I just watched and episode and the man lost all his money in the daily double because he forgot to answer with "what is" -so and so. that's just cruel!
2006-12-17 14:57:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
Because the questions are in the form of an answer. And it allows them to trip up contestants when they forget the "what is" and they don't have to pay out all the winnings.
2006-12-17 15:02:44 · answer #1 · answered by K8Lynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This started on a plane ride in 1963. Merv Griffith and his wife were discussing the recent scandals in game shows. His wife joked, "Why not just give them the answers to start with?"
She was kidding, but the thought struck Merv right between the eyes.
She said, "79 Wistful Vista".
And Merv replied, "What is Fibber McGee and Molly"s address?"
This is where and when that rule was established - before the game show ever aired.
2006-12-17 23:20:37 · answer #2 · answered by navig8r 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because thats the way the game show plays it, thats the #1 rule
2006-12-17 23:04:59 · answer #3 · answered by katie512002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats the way the rules are. You're given the answer and have to say the question
2006-12-17 23:00:08 · answer #4 · answered by Christina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the way the game is. I am sure they were trying to think up something original to make it different and stand out from the rest.
2006-12-17 23:07:55 · answer #5 · answered by highchaparral2006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the clues are given as statements, not questions. Therefore, they have to respond in the form of a question.
2006-12-17 22:59:45 · answer #6 · answered by Joy M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is because they are given the answer. If i were to say "A plant that is usually tall and has deep roots," the answer would be "What is a tree?"
2006-12-17 23:01:00 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Bored 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are the rules and the contestants are told the rules in advance.
2006-12-17 23:04:41 · answer #8 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is because thems the breaks Alex?
2006-12-17 23:00:33 · answer #9 · answered by $Sun King$ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's how the game works. It is just a game, after all.
2006-12-17 22:58:49 · answer #10 · answered by IMHO 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