Episode 25.12 - Leftover Turkey
November 29

Jason: That's an energy boosting jam
Chico: and only 4 calories And if anything requires energy, it's dancing.
Gordon: And less than $10,000 to purchase, I assume?
Chico: Yep. Welcome back. This is the WLTI show. He's Gordon. I'm Chico. That's the guest today, Jason Block. And now... let's take you back for a little bit.
Gordon: (Tardis noises)
Chico: The last Big Facebook Question we asked: the dumbest game show ever. We had a few really great answers. And we'll give credit where credit's due, but we wanted our own opinions as well to count. So we're doing a 'Who's Your Daddy' to find the dumbest game show EVER.
Gordon: Again, this is different than the WORST game show ever.
Chico: This is simply... the DUMBEST.
Gordon: This is the game show with the dumbest premises.
Chico: So if you're ready, we're going to go with the show that was deemed to be the dumbest by people who are paid to think of such things...
Gordon: Start us off
Chico: WIPEOUT. Here's the start. Here's the finish. Try not to break anything.
Jason: And yes its dumb.
Chico: But it's pretty cool. And that's the point.
Gordon: Its dumb, but it's smart programming, so it's not really that dumb. I can think of much, much dumber.
Chico: Present, sir.
Gordon: Let's start with Married By America. We'll bring you a bunch of people, and America marries them.
Chico: That ended in complete disaster. Above Wipeout.
Jason: Above
Gordon: Way above. Next one?
Chico: Next one from Josh Widdowson says... "National Lampoon's Funny Money"
Jason: Below Wipeout. Not dumb...just not good.
Chico: No, it's more like Hitman... if Hitman had a stand-up element. So yeah, not dumb, just not very good. Below Wipeout.
Gordon: Agreed. Just a bad show, but not a dumb one.
Chico: Next?
Gordon: But here's another dumb one. Todd TV. We have Todd, who earns money when he does what the viewers tell him to. The problem is that he didn't listen to the viewers, to the point that he almost got replaced midseason after the ratings guaranteed there'd be no second season.
Jason: Below Married.
Chico: Below Married.
Gordon: Still pretty dumb. Next one?
Chico: Next one is from our friend Carrie Grosvenor...Billy Bush's Let's Make a Deal. Below Wipeout. Again, not dumb, but ill-prepared.
Gordon: Agreed. Again, let's not mistake dumb with awful.
Jason: Again...same theory. on the bottom
Chico: Right on.

Married < Todd TV < Wipeout < Funny Money < LMAD.

Gordon: Next one: Strip Search! A reality show for guys to audition to be the U.S. Version of The Thunder Down Under, a burlesque show.
Jason: Below Todd TV
Chico: Below Married. Dumb AND pointless. Not to mention setting stripping and Australians back for ages.
Gordon: I'll agree with Chico on this one. An utter waste of time.

Married < STRIP SEARCH < Todd < Wipeout < Funny Money < Bush LMAD

Chico: Next comes from Joe Capitano...BARGAIN HUNTERS. See Strip Search. Dumb. AND pointless. Below Married.
Jason: Is that the BBC one?
Chico: No. This is Peter Tomarken post PYL.
Gordon: It was a Dumb price is right clone that was there to Fuel the Home Shopping Craze. Above Wipeout.
Chico: It was the show between PYL and Wipeout ('88) that made us say "Why Peter Tomarken... Why."
Jason: That's about the right place for me.

Married < Strip < Todd < BARGAIN HUNTERS < Wipeout < Funny Money < Bush LMAD

Gordon: Next one...Are You Hot? The search for the hottest person in America.
Chico: The show that branded JD Roberto as the worst game show host EVER... so far.
Jason: Below Married. Misogyny at its finest
Chico: J's right.
Jason: And gave laser pens a bad name.
Gordon: Below Married. Terrible premise.
Chico: and terrible execution.

Married < ARE YOU HOT < Strip < Todd < BH < Wipeout < Funny Money < Bush LMAD

Chico: Here's a dumb one from Matthew Behrman... "YOU DON'T KNOW JACK." The computer game was dumb and entertaining. The game show was dumb and taxing.
Jason: Above funny money
Chico: I'm going above Todd TV.
Gordon: Pee Wee Herman as the host and the impossible question that just ate up time puts it over Todd TV.

Married < AYH < Strip < YOU DON'T KNOW JACK < Todd TV < Bargain < wipeout < Funny Money < Bush LMAD

Gordon: My next one...The Player. Yes it's about finding the best 'Player' ever, with the player Operator being Boston Rob Mariano.
Jason: Dumb and Bad...but not that dumb and bad enough. Below Todd
Chico: I said it before. I'll say it again. Dumb.... AND pointless. Below Married. But JUST.
Gordon: I'll go in the middle and say below Strip Search.
Chico: Alright, middle...

