I came, I saw, I...conquered? (Oh, and I'm famous*)

Long-time Dwellers might recall that a few years ago, a couple of friends of mine (commenters Nic Cage and Buffett35, actually) and I drove out to California to test/audition for the old (and short-lived) VH1 game show The World Series of Pop Culture. (Read more about our wacky exploits here.)

Well, another opportunity presented itself, so I dove right in.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? is on the road again, holding auditions for any and all interested parties. They scheduled three stops for July, and more are expected in the fall sometime.

The first stop was yesterday in Las Vegas. Being just a hop, skip and a jump away from Phoenix, and with them not only testing for the regular show but for NETFLIX MOVIE WEEK, I had to go, and go I did, for a wham-bam 24-hour trip that included my getting up (unnecessarily) at 4:00am, waiting in lines for hours, and generally seeing loads of colorful people.

The bad news is that I somehow (!) did not pass the regular test; however, I did pass the Movie Week test (you damn right) and had the chance to interview with one of their producers. Sadly, the interview was over in about the time it takes to take a piss, but I still have a shot at being placed in the pool (of contestants, not urine). I'll receive a Yay or Nay postcard in the mail within 2-3 weeks. Wish me luck...(again).

By the way, if you're in Cleveland or Seattle, they'll be in those cities later this week (Cle. tomorrow). Go here for the full details.

* As mentioned in the title, I'm famous. Yes, I received another 1.2 seconds of fame as a part of this ordeal. The local ABC affiliate was on hand (KTNV) to document the proceedings for a piece, and - yes - I managed to get on screen for a split-second or two. Seeeeeeee?

(Click to enlarge. Yeah, it's grainy - trust me, that's me.)

If you'd like to watch the entire segment, go here (it's less than two minutes).