Bootsy Whoosh
08-06-2001, 05:34 AM
Ok, I didn't come up with this on my own....this came up on another message board long ago, but I thought it was interesting and fun.
You get to host an all night poker party. Which 5 TV characters would be sitting at your table? Who would cheat the best? Who would win the most? And who would get to keep their money, and why?
Give detailed reasons for your picks. Try to choose different characters from different series (sitcoms or drama).
Ok, here would be my picks:
1.) Comic Book Guy from the Simpsons I would pick him so that I could ask him what his name is. Also, there is the added bonus of hearing him say "Worst poker hand ever!"
2.) Blair from the Facts of Life I picked her solely because she is rich. She doesn't give a hoot about spending Daddy's money, so she can keep throwing money in, making the pots big and keeping things interesting.
3.) Seven of Nine from Star Trek: Voyager Ummm...I picked her because I like her and because she is smart and amusing.
4.) Fox Mulder from the X-Files Picked him for the same reasons as Seven.
5.) Dr. Huxtable from The Cosby Show He seems like a fun and interesting guy.
Who would cheat the best?
Hands down, no question, Seven of Nine would cheat the best. She is very goal-oriented, and cheating is the most efficient means to her goal. Also, she does not buy into the norms and mores of human society, and therefore sees nothing wrong with cheating.
Who would win the most?
Either Mulder or Seven. Mulder is about the only person at the table who could come close to Seven's intelligence. Also, Mulder has the advantage of that degree in psychology and real world experience that would probably help him spot bluffers. Seven would have no concept of what bluffing was. However, I'm sure Mulder would be terribly distracted when he learned that there actually are aliens out there. Mulder would give Seven a run for her money, but in the end, I think her unabashed cheating would prevail.
And who would get to keep their money, and why?
Well Seven would probably win all the money, however, she would not have any desire to keep it since she has no concept of the value of money since it doesn't exist in her world. She would probably just walk away from her winnings, resulting in a violent and bloody battle between the remaining players to get some it. http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/biggrin.gif
[This message has been edited by Bootsy Whoosh (edited 08-06-2001).]
You get to host an all night poker party. Which 5 TV characters would be sitting at your table? Who would cheat the best? Who would win the most? And who would get to keep their money, and why?
Give detailed reasons for your picks. Try to choose different characters from different series (sitcoms or drama).
Ok, here would be my picks:
1.) Comic Book Guy from the Simpsons I would pick him so that I could ask him what his name is. Also, there is the added bonus of hearing him say "Worst poker hand ever!"
2.) Blair from the Facts of Life I picked her solely because she is rich. She doesn't give a hoot about spending Daddy's money, so she can keep throwing money in, making the pots big and keeping things interesting.
3.) Seven of Nine from Star Trek: Voyager Ummm...I picked her because I like her and because she is smart and amusing.
4.) Fox Mulder from the X-Files Picked him for the same reasons as Seven.
5.) Dr. Huxtable from The Cosby Show He seems like a fun and interesting guy.
Who would cheat the best?
Hands down, no question, Seven of Nine would cheat the best. She is very goal-oriented, and cheating is the most efficient means to her goal. Also, she does not buy into the norms and mores of human society, and therefore sees nothing wrong with cheating.
Who would win the most?
Either Mulder or Seven. Mulder is about the only person at the table who could come close to Seven's intelligence. Also, Mulder has the advantage of that degree in psychology and real world experience that would probably help him spot bluffers. Seven would have no concept of what bluffing was. However, I'm sure Mulder would be terribly distracted when he learned that there actually are aliens out there. Mulder would give Seven a run for her money, but in the end, I think her unabashed cheating would prevail.
And who would get to keep their money, and why?
Well Seven would probably win all the money, however, she would not have any desire to keep it since she has no concept of the value of money since it doesn't exist in her world. She would probably just walk away from her winnings, resulting in a violent and bloody battle between the remaining players to get some it. http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/biggrin.gif
[This message has been edited by Bootsy Whoosh (edited 08-06-2001).]