Married < AYH < Strip < The Player < YDKJ < Todd TV < Bargain < wipeout < Funny Money < Bush LMAD

Chico: Can I spoil now?
Gordon: Yes
Jason: I have one spoiler after him
Chico: Okay. It's the oldest show on the list so far. It's undoubtedly the cheapest. And I was scratching it out before and after everything. It's dumb but you wouldn't believe how long the concept lasted. I give you... THE DATING GAME.
Jason: On the bottom. Shame on you.
Chico: What?!
Jason: It is a brilliantly smart concept actually.
Chico: I think it's a dumb show... It's a good show, but it's a DUMB ONE!
Jason: Its not dumb.
Chico: That's where you get the bachelors and any other reality dating garbage from.
Jason: Right. But it's not DUMB. It's fluff. Not stupid.
Gordon: I have to agree with Jason here. this is where The Dating Game and other shows got their start...like...THE BACHELOR!
Chico: Hence, the spoiler.

Married < AYH < Strip < The Player < YDKJ < Todd TV < Bargain < wipeout < Funny Money < Bush LMAD< THE DATING GAME

Jason: I have something that's dumb and racist.
Chico: Okay, Blocky.
Jason: The show was on MTV for 2 seasons I believe. It purported to lift up the class and demeanor of ghetto men. The execution exploited every racial stereotype in the book.
Chico: ... at least every one that Flavor of Love didn't get to first.
Jason: True. My show: From G's to Gents.
Gordon: This was both dumb in both idea and execution, where people were eliminated for actually doing too well. Under Todd TV
Chico: Dumb. Racist. Surprisingly not pointless... I'll put it above Funny Money
Jason: And I will put it abobve the player. You add that with "The Money and The POwer" and you get racial bonus.
Chico: This is the epitome of ratings over reality.

Married < AYH < Strip < The Player < YDKJ < G's to Gents < Todd TV < Bargain < wipeout < Funny Money < Bush LMAD< Dating

Gordon: I have a collection of 2 morsels for your appetite.
Chico: I'm afraid.
Gordon: You should be. First of all - Who's your Daddy, the show where you get money for finding your real father.
Chico: Dumb and ridiculous. Below AYH
Jason: Actually, above Married. The dumbest show in history by far.
Gordon: I'll go with above AYH. I can't put it above the sanctity of marriage, but Itll be close.

Married < Who's Your Daddy < AYH < Strip < The Player < YDKJ < G's to Gents < Todd TV < Bargain < wipeout < Funny Money < Bush LMAD< Dating

Gordon: Finally...The Littlest Groom. It's a DATING show. Chico LOOOOOVVVVES Dating shows.
Chico: Only when Jerry Springer and 10 suitcases are involved.
Jason: Below Daddy
Chico: Below The Player. It's harmless.
Gordon: I'll agree with Chico. He's the expert on these things.
Chico: Though I claim no fault on that. So your final lineup on the DUMBEST SHOW EVER...

Married < Who's Your Daddy < AYH < Strip < The Player < The Littlest Groom < YDKJ < G's to Gents < Todd TV < Bargain < wipeout < Funny Money < Bush LMAD< Dating

Chico: The dumbest dumb show: Married by America. The smartest dumb show... The Dating Game. Disagree? You know where to reach us.
Gordon: When we come back - it's never too early to go holiday shopping.
Jason: Oh no :)
Chico: Yeah it is. No it isn't... I'm confused.
Gordon: You'll understand....after the break.

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Jason: ROFL
Chico: I betcha the nightcap has Jenn Sterger and Brett Favre.
Jason: And Charlie Sheen
Gordon: Brett's still married, though there may be an expiration date on that.
Jason: ROFL
Chico: Welcome back.
Gordon: Now remember when we were talking about holidays and its never too early to shop?
Jason: Yes.
Chico: Still is. You go December 10-18, the week after Chanukah and the week before Christmas.
Jason: Depends on if you are Jewish or not lol
Gordon: I'm not talking Christmas. Or Hanukkah. I'm talking VALENTINES DAY! Cause it's NEVER too early to go holiday shopping!
Chico: ....Yeah it is.
Gordon: We're going to go Valentine's Day Shopping! Because if we can see Christmas sales in October, then we can see Valentine's Day presents in December!
Jason: ....My head is spinning.
Chico: Mine too.
Gordon: It's time for Valentine's Day Presents! Where time is irrelevant. First person that needs a valentine's day gift?
Chico: Me? =p

Seriously, though... Kyle Massey and Bristol Palin. First and second losers on Dancing. They need to know they're loved. Kyle more than Bristol. I think Bristol knows too much already.

