WWTBAM Bored

emi, auditioned May 23, , auditioned June 25,
levinc52, auditioned June 10,
LostinTrinity, auditioned June 12,
Maddy, auditioned June 19, , taped September 17
The_Raven, auditioned June 19,
goongas. auditioned June 26,
jurisdoctor07, auditioned July 8, , taped September 25
scarlet235, auditioned July 8,
Saint Austin, auditioned July 8,
PrinceSam3, auditioned July 8, , taped August 21
Bob78164, auditioned July 10,
danangel, auditioned July 10,
bassplayingsugarplum, auditioned July 10, , taped August 21
friendofuly, auditioned July 10, , taped September 25
dallasnonpasser, auditioned July 10,
englishchaser, auditioned July 10, , taped August 22
temple1234, auditioned July 10, , taping October 29
thejeopardyfan, auditioned July 12,
Steven Sousa, auditioned July 12,
topiary, auditioned July 12,
themanintheseersuckersuit, auditioned July 24,
son of Leon, auditioned July 24,
PanicinDetroit, auditioned July 26, , taped August 28-29
Ssydd, auditioned August 1, passed written test
ladysoleil, auditioned August 21, , taped October 29
jarnon, auditioned September 11, , auditioned October 8, , taped October 16
ulyandulysfriendfriend, auditioned September 12, , auditioned September 25, , taping October 30
backdoorcut, auditioned October 1,

He may do so since he and I are identical twins, but in looks only. He is the smart one. I am the jock. He is the liberal arts guy. I am the math and science brother.

Holy schnikies! I got the call!

It's not very clear-cut though. I'm scheduled for Wednesday 11/6, the last taping day of the season. That means that I could possibly not actually play if time runs out, in which case I get bupkis and go back in the pool for next season, which doesn't start taping until summer 2014.

I appreciate the opportunity immensely to be sure, but how about that extra slice of tension, eh?

Oy!

emi, auditioned May 23, , auditioned June 25,
levinc52, auditioned June 10,
LostinTrinity, auditioned June 12,
Maddy, auditioned June 19, , taped September 17
The_Raven, auditioned June 19, , taping November 6
goongas. auditioned June 26,
jurisdoctor07, auditioned July 8, , taped September 25
scarlet235, auditioned July 8,
Saint Austin, auditioned July 8,
PrinceSam3, auditioned July 8, , taped August 21
Bob78164, auditioned July 10,
danangel, auditioned July 10,
bassplayingsugarplum, auditioned July 10, , taped August 21
friendofuly, auditioned July 10, , taped September 25
dallasnonpasser, auditioned July 10,
englishchaser, auditioned July 10, , taped August 22
temple1234, auditioned July 10, , taping October 29
thejeopardyfan, auditioned July 12,
Steven Sousa, auditioned July 12,
topiary, auditioned July 12,
themanintheseersuckersuit, auditioned July 24,
son of Leon, auditioned July 24,
PanicinDetroit, auditioned July 26, , taped August 28-29
Ssydd, auditioned August 1, passed written test
ladysoleil, auditioned August 21, , taped October 29
jarnon, auditioned September 11, , auditioned October 8, , taped October 16
ulyandulysfriendfriend, auditioned September 12, , auditioned September 25, , taping October 30
backdoorcut, auditioned October 1,

...and bupkis it is.

Three other contestants and I didn't get to tape. I felt really bad for the other folks, one had come from KY, another was held over from Tuesday and still ended up on the outs. We knew the risks going in for the last day, and the producers and staff made no promises. So we vowed to come back next year and Mug The Mouse!

The_Raven wrote:...and bupkis it is.

Three other contestants and I didn't get to tape. I felt really bad for the other folks, one had come from KY, another was held over from Tuesday and still ended up on the outs. We knew the risks going in for the last day, and the producers and staff made no promises. So we vowed to come back next year and Mug The Mouse!

I'm sorry, Raven.

I don't suppose anyone promised you that you'd be called again, next season? Because we've had a BB in this situation before (left in the Green Room during one of the special tapings at WWTBAM Play It! in WDW). He never did get The Call, again.

Considering that so many contestants come from Where Else, it's disappointing that TPTB called contestants to make the trip in from out of state for the final taping days of the season, when they'd end up being stranded. But I can't say I'm shocked.

They promised nothing in terms of a callback, but I was told on several occasions that I would remain in the contestant pool through June 2015, so I'm in the hat for next season at least. I guess we'll see what happens. If I had to re-audition for the 2015 season, I don't think I'd have any problems getting back in the pool; the test isn't particularly hard, especially with 10 minutes to do it, and I'm a performer, so I can do the shiny happy thing.

I'm willing to go the extra mile for the risk/reward ratio of the game, which is higher than, say, "Jeopardy!"

The_Raven wrote:They promised nothing in terms of a callback, but I was told on several occasions that I would remain in the contestant pool through June 2015, so I'm in the hat for next season at least. I guess we'll see what happens. If I had to re-audition for the 2015 season, I don't think I'd have any problems getting back in the pool; the test isn't particularly hard, especially with 10 minutes to do it, and I'm a performer, so I can do the shiny happy thing.

