Tuesday, February 17, 2009

A PRESSING MATTER


A revelation came to me yesterday while I was watching my favorite TV show, Jeopardy. Alex Trebek, the host, needs a chick helper. Years ago Bob Barker started the trend on The Price of Right with his Barker’s Beauties. Vanna White is practically synonymous with Wheel of Fortune, and Howie Mandell has his 26 “ladies” opening briefcases on Deal or No Deal. So, it only stands to reason that Alex needs a sexy assistant to bring a little excitement to the show.
When I told Big Bore about my brilliant idea, he was skeptical.

“What would she do?” he asked.

I sashayed next to the TV set and demonstrated, making various exotic hand gestures around the categories.

“Below each dollar amount would be a button, and she’d press it to show the answer,” I explained.

“I’ll have Obnoxious Presidential Nicknames In Other Words for $600.00, Alex,” the contestant would say.

“Press the button, Jeopardy Girl,” Alex would dramatically order.

The assistant would follow his command. “Another name for Slippery Bill,” she’d reveal, eyes wide, licking her lips.

“Who is Slick Willie Clinton?” the contestant would respond, Jeopardy Girl clapping her hands enthusiastically.

Big Bore doesn’t think Alex will go for having a chick helper with whom to share the spotlight, after having gone solo after all these years, but he thinks having his own button pressed is a mighty fine idea, no question about it.

3 comments:

Jaime said...

LOL... Too funny! Love the prez nicknames!!

Unknown said...

Lol. I love the idea, but think Big Bore is right. Alex doesn't seem to be the share the spotlight kinda guy! It would be interesting though.

Kenley just turned 2 in October, so we have several more months of the twin!

Sarah said...

i so think this would work. you need to write in.