Bob Juch wrote:Well, Uly has lost more money than any other game show contestant.
He hasn't lost a dime on TV.
Yes, he did. I guess you never saw Greed. He could have walked away with $1 million.
His share of $1 million, not the whole thing. His potential payoff was better than (if memory serves) 8:1.
But Esto is right that this was an opportunity cost, as opposed to money out of his pocket. --Bob
"Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear." Thomas Jefferson
goongas wrote:I think the record is Ken Basin who lost $475,000 on the primetime WWTBAM anniversary special.
Or, as he's known on the Bored, Fresca. --Bob
"Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear." Thomas Jefferson
Bob Juch wrote:Well, Uly has lost more money than any other game show contestant.
He hasn't lost a dime on TV.
Yes, he did. I guess you never saw Greed. He could have walked away with $1 million.
Of course I saw it and have participated in the dozens of references to it over the years. He paid nothing to play. Until you have the money or a check in hand, it's all play money. His out-of-pocket was $0.
A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five. Groucho Marx
Iamthebb wrote:I took the test today. It was MUCH More difficult than last year, IMHO.
I passed the test last year (even made a video interview, but didn't get selected).
Having watched reruns on GSN, I recognized most of the questions on last year's test from the 2015-2016 season.
After doing some searching on the boreds here, I could only find one question on the test in the transcripts.
Welcome aBored! Did you get a video interview yesterday? --Bob
"Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear." Thomas Jefferson
I auditioned at TCONA on 8/3 and didn't think the test was much harder except I didn't recognize any questions from the show which I usually do.
I got a video interview and paperwork to fill out with eligibility questions, a contestant release and a W-9. I got an email today asking the typical get to know you questions, so good signs so far.
jarnon wrote:Good to see the 2018 Audition List finally, though I hope it grows longer.
I think these BBs have mentioned auditioning this year, if one way or another:
IronmanTim
goongas
Tommynator
bellbm
MopItUp23
flockofseagulls104
I'm not tracking Skype auditions. Just the in-person sort, of which there have been very few reported. --Bob
"Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear." Thomas Jefferson
I can confirm...not only did I do the Skype auditions, but I have recorded my episode!
We filmed July 13. BEST. DAY. EVER! (and not just because it was Friday!)
jarnon wrote:Good to see the 2018 Audition List finally, though I hope it grows longer.
I think these BBs have mentioned auditioning this year, if one way or another:
IronmanTim
goongas
Tommynator
bellbm
MopItUp23
flockofseagulls104
Nothing, nada, diddly from WWTBAM.
At least they could send me an email saying don't bother ever auditioning again.
Probably because of conservaphobia. They're a bunch of conservaphobes.
Your friendly neighborhood racist. On the waiting list to be a nazi. Designated an honorary 'snowflake'. Trolled by the very best, as well as by BJ. Always typical, unlike others.., Fulminator, Hopelessly in the tank for trump... inappropriate... Flocking himself... Probably a tucking sexist, too... A clear and present threat to The Future Of Our Democracy.. Doesn't understand anything... Made the trump apologist and enabler playoffs... Heathen bastard... Knows nothing about history... Liar.... don't know much about statistics and polling... Nothing at all about biology... Ignorant Bigot... Potential Future Pariah... Big Nerd... Spiraling, Anti-Trans Bigot.. A Lunatic AND a Bigot.. Very Ignorant of the World in General... Sounds deranged... Fake Christian... Weird... has the mind of a child... Simpleton... gullible idiot... a coward who can't face facts... insufferable and obnoxious dumbass... the usual dum dum... idolatrous donkey-person!... Mouth-breathing moron
Tommynator wrote:I can confirm...not only did I do the Skype auditions, but I have recorded my episode!
We filmed July 13. BEST. DAY. EVER! (and not just because it was Friday!)
WooHOOO! Somewhat premature CONGRATS!!
To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead. -Thomas Paine
You can ignore reality, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality. -Ayn Rand
Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities. -Voltaire
Tommynator wrote:Thanks, tlynn78! It was amazing! Hard part's in progress now...waiting on when the show will air.
Congratulations! Please be sure to let us know when you get your air date. --Bob
"Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear." Thomas Jefferson
jarnon wrote:Good to see the 2018 Audition List finally, though I hope it grows longer.
I think these BBs have mentioned auditioning this year, if one way or another:
IronmanTim
goongas
Tommynator
bellbm
MopItUp23
flockofseagulls104
Nothing, nada, diddly from WWTBAM.
At least they could send me an email saying don't bother ever auditioning again.
Probably because of conservaphobia. They're a bunch of conservaphobes.
Did you wear your MAGA hat during the interview?
You actually think I would have one? What, are you SSS?
Your friendly neighborhood racist. On the waiting list to be a nazi. Designated an honorary 'snowflake'. Trolled by the very best, as well as by BJ. Always typical, unlike others.., Fulminator, Hopelessly in the tank for trump... inappropriate... Flocking himself... Probably a tucking sexist, too... A clear and present threat to The Future Of Our Democracy.. Doesn't understand anything... Made the trump apologist and enabler playoffs... Heathen bastard... Knows nothing about history... Liar.... don't know much about statistics and polling... Nothing at all about biology... Ignorant Bigot... Potential Future Pariah... Big Nerd... Spiraling, Anti-Trans Bigot.. A Lunatic AND a Bigot.. Very Ignorant of the World in General... Sounds deranged... Fake Christian... Weird... has the mind of a child... Simpleton... gullible idiot... a coward who can't face facts... insufferable and obnoxious dumbass... the usual dum dum... idolatrous donkey-person!... Mouth-breathing moron
In mid-August I received a phone call from AP Ines about the possibility of coming back on the show. One week in November they’re showing clips from memorable contestants from the past 16 years. One of them will return on the Friday episode to play again. She said they would draw a name out of the hat. I was not selected. It’s all part of reaching the $100 million milestone this season.
basketball_junkie wrote:In mid-August I received a phone call from AP Ines about the possibility of coming back on the show. One week in November they’re showing clips from memorable contestants from the past 16 years. One of them will return on the Friday episode to play again. She said they would draw a name out of the hat. I was not selected. It’s all part of reaching the $100 million milestone this season.
Who is AP Ines?
From what I know, they taped a week of 2nd Chance episodes, is that what you're talking about?
Contestant coordinators said they wanted me on the 2nd Chance Week, but somewhere along the line, I wasn't selected. I have my own theory as to why, but it's just a theory.
I was watching some episodes from this season yesterday (late night episode), and I noticed that a local guy that I auditioned with and sat next to during the taping made the show. He didn't get a video interview during my taping because I walked out of the studio with him, but he was going to be considered with his partner for couples that met in Vegas week. He was going to bring his partner with him another day.