The Boo-Yah! Contestant From Denver
May 11, 2016 23:05:03 GMT -5
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Post by GameShow75 on May 11, 2016 23:05:03 GMT -5
Ever since I was a child, I grew up watching game shows. I managed to learn my alphabets and mathematics by watching Wheel Of Fortune. I started playing the Playstation edition when I celebrated my 8th birthday and at first, I was really bad at this game, but I soon learned to master the game as I got older. When I was president of my high school's board game club, I remember building a Wheel Of Fortune wheel to see if we could get new members. I've also learned that you can't be too harsh with people who appear on a game show because there's a lot of pressure to deal with like the cameras, the audience, and trying to make loved ones proud, along with a few other stuff that Robert mentioned. I remember using the catchphrase when I started hanging out with some friends on Skype whenever something good happened to me when we played games like Wheel Of Fortune. As a long time member on here, I've made some dumb mistakes during my early years, but if it weren't for the mods on here, I would've been banned right away or for not listening to their warning(s). Thanks to them, I've managed to practice my puzzle solving skills on here with mock games and the DPG. Enough about my early life. Back in 2015, I remember hearing the show was coming to Denver for Wheelmobile auditions, which I asked my mom to take me there for the weekend to see if I got picked on either of those days. Thankfully, I got picked on the second of three shows on Saturday because we had a snowstorm on Mother's Day last year. I wore my Wheel Of Fortune 25th Anniversary necklace at the auditions and everyone, including Marty and Tracey, envious. A few months later, I got an e-mail from the show saying I was picked for the final auditions while I was vacationing in Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia. Mom and I had to return two days before my final audition because I wouldn't be on the show if I slept in on the day of my audition. 
About a few weeks later, I got the letter from the show saying I was picked and I honestly thought I was either going to be rejected or that I was going to be playing in season 34. I had to change my address when I moved to the new house because if I wanted to be notified, I had to let Sony know about it. My goal was to split half my winnings with my mom if I did get picked to be on the show because she made a lot of sacrifices for me, as well as supporting my lifelong dream to be on a game show like Wheel Of Fortune. I first met Tyler, who played on Monday's episode, at the pool on the night before taping day and he was a really cool guy to talk to. We greeted each other at the lobby while waiting for the shuttle to take us to Sony. After we were picked up, we also met Mary and Paul, who were at the other hotel, and we chatted with them for a bit. I remember her winking at me after mentioning this site and I was actually speechless like "How did she know me?" because we never met in person. When I walked onto the stage with my fellow contestants, I secretly wanted to cry tears of joy because it felt like I was playing the game in my hometown without a big audience or being in the state of Colorado. After my episode was taped, the staff members started shouting out my catchphrase, along with the other players who were there to see the last of the tapings. I will admit that something embarrassing did happen during practice. When I landed on the EXPRESS, I accidentally mispronounced bass for a type of fish instead of a guitar. Oops! Like I said, even though it's only a once in a lifetime opportunity, I'd definitely play again if they ever invite me back for a special game before they retire, which is never going to happen because of budget issues. Now, to end this story with my infamous catchphrase that'll probably get a few late night hosts hooked on: Boo-yah!
About a few weeks later, I got the letter from the show saying I was picked and I honestly thought I was either going to be rejected or that I was going to be playing in season 34. I had to change my address when I moved to the new house because if I wanted to be notified, I had to let Sony know about it. My goal was to split half my winnings with my mom if I did get picked to be on the show because she made a lot of sacrifices for me, as well as supporting my lifelong dream to be on a game show like Wheel Of Fortune. I first met Tyler, who played on Monday's episode, at the pool on the night before taping day and he was a really cool guy to talk to. We greeted each other at the lobby while waiting for the shuttle to take us to Sony. After we were picked up, we also met Mary and Paul, who were at the other hotel, and we chatted with them for a bit. I remember her winking at me after mentioning this site and I was actually speechless like "How did she know me?" because we never met in person. When I walked onto the stage with my fellow contestants, I secretly wanted to cry tears of joy because it felt like I was playing the game in my hometown without a big audience or being in the state of Colorado. After my episode was taped, the staff members started shouting out my catchphrase, along with the other players who were there to see the last of the tapings. I will admit that something embarrassing did happen during practice. When I landed on the EXPRESS, I accidentally mispronounced bass for a type of fish instead of a guitar. Oops! Like I said, even though it's only a once in a lifetime opportunity, I'd definitely play again if they ever invite me back for a special game before they retire, which is never going to happen because of budget issues. Now, to end this story with my infamous catchphrase that'll probably get a few late night hosts hooked on: Boo-yah! 
I think it is so cool you are sharing your winnings with your mom. She sounds like a special lady! Wish I could have stayed longer on taping day to meet my favorite players families and friends... your backstory was fun to read. I was surprised they chose my viewing party to air, since Steph was the big winner! I've seen you several times on the commercials on KDVR though!!
