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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.

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JT · 08-06-2001, 02:34 PM

Janet Wood from Three's Company:
She needs the money to support Chrissy and Jack.

Vera from Alice:
She was GREAT in one episode and well people in Arizona know how to play some poker.

Samantha from Bewitched:
She'd get everyone chips without moving an inch.

Leo duPres from All My Children:
Do you think Leo is giving Laura all she needs?She finally got him to give it to her if you get my drift.And plus I'd tell him what he can do with Greenlee Smythe.

Malcolm from Malcolm in the Middle:
He's smart.

Who Would Cheat?
Samantha Stevens of course.I mean it is a poker game and you have witchcraft powers:Would you look at everybody's hands?

Who Would Win?
Malcolm.He has smarts and plus he won ALL that money for Hal in the famous Casino episode.

Who's Keep Their Money?
Vera or Janet because they really need it.

Cokies · 08-06-2001, 04:05 PM

Gee, I'll have to think about this one...Be back later.

coily2 · 08-06-2001, 09:49 PM

Hmmmm.... I'd have to say that my table would be all the dummies from our fave TV shows - your Gomer Piles and Your Chrissy Snows. Why? Because they are stupid enough to keep playing when they are losing. Who would cheat? Me, but I probably wouldn't have to with a bunch like that.

08-07-2001, 09:56 PM

6 people, 1 card game

The Game: Bull**** (a.k.a. Bull)

Players: Me
Blair
ALF
Chrissy
Gomer Pyle
Homer Simpson

Who would cheat? Me!!! I've won 5 out of 6 games in homeroom this week. (4 Bull, 1 Poker). (Although I didn't cheat...)

I hate giving details so I wont.

08-06-2001, 05:34 AM	#1
Bootsy Whoosh Storms abrewin'... Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2001 Location: The Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 Posts: 2,104	All night TV poker game 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. [This message has been edited by Bootsy Whoosh (edited 08-06-2001).]

08-07-2001, 09:56 PM	#5
Devastation26 Guest Posts: n/a	6 people, 1 card game The Game: Bull**** (a.k.a. Bull) Players: Me Blair ALF Chrissy Gomer Pyle Homer Simpson Who would cheat? Me!!! I've won 5 out of 6 games in homeroom this week. (4 Bull, 1 Poker). (Although I didn't cheat...) I hate giving details so I wont.
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08-06-2001, 02:34 PM	#2
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,223	Janet Wood from Three's Company: She needs the money to support Chrissy and Jack. Vera from Alice: She was GREAT in one episode and well people in Arizona know how to play some poker. Samantha from Bewitched: She'd get everyone chips without moving an inch. Leo duPres from All My Children: Do you think Leo is giving Laura all she needs?She finally got him to give it to her if you get my drift.And plus I'd tell him what he can do with Greenlee Smythe. Malcolm from Malcolm in the Middle: He's smart. Who Would Cheat? Samantha Stevens of course.I mean it is a poker game and you have witchcraft powers:Would you look at everybody's hands? Who Would Win? Malcolm.He has smarts and plus he won ALL that money for Hal in the famous Casino episode. Who's Keep Their Money? Vera or Janet because they really need it.

08-06-2001, 04:05 PM	#3
Cokies Head Goonie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 28, 2000 Location: Benicia, CA USA Posts: 1,719	Gee, I'll have to think about this one...Be back later.

08-06-2001, 09:49 PM	#4
coily2 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 28, 2000 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 969	Hmmmm.... I'd have to say that my table would be all the dummies from our fave TV shows - your Gomer Piles and Your Chrissy Snows. Why? Because they are stupid enough to keep playing when they are losing. Who would cheat? Me, but I probably wouldn't have to with a bunch like that.