Saturday, June 25, 2005

WHEEL OF (mis)FORTUNE

I went to an audition for Wheel of Fortune today. The repulsively charismatic host belittled the randomly-chosen fans who mustered enough personal courage to join him onstage. The fake-Vanna never drew my name from the hat. I didn't spin the wheel, but I was content to watch the spectacle. And I learned two things about fans of the show: (1.) They have white hair. (2.) Their primary activities are playing scrabble and internet-based games, and watching TV shows.

When was the last time you watched a game show? Which one was it?