Gordon: Bristol needs a lap dance from Bill Clinton.
Chico: Oh, we're gonna get letters.
Gordon: Kyle needs a new gig on TV. Maybe he can fill in for Demi Lovado, who has some free time on her hands.
Jason: Kyle needs another gig from Disney. Bristol needs to go back home and be a mom. She will have success
Chico: Yes and yes on all three accounts. Get Kyle a present. Get Bristol back to her baby. He needs a mum. Bristol's a mum. Done deezy. Next?
Gordon: Next one...

Eva Longoria is now single. We don't really want to see her on Baggage All Stars. Which single reality hunk should we hook her up with?

Chico: Anyone but Brad Womack.
Jason: How about Real or Chance?
Chico: That failing... what about Kevin Wu. He has his own YouTube and everything.
Gordon: I guess if you're into Eva Longoria, we can give her Colby Donaldson. If you don't like her, give her Reichen Lemkuldt.
Chico: Okay, but let's say you're not only engaged... or married... but expectant.

Chad & Stephanie... Looks like they made it. Get'em a late wedding gift.

Chico: Fine china!
Gordon: What about one of those Shark Tank baby playpens?
Chico: The ones Kevin O wouldn't touch with a six foot pole? =p
Jason: How about a road map?
Gordon: Something like that. Next one...

Brad Womack. He's single and let's assume he goes 0 for 2 on The Bachelor. What can we do for him?

Chico: Take him to a club. I heard third time's the charm.
Jason: Send him on one way ticket to Antarctica. He can hang with the Penguins.
Gordon: I think what he really needs is to be n The Pick up Artist. Get him some dating tips from Mystery.
Chico: Gee, whatever happened to him?
Gordon: I don't know. It's amystery :O)
Chico: oo-eee-oooo...
Gordon: Next one?
Chico: Next one...

Holli Ugalde needs some love. She's not going to London.. She's going home.

Gordon: Holli needs to go on Let's Make a Deal and win a new Kitchen
Chico: What would you dress her as (and keep it TV-14, G)
Gordon: So the Lady Godiva chocolatier is out?
Chico: Sorry. Creative, but yean.
Gordon: Sara Lee.
Jason: Thats not bad :)
Chico: I suggest a really naughty ... BLANK. Seriously, you can fit anything in there.
Jason: LOL
Chico: So tickets to go see Wayne, Jonathan & Tiffany.
Gordon: Last one...

Chico and Gordon. They are single. Give them love. But not each other.

Jason: Gordon needs a ticket to the World Series of Poker
Gordon: I'll take the Omaha Hi/Low 8 championships, thank you.
Jason: Chico needs a set visit to Wales and Series 6 and 7 of Doctor Who
Chico: And I'll take Karen Gillan or someone of equal or greater hotness.
Jason: The prosecutor on Law and Order is not bad either
Chico: No she is not
Gordon: And that's it for Presents. how did you like Valentine's Day SHopping?
Jason: Pretty good. Getting there
Chico: Still too early
Gordon: We'll be looking for St Paddy Day Idea's in January.
Chico: And we'll be looking for a Speed Round... AFTER the break.

(Brought to you by 1000 Ways to Deal... a list of every probably combination of curtain, box, pocket, prize, cash, and zonk... coupled with clever writing and punmanship.)

Gordon: We get to a punny Speed Round...now. Survivor: We're back to new episodes. who leaves?
Jason: What's the ratio of old to young
Chico: Down to a 1:4 young to old. I'm going to go with Benry.
Gordon: I'll say Benry as well.
Jason: Agreed.
Chico: Hell's Kitchen, who doesn't make the final 3?
Gordon: Trev has spent too much time in the bottom
Jason: I will say that
Chico: Agreed.
Gordon: The Apprentice: Who wins? (Who Cares is not a valid option)
Chico: Darn.
Jason: Darnit.
Chico: In that case... Clint
Gordon: I agree with that.
Jason: Make it a sweep
Chico: Mail?
Gordon: None here. Any from your end?
Chico: No, sir. So all that's left is... What're you guys watching?
Jason: I am watching Top Chef All-Stars. And Wheel of Fortune with Rich
Chico: Same here.
Gordon: Movies. Lots of movies. And Top Chef All-Stars.
Jason: Yes. Harry Potter, Faster and a lot of catch up
Chico: Avatar.
Gordon: If you want to add to the convo, toss us an email at wlti@gameshownewsnet.com, or Facebook, YouTube or MySpace us.
Gordon: And speaking of which, here's the Facebook Question...

BIG FACEBOOK QUESTION You've seen 2 weeks of 1 vs. 100. How do YOU like the show?

Chico: And that ends the show. Jason, Thanks a lot for your insight as always.
Jason: I have a lot to be thankful for. Thank you.
Gordon: And as always, we're thankful for you guys for reading this. For Chico and Jason, this is Gordon Pepper, saying Game Over and spread the love.