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Post by Shieldsy100 on Apr 29, 2014 18:34:45 GMT -5
As many of you know, I used to regularly host a version of Sale of the Century on Big Jon's Forum. Well, it's coming back. In our last game, Sam Hodkin won a trip to Africa valued at over $17,000. Now he returns for his 3rd night, risking prizes valued at $29,500. Who wants to compete against him.
(If you do want to compete against him, please private message me with your occupation and the state you live in. If you don't have an occupation, make one up)
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Post by mringgenberg on Apr 30, 2014 8:43:54 GMT -5
I'm in.
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Post by Shieldsy100 on Apr 30, 2014 18:00:37 GMT -5
Great, I still need one more player!
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Post by Shieldsy100 on May 4, 2014 2:43:37 GMT -5
still need one more player
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Post by johnnyb on May 4, 2014 16:30:07 GMT -5
Me, please, me, me, sir, sir, please, sir.
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Post by Shieldsy100 on May 5, 2014 2:46:47 GMT -5
Great, we should start sometime on Wednesday!
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Post by Shieldsy100 on May 8, 2014 19:56:08 GMT -5
(drumroll) (fade in on Sam at his podium) Pete Smith (VO): This is our returning champion, Sam Hodkin from Lancashire, England. Tonight, he faces off against a Supermarket Courtesy Clerk from Iowa, and a former tap dancer from Wisconsin. In our last game, Sam won with a score of $110. Now he returns for his 3rd night, risking prizes valued at $29,500!!SALE OF THE CENTURY THEMETonight, we're offering a complete home gym, a $22,000 diamond necklace..... the amazing Lexus GS350....and a cash jackpot of $90,000. All on the internet's premiere quiz....(echo) And now, to kick off our new season, please welcome Cameron Shields!! |
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Post by hodders on May 13, 2014 13:57:19 GMT -5
[Provisionally signing in]
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Post by Shieldsy100 on May 18, 2014 19:13:02 GMT -5
(I walk in through the main doors and take my place at my podium)
Thank you Peter Smith, and welcome to a brand new season, here on Sale! I am delighted to say, we are now being broadcast at our new home of Net Game Central, and I thank the good folks there for allowing us to come and join their network. We have a great champ, returning for his 3rd night with us, but before we meet him, please welcome Karina Brown!
(Karina walks out from behind the Fame Game board)
Karina: Hello Cameron! I'm really excited to be here at Net Game Central. The dressing rooms are a lot bigger here than they are at Nine. I'm hoping to be here for a long time here at NGC!
Me: Well, before we start the show, we need to introduce our current champion, don't we?
Karina: Yes, we do (camera focuses on Sam). This is our returning champion, Sam Hodkin from Lancashire, England. In our last show, Sam won with an impressive score of $110. Tonight, he returns for his 3rd night, risking prizes valued at $29,500!!
Welcome Sam. How are feeling about tonight? Do you think you could possibly go all the way?
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Post by hodders on May 19, 2014 8:40:31 GMT -5
Nervous as always, and I can only take this one game at a time.
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Post by Shieldsy100 on May 21, 2014 2:40:39 GMT -5
Well, we have two new challengers hoping to knock you off your pedestal. They're waiting in the wings, and here they come....
Karina: Our first challenger is a supermarket courtesy clerk from Iowa, please welcome Matt Ringgenberg, and our second challenger is a former tap dancer from Wisconsin, please welcome John Bergman!
(audience applauds)
Welcome gentlemen. Could you please tell the folks at home a bit more about yourselves?
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Post by mringgenberg on May 21, 2014 7:06:07 GMT -5
I'm Matt Ringgenberg. I'm 30 years old from Council Bluffs, IA. This past year I was a participant in Special Olympics where I won the gold medal.
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Post by Shieldsy100 on May 22, 2014 7:05:24 GMT -5
Well, congratulations on that Matt, and we wish you all the best for tonight. John, please tell us a bit more about yourself.
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Post by johnnyb on May 22, 2014 8:08:20 GMT -5
My name is John Bergman and I come from Madison, Indiana. I am a retired cashier for a major department/grocery store. I'm very excited to be here.
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Post by Shieldsy100 on May 25, 2014 0:29:50 GMT -5
Alright, let's give all three of these guys $20 to start with www.qwizx.com/gssfx/australia/temp-initialize.wavSam: $20
Matt: $20
John: $20We'll see you later in the gift shop Karina. Now Sam, you are risking $29,500 by coming back tonight, so to you, Matt and John, we wish you all the best. Here come the questions... 1. Colloquially, to make a mistake or mess something up, is to put your foot in which body part?
