Who wants to be a Millionaire?

**chrismitchell** · Apr 26th, 2001, 05:10 AM

Have a look at this pick I found... The american rival to Chris Tarrant?

**Ianpbaker** · Apr 26th, 2001, 06:52 AM

you really must be doing sweet FA by finding something like that

**chrismitchell** · Apr 26th, 2001, 06:54 AM

Yep.. Well actually I was looking for some code and I happened to see this mug with the "Who wants to be a Millionaire" logo...

I thought it was funny as hell!!!

**SurfDemon** · Apr 26th, 2001, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by chrismitchell
Have a look at this pick I found... The american rival to Chris Tarrant?

Yeah! We're subjected to him over here, his names Regis Philbin (no relation to Maggie I suspect) and has a smarmy little b*stard.

They ask pretty easy questions though (For the american audiance - but don't tell Katie I said that )

SD

**Mark Sreeves** · Apr 26th, 2001, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by SurfDemon

his names Regis Philbin (no relation to Maggie I suspect

How come you know who Maggie Philbin is over in Canada?
She's not exactly a superstar is she?!

**chrismitchell** · Apr 26th, 2001, 09:44 AM

I can garauntee that he is not as annoying as Chris "ho-ho" Tarrant (the ho-ho is an impression of his ultimately annoying laugh that he includes as much as he can!!)

**SurfDemon** · Apr 26th, 2001, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by Mark Sreeves

How come you know who Maggie Philbin is over in Canada?
She's not exactly a superstar is she?!

I'm actually a Scot. Only immigrated to Canada a couple of years ago, so I know all your dark secrets

SD

**barrk** · Apr 26th, 2001, 09:47 AM

I would bet that you couldn't find a more annoying person than Regis Philbin! He and George W. are rivals as far as the smarmy competition.

**SurfDemon** · Apr 26th, 2001, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by chrismitchell
I can garauntee that he is not as annoying as Chris "ho-ho" Tarrant (the ho-ho is an impression of his ultimately annoying laugh that he includes as much as he can!!)

I don't know! This guy can get pretty buggin. He keeps saying "Is that your final answer?" for every bloomin question.

Example of one of the questions in American version:

Which of the following is a Latin Dance and can also a type of food condiment.
a) Salt
b) Pepper
c) Mustard
d) Salsa

Would you believe the guy got it wrong!

SD

**chrismitchell** · Apr 26th, 2001, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by SurfDemon

I don't know! This guy can get pretty buggin. He keeps saying "Is that your final answer?" for every bloomin question.

SD

Its not just him I'm affraid!! Its the same over here!!!

**chrisjk** · Apr 26th, 2001, 10:44 AM

I know someone who went to the US and saw Millionaire over there. He said he now realises that Tarant is actually quite good. All the suspense and tension he creates, that Philbin just can't do. He also said that it is no wonder there have been 6 jackpot winners and only 2 here (and no I'm not saying we're stupid)

**SurfDemon** · Apr 26th, 2001, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by chrisjk
and no I'm not saying we're stupid

There was a big article on it here in Canada a few months ago comparing the two. The questions in the American show are much easier, but it's because the Americans wont watch a show which doesn't have winners constantly. (Thats not a slag against Americans - I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing, but it is certainly a different mind set).

I believe the Russian version stopped going to the audience for a life-line as they were deliberatly giving the wrong answers - different mind set again!

SD

**SurfDemon** · Apr 26th, 2001, 10:59 AM

It is a bit suspicious that whene ver the ratings flag over here, somebody wins the million.

They were bringing that game show with Anne Robinson over on a rival network on the same night, and surprisingly someone won the million on the same night!! Coincidence?

SD

**chrisjk** · Apr 26th, 2001, 10:59 AM

Yeah that thing about the Russians is true, but guess what the top price is in the Russian version....I'll give you a clue by saying it is called "Who Wants to be Fabulously Wealthy" (note not "....... Millionaire")

The closest answer wins some fun.

**SurfDemon** · Apr 26th, 2001, 11:02 AM

A million potatoes?

**chrisjk** · Apr 26th, 2001, 11:03 AM

no, you do get money...just not quite a million. Remember this is the jackpot, what you get for answering all 15...

