Game Show Contestant
Sunday The Price is Right Live came to Seattle. This is a traveling show, different host, different play & not aired on TV.
I went with a group of friends. At the entrance to the theater there were two lines, those that just wanted to watch & those that hoped to play. We filled out cards, got name tags & put the cards in a big drum.
The theater holds about 3000 people so I figured no chance for any of us being called up. About 1/2 through my name was called to go up front. With three other contestants we guessed the price of an electric guitar & amp. I didn't recognize the name, not a Gibson or Fender. I guessed $800 & was the closest without going over. Since the setup was different I didn't actually win the guitar, which is good because I'd have to pay taxes & didn't want it.
Got up on stage. The host was very Hollywood swarmy, blinding white veneers & all. Also I was the only contestant that he did not ask any personal questions. Which was weird but in hindsight probably better.
So I ended up playing Plinko. For those that have never seen the show it's the most popular game on the show. I won four chips by another pricing game. Then I walked up a very janky staircase to drop the chips in basically a giant variation of a peg board trying to hit slots with designated dollar amounts. I won some money. I'll will have to pay taxes though.
These pictures one person took of me on the sly because they don't allow any photography. I thought I'd get at least one official picture.
Many people going to show make theme tshirts. We didn't have time, so we went with Seahawks gear. I had to borrow a jersey for the show.
I had about 15 minutes of fame, leaving the theater & out on the street I got many congratulations.
So if this ever happens again, though I'll probably more likely to get struck by lightning, I'll need to get a better outfit.