's game, and I've already got the snacks prepped. Hope he's quick on the draw!
Or "M"ary Cooper? (The character's name) (And yes, I recognized her instantly, as did mrs. dhkendall, but had a brain fart on her name.)
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Just FYI, 'tis a very cromulent guess:
In 1965, Congress authorized the Secret Service (Public Law 89-186) to protect a former president and his/her spouse during their lifetime, unless they decline protection.
Maybe Bess and Ladybird become covered simultaneously, Bess wins on former Flotus status. Now, back under the couch...
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That reminds me. How well can you hear what's going on from the audience?twelvefootboy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 12, 2018 11:25 pmI didn't even pick up on the Mr. Dark thing in real time.
Several years ago, I took the family to see a taping of a different game show (with a family theme - kids were welcome, and played along with their parents). It was very hard to hear anything during the tapings. They definitely kept the volume low for the audience. (The amateur sound man in me knows they were afraid of feedback and unwanted echos.)
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IIRC, we could hear all the audio perfectly with high quality sound. The audience was very quiet, thanks to Johnny Gilbert reminders to be quiet when called for and to get real loud at correct DJ and FJ answers and category runs (he also gave us visual cues). The theme music was quite loud, as well as the porn movie guitar fillers. The whole taping of an episode is very close to 30 minutes, maybe 5 minutes plus, depending on little re-dubs of lines from Alex.Peter the accountant wrote: ↑Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:18 amThat reminds me. How well can you hear what's going on from the audience?twelvefootboy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 12, 2018 11:25 pmI didn't even pick up on the Mr. Dark thing in real time.
Several years ago, I took the family to see a taping of a different game show (with a family theme - kids were welcome, and played along with their parents). It was very hard to hear anything during the tapings. They definitely kept the volume low for the audience. (The amateur sound man in me knows they were afraid of feedback and unwanted echos.)
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Re: Monday, March 12, 2018 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
31 right.
7 Ancient Wonders (3), Drill (3), Compound (3), "M"tertainment (5), Beauty (0), Amendment (4)
Bedfellows (3), Literary L.A. (2), Movie (0), Lake (3), Education (3), "Show" & "Tell" (2)
Lach Trash: "My House", shoes, Laurie Metcalf, Raymond Chandler; Daily Double: Lake Como
It was a pretty quick get for me because of the date, and remembering a picture of LBJ with Harry & Bess Truman at the bill signing.
7 Ancient Wonders (3), Drill (3), Compound (3), "M"tertainment (5), Beauty (0), Amendment (4)
Bedfellows (3), Literary L.A. (2), Movie (0), Lake (3), Education (3), "Show" & "Tell" (2)
Lach Trash: "My House", shoes, Laurie Metcalf, Raymond Chandler; Daily Double: Lake Como
It was a pretty quick get for me because of the date, and remembering a picture of LBJ with Harry & Bess Truman at the bill signing.
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Thanks for the info. I suppose there's a significant difference between a show that has taped 7000+ episodes over 35 years, mainly in a single studio, and one that has taped 2 or 3 dozen over 3 years in 3 or 4 different studios.twelvefootboy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:47 amIIRC, we could hear all the audio perfectly with high quality sound. The audience was very quiet, thanks to Johnny Gilbert reminders to be quiet when called for and to get real loud at correct DJ and FJ answers and category runs (he also gave us visual cues). The theme music was quite loud, as well as the porn movie guitar fillers. The whole taping of an episode is very close to 30 minutes, maybe 5 minutes plus, depending on little re-dubs of lines from Alex.Peter the accountant wrote: ↑Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:18 amThat reminds me. How well can you hear what's going on from the audience?twelvefootboy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 12, 2018 11:25 pmI didn't even pick up on the Mr. Dark thing in real time.
Several years ago, I took the family to see a taping of a different game show (with a family theme - kids were welcome, and played along with their parents). It was very hard to hear anything during the tapings. They definitely kept the volume low for the audience. (The amateur sound man in me knows they were afraid of feedback and unwanted echos.)
The show we saw taping was anything but a fine tuned machine. Everyone was professional, of course. But everything took quite a while. They spent about 3 hours taping an hour long show, and could only tape two shows a day. The audience (at least where I was sitting) couldn't hear much, and we were frequently confused about what was happening. I ended up just following the lead of the stage manager. Clap when they say to, stop when they say to. The edited show looked just fine when broadcast, but there had to be an awful lot of film left on the cutting room floor to get there. (Figuratively speaking, of course!)
