A BIT MORE GAME-SHOW LINGO
We enjoyed reading your L.A. Speak column (Palm Latitudes, Oct. 3) about “Game Show Lingo†and would like to mention some more common terms and phrases that were omitted.
Dumb off--When all the contestants miss an answer, requiring the host to give it to them.
Pinner--A particular fact in a question that guarantees a specific answer.
Kiss off--The language a host uses to say goodby to a contestant when he or she leaves the show.
Schlockmeister--The company or individual broker who supplies prizes for game shows.
A clean sweep--When a contestant answers every question correctly without allowing a response from his or her opponents.
Civilians--The contestants, as opposed to the personalities on a show that uses celebrities.
BOB BADEN & MARK PHILLIPS, Los Angeles
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