2. What do we call a strict vegetarian who excludes all animal protein from his or her diet?
3. By which process is a child of other parents brought up as one's own child?
4. Who played the character Two-Face in the 1995 movie, “Batman Forever”?(PM me your answers and buzzcodes between 1-100) |
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Post by Shieldsy100 on May 27, 2014 18:39:11 GMT -5
1. Colloquially, to make a mistake or mess something up, is to put your foot in which body part? (buzzcode: 89) *Sam buzzes in (65)*Sam: Your mouth? CORRECTSam: $25
Matt: $20
John: $202. What do we call a strict vegetarian who excludes all animal protein from his or her diet? (buzzcode: 84) *Matt buzzes in (82)*Matt: Vegan? CORRECTSam: $25
Matt: $25
John: $203. By which process is a child of other parents brought up as one's own child? (buzzcode: 22) *John buzzes in (2)*John: Adoption? CORRECTSam: $25
Matt: $25
John: $254. Who played the character Two-Face in the 1995 movie, “Batman Forever”? (buzzcode: 36) *Matt buzzes in (41)*Matt: Tommy Lee Jones? CORRECTSam: $25
Matt: $30
John: $25GIFT SHOP TIMEAlright, it's Gift Shop time, and Matt, you're in the lead on $30. You're $5 ahead of Sam and John, which means you can buy here with Karina....  Karina: Wouldn't it be great on a cold winter's night, to be sitting down around this fantastic firepit? This unique modern piece includes 16000 BTUs, electric ignition, and a years warranty. Normally it's valued at $1,395But tonight's it's a smoking hot...$6From Napoleon and Sale of the CenturyAlright Matt, this is a nice prize, and since you're in the lead by $5, I'll knock a dollar off the price so if you buy this, it'll be a tied game. It's still early days in the game Matt. Would you like this or not? |
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Post by mringgenberg on May 27, 2014 18:45:35 GMT -5
Of course.
(hits buzzer)
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Post by Shieldsy100 on May 28, 2014 18:58:03 GMT -5
Alright, Matt's taken the Sale! This means we've got a 3-way tie, all 3 players are now on $25
Sam: $25
Matt: $25
John: $25
Let's get back to the questions...
1. Which 90's pop group has hits including “Wannabe” and “Stop”?
2. In which football code is there a position called “linebacker
3. Which element has the chemical symbol “Al”?
4. As the word suggests, “nepotism” derives from the Italian for which member of an extended family?
(PM me your answers and buzzcodes)
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Post by Shieldsy100 on May 30, 2014 6:51:42 GMT -5
Which 90's pop group has hits including “Wannabe” and “Stop”? (buzzcode: 74) *Matt buzzes in (88)*Matt: The Spice Girls? CORRECTSam: $25
Matt: $30
John: $25In which football code is there a position called “linebacker"? (buzzcode: 22) *Sam buzzes in (52)*Sam: American Football? CORRECTWe would've also accepted "gridiron". Sam: $30
Matt: $30
John: $25Which element has the chemical symbol “Al”? (buzzcode: 43) *John buzzes in (69)*John: Aluminium? CORRECTSam: $30
Matt: $30
John: $30As the word suggests, “nepotism” derives from the Italian for which member of an extended family? (buzzcode: 90) *Sam buzzes in (61)*Sam: Nephew? CORRECTSam: $35
Matt: $30
John: $30FAME GAME BELL RINGSAlright, time to for the first Fame Game of the night. There is only one question separating all 3 players, so this could be the opportunity for one player to grab a quick $10 off the board. WHO AM I
I AM A FICTIONAL CHARACTER, CREATED BY JERRY ROBINSON, BILL FINGER AND BOB KANE, AND FIRST APPEARING IN PUBLICATION IN 1940. AND FIRST APPEARING ON TELEVISION IN 1966. ACTORS WHO HAVE PLAYED ME INCLUDE CESAR ROMERO, MARK HAMILL AND JACK NICHOLSON.(If you know the answer, PM me the answer and a buzzcode between 1-100. If you don't know the answer, PM the word PASS to me) |
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Post by Shieldsy100 on Jun 3, 2014 20:22:45 GMT -5
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Post by johnnyb on Jun 3, 2014 20:29:09 GMT -5
Michael Buble, please.
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Post by Shieldsy100 on Jun 3, 2014 21:05:11 GMT -5
Alright, let's see what Mr. Buble has got for you.
(Michael's box spins around to reveal.....)
Pete: No money John, but here's something that'll give you plenty of relaxation, it's a brand new hammock. This plush pillowtop hammock is made from fabric and rope, and is 4.5m long. It's valued at $800, from Hatteras Hammocks.
Alright, that's a nice prize there John, and you're still on $30. As we go to the break, both John and Matt are on $30, and our champ Sam, is out in front on $35. We'll be back shortly with Round 2.
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Post by Shieldsy100 on Jun 6, 2014 1:19:36 GMT -5
(fade in on me at my podium)
Me: Welcome back to Sale, as we go into Round 2, Sam, our champ, leads by a question on $35. John and Matt are tied on $30. Here we go with Round 2 questions.
1. The second verse of the Australian national anthem begins, “Beneath our radiant southern cross, we'll toil with hearts and WHAT?
