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ThirteenInchEscape · 10-06-2004, 09:46 PM

everytime I try to make a thread of this nature it fails because of human idiocy, but here is what goes on.

Ok, I say the name of something that has happened in multiple TV shows, and everyone names a show that the thing has happened in (ONE show, once someone else posts you can post another one)

I hope that makes sense (it's really not that complicated)

Two characters get handcuffed together:

Green Acres

(this is an easy one, since it has happened in many shows)

db108108 · 10-06-2004, 11:08 PM

Wife goes into labour, husband is having "sympathy" pains only to discover that it's appendicitis.

ThirteenInchEscape · 10-06-2004, 11:19 PM

....you're not supposed to say another cliche...you are supposed to name a show that used the theme I mentioned.

treky · 10-07-2004, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ThirteenInchEscape
everytime I try to make a thread of this nature it fails because of human idiocy, but here is what goes on.

Ok, I say the name of something that has happened in multiple TV shows, and everyone names a show that the thing has happened in (ONE show, once someone else posts you can post another one)

I hope that makes sense (it's really not that complicated)

Two characters get handcuffed together:

Green Acres
I get what you mean, so I'll start:

"I Love Lucy"

(this is an easy one, since it has happened in many shows)

TVJunkie101 · 10-07-2004, 11:15 AM

"Three's Company" immediately springs to mind. Jack and Chrissy were handcuffed together in an episode.

AtlantaBravesFan29 · 10-07-2004, 11:25 AM

Sanford and Son: Fred and Aunt Esther were handcuffed together thanks to Grady.

ThirteenInchEscape · 10-07-2004, 07:35 PM

Family Guy

Stewie and Brian were actually superglued together, but I'm going to count it, because it is the same dynamic.

I can think of one more obvious one, so when someone says it I will move on

TJL · 10-07-2004, 07:39 PM

The Honeymooners

Sara Micelli · 10-07-2004, 08:06 PM

Three's Company

treky · 10-08-2004, 01:55 AM

"The Patty Duke show"

ThirteenInchEscape · 10-08-2004, 10:34 AM

"The Simpsons" is the other one that I had in mind.

Ok, this one only works with newershows but:

Someone gets in a bidding war with someone they know (or someone they dont know who is sitting in the room) on Ebay.

George Lopez

(I can think of 2 other examples, I'm sure there's more)

spunkygirl · 10-09-2004, 04:11 PM

Full House, Jesse and Joey bid against Danny for a car(but weren't aware it was Danny they were bidding against)

barwars · 10-09-2004, 04:35 PM

The Cosby Show
Cliff Huxtable bids against his wife for a painting over the phone, neither know who is the making the opposing bid.

AtlantaBravesFan29 · 10-09-2004, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by barwars
The Cosby Show
Cliff Huxtable bids against his wife for a painting over the phone, neither know who is the making the opposing bid.

Also The Cosby Show: Cliff bids through a friend for a rare jazz record and Clair is at the auction bidding on it as well.

ThirteenInchEscape · 10-09-2004, 05:16 PM

oh, I didnt even think of it working in a non-ebay setting.

At any rate, here is the next one:

A husband and wife campaign against eachother (boyfriend and girlfriend could work also)

Green Acres

Oliver and Lisa both run for Mayor

(I like Green Acres for examples :P)

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10-06-2004, 11:08 PM	#2
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10-06-2004, 11:19 PM	#3
ThirteenInchEscape Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 21, 2004 Location: Palouse, Washington Posts: 1,218	....you're not supposed to say another cliche...you are supposed to name a show that used the theme I mentioned.

10-07-2004, 11:25 AM	#6
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10-07-2004, 07:35 PM	#7
ThirteenInchEscape Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 21, 2004 Location: Palouse, Washington Posts: 1,218	Family Guy Stewie and Brian were actually superglued together, but I'm going to count it, because it is the same dynamic. I can think of one more obvious one, so when someone says it I will move on

10-08-2004, 01:55 AM	#10
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	"The Patty Duke show"

10-08-2004, 10:34 AM	#11
ThirteenInchEscape Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 21, 2004 Location: Palouse, Washington Posts: 1,218	"The Simpsons" is the other one that I had in mind. Ok, this one only works with newershows but: Someone gets in a bidding war with someone they know (or someone they dont know who is sitting in the room) on Ebay. George Lopez (I can think of 2 other examples, I'm sure there's more)

10-09-2004, 04:11 PM	#12
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	Full House, Jesse and Joey bid against Danny for a car(but weren't aware it was Danny they were bidding against)

10-09-2004, 04:35 PM	#13
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	*The Cosby Show* Cliff Huxtable bids against his wife for a painting over the phone, neither know who is the making the opposing bid.

10-09-2004, 05:16 PM	#15
ThirteenInchEscape Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 21, 2004 Location: Palouse, Washington Posts: 1,218	oh, I didnt even think of it working in a non-ebay setting. At any rate, here is the next one: A husband and wife campaign against eachother (boyfriend and girlfriend could work also) Green Acres Oliver and Lisa both run for Mayor (I like Green Acres for examples :P)