"$1350, Bob!"

[tnpir4000]

I was watching yesterday's show on Innertube when I heard poor Sean during the second IUFB, he called out his bid and then stuck "Bob" onto it...it made me realize how often this still happens even though the new season is months old.  Makes me kinda wonder why--for my part I think it's just been ingrained in American culture to tack that name onto it when you're down in bid row.  Just wanted to hear what everybody else thought about this?

I still chuckle when it happens...

[mlh1981]

Some people probably get caught up in the one in a lifetime excitement of being in contestants row, while others are just seeking attention for themselves.  It was funny the first few times, but I feel like it's no longer witty anymore.

[therealcu2010]

I think a lot of people are still in "adjustment mode".  They're probably so used to saying "Bob" for everything TPiR-related it is just a habit.  I imagine that, over time, this will improve (although, you're right, mlh, some will probably do it just for attention).  I still think its kinda funny.

[crinos43]

Here is a good question. How often during TPiR's first season did contestants accidentally call Bob "Bill?"

[Jnelson09]

Here is a good question. How often during TPiR's first season did contestants accidentally call Bob "Bill?"

Add to this: How often were Dennis James, Tom Kennedy, and Doug Davidson addressed as "Bob?"

[theworstboy]

Here is a good question. How often during TPiR's first season did contestants accidentally call Bob "Bill?"

The big difference, though, is that there were some seven years between the last broadcast of Bill's Price is Right and Bob's first... not a weekend.

[COINBOYNYC]

Fortunately, it seems that Drew is taking it in stride... he even seems to get a kick out of it.  Maybe it's because Drew has a comedian's background... if the new host was a "professional host," a Todd Newton or someone along those lines, I wonder if he'd be taking it as cool.

[UAB-Kirksville]

I still expect to hear Bob Barker's name at the start of the show when Rich Fields introduces Drew.

35 years of hearing the same introduction is a hard habit to break.

[Jnelson09]

Fortunately, it seems that Drew is taking it in stride... he even seems to get a kick out of it.  Maybe it's because Drew has a comedian's background... if the new host was a "professional host," a Todd Newton or someone along those lines, I wonder if he'd be taking it as cool.

He probably would.

[tpirman1982]

I happen to agree with you, cu2010.
I'm sure people are still trying to get used to Drew being the new host.

I think a lot of people are still in "adjustment mode".  They're probably so used to saying "Bob" for everything TPiR-related it is just a habit.  I imagine that, over time, this will improve (although, you're right, mlh, some will probably do it just for attention).  I still think its kinda funny.

[greg]

Drew takes it very well.  Some people just slip up while others do it on every bid -those people, to me anyway, are kind of insulting.  Sort of like, if you went to a Mary Wilson concert with a big "WE LOVE YOU DIANA" poster.  I am glad to see Drew has a good sence of humor.