2. What anagram of male, is another word for someone who is crippled?
3. According to the saying, in which city should you do as it inhabitants do?
4. What adjective denotes the sport of running, riding or driving along a course in the countryside, as opposed to around a track?
(PM me your buzzcodes and answers)
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Post by Shieldsy100 on Jun 6, 2014 21:25:39 GMT -5
1. The second verse of the Australian national anthem begins, “Beneath our radiant southern cross, we'll toil with hearts and WHAT? (buzzcode: 87) *Sam buzzes in (55)*Sam: Hands? CORRECTSam: $40
Matt: $30
John: $30What anagram of male, is another word for someone who is crippled? (buzzcode: 69) *John buzzes in (45)*John: Lame? CORRECTSam: $40
Matt: $30
John: $35According to the saying, in which city should you do as it inhabitants do? (buzzcode: 5) *John buzzes in (9)*John: Rome? CORRECTSam: $40
Matt: $30
John: $40What adjective denotes the sport of running, riding or driving along a course in the countryside, as opposed to around a track? (buzzcode: 81) *John buzzes in (78)*John: Cross-Country? CORRECTSam: $40
Matt: $30
John: $45THE VAULT IS OPENEDAlright, good work everyone, but especially to John, who has now taken the lead, and that means you can look inside our Century Vault. For just $15, you can win anything from $1 through to $15,000. Are you interested in this little offer? |
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Post by johnnyb on Jun 8, 2014 18:36:28 GMT -5
Knowing these players and how good they are, I can't take the chance....NO SALE.
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Post by Shieldsy100 on Jun 8, 2014 23:50:11 GMT -5
Alright, John's not taking the chance, as we get back into Round 2 questions....
1. Which band has the hit albums “The Joshua Tree, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb & No Line on the Horizon?"
2. Something familiarly comforting is said to be like slipping into an old pair of WHAT?
3. Starring in the comedies, “Analyse This” and “Analyse That” are Robert De Niro and Billy WHO?
4. In ballet, which technique involves the ballerina supporting all of the body weight on the tips of their fully extended feet?
(PM me your buzzcodes and answers)
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Post by Shieldsy100 on Jun 10, 2014 18:29:04 GMT -5
Which band has the hit albums “The Joshua Tree, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb & No Line on the Horizon? (buzzcode: 73) *Sam buzzes in (78)*Sam: U2? CORRECTSam: $45
Matt: $30
John: $45Something familiarly comforting is said to be like slipping into an old pair of WHAT? (buzzcode: 50) *John buzzes in (3)*John: Sneakers? CORRECTSam: $45
Matt: $30
John: $50Starring in the comedies, “Analyse This” and “Analyse That” are Robert De Niro and Billy WHO? (buzzcode: 70) *Matt buzzes in (63)*Matt: Crystal? CORRECTSam: $45
Matt: $35
John: $50In ballet, which technique involves the ballerina supporting all of the body weight on the tips of their fully extended feet? (buzzcode: 44) *Sam buzzes in (45)*Sam: Pointe? CORRECTSam: $50
Matt: $35
John: $50FAME GAME TIMETime for our 2nd fame game, only 3 questions separating all 3 players, so, as we add $15 to the fame game board, one of you could receive a very helpful bonus. WHO AM I
I WAS BORN IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS IN 1947, THE DAUGHTER OF A TEXTILER AND HOUSEWIFE. AS A CHILD, I WAS THE OLDEST OF 3 CHILDREN, AND DURING MY EARLY YEARS IN SCHOOL, PARTICIPATED IN VARIOUS SPORTS SUCH AS SWIMMING AND BASEBALL, AND DURING HIGH SCHOOL, I PARTICIPATED IN THE STUDENT COUNCIL, THE SCHOOL NEWSPAPER AND WAS SELECTED FOR THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. IN 1965, I ENROLLED IN WELLESLEY COLLEGE, WHERE I MAJORED IN POLITICAL SCIENCE.(PM me your buzzcode and answer. If you don't know the answer, PM the word PASS to me) |
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Post by Shieldsy100 on Jun 12, 2014 23:09:14 GMT -5
(buzzcode: 69) *Sam buzzes in (47)*Sam: Hillary Rodham Clinton? CORRECTGood work Sam! Now, this is your chance to break away from John. We have $10 and $15 up on the board. Who would you like from our remaining faces? [RAY WARREN][ANGELINA JOLIE][HAMMOCK ($800)]
[JIM PARSONS][MARCIA HINES][SETH MACFARLANE]
[SHELLEY CRAFT][JENNIFER LAWRENCE][BEN FORDHAM] |
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Post by hodders on Jun 13, 2014 5:06:04 GMT -5
Let's go with Seth Macfarlane.
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Post by Shieldsy100 on Jun 13, 2014 5:48:42 GMT -5
Alright, let's see what he's got for you (Seth's box spins around to reveal....)
$10
That's a handy pick-up Sam, and it takes you up to $60. John is on $50, and Matt is on $35, as we exit Round 2. We'll be back with Round 3, where we will be eliminating one player. Back soon.
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