The Short List: best game show catchphrases - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

let'swatchtv · 09-27-2012, 11:14 PM

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Here are our top five game show catchphrases (according to Tamba Bay Online.com):

"Survey Says" (Family Feud)-Ever heard someone shout "Survey Says!" as they're Goolgling some obscure fact, waiting for the results? It's so ingrained in our culture it even has its own entry in Urbandictionary.com During "Family Feud," host Richard Dawson would call to the board to reveal the most popular answer to a question after he gave grandma a big smooch, of course.

"I'd like to use my Lifeline" (Millionaire)-It's doubtful there's another phrase on this lists that has inspired more viewers to yell at their TV sets as much as this one from "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" (a lifeline already?? too soon!), but sometimes we all need to call for help - or maybe just some guy from work who knowns hockey trivia.

"big money, no whammies" (Press Your Luck)- The most memorable thing about the early '80s show "Press Your Luck" were the evil, prize-stealing "Whammy" characters. were still not sure exactly what a Whammy was, though they looked sort of like the Looney Tunes Tazmanian Devil in superhero capes, but contestants were very vocal about not wanting them.

"You are the weakest link. goodbye." (Weakest Link)-We don't even recall the rules of "The Wealest Link" but who can forget the queen of mean host Anne Robinson? The-tell-it-like-it-is host became a parody favorite on "Saturday Night Live" and "MADtv" and launched that game show's catchphrase into a pop culture phenomeon.

"I'd Like to buy a vowel" (Wheel of Fortune)-Although some criticize "Wheel of Fortune" for appealing to homespun viewers who may not know much about alphabet nuances, there's no questionthis ubiquitous line is rememberd as much as Vanna White pointing to or turning lettered squares.

for this article I only have to minor complaints "Press Your Luck" its catchphrase is Big B-U-C-K-S, no whammies" not Big M-O-N-E-Y, no whammies". as for wheel Vanna doesn't "Point to or turn letter squares" she touches or turns lettered upside down rectangles. but that's just me folks.

but what do you think about this article, do you love it, hate it, or is their other popular game show catchphrases from the past or present that should've been mentioned?

let me know in the comments

until then...later...L-A-T-E-R!

Mrgman · 09-28-2012, 08:27 PM

where is come on down the greatest of all time

let'swatchtv · 09-28-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrgman

where is come on down the greatest of all time

Hey man, I know how you feel about it and i do agree that should have made it on the list but blame Tampa Bay Online.com on that one, not me!

also what about:

X/Circle gets the square.

I'll take (insert celebrity name) to/for the block.

is it bigger than a breadbox?

will our Mystery Guest enter and sign in please.

will the real (insert constant's name) please stand up.

that's one down, 9 to go (insert celebrity's name).

Good Answer! Good Answer!

What's behind door #1?

howilu · 09-29-2012, 10:33 AM

Since Millionaire was mentioned in that article, they didn't say the familiar phrase from Regis "Is that your final answer?"

let'swatchtv · 09-29-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by howilu

Since Millionaire was mentioned in that article, they didn't say the familiar phrase from Regis "Is that your final answer?"

I know Right?

09-27-2012, 11:14 PM	#1
let'swatchtv Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 13, 2012 Location: Winston-Salem N.C. Posts: 725	The Short List: best game show catchphrases http://www2.tbo.com/entertainment/te...ses-ar-514114/ Here are our top five game show catchphrases (according to Tamba Bay Online.com): "Survey Says" (Family Feud)-Ever heard someone shout "Survey Says!" as they're Goolgling some obscure fact, waiting for the results? It's so ingrained in our culture it even has its own entry in Urbandictionary.com During "Family Feud," host Richard Dawson would call to the board to reveal the most popular answer to a question after he gave grandma a big smooch, of course. "I'd like to use my Lifeline" (Millionaire)-It's doubtful there's another phrase on this lists that has inspired more viewers to yell at their TV sets as much as this one from "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" (a lifeline already?? too soon!), but sometimes we all need to call for help - or maybe just some guy from work who knowns hockey trivia. "big money, no whammies" (Press Your Luck)- The most memorable thing about the early '80s show "Press Your Luck" were the evil, prize-stealing "Whammy" characters. were still not sure exactly what a Whammy was, though they looked sort of like the Looney Tunes Tazmanian Devil in superhero capes, but contestants were very vocal about not wanting them. "You are the weakest link. goodbye." (Weakest Link)-We don't even recall the rules of "The Wealest Link" but who can forget the queen of mean host Anne Robinson? The-tell-it-like-it-is host became a parody favorite on "Saturday Night Live" and "MADtv" and launched that game show's catchphrase into a pop culture phenomeon. "I'd Like to buy a vowel" (Wheel of Fortune)-Although some criticize "Wheel of Fortune" for appealing to homespun viewers who may not know much about alphabet nuances, there's no questionthis ubiquitous line is rememberd as much as Vanna White pointing to or turning lettered squares. for this article I only have to minor complaints "Press Your Luck" its catchphrase is Big B-U-C-K-S, no whammies" not Big M-O-N-E-Y, no whammies". as for wheel Vanna doesn't "Point to or turn letter squares" she touches or turns lettered upside down rectangles. but that's just me folks. but what do you think about this article, do you love it, hate it, or is their other popular game show catchphrases from the past or present that should've been mentioned? let me know in the comments until then...later...L-A-T-E-R!
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09-28-2012, 08:27 PM	#2
Mrgman Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 12, 2005 Posts: 658	where is come on down the greatest of all time

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howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,964	Since Millionaire was mentioned in that article, they didn't say the familiar phrase from Regis "Is that your final answer?"