Wipeout!

I was able to attend an open audition for Wipeout in the middle of September.  Here are some random observations about the experience:

***The line was HUGE for an open casting call.  The doors opened at 11am and there was already a line around the block by 10:30am.

***90% of the people at the audition had a gimmick.  They wanted to be the "nature loving contestant" or the "crazy pumped-up player" or even "the four fingers on both hands contestant".

***Almost every guy (and some of the girls) were disappointed that Jill Wagner wasn't at the casting call.

***The casting folks had an attitude that was a combination of wanting to see how weird people were willing to act to get on the show and tired of the nut jobs willing to embarrass themselves on national television.

***More people seem to like John Anderson over John Henson.

***The "Vanessa Lachey Season" of Wipeout will not be fondly remembered by the crowd of potential contestants.

***My favorite question of the interview?  "If we pick you to be on the show, can you provide us with current proof of health insurance?"

***At least 70% of the crowd seemed convinced they will be the magical person to make it through the whole day without a wipeout.

***The guy in front of me had a hole in his pants showcasing his lack of underwear for the interview.

The show is holding two more open auditions (one in the OC and one in San Diego) before they call anyone back for a second interview.

I'd love to be on the show and Zach would love to watch me slip, slide and get nailed by various objects on national TV!

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