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this article mentions they give the contestants the list of words to study? [/ QUOTE ] |
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My wife was a competitor back in the day, so I know this one.
The first few rounds use words that come from a list. After a few rounds, it switches to words that aren't on any list. They're not randomly chosen, though. The pronouncer guy has a list that he reads off of, the contestants don't know what's on the list though. |
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Edit: ok I see now...
have u seen the movie... strange |
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Re: spelling bee question
No, you're just a mumpsimus.
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My wife was a competitor back in the day, so I know this one. The first few rounds use words that come from a list. After a few rounds, it switches to words that aren't on any list. They're not randomly chosen, though. The pronouncer guy has a list that he reads off of, the contestants don't know what's on the list though. [/ QUOTE ] from the article: Beginning with the 29th round, the contest moved into words not included on the word list given to all contestants to study. |
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sorry for the hi-jack, but has anyone seen this documentary on spelling bee contestants??
If not, I highly recommend it. These kids are freaks and it is hilarious. |
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sorry for the hi-jack, but has anyone seen this documentary on spelling bee contestants?? If not, I highly recommend it. These kids are freaks and it is hilarious. [/ QUOTE ] It's hilarious at times. But it's also pretty inspiring and symbolic of the American Dream. |
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what a crock. those punks don't seem so smart anymore.
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