Hollywood Squares/YMMV
- Ear Worm: "Bob & Merrill's Theme", used from 1969-79 and named after the show's creators, perfectly captured the show's zany atmosphere.
- Fan Nickname: "Beaverface" for Peter Marshall, after this question:
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Peter Marshall: Paul, true or false — your teeth are about the same size and shape as a pig's. |
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- Memetic Mutation: "[Item] for the win."
- Replacement Scrappy: John Davidson constantly tripped over his words, always forgot the "cat's game" rule, and was very often unable to rein in the panelists once they started getting goofy.
- Tear Jerker: The day after Wally Cox's passing, Peter Marshall opened the show by explaining that due to being taped in advance, episodes featuring Cox would still be seen for the next two weeks. He then added:
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Dear Lord, have no fear; Underdog is there. |
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- They Changed It, Now It Sucks:
- Some dislike the Davidson version for John's ineptness (see above) and the panel's unruliness.
- The Bergeron version once used a Bonus Round where the contestant chose a star and attempted to answer multiple-choice questions. In most shows, that is fine; this is a game where, as a contestant, you either agree or disagree. This bonus round only lasted one season, albeit with a $60,000 win under its belt (out of a possible $100,000).
- What the Hell, Casting Agency?: Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch showed up during the Marshall era, and notably stayed in character.
- Kermit the Frog, Elmo, and Bear in the Big Blue House all showed up on the Bergeron version, also in character.
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