# Match Game anyone? **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [August 24, 2011, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949 "2011-08-24T21:01:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 27
**Author:** ![janis\_and\_c0](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janis_and_c0/32/21_2.png) [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/521 "2012-02-16T01:46:55Z")
Actually, you have the choice of Chocolate or Turtle wax. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/522 "2012-02-16T03:05:25Z")
When I was kid I always thought it was “Party” Gifts. Also when I was a kid, the voice-over announcers would frequently say _Match Game is brought to you by [Insert Sponsor Here]_. When I was about 6 or 7 yrs old, I remember going to my mother and asking her what the word “isbroughttoyouby” meant. It took several tries before she figured out what I was talking about. ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/523 "2012-02-16T05:16:48Z")
Great game, **Dr. Girlfriend**! “Mountain Dew” was my first thought, but I was afraid it wouldn’t be a thing anyone else knew. I’ll leave the emcee position available for now. If anyone wants to give it a go, step right up. If Monday comes and we’re still here, I’ll plan to start a new game then. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/524 "2012-02-16T14:12:36Z")
Ah, what the heck, I’ll give it a go, if no one minds. If no one objects, I’ll start the submission process at noon EST. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/525 "2012-02-16T14:46:25Z")
Go for it, **Maus!** ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/526 "2012-02-16T15:17:18Z")
Just so I have the ordering of the rounds correct: On round two, the lower score goes first, and if they do not beat the higher score, the higher score wins. Correct? ---
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/527 "2012-02-16T16:00:31Z")
> [@Mollie\_Magill](#): > > Just so I have the ordering of the rounds correct: > > On round two, the lower score goes first, and if they do not beat the higher score, the higher score wins. > > Correct? No, the leader going into Round 2 goes first. if the person losing going into round 2 goes first, and does not pass the leader, then we don’t get the 4th question. ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/528 "2012-02-16T16:23:12Z")
The order given by **notfrommensa** is the way we have been playing it. I believe the rules changed at some point during the show, as the early years (74-75, at least) do not play it this way, but I like it because it keeps a little suspense and leads to fewer 3-question games. Looking forward to your turn as emcee, **Maus**! Feel free to PM me if you’d like any pointers. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/529 "2012-02-16T17:01:06Z")
> [@notfrommensa](#): > > No, the leader going into Round 2 goes first. > > if the person losing going into round 2 goes first, and does not pass the leader, then we don’t get the 4th question. > [@KneadToKnow](#): > > The order given by **notfrommensa** is the way we have been playing it. > > I believe the rules changed at some point during the show, as the early years (74-75, at least) do not play it this way, but I like it because it keeps a little suspense and leads to fewer 3-question games. > > Looking forward to your turn as emcee, **Maus**! Feel free to PM me if you’d like any pointers. Sweet. Thanks. New game starts in a few. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/530 "2012-02-16T17:06:03Z")
**New Game begins now.** Standard entry rules apply. The fist two peoples who PM me will be the contestants, and the next six will be the panel. Please PM me with your response to: > [@](#): > > Did you hear about Adele’s new single? Apparently, she’s trying to be more upbeat, she’s named it \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/531 "2012-02-16T21:09:59Z")
I forgot to mention, since the banter is the best part of Match Game, please feel free to provide some lead in into your answer. I’ll print what you submit, unless there are rules violations or you tell me not to. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Girlfriend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.girlfriend/32/193_2.png) [@Dr.Girlfriend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Girlfriend)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2012, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/532 "2012-02-17T00:15:23Z")
Chocolate Turtle Wax? Sounds weird… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2012, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/533 "2012-02-17T14:09:11Z")
There are still spots open for panelists, so if you’re wanting to play, please PM me with your response to: > [@](#): > > Did you hear about Adele’s new single? Apparently, she’s trying to be more upbeat, she’s named it \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2012, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/534 "2012-02-17T15:27:32Z")
> [@Dr.Girlfriend](#): > > Chocolate Turtle Wax? Sounds weird… 🙂 Well of course it does. Chocolate turtles aren’t for waxing, they’re for eating. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2012, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/535 "2012-02-17T17:21:24Z")
And now I want Chocolate turtles. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2012, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/536 "2012-02-17T22:16:54Z")
I have room for three more panelists. If you would like to participate, please PM me with an response to this clue: > [@](#): > > Did you hear about Adele’s new single? Apparently, she’s trying to be more upbeat, she’s named it \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Girlfriend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.girlfriend/32/193_2.png) [@Dr.Girlfriend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Girlfriend)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2012, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/537 "2012-02-18T05:04:05Z")
> [@KneadToKnow](#): > > Well of course it does. Chocolate turtles aren’t for waxing, they’re for eating. I was picturing chocolate flavored Turtle Wax. Probably not good for eating or putting on your car. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2012, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/538 "2012-02-18T16:24:06Z")
If I knew who the heck Adele was or what or how she sang I might play this game. If anyone that is not playing wants to give me a hint. PM me ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2012, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/539 "2012-02-18T18:47:42Z")
> [@notfrommensa](#): > > If I knew who the heck Adele was or what or how she sang I might play this game. If anyone that is not playing wants to give me a hint. PM me Adele is the newest British soul singer, who sound twice her age. Unlike Amy Winehouse, I don’t think she’s going to drink herself to an early grave. She also won a shitload of Grammies last week. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2012, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-anyone/593949/540 "2012-02-20T13:36:51Z")
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