I'm willing to go the extra mile for the risk/reward ratio of the game, which is higher than, say, "Jeopardy!"

Talk to Ken Jennings about that.

]emi, auditioned May 23, , auditioned June 25,
levinc52, auditioned June 10,
LostinTrinity, auditioned June 12,
Maddy, auditioned June 19, , taped September 17
The_Raven, auditioned June 19,
goongas. auditioned June 26,
jurisdoctor07, auditioned July 8, , taped September 25
scarlet235, auditioned July 8,
Saint Austin, auditioned July 8,
PrinceSam3, auditioned July 8, , taped August 21
Bob78164, auditioned July 10,
danangel, auditioned July 10,
bassplayingsugarplum, auditioned July 10, , taped August 21
friendofuly, auditioned July 10, , taped September 25
dallasnonpasser, auditioned July 10,
englishchaser, auditioned July 10, , taped August 22
temple1234, auditioned July 10, , taping October 29
thejeopardyfan, auditioned July 12,
Steven Sousa, auditioned July 12,
topiary, auditioned July 12,
themanintheseersuckersuit, auditioned July 24,
son of Leon, auditioned July 24,
PanicinDetroit, auditioned July 26, , taped August 28-29
Ssydd, auditioned August 1, passed written test
ladysoleil, auditioned August 21, , taped October 29
jarnon, auditioned September 11, , auditioned October 8, , taped October 16
ulyandulysfriendfriend, auditioned September 12, , auditioned September 25, , taping October 30
backdoorcut, auditioned October 1,

jarnon wrote:

BassPlayingSugarplum wrote:You've already made it onto the show. Don't worry about looking stupid, or being funny, or any of that -- just concentrate on playing your best game. Everything else is the producers' problem.

Cedric provides all the humor the show needs. He isn't called "the Entertainer" for nothing. But I have a request for fellow MAWG contestants: Be a good straight man. Don't leave your personality at the door. TPTB are finally selecting some of us this season. Don't make them regret it.

A post on the Millionaire Facebook page confirms what Jackie and I said:

All-new week! On “Millionaire,” host Cedric “The Entertainer” keeps you laughing! And the questions keep you on your toes! The contestants’ job? Keep the money coming!

jarnon wrote:

jarnon wrote:

BassPlayingSugarplum wrote:You've already made it onto the show. Don't worry about looking stupid, or being funny, or any of that -- just concentrate on playing your best game. Everything else is the producers' problem.

Cedric provides all the humor the show needs. He isn't called "the Entertainer" for nothing. But I have a request for fellow MAWG contestants: Be a good straight man. Don't leave your personality at the door. TPTB are finally selecting some of us this season. Don't make them regret it.

A post on the Millionaire Facebook page confirms what Jackie and I said:

All-new week! On “Millionaire,” host Cedric “The Entertainer” keeps you laughing! And the questions keep you on your toes! The contestants’ job? Keep the money coming!

Keep the money coming? I can see how that confirms what Jackie said, but I'm not if that meshes with what you said. Are you supposed to bring your personality to be a good straight man or are you supposed to be a trivia game contestant?

Cedric doesn't make me laugh. My view is in opposition to the company line (nothing new there), but as I see it, the contestant are trying to play the game and Cedric constantly interrupts their performance with inane, stupid distractions.

That, in my opinion, is the definition of a heckler.

Cedric doesn't make me laugh. My view is in opposition to the company line (nothing new there), but as I see it, the contestant are trying to play the game and Cedric constantly interrupts their performance with inane, stupid distractions.

I agree. That is why "It's worth what?" isn't still on. I don't think BAM has the same status with Cedric's humor.

For what it's worth, my airdate is Feb. 18th. I'll hold off on opinions until that point.

emi, auditioned May 23, , auditioned June 25,
levinc52, auditioned June 10,
LostinTrinity, auditioned June 12,
Maddy, auditioned June 19, , taped September 17
The_Raven, auditioned June 19,
goongas. auditioned June 26,
jurisdoctor07, auditioned July 8, , taped September 25
scarlet235, auditioned July 8,
Saint Austin, auditioned July 8,
PrinceSam3, auditioned July 8, , taped August 21
Bob78164, auditioned July 10,
danangel, auditioned July 10,
bassplayingsugarplum, auditioned July 10, , taped August 21
friendofuly, auditioned July 10, , taped September 25
dallasnonpasser, auditioned July 10,
englishchaser, auditioned July 10, , taped August 22
temple1234, auditioned July 10, , taping October 29
JulieF, auditioned July 10, passed written test
thejeopardyfan, auditioned July 12,
Steven Sousa, auditioned July 12,
topiary, auditioned July 12,
themanintheseersuckersuit, auditioned July 24,
son of Leon, auditioned July 24,
PanicinDetroit, auditioned July 26, , taped August 28-29
Ssydd, auditioned August 1, passed written test
ladysoleil, auditioned August 21, , taped October 29
jarnon, auditioned September 11, , auditioned October 8, , taped October 16
ulyandulysfriendfriend, auditioned September 12, , auditioned September 25, , taping October 30
backdoorcut, auditioned October 1,