Episode 28.13 - It Happened Last Friday
December 5

Gordon: Would you think it goes well with her 'Junk Trunkers'?
Chico: Why yes, yes I would. Welcome back to the big game show show called WLTI. Thank you for being a part of our week and allowing our week to be a part of you. Next up, a little Should and Will... Because you can never get enough of that.
Gordon: True. I'll start it off. Let's go easy....

Who wins Survivor?

Chico: Should: Ozzy. He's the ultimate gamer, and he's about due. Will: COACH. Because he's running this now.
Gordon: Should: Coach. He was running this since Day #1. Will: Coach. He's not rubbing anyone the wrong way and he knows how to play the game. Ozzy won't make the final 3.
Chico: He's going to make final three if only as the wild card from Redemption Island.
Gordon: Wild card shows up in the Final 5, giving the group 2 tries to get rid of him. I think they will succeed. Next one?
Chico: Next one...

Sing-Off has its third champion. Does it come back next season?

Gordon: Should: Yes, in the SUMMER. This is where it's had it's biggest success. It's a cheap show that if you stick it AWAY from the music and dance shows (and this is the same network with America's Got Talent, so you know they know what they are doing), it could be a staple. WILL: No. Networks are dumb.
Chico: Should: yes. It's a genuinely good show on all fronts, even despite itself distancing from the acid-tongue formula. Will: ... I think it comes back, but it premieres AFTER November Sweeps. NBC has no other viable option.
Chico: Next?
Gordon: Next one....

Let's stay in music. Who wins the X-Factor?

Chico: Should: Melanie Amaro. We're down to the best of the best in this final five, and I think Melanie is the best OF the best OF the best. Even though I'm calling a Marcus vs. Josh final. Will: ... Josh. Hot guy with guitar always wins.
Gordon: Should: Chris Rene. Believe it or not. I think he's done the most growing up and he's the most versatile singer left. Will: Josh, due to the Hot Guy with Guiitar Syndrome.
Chico: Right, but you can't argue with the five we have left. That was the top five.
Gordon: Agreed. Next one?
Chico: Next one...

You Deserve It, which isn't that bad a show when you look at it, dropped a third in the ratings this week. Does it come back for a second run?

Gordon: Should: Yes, with tweaking. There needs to be more game and less schmaltz. Will: No. It's Zombie food.



Chico: Yo. Should: yes, with an if. Will: no, with a but.
Gordon: a but?
Chico: No, but it will prick up a bit on the tail end of the run. I think next week is show #3 of six.
Gordon: It needs to prick up a lot. 3 million viewers is not good enough.
Chico: No sir. Next?
Gordon: Next one....

Fear Factor and Who's Still Standing are coming up in December. Project their progress.

Chico: Should: Both get full season runs, come back next year. Of course, that's the fan in me talking. Will: Fear Factor gets the run, Ben Bailey goes back to rolling in Cash Cab.
Gordon: Should: Fear Factor becomes NBC's new Monday Night Anchor, while Still Standing gets a second season in the Summer.
Chico: And they need a Monday night anchor like crazy.
Gordon: WILL: Fear Factor becomes NBC's new Monday night anchor, while you can see episode #3 and all later episodes of Who's Still Standing on NBC.com. Oh, and Gunnar Wettenberg called. He wants his format back.
Chico: And finally...

Dancing with the Stars on GSN. Hit or no?

Gordon: Should: No. It doesn't make sense that women would flock to see a show that they know who already won, It didn't work for the Amazing Race. Will: Maybe. If they know one of their favorite dances are on, they may go see it, plus latecomers to the party may want to see what previously happened. And as 1 million eyeballs would be a huge hit, GSN only needs a fraction of that for it to work.
Chico: Should: No. BBC America tried this, it was gone in a month. Will: Yes. Because this plays to the audience that GSN is looking for. And as much as I want to say that it's guys like me, it ain't. It's guys like your sisters. It's guys like MY sister.
Gordon: And this is why their ratings are sinking like Spongebob Squarepants boat made of Swiss cheese.
Chico: *as Spongebob* I don't like the look on this, Patrick.
Gordon: Me neither. Maybe some poetry will get you going,.
Chico: Maybe so. We'll get our rhyme on after the break.
Gordon: word (snaps fingers)

(Brought to you by You Deserve...a Klunk. Contestants pick the people who deserve one, and if they get enough questions right, will Klunk the other person and steal his gifts. Show proudly sponsored by the Wall Street Bonus Pension Society.)