**barrk** · Apr 26th, 2001, 11:13 AM

That new Weakest Link show is just scary! Have you seen the Fem-Nazi that is hosting it????? She's the stuff nightmares are made of!!!!!!!!!!!

**chrisjk** · Apr 26th, 2001, 11:13 AM

before I go, the top price on the Russian "Who wants to be fabulously wealthy" is.......<drum roll>

32 quid. Yes, that's right 1300 Roubles which is £32 (or US$46 if you're that way inclined).

**SurfDemon** · Apr 26th, 2001, 11:14 AM

1,000,000 Rubels (or whatever)

about $2.24 at present conversion rate.

SD

**chrisjk** · Apr 26th, 2001, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by barrk
That new Weakest Link show is just scary! Have you seen the Fem-Nazi that is hosting it????? She's the stuff nightmares are made of!!!!!!!!!!!

Anne Robinson is my hero. And she dissed the Welsh which was funny. Fem-Nazi, that's an interesting name for her. Perhaps "The Next Margaret Thatcher" is also a good name...

**SurfDemon** · Apr 26th, 2001, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by barrk
That new Weakest Link show is just scary! Have you seen the Fem-Nazi that is hosting it????? She's the stuff nightmares are made of!!!!!!!!!!!

Thats the program I was trying to think of earlier in this post!!! Thanks it was bugging me

She used to do "Points of View" which is a BBC programme where people write in and complain and she always gave really bitchy sarcastic answers to the letters.

SD

**Pozzi** · Apr 26th, 2001, 11:25 AM

Is it?

In India it is titled "Who Will Become a Holder of 10 Million (rupees)? " in Russia it is known as "Oh Lucky Man!"

I presume in Russia they get 10 million rupees?

**chrisjk** · Apr 26th, 2001, 12:02 PM

Maybe it switched to another network since I read that because the prize was so low.

**Pozzi** · Apr 26th, 2001, 12:03 PM

What was it you read?

**chrisjk** · Apr 26th, 2001, 12:04 PM

They said the Russian version was called "Who wants to be fabulously wealthy" and the top prize was 1300 Russian roubles ($46)

**Pozzi** · Apr 26th, 2001, 12:07 PM

You'd have to make it alot more, if thry're expecting me to put up with bloody Chris Tarrant!!!!!

And YES, that is my final answer!!!

He's the last thing you need after a bad, or a good come to think of it.

**barrk** · Apr 26th, 2001, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by Pozzi
He's the last thing you need after a bad, or a good come to think of it.

after a bad or good what????

**chrisjk** · Apr 26th, 2001, 12:26 PM

bit of nookie, obviously

**barrk** · Apr 26th, 2001, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by chrisjk
bit of nookie, obviously

of course

I don't know how I missed that....obvious as you say!

**Pozzi** · Apr 26th, 2001, 12:39 PM

of course I don't know how I missed that....obvious as you say!

It was day, there's no such thing as bad nookie.

Or is there?

**chrisjk** · Apr 26th, 2001, 12:41 PM

two words...Ann Widdicombe.

**Pozzi** · Apr 26th, 2001, 12:43 PM

Oooooohhh Please, I still need to eat tonight. At least I did, I've lost all appetite al of a sudden (actualy, instantly).

**chrisjk** · Apr 26th, 2001, 12:45 PM

oh my lord she has her own website, check it out!!! http://www.annwiddecombemp.com/

**HarryW** · Apr 26th, 2001, 12:47 PM

Holy ugly old moose, Batman!

**Pozzi** · Apr 26th, 2001, 12:47 PM

That is sick!!!

That sort of thing could stop you from ever using the web again.

**chrisjk** · Apr 26th, 2001, 12:49 PM

hahah "Widdy Web"!!! hahaha.

**Pozzi** · Apr 26th, 2001, 12:51 PM

hahah "Widdy Web"!!! hahaha.

Being?

**parksie** · Apr 26th, 2001, 12:52 PM

Disturbing, really

**barrk** · Apr 26th, 2001, 12:55 PM

She definitely scares me!!!

**Active** · Apr 26th, 2001, 01:56 PM

The Indian Version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire is..

Kaun Banega Crorepathi

{Which translates to who wants to be a Crorepathi ?}

Crorepathi = Owner of 10 Million Rupees = US $213000

1 Crore = 10 Million

But Recently they have changed the game making it a
Game for Couples.

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