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What was the name of the show you saw?
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The Parthenon wasn't one of the Seven Wonders.
I would prefer not to.
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Not a fan of Dark Man... the Dark Knight sounds a lot better! (I'd say Dark Lord, but that's already taken )
Social Security.. even though I knew the year was different. Oops.
Social Security.. even though I knew the year was different. Oops.
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Re: Monday, March 12, 2018 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
The Parthenon is also (unless I'm sadly mistaken) not one of the seven wonders. The only one of the seven standing today: Great Pyramid.DBear wrote: ↑Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:10 pm To an inveterate Civilization player such as myself, Seven Wonders is batting practice. My fearless prediction for the J6 is the Statue of Zeus, the Parthenon being too well known. Also ran Amendments, with Zach winning my respect by getting the 10th.
FJ! = what big government program started in 1965? Easy.
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In doing so well in the online quizzes last week I must have shot my wad. This was one of the most difficult games in memory for me, with only 28 right and a whole bunch of stand-and-stares.
I'll get 'em next time.
Although probably not as thoroughly as Zach got 'em in this game. That was powerful.
I'll get 'em next time.
Although probably not as thoroughly as Zach got 'em in this game. That was powerful.
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Oh yeah, I noted it at the time but forgot to post about it: kudos to Mark for ringing in and guessing on the last $2,000 clue when he needed to get that and the $1,600 above it to prevent the lock.
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Re: Monday, March 12, 2018 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
That was a complaint my guests had at the Millionaire taping (when it was in Stamford) -- they couldn't hear what was being said on the stage, so they got pretty bored.Peter the accountant wrote: ↑Tue Mar 13, 2018 3:14 amThanks for the info. I suppose there's a significant difference between a show that has taped 7000+ episodes over 35 years, mainly in a single studio, and one that has taped 2 or 3 dozen over 3 years in 3 or 4 different studios.twelvefootboy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:47 amIIRC, we could hear all the audio perfectly with high quality sound. The audience was very quiet, thanks to Johnny Gilbert reminders to be quiet when called for and to get real loud at correct DJ and FJ answers and category runs (he also gave us visual cues). The theme music was quite loud, as well as the porn movie guitar fillers. The whole taping of an episode is very close to 30 minutes, maybe 5 minutes plus, depending on little re-dubs of lines from Alex.Peter the accountant wrote: ↑Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:18 amThat reminds me. How well can you hear what's going on from the audience?twelvefootboy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 12, 2018 11:25 pmI didn't even pick up on the Mr. Dark thing in real time.
Several years ago, I took the family to see a taping of a different game show (with a family theme - kids were welcome, and played along with their parents). It was very hard to hear anything during the tapings. They definitely kept the volume low for the audience. (The amateur sound man in me knows they were afraid of feedback and unwanted echos.)
The show we saw taping was anything but a fine tuned machine. Everyone was professional, of course. But everything took quite a while. They spent about 3 hours taping an hour long show, and could only tape two shows a day. The audience (at least where I was sitting) couldn't hear much, and we were frequently confused about what was happening. I ended up just following the lead of the stage manager. Clap when they say to, stop when they say to. The edited show looked just fine when broadcast, but there had to be an awful lot of film left on the cutting room floor to get there. (Figuratively speaking, of course!)
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Anyone else go for Medicaid? I thought of Medicare right away, but for some reason talked myself out of it. It was one of those where after the 30 seconds was up I had no idea why I thought Medicaid was the better answer, but that's the X factor the time limitation creates.
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I thought Medicare was so obvious that I mulled over Medicaid for a few moments, but decided that since it's meant to be a program for the poor, Truman couldn't have qualified...Same reason it couldn't have been food stamps! I knew Social Security far preceded '65.This Is Kirk! wrote: ↑Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:36 am Anyone else go for Medicaid? I thought of Medicare right away, but for some reason talked myself out of it. It was one of those where after the 30 seconds was up I had no idea why I thought Medicaid was the better answer, but that's the X factor the time limitation creates.
Enrolled in Secret Service protection strikes me as an unlikely turn of phrase...