Chico: #OccupyWLTI.
Gordon: We support the cause. Chico is part of the...99% who have never been associated with a game show. I am the 1%. Despise me.
Chico: *gives him the one-finger salute*
Gordon: I hear birds are migrating for the Winter.
Chico: Yep. But we got a sunrise.
Gordon: And a crying baby
Chico: We got a new game. Which we totally didn't steal from a public-radio show that we happen to like a lot. Welcome to...



Chico: This is a simple improv game. We're going to give each other a subject and a poetry style, and then play off from there. For example.... Gordon...

I want you to come up with a limerick based on "The X Factor" elimination from last week.

Gordon: There once was a girl named Drew
Who left last week feeling blue
Cause Simon went wacky
The judges were tacky
And now are young singer is through.
Chico: VERY GOOD, GORDON!
Gordon: Thank you
Gordon: Now Chico
Chico: Yes, Gordon.
Gordon: You get to give me....

A 4 line sonnet on The Finale of The Ultimate Fighter.

Chico: The fighters have come from afar
With stylings in various effects
Brandao and Dodson are new stars
But season 15 awaits for FX.
Gordon: I like it.
Gordon: Whats next?
Chico: Next...

I need a four-line ballad, AABB, please... about the end of Million Dollar Mind Game.

Gordon: I am amazed on what I have to say
The best new game show on TV is hosted by Vernon Kay
I'm astonished, I'm boggled, I don't mean to stutter
But its the best show to watch when you're mind is in a rut...ter.
Chico: Wordplay skills. SMART. Next?
Gordon: Next one...

Write a song, in the first verse form form of 'Winter Wonderland' to 'Winter Wipeout'.

Chico: On a course in California
Icy boards won't try to bore ya
I'm bustin' my A
All for 50K,
Falling down a rubber set of balls.
Gordon: I hear some people will do that for free in California.
Chico: Especially southern California. Okay, next up...

Here's a challenge... an acrostic, rhyming or no... about OZZY.

Gordon: Obstinate
Zealous
Zany
SecondarY
Chico: Secondary.
Gordon: As in secondary to whoever is going to win. Because he won't.
Chico: Ah.
Gordon: And finally, you know, we haven't talked at all about your FAVBORITE show...

And as your buddy Ben is going to be front and center in a few short weeks, why don't you give us a souped up new chorus of 'I Kissed a Bachelor (and I liked it)'

Chico: (Bleep) you. :-)
Gordon: I don't think that was in the lyrics.
Chico: Ahem...I kissed a bachelor and I liked it
The taste of shamed rejection on his lips...
I kissed a bachelor and I liked it
I hope Ashley cries while watching this...
This is so wrong, but what the hell
I'm starting to think this could end well
I kissed a bachelor and I liked it...
Hope I spike it.

Chico: That... made no sense and now I feel dirty.
Gordon: Do you need a break?
Chico: I need a break.
Gordon: Ok. Then have this!

(Brought to you by Mistress Island. A newly divorced contestant is on an island with every women he cheated on his wife with. Will he find true love? Doubtful, but hey, it's drama drama drama! Hosted by Herman Cain.)

Chico: And he takes his catch phrase from Pokemon
Chico: We don't know what it is yet, but it won't make any sense.
Gordon: Can we Jigglypuff over to the Speed Round?
Chico: PIKA!
Gordon: Speed Round starts...now! Survivor: Can anything save either Cochran or Edna?
Chico: Cochran, yes. Edna... no.
Gordon: I think they are both toast.
Chico: X Factor: who leaves?
Gordon: Marcus Canty runs out of lives. Who wins thew Amazing Race?
Chico: I think it's Jeremy & Sandy
Gordon: I'll go with the footballer. Any chance for Who's Still Standing?
Chico: The first night, I'll give it. Maybe the second. The third will be the tell.
Gordon: I think it's going to be hanging out with Cochran and Edna on the sidelines. Any email?
Chico: Nope. Tell them where to send some.
Gordon: If you want to kiss a bachelor and like it , send us email at wlti@gameshownewsnet.com
Chico: Or find us on Facebook. Next week, Would You Rather gets the WLTI treatment.
Gordon: As well as Who's Still Standing
Gordon: And we'll start our roll call of champions
Chico: Until then for Gordon and everyone at GSNN, I'm Chico Alexander... Game over.